Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch
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Roger Bolton, formerly presenter of BBC Radio 4's 'Feedback' launches his very first podcast. Free from the constraints of broadcasting on the BBC, with a few more opinions and casting his net a little bit wider to encompass the whole of the BBC, Roger examines the issues that are facing the corporation and public service broadcasting.
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Roger Mosey, former BBC editorial director on high standards, distinctiveness and the impact of cuts
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Prof Cathy Johnson discusses TV distribution and the dangers of exclusion
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Prof Steven Barnett discusses BBC chair Samir Shah's speech: devolve, democratise, depoliticise
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Jamie Angus, ex director of BBC World Service discusses the budget announcement on World Service funding and BBC cuts
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Richard Sambrook ex BBC Director of News and the World Service on BBC cuts, disinformation and World Service funding
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Gareth Benest, International Broadcasting Trust, on shrinking global coverage
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Jim Waterson, former Guardian media editor, discusses his new venture, billionaire media owners, and radically rethinking public service broadcasting
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Mark Urban ex BBC Newsnight diplomatic and defence editor on BBC coverage of the Middle East, Newsnight changes and life outside the BBC
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Lawyer Trevor Asserson discusses his report which criticises the BBC for bias against Israel in its Middle East coverage
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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David Aaronovitch broadcaster and journalist on the Jewish Chronicle, The Asserson Report alleging BBC bias and media coverage of the Middle East
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Richard Ayre, former senior BBC executive, on BBC Director-General Tim Davie and Chair Samir Shah's parliamentary appearance
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Sir Trevor Phillips Sky presenter and Times columnist on BBC culture, their approach to ethnic minorities and the importance of local coverage
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Sir Peter Bazalgette, former chair of ITV, on the funding and future of PSBs and the case for mergers
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Prof Dominic Wring on general election coverage audit, media bias, legacy v social media and populism
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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Dame Elan Closs Stephens former BBC acting chair on what she would like from a new Culture Secretary
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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Olivia O'Leary former BBC and RTÉ broadcaster on the UK election, funding PSB's, Newsnight and the future of journalism
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Adam Boulton ex Sky News political editor on election coverage, Farage media manipulation, impartiality and his career
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Peter Snow veteran BBC journalist on the general election campaign, Newsnight and election night coverage
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Prof Catherine Johnson discusses what a Labour government might mean for PSB, the Media Bill and digital terrestrial switch off
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May 30, 2024 |
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Jane Martinson ex Guardian media editor on Sir Paul Marshall, media ownership and impartiality
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May 23, 2024 |
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Audio expert Matt Deegan discusses BBC's podcast advertising plans, children's audio and the latest radio listening figures
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May 16, 2024 |
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Jamie Angus, ex director of BBC World Service and 'Today' editor discusses Ofcom, consequences of WS cuts and funding solutions
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May 09, 2024 |
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Stewart Purvis, former Ofcom regulator challenges Ofcom's conclusions on its audience research and its guidance on politicians as presenters
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May 02, 2024 |
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Comedian Steve Punt discusses his departure from the BBC Radio 4 satirical news programme 'The Now Show' and the evolution of radio comedy
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Max Cotton discusses his BBC 'Growing Solo' documentary series on his year long food self-sufficiency experiment and the importance of food and farming literacy
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Rory Cellan-Jones ex BBC Technology Correspondent on Tim Davie’s speech, 'Movers and Shakers', 'Ruskin Park' and #SophieFromRomania
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Chris Banatvala, former Ofcom Director of Standards discusses Ofcom, GB News, impartiality and freedom of expression
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Magnus Brooke, ITV Group Director of Strategy discusses the future of Public Service Broadcasting and the funding of 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office'
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Peter Taylor, veteran BBC journalist discusses his latest documentary 'Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA'
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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'Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA’, veteran journalist Peter Taylor discusses his latest BBC documentary
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Baroness Kidron former film and documentary director on Bridget Jones, the threat of tech giants and ad funded PSBs
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Former film and documentary director Baroness Kidron on Bridget Jones, the threat of tech giants and ad funded PSBs
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Anna McNamee, Sandford St Martin Trust on the Media Bill, religious literacy, commissioning and accessible broadcasting
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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The Media Bill, religious literacy, commissioning and accessible broadcasting with Anna McNamee, Sandford St Martin Trust
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Prof Catherine Johnson discusses the decline in PSB revenue, reliance on tech giants for distribution, the Media Bill, Ofcom and BBC funding
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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The decline in PSB revenue, reliance on tech giants for distribution, the Media Bill, Ofcom and BBC funding – we talk to Prof Catherine Johnson
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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David Lloyd co-founder of Boom Radio and local radio expert discusses changes in BBC local radio and Ofcom's oversight of them
