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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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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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34:30

Mark Urban ex BBC Newsnight diplomatic and defence...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2024/10/01

Mark Urban spent many years as the diplomatic and defence editor at BBC Newsnight before leaving in May, after 34 years at the corporation. Prior to joining the BBC, Mark was the defence correspondent for The Independent newspaper for four years. He is the author of several military books and served briefly in the British Army. He is now a writer for The Sunday Times. We discuss allegations of BBC bias against Israel in its Middle East coverage, the challenges and cultural biases in reporting

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39:44

Lawyer Trevor Asserson discusses his report which...

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2024/09/27

The controversial Asserson Report sparked headlines in The Daily Telegraph and The Daily Mail for its critique of the BBC's Middle East coverage at the height of the Israel-Hamas war. The report has drawn both praise and sharp criticism. We’re joined by the report's author, British-Israeli lawyer Trevor Asserson, to discuss its origins, funding, methodology and its interpretation of impartiality.“I think the faults that we've demonstrated are probably found throughout the BBC’s coverage of other

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33:35

David Aaronovitch broadcaster and journalist on the...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2024/09/19

Journalist and broadcaster David Aaronovitch worked for the BBC in a senior capacity before becoming a columnist for The Times and the presenter of numerous radio programs, including Radio 4’s The Briefing Room. He now publishes longer articles on Substack under Notes from the Underground and contributes to Tortoise Media. In this episode, we discuss the fallout from the Jewish Chronicle scandal, where fabricated articles led David and other prominent writers to resign. We also explore accusations

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34:34

Richard Ayre, former senior BBC executive, on BBC...

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2024/09/10

Richard Ayre spent thirty-five years at the BBC, serving as the former controller of editorial policy, deputy chief executive of BBC News, and a BBC Trustee. Richard is also a former member of the OFCOM Content Board and is currently the chair of the UK's independent press regulator, Impress.We discuss BBC Director-General Tim Davie and BBC Chair Dr. Samir Shah’s appearance before the House of Lords Communications and Digital Select Committee, where they were scrutinised for their handling of the

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36:47

Sir Trevor Phillips Sky presenter and Times columnist...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2024/09/04

Sir Trevor Phillips presents Sky TV’s Sunday Morning programme and is a columnist for The Times newspaper. He was previously a reporter on the Thames TV This Week, head of current affairs for London Weekend Television, Chair of the London Assembly, Chair of the Commission for Racial Equality, and Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, as well as having run several businesses. In the first episode of our seventh series we discuss why Trevor never became a BBC staffer, what the events over

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27:10

Sir Peter Bazalgette, former chair of ITV, on the...

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2024/07/17

Sir Peter Bazalgette was until recently part of the previous Government’s committee to review how the BBC was funded.In his distinguished career he has been responsible for shows such asBig Brother,Changing RoomsandReady Steady Cook, he’s also a former chair of Arts Council Englandand in September 2023 he stepped down as chair of ITV.He is now co-chair of the Creative Council. On this week’s programme we discussed the Media Act (was anything left out), BBC funding and the future of public service

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36:27

Prof Dominic Wring on general election coverage...

Roger Bolton"s Beeb Watch ·

2024/07/12

Academics from Loughborough University’s Centre for Research in Communication and Culture have conducted news audits for every General Election since 1992, and their audit for this election is out now. We talked to one of its authors, Professor Dominic Wring, about whether the public was well served by the media, whether legacy media still has a role when against social digital media, populism, media bias, media scholarship and devolution."When we talk about people getting news from social media,

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