In George Orwell’s “Politics and the English Language” what is the “B.B.C. Timidity”?

Question

Thank you.

Answer 1

That probably refers to the British Broadcasting Company, which Orwell apparently believes is conservative and afraid to tackle tough issues.

Answer 2

Thank you.

Would Orwell's reference to the 17th century Shelley perhaps be the author of Frankenstein?

Answer 3

Yes.