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Published in: ourBeeb: OpinionRupert Murdoch is not an evil genius, whatever BBC’s ‘Dynasty’ doc saysThe BBC is supposed to be impartial. ‘The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty’, its recent epic documentary, fails that test.
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Published in: ourBeeb: OpinionThe BBC’s diversity plan is a stumble, not a ‘big leap forward’Similar strategies in the film industry have failed. A more radical shake-up is needed instead.
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Published in: ourBeeb: OpinionCoronavirus has strengthened the case for the BBCThe right has been desperate to sell of the BBC for years. But Covid-19 shows why we need public service broadcasting.
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Published in: ourBeeb: OpinionWe don’t need a public broadcaster – we need severalThe BBC is struggling to serve a polarised audience. Is ending its monopoly the answer?
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Published in: ourBeeb: OpinionThe unravelling of the Reithian BBCHow essential is the particular construction of Britishness which underpinned the Reithian BBC to the governing...
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Published in: ourBeeb: OpinionThe BBC has failed on diversity: why were the Lords too timid to say so?A House of Lords committee ignores great proposals from Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder while refusing to judge whether...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKThe Munchetty case shows the BBC’s impartiality rules are made by white men – and not applied even-handedlyHow can you remain impartial on issues like racism?
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Published in: ourBeebFour reasons why the BBC is failing to explain the newsA radical rethink is needed if the BBC is to fulfil its mission of informing the general public.
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Published in: openDemocracyUKThe shape of screens to comeWhy is there so little that’s good to watch on traditional TV channels these days? A new Ofcom report explains the...
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Published in: ourBeeb: Opinion“Diversity: The BBC may fool itself but it won’t fool the Lords”Problems arising from the BBC’s lack of diversity among its programme-makers remain, despite all the BBC initiatives...
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Published in: ourBeebThe Great War, and how it endedDespite its extensive Remembrance coverage, the BBC hasn't actually tried to explain to its audience how and why...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKIs the tide turning on regulating Facebook and Google?Facebook and Google are modern utilities - and natural monopolies - so they need a utility regulator.
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Published in: ourBeebTime for the BBC to be brave, bold and courageous – developing a manifesto for change“My aim is to take the debate about the BBC beyond the need for platform prominence and to address how it can add...
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Published in: ourBeebBBC Diversity: will Ofcom deliver?After eighteen years, the promise of broadcasting diversity is a cheque returned marked ‘insufficient funds’.
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Published in: ourBeebWhen traditional communications outperform digital technology: Rohingya refugeesCommunity radio projects in the world's biggest refugee camp in Bangladesh demonstrate the significance of...
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Published in: ourBeebBBC Diversity – getting through The Moral Maze"This story starts with an invitation to appear as witness on “The Morality of Diversity” in the BBC Radio 4 “The...
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Published in: ourBeebThe BBC and Cliff Richard: in terms of press freedom, this is a sideshowThe BBC has dropped the idea of appealing against the award of damages to Cliff Richard for invasion of privacy, but...
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Published in: ourBeebThe BBC and Cliff Richard: what threat to press liberty?Asking the Court of Appeal directly for leave to appeal could result in another opportunity to expose the dubious...
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Published in: ourBeebDiversity at the BBC: At last, significant progress, but still a long way to goOn the basis of his last three months work on diversity, Davie looks like the person to ride to the rescue. The...
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Published in: ourBeebJohn Tusa: a thoroughly enjoyable noiseLondon is the theatre where John Tusa has been “making a noise” ever since he arrived, at the tender age of six, in...
