The Masters Golf Can Rory McIlroy finally get that green jacket? Find out on Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Golf in the UK and on ESPN/CBS/Paramount+ in the US. It will all come to a head on Sunday evening. Premier League Football Newcastle vs Man Utd: Sunday, April . Kick-off at 4.30pm BST/11.30am ET. Watch […]
We have made it to April and there is a hint of spring in the air. That has made me feel nice and generous, so this is a rare occasion on which everyone can read the full newsletter about the crossover of culture, media and sport for free. If you want more, please sign up
Media and a Mixed Start to 2025 Read More »
At the BBC HQ up in Salford there was a wall adorned with images of such luminaires as a Rolf Harris and… Jimmy Savile. For some time these images remained in place, next to the Religion and Ethics desk. Others who featured weren’t exactly happy with the company they were keeping. Not surprising, given staff
BBC Wall of Shame Read More »
It is the end of 2024… and it’s been quite a year. The Addition itself has (mostly!) gone from strength to strength. And that is thanks to you, my wonderful subscribers, readers and listeners! Buying a subscription and engaging with the work is how I keep this show on the road. I am so grateful
Taylor Swift and Other Media Moments From 2024 Read More »
We’re not even halfway through his final season yet, but Gary Lineker’s replacements on Match of the Day have apparently already been chosen. According to Mike Keegan at the Daily Mail, Kelly Cates will join from Sky Sports, alongside Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan. Keegan reported that the three will cover Match of the Day
The BBC is, once again, talking about itself. This time, Masterchef host Gregg Wallace (pictured on right) is in the spotlight. It follows a string of allegations about inappropriate conduct against him. Furthemore, the TV chef posted an unpleasant video, dismissively describing his accusers as “middle-class women of a certain age”. Now, the Beeb has
Gregg Wallace Saga is BBC News at its Worst Read More »
I don’t normally make a habit of making the newsletter about me, but today I must. I have resigned from the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). It has become a hostile environment for Jews, and I can no longer be a part of that. (Sadly, this is not the first time I’ve had to leave an
The NUJ is a Hostile Environment For Jewish Journalists. So I Quit. Read More »
Hate to say I told you so. Ok, I don’t. Tonight it has been revealed that Gary Lineker is leaving Match of the Day at the end of this season. He will leave the BBC completely at the end of the 2026 World Cup. I’ve said for a while that I thought this would be
Gary Lineker Blows Final Whistle on Match of the Day Career [updated] Read More »
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
A Year of Reporting on Israel After the Hamas Attacks Read More »
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
Classy BBC Broadcast Hamas Interivew on Jewish Year Read More »
