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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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- Alan Rusbridger: Who’s Fighting the BBC’s Corner? · 30 λεπ. · Σεζόν 13 Επεισόδιο 7Alan Rusbridger, former editor-in-chief of The Guardian and former editor of Prospect, discusses the BBC’s funding crisis, the government’s response and why reliable information…
- Stephen Sackur: journalism, impartiality and Hard Truth · 32 λεπ. · Σεζόν 13 Επεισόδιο 6Stephen Sackur, former presenter of BBC HARDtalk and a BBC journalist for nearly four decades, discusses his book Hard Truth, why he wrote it, and what the careers of ten very…
- Jake Kanter, 'Deadline', on Rachel Jupp, BBC cuts, Channel 4 and Lisa Nandy · 27 λεπ. · Σεζόν 13 Επεισόδιο 5Jake Kanter, investigations editor at Deadline, discusses the BBC’s appointment of Rachel Jupp as director of news and the challenges facing the broadcaster, from finances and…
- Roger Mosey on BBC Cuts, Priorities and the Lack of Vision · 31 λεπ. · Σεζόν 13 Επεισόδιο 4Roger Mosey, former editor of The Today Programme, Head of BBC Television News, Director of BBC Sport and the BBC’s Director for London 2012, discusses Matt Brittin’s interview…
- Dr Tom Chivers: “A Real Moment of Reckoning” · 32 λεπ. · Σεζόν 13 Επεισόδιο 3Dr Tom Chivers, whose PhD examined the last BBC Charter Review and who now serves as Vice Chair of the Media Reform Coalition, discusses the government’s reluctance to hold…
- Sir John Whittingdale: The BBC Charter and the Dangers of Long Grass Politics · 32 λεπ. · Σεζόν 13 Επεισόδιο 2Sir John Whittingdale is one of the most experienced UK parliamentarians on BBC governance, having negotiated the current BBC Charter as Culture Secretary and later steered the…
- Matt Deegan’s Radical Plan: “Blow Up the BBC” · 31 λεπ. · Σεζόν 13 Επεισόδιο 1Matt Deegan is a media entrepreneur, radio executive and podcast maker who’s recently written a provocative piece for Broadcast arguing that the only way to save the BBC might be…
- Iain Dale: Life, the BBC and Ann Widdecombe · 36 λεπ. · Σεζόν 12 Επεισόδιο 14Iain Dale is one of Britain’s most familiar political voices – LBC presenter, publisher, columnist, and lifelong conservative – and now the author of a strikingly candid memoir…
- Michael Grade on GB News, the Future of Channel 4 and the BBC · 31 λεπ. · Σεζόν 12 Επεισόδιο 13Lord Michael Grade – former controller of BBC One, chief executive of Channel 4, chairman of both the BBC and ITV, and most recently chair of Ofcom – reflects on what’s happening…
- Prof Cathy Johnson on Who Wins and Loses from the ITV-Sky Deal and the New Media Green Paper · 31 λεπ. · Σεζόν 12 Επεισόδιο 12Prof Cathy Johnson, a leading expert on public service media who has advised Ofcom and contributed to numerous parliamentary select committees and government investigations…
- Jonathan Heawood: The Mill and the Fight to Save Local Journalism · 31 λεπ. · Σεζόν 12 Επεισόδιο 11Jonathan Heawood, executive director of the Public Interest News Foundation and founder of Impress, discusses the rise of Manchester’s independent newsletter The Mill - widely…
- Mark Damazer on BBC Cuts, Digital-First, and the Fight for Public Service Broadcasting · 35 λεπ. · Σεζόν 12 Επεισόδιο 10Former BBC Radio 4 Controller, Deputy Director of News and BBC Trustee Mark Damazer reflects on the BBC cuts announced last week and how such decisions are really made. He…
- Tom Loxley on Radio Times’ Message to the BBC · 25 λεπ. · Σεζόν 12 Επεισόδιο 9Tom Loxley, brand and editorial director of Radio Times, discusses what hundreds of readers’ letters reveal about the BBC at a time of deep budget cuts, job losses and declining…
- Caroline Dinenage on the BBC's Royal Charter Review · 28 λεπ. · Σεζόν 12 Επεισόδιο 8Caroline Dinenage, Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, is chairing an inquiry into the BBC’s Royal Charter Review. We discuss the renewal timetable, possible…
- John Shield: How to Stop the BBC Being Monstered · 29 λεπ. · Σεζόν 12 Επεισόδιο 7Former BBC Director of Communications (2013–2025) John Shield explains why he believes the BBC should be ready to go on GB News and other hostile platforms to make its case. He…
- Professor Helen Wood: Behind the Scenes of Reality TV and Duty of Care · 32 λεπ. · Σεζόν 12 Επεισόδιο 6After BBC Panorama’s investigation into Channel 4’s Married at First Sight raised fresh questions about reality television, Professor Helen Wood of Aston University discusses…
- Rob Burley on the BBC’s Culture Wars: Trans Coverage and Due Impartiality · 30 λεπ. · Σεζόν 12 Επεισόδιο 5Rob Burley, writer and former BBC live political programming editor and Newsnight deputy editor, has recently published a long-form UnHerd article, “Inside the Capture of the…
- Adam Boulton on GB News, Due Impartiality and Navigating a Fractured Party System · 30 λεπ. · Σεζόν 12 Επεισόδιο 4Adam Boulton, former Political Editor of Sky News and now a Times Radio presenter, discusses the political turbulence surrounding Keir Starmer’s position and the state of news…
- Chris Banatvala on Ofcom, GB News and the Battle Over 'Due Impartiality' · 30 λεπ. · Σεζόν 12 Επεισόδιο 3Chris Banatvala, Ofcom’s founding Director of Standards and former executive member of its Content Board, discusses what’s in the new chair of Ofcom’s in-tray. We discuss why…
- Richard Tait Ex-BBC Trustee: What Matt Brittin Must Do Next · 27 λεπ. · Σεζόν 12 Επεισόδιο 2Richard Tait CBE is Professor of Journalism at Cardiff University. Previously he was editor of Newsnight, Channel 4 News, Editor-in-Chief of ITN, and a BBC governor, trustee and…







