Over the weekend and yesterday, people around the world marked the first anniversary of the Hamas atrocities of 7 October 2023. I wanted to look at how the media has performed, or not, over the last year. I’ll be honest, I worried about publishing this piece. Usually posting things that show any level of support […]
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The BBC’s International Correspondent Jeremy Bowen conducted an interview with the senior Hamas official Khalil Al Hayya on Tuesday, that was broadcast on Thursday. There are arguments both ways as to whether such an interview should take place. If it’s done properly, I’m probably in favour of it happening. However, the day the conversation was
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Ex-BBC newsroom journalist Rob Rea joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss Euro 2024 coverage. Who were the winners and losers, and who should never be allowed in a commentary box again? Given Rob’s experience, they unpick the BBC’s General Election coverage and how it manages so many big events in one year. This includes a
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On Thursday, Andy Murray made what we now know to be his last-ever Wimbledon appearance. The coverage was, as ever, on the BBC, who brought out legendary broadcaster Sue Barker to interview him. They showed a brilliant montage and cameras tracked the two-time champion through the clubhouse and onto the bridge where he greeted cheering
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I’ve dipped in and out of the BBC’s Glastonbury coverage. When I switch it on, there appear to be lots of Palestinian flags on show and statements from various artists. However, there has been no official mention or commemoration of the massacre that took place at the Nova Music Festival on October 7 in southern
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The Podcast Show London is fast becoming an essential date in the industry diary. I’ve been for the last two years and it is telling how many people come from across the world, notably the US, to spend to days in a business centre in Islington. Last week there was a huge range of big-name
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International radio station the BBC World Service is often cited as one of the key achievements of the corporation, a demonstration of something that it alone can do and a good use of the Licence Fee. Many people can recall following major events when abroad thanks to it. Yet it is under growing financial strain.
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Lillian Landor quit as senior controller of BBC News International Services and BBC World Service director this week. She will depart in July. A message from me As you have heard from Deborah, today I’m announcing my decision to step back from my role in BBC News. Serving as Director of the World Service has
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Today marks 30 years of BBC Radio 5Live, the sports and news talk station. It’s the sibling of Radio 4 that’s really into football. I’ve written before that the station often accompanies me for large parts of the weekend – from “Fighting Talk” in the morning (not the same without Colin Murray,) to the football
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In today’s newsletter, I looked at the renewed focus on the funding of the BBC. A new expert panel on the issue and changes to the cost of the licence fee have been announced. I contacted the corporation whilst writing the story. However, I had to send it out before they responded. They have though
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