Most Britons like the BBC's tone of voice, but wish it uttered more interesting sounds. Some fed-up charactersthey are definitely in the minoritydon't even like the idea. They want rival networks to break the monopoly of the state-chartered, non-commercial radio. Others have suggested that BBC be supplemented by commercial shows akin to U.S. radio. Last week, BBC's critics got a starchy answer from Clement Attlee's Government. In a lengthy White Paper, Britain's Socialists defended the state monopoly, said the BBC charter would be renewed next Jan. 1, refused demands in Parliament for a...
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