Murdoch calls BBC's ambitions "chilling"

James Murdoch attached the BBC's ambitions as "chilling", accusing the BBC of being a threat to free journalism and an organ of the state.

He delivered this provocative view at the 2009 MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival.

Why should people pay for news online when it can get it "free" from the BBC?

Watch Murchoch's speech.

James Murdoch is the son of Rupert Murdoch, Chairman of News Corporation.