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Co-founder of Boom Radio and local radio expert David Lloyd discusses changes in BBC local radio and Ofcom's oversight of them
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Sir Craig Oliver former BBC editor and No 10 director of communications on Bashir emails, impartiality, Sir Robbie Gibb, GB News and mental health
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Former BBC editor and No 10 director of communications Sir Craig Oliver on Bashir emails, impartiality, Sir Robbie Gibb, GB News and mental health
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Alan Rusbridger former Guardian editor in chief discusses his Prospect article "How the government captured the BBC"
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Former Guardian editor in chief Alan Rusbridger discusses his Prospect article "How the government captured the BBC"
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Jim Naughtie BBC Special Correspondent discusses the US election, challenges of reporting when democracy is at stake and media integrity in the UK
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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BBC Special Correspondent Jim Naughtie discusses the US election, challenges of reporting when democracy is at stake and media integrity in the UK
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Investigative journalist Andy Webb on his struggle to obtain BBC emails relating to Martin Bashir's Diana interview
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Andy Webb investigative journalist, on his struggle to obtain BBC emails relating to Martin Bashir's Diana interview
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Full interview with Stewart Purvis former Channel 4 News editor and Ofcom regulator on the big issues facing the BBC in the New Year including the Martin Bashir controversy
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Stewart Purvis former Channel 4 News editor and Ofcom regulator on the big issues facing the BBC in the New Year including the Martin Bashir controversy
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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Mark Damazer former BBC Trustee on Samir Shah's nomination as BBC chair, the Lineker tweets and government's strategy towards the BBC
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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David Aaronovitch broadcaster and journalist on BBC coverage in the Middle East, BBC's role in public service media, cuts and journalism
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Pat Younge former chief creative officer at BBC TV and non exec director at ITV Studios on the future of PSB, diversity in broadcasting and coverage of Israel-Gaza war
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Greg Childs, former BBC executive producer on the crisis in children's programming, the importance of public service content and solutions
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Michael Crick, broadcaster and author on GB News, Nigel Farage, impartiality, Newsnight and his career
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Sophie Chalk, VLV policy adviser discusses the implications of the new Media Bill on public service broadcasting
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Ritula Shah, former BBC Radio 4 presenter of the World Tonight on overpaid news presenters, BBC cuts and news centralisation
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Richard Sambrook ex BBC Director of News, the World Service and Global News on coverage of the Israel/Gaza conflict, newsgathering and transparency
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Edward Stourton, BBC presenter and former foreign correspondent discusses journalism and religion
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Roger Mosey, former BBC editorial director on BBC Israel-Gaza war coverage and use of the word 'terrorist'
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Sir Mark Thompson, former BBC Director General and soon to be CEO and chair of CNN, the US news channel, discusses democracy and free speech
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Richard Ayre, former senior BBC Executive and former Ofcom content board member on the new BBC social media guidelines, Ofcom and Russell Brand
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Katy Searle, former BBC director of news programmes and current affairs on Russell Brand, news cuts, Ofcom and GB News
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Nick Ferrari, LBC breakfast presenter on competition with 'Today', local radio, impartiality and a colourful career
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Samira Ahmed, BBC 'Newswatch' and 'Front Row' presenter on BBC coverage of the Huw Edwards story, accountability and pay inequality
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Professor Steven Barnett on the BBC presenter scandal
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Andrew Neil, veteran broadcaster discusses politicians as presenters, PSB and his future
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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Stewart Purvis, former Ofcom regulator on Ofcom regulations and politicians as presenters
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Henry Hill, deputy editor Conservative Home discusses Conservative attitudes to the BBC, BBC reform and the growing trend of partisan news channels
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Tony Hall, former BBC Director General on the need for a debate on public service media, local radio changes, investment in news and GB News
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Martin Rosenbaum, former BBC Freedom of Information specialist on FOI, accountability and the Hutton Inquiry
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Tim Suter, former BBC managing editor and a founding partner at Ofcom on the new Media Bill, quotas and accountability
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Stewart Purvis, former Ofcom regulator on GB News and the BBC's relationship with government
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May 25, 2023 |
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Rob Burley, former BBC editor of Live Political Programmes discusses his new book and the art of the political interview
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May 18, 2023 |
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Tom Mangold, former BBC investigative journalist discusses his craft and his past
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May 11, 2023 |
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John Bridcut, highly acclaimed documentary maker on the royal family, impartiality and classical music
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May 04, 2023 |
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Simon McCoy, former BBC presenter on the merger of the news channels, impartiality and GB News
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Marcus Ryder from the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity calls for tighter regulations for public service broadcasters
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Peter Taylor, part 2. The veteran BBC journalist reveals his personal experience of covering Ireland for over 50 years
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Peter Taylor, veteran BBC journalist discusses his latest book on the intelligence services and the peace process in Ireland.
