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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.Find all our podcastshereAnd please support this podcast by subscribinghereWe also support VLV (Voice of the Listener and Viewer) which represents the interests of

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33:44

Richard Ayre, former senior BBC Executive on BBC's...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2025/03/05

Richard Ayre is the chair of the UK's independent press regulator, Impress. Before that, he spent about thirty-five years at the BBC as a former controller of editorial policy and deputy chief executive of BBC News, before becoming a member of the BBC Trust. Richard is also a former member of the OFCOM content board. In this week's episode, we discuss BBC's DG Tim Davie and Chair Samir Shah's appearance in front of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport's select committee: the fallout from the

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27:30

Tony Hall, Former BBC Director-General, on Royal...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2025/02/25

Tony Hall was the Director-General of the BBC from 2013 to 2020, during which time the BBC's Royal Charter was last renewed. We discuss the differences between that charter renewal process and the current one, as well as the key issues surrounding the upcoming renewal: a long-term vision, a permanent charter, a new funding model, accountability, and engagement with licence fee payers. We also address the allegations of anti-Semitism within the BBC."I have never seen fundamental anti-Semitism in the

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31:10

Dan Thomas, FT Global Media Editor on Sky's digital...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2025/02/13

Dan Thomas is the Global Media Editor at the Financial Times who broke the story on Sky News’ strategy and newsroom overhaul.We discuss the strategic decisions facing all the major news organisations as they adapt to changing audience behaviours, regulation of social media, the future of all the public service broadcasters, BBC charter renewal, the BBC’s news operations in the US and digital switch over.“Sky News have been on the on the sort of watch list, as it were, for some time. They've got what

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34:22

Rob Crilly, Chief US Political Correspondent for The...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2025/02/04

Rob Crilly is the Chief US Political Correspondent for The Daily Mail who has covered Donald Trump since his bid for the presidency in 2015. Part of the White House press corp and regularly travelling with the president, Rob offers unique insights into Trump’s personality, communication style, and the impact Trump has had on American politics and journalism.We discuss the challenges of covering the Trump presidency with his disregard for facts, the Trump’s administration’s efforts to sideline

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37:37

Peter Kosminsky, director of 'Wolf Hall' on financial...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2025/01/29

Peter Kosminsky, the renowned British film and television director who recently directed the much-acclaimed Wolf Hall, discusses his career journey—from being sacked by the BBC Plays department to finally becoming a successful documentary-maker and filmmaker. He describes the creative process behind Wolf Hall, the challenges British filmmakers face in securing funding from streaming services for projects focused on British subject matter, and his proposal for a UK cultural fund, financed by a levy

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28:27

Adjoa Andoh, Royal Shakespeare Company and Bridgerton...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2025/01/24

Adjoa Andoh is one of Britain's most celebrated actors, with an extensive career spanning stage, screen, and radio. She has appeared in iconic TV series like Doctor Who and Netflix’s Bridgerton, as well as making her Hollywood debut in Clint Eastwood's Invictus.In this episode we discuss the importance of radio drama, concerns about the significant cuts to radio drama production, the potential impact on the creative industries eco system, and the value of public service broadcasting."We're sort of

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0:26

Bill Nighy and Adjoa Andoh on BBC radio drama cuts

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2025/01/20

This week we’ll be hearing from some of our nation’s greatest actors Bill Nighy and Adjoa Andoh on why they think the BBC should reverse the proposed cut to BBC Radio 3's sole drama slot and why they are seeking reassurances that there will be no reduction in the amount of drama on Radio 4.Make sure you don’t miss out on this episode which will be published later this week.Listen to all our episodes here: https://podfollow.com/beebwatchTo support our journalism and receive a weekly blog sign up now

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29:48

David Lloyd local radio expert on the outcome of his...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2025/01/16

David Lloyd is a veteran of the local radio industry, with over 40 years of experience in roles at LBC, Virgin Radio, and the BBC. He also brings regulatory expertise from his time at the UK Radio Authority, now part of Ofcom. Today, he's a broadcaster and co-founder of Boom Radio, a relatively new UK station catering to baby boomers.In this episode, we discuss the state of BBC local radio, including the details of Lloyd's complaint about BBC Radio Devon's failure to adequately cover the 2024 riots

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36:05

David Elstein, founding Chief Executive of Channel 5,...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2025/01/09

David Elstein was the head of programming at BskyB, the director of programmes at Thames Television, before launching Channel 5as its chief executive in 1997. Since then, he has chaired innumerable boards and organisations including the British Screen Advisory Council and Open Democracy.David was part of the last Conservative government's inquiry into the BBC’s future funding model, which was later scrapped by Labour.In this episode, we discuss the idea of ‘mutualisation’ of the BBC, the effects of

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33:08

Sir Richard Eyre, theatre and film director and...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2024/12/17

Sir Richard Eyre, the renowned theatre and film director, who has served as a BBC Governor, shares his concerns over the cuts to radio drama programming, the broader challenges facing the BBC's cultural remit, the tensions between the BBC's public service mission and commercial pressures, and role of the BBC in nurturing and sustaining the UK's cultural landscape."I would say the BBC is the most important cultural organisation in the world, and the Director-General of the BBC should be standing up,

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33:03

Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, DCMS ctte chair on BBC...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2024/12/12

Conservative MP, Dame Caroline Dinenage is the Chair of the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee. We discuss the upcoming debates around the renewal of the BBC's charter, the crucial issues of the corporation's funding, impartiality, and role in public service broadcasting, as well as the future of the BBC World Service and the Greg Wallace revelations.“We're entering a winter period when there's a number of pensioners who've just had their winter fuel tax removed, when energy prices

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35:20

Peter York, author 'A Dead Cat On Your Table' on...

