Nick Fraser

Nick Fraser is editor of Storyville, the BBC's documentary strand. He has written two books about contemporary Europe and writes here in a personal capacity.

How to be a European

The real heart of Europe lies in the practice of pluralism – a quality abandoned for a large part of the past century, and then rediscovered. Do we want it to endure?

By Nick Fraser

/ 2 Mar 2016

How to be a European

The real heart of Europe lies in the practice of pluralism – a quality abandoned for a large part of the past century, and then rediscovered. Do we want it to endure?

By Nick Fraser

/ 2 Mar 2016

The BBC and its poetry

Defending itself from cuts is not enough. The BBC must forge a new identity based on collaboration, pluralism and the creativity of a global audience.

By Nick Fraser

/ 21 Aug 2015

The BBC has to learn to listen to itself

The new Director General wants to overhaul the BBC's corporate culture. This doesn't need management reform or expensive consultants, says Nick Fraser. It just needs the BBC to get better at listening, and trusting.

By Nick Fraser

/ 18 Nov 2013

The BBC must join the fight for internet freedom: an open letter to the new DG

In an open letter to the BBC's future Director General, Nick Fraser, editor of the internationally renowned documentary series Storyville, calls for an embrace of online resources as the focus for a renewed strategy to defend liberty and assert long term vision.

By Nick Fraser

/ 7 Jun 2012