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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 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: openDemocracyUKGrand Wizards, Cultural Marxism and Blueshirts – dangerous words, but the media shrugsIn the midst of the Brexit chaos, prominent Tories are using language that encourages the crank right and the...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKEntering the secret castle: A small step towards democratic public media?Last week the BBC gave a representative audience panel control of its Brexit output for one day. Could this...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKThe government must restore funding for free TV licences for the over-75s, urge campaigners and expertsThe government has off-loaded responsibility for funding – or withdrawing – free TV licenses, onto the BBC. Media...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKThe BBC should stand up to the government’s hypocrisy over free licence fees for over-75sPerhaps there is a very British compromise to be found?
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Published in: ourBeebRethinking the BBC: A book launchProminent thinkers on the BBC joined Our Beeb for an evening of debate in London.
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Published in: HomeReview: The Fall, series 3The much-praised – but also much-criticised – BBC2 drama series “The Fall” has completed its third and final run....
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Published in: HomeLessons from Rio: how can the BBC compete with bigger sports broadcasters?As the Rio Olympics draws to a close, we take a look at the how the BBC can protect itself from losing out to...
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Published in: ourBeebHow the BBC can create a better digital public sphereThe BBC’s remit is not just broadcast. It has the power to improve our experiences online, and to realise the...
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Published in: ourBeebThe history of channel 4: how David beat GoliathThe long battle to create Channel 4 was an unequal one that pitted the public interest against giant corporate and...
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Published in: ourBeebAfter Paris: live news should challenge narratives, not recreate themAfter the Paris attacks there is a desperate desire on the part of major news organizations to create and drive the...
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Published in: ourBeebTime to fight for the BBCGeorge Osborne and his neoliberal backers are not just attacking the BBC. They're launching a concerted assault on...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKSpeaking truth about the BBC and powerThe BBC has never championed 'speaking truth to power' and its capacity for critical journalism is weaker than ever.
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Published in: openDemocracyUKThe BBC whitewashing our failures in AfghanistanJohn Simpson's description of Afghanistan's progress couldn't be further from the truth.
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Published in: openDemocracyUKInterview: BBC bias, bullying, and the Scottish referendumFollowing the recent publication of his report, Dr John Robertson speaks to OurKingdom about his findings, his...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKBBC bias and the Scots referendum - new report
Dr John Robertson from University of West Scotland has just published research on bias and fairness in news...
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