According to an article in "The Independent", Lord Grade has claimed that "the organisation is “far too big” and “virtually unmanageable” and should outsource most of its programmes, including dramas and documentaries, to the private sector.

In evidence provided to MPs, Lord Grade – one of the most powerful voices in British broadcasting – called for Channel 4 to be allowed to compete with the BBC for a share of the licence fee."

The article may be found here.

Put it another way--what would be the ön-screen or on-radio result if all existing co-productions, joint ventures and deals with independents  were scrapped and the BBC had to fund alone and from scratch?