BBC Trust to review BBC One, BBC Two

The BBC Trust has launched a major review of BBC One, BBC Two and BBC Four, as well as all Red Button interactive services.

This latest consultation by the governing body represents the "largest and most significant" review of the BBC's output to date, including the first time that the Trust has assessed BBC One and BBC Two, the corporation's most popular channels.

The Trust will assess all programming, including national and regional news, in terms of its worth and value for money. However, this will not include children's programming, which was covered in a separate report back in February.

BBC Trustee Diane Coyle, who is leading the review, said: "We need to ensure these services are meeting audiences' expectations. This is why we have launched this significant piece of work that will help us understand how well the BBC's most popular services are operating.

"These services have a key role in helping the BBC deliver its public service mission. We'll be looking at how they are performing against their service licences and whether they are offering value for money.

"Our research tells us that audiences want and expect more fresh and new ideas on the BBC television. This review will help us understand how best the BBC can provide distinctive programming that audiences love. We now want to encourage viewers to get in touch with us to let us know what they think of these BBC services."

The Trust will also launch a 12-week public consultation to gauge what viewers think about the BBC's performance, including what they would like to see done differently. This consultation will close on December 18.