The BBC's problem is worse than "wokeish" bias

When it comes to its approach to Israel, it incites baseless hatred

Ariel listening to celestial music; frieze by Eric Gill above entrance to BBC Broadcasting House, London

In recent weeks, there have been indications that the British government intends to try to bring the BBC to heel.

The prime minister, Boris Johnson, is responding to public irritation with what is seen as the BBC’s left-wing group-think over a range of…