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2024/12/05

Peter York is a cultural commentator, author, and former Style Editor of Harper's & Queen magazine. He is best known for co-authoring the iconic Official Sloane Ranger Handbook in the 1980s. More recently, Peter has shifted his focus to more serious topics, including co-authoring The War Against the BBC with Professor Patrick Barwise.This week, we discuss Peter’s latest book, A Dead Cat on Your Table, which delves into the world of "culture wars," the role of media personalities, influencers, and

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41:20

Andrew Graystone, writer and broadcaster, on his...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2024/11/28

Andrew Greystone, writer and broadcaster, has played a pivotal role in exposing the abuse committed by John Smythe within the Church of England. In this discussion, he addresses the ongoing debate around the assisted dying bill, the media's approach to religion in ethical discussions, and the decline of religious literacy among journalists. He also shares the story behind uncovering Smythe’s abuse, the Church of England’s response, and discloses further revelations are set to break next year.“I know

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30:00

Roger Mosey, former BBC editorial director on high...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2024/11/22

Roger Mosey, a former Editorial Director of the BBC, Head of TV News, and Director of Sport, discusses his lecture to the Commonwealth Journalists Association on the challenges facing public service media, the mainstream media's lack of understanding of political landscapes in the UK and US, clickbait, interactivity and audience connections, as well as cuts and talent drain at the BBC."The BBC’s Charter says it must engage the public to a very high standard with the issues of the day and inform our

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28:09

Prof Cathy Johnson discusses TV distribution and the...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2024/11/14

Professor Catherine Johnson from the University of Leeds discusses her role on the recently announced DCMS committee, which is examining the future of TV distribution. New research indicates that some viewers could be excluded from the general shift towards online viewership. We also explore the rise of YouTube, ways to ensure access to public service content, and how a household tax might work.“There is a ticking time bomb here, to be honest, in relation to digital terrestrial.So most other

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29:10

Prof Steven Barnett discusses BBC chair Samir Shah's...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2024/11/08

Steven Barnett, Professor of Communications at the University of Westminster, discusses BBC Chair Samir Shah's inaugural speech. We explore what devolving, democratising, and depoliticising means, loosening regulation, re-evaluating the roles and remits of other public service broadcasters, and alternative funding models.“I'm not sure a permanent charter is the way to go, but I think some kind of independent body to whom the responsibility is devolved for making funding decisions and for appointing

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31:33

Jamie Angus, ex director of BBC World Service...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2024/10/31

Jamie Angus is the former director of the BBC World Service and the former editor of 'Today' and 'Newsnight' who now works in the Middle East. We discuss what the budget announcement means for funding of the World Service, why HardTalk makes the world 'a less stupid place', original journalism, the unintended consequences of commercialisation and US election and Middle East coverage."The BBC is not protecting its essential news services enough when it comes to allocating the cuts. The case for the

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31:31

Richard Sambrook ex BBC Director of News and the...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2024/10/22

Richard Sambrook, former Director of BBC News and the World Service, and now an Emeritus Professor of journalism at Cardiff University discusses the challenges the BBC faces in dealing with the rise of disinformation, the balance between free speech and responsibility, the BBC's 'follow the sun' strategy, World Service funding and the impact of budget cuts on BBC News."I do have the concern that what sometimes gets lost in the mix is the depth and significance of BBC journalism, as opposed to simply

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29:14

Gareth Benest, International Broadcasting Trust, on...

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2024/10/17

In the same week that BBC Director General Tim Davie pitched for an increase in government funding for the BBC World Service, while simultaneously axing the global interview programme Hard Talk in another round of cuts, we speak with Gareth Benest, Director of Advocacy at the International Broadcasting Trust. We discuss the decline in international coverage by UK broadcasters, his analysis of the shrinking breadth of countries featured in news and current affairs programming, and the potential

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32:34

Jim Waterson, former Guardian media editor, discusses...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2024/10/09

On our 100th episode anniversary we talk to another journalist who has started out on a new venture.The Guardian’sformer media editor, Jim Waterson, has set up London Centric, a news outlet focused on in-depth coverage of London. We discuss his reasons for taking this step, the challenges traditional media faces, billionaires owning media outlets, the sale of The Observer,regulation, adapting to modern consumption habits and the merging of public service broadcasters.“I'm sure, Beeb Watch listeners

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