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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Jamie Angus, former director of BBC World Service and 'Today' editor on consequences of the loss of BBC Arabic radio, impartiality, Lineker fall out and future funding
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Margaret Hodge, Labour MP speaks out against the new Israeli government's reforms
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Roger Mosey, former BBC editorial director on the Lineker fallout, Downing St emails, Fiona Bruce and appointing a new chairman
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Paul Hughes, former BBC Director of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and BBC Singers criticises announced cuts
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Simon Mayo, former BBC radio presenter discusses Ken Bruce's departure from Radio 2
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Colin Browne, chair of the VLV (Voice of the Listener and Viewer) discusses the lack of consultation and engagement with the licence fee payers
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Dr Tom Mills, author of 'The BBC: Myth of a Public Service', on the Richard Sharp controversy, the hierarchy of the BBC and its organisational and reporting culture
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Richard Ayre, former BBC Trustee discusses BBC chairman Richard Sharp's appearance in front of the DCMS select committee
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Paul Mason, former BBC Newsnight and Channel 4 economics editor discusses economic coverage and impartiality
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Richard Ayre, former senior BBC Executive and BBC Trustee on the controversy surrounding BBC chairman Richard Sharp's appointment
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Baroness Tina Stowell, chair of the House of Lords Communications and Digital select committee on the departure of Ken Bruce, impartiality and the BBC's strategic purpose
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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Dorothy Byrne, former head of news and current affairs at Channel 4, on privatisation, sympathy with Conservative plans for reform and the need for radical ideas in broadcasting
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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Sir Peter Bazalgette, former chair of ITV, on ITV ceasing to be a PSB and a case for privatising Channel 4
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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Roger Bolton interview, part two. Roger discusses why he is a Christian and answers questions on Brexit coverage, diversity and BBC cuts
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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Roger Bolton interviewed on his broadcasting career: his departure from BBC Radio 4's Feedback, editing Panorama and Nationwide, 'Death on the Rock' and much more
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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Nick Jones, former BBC industrial and political correspondent on strike coverage, ‘that’ Mick Lynch and Mishal Husain interview and comparisons with the last winter of discontent
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Roger Mosey, former BBC editorial director on Harry and Meghan coverage, sports rights, BBC funding and the future of public service broadcasting
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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Ernie Rea, the BBC’s ex-Head of Religious Broadcasting casts a critical eye over religious coverage
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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Peter York, social commentator, co-author of 'The War Against the BBC', busts BBC myths, discusses astroturfing and urges the BBC to defend itself
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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Stephen Fry discusses JK Rowling, cancel culture, the BBC and the future of public service broadcasting
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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Alice Enders of Enders Analysts, one of the shrewdest analysts of BBC finance and strategy gives us her insights into the corporation's financial situation in the light of the recently announced cuts to local radio.
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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David Shukman, BBC's former science editor discusses whether COPs are worthwhile and responds to critics of climate change coverage. We'll unpick the impact of the devastating cuts announced in BBC local radio .
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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Charles Moore, former editor of The Daily Telegraph is asked what he would have done if he had become chairman of the BBC and also discusses impartiality and is the BBC worth saving.
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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Melvyn Bragg talks about arts programming and the future of the BBC.
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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David Dimbleby looks back on his decades in broadcasting: on slipping standards in BBC political coverage, fighting back against lazy attacks, the monarchy and retirement.
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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Joan Bakewell on faking phone-ins and the evolution of broadcasting.
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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Mark Mardell former BBC presenter discusses BBC cuts, impartiality and his Parkinson's diagnosis.
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Roger Bolton's first podcast. Did the BBC get the coverage of the Queen's death right?
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Sep 24, 2022 |