The most venerable public broadcaster in the world will be getting a major behind-the-scenes overhaul under the terms of a new British government plan. The BBC will continue to be funded through revenue raised by the UK’s mandatory television license fee, but a new trust will replace the company’s board of governors, and will be directed to look into other methods of funding. The BBC will also be directed to buy programs from independent producers, and not to engage in a ratings chase with the UK’s for-profit broadcasters.