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Published in: oDR: NewsBBC accused of ‘whitewashing’ autocratic Azerbaijan in BP-sponsored film‘Wonders of Azerbaijan’ film was made with BP funding and the help of the country’s controversial ruling Aliyev family
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Published in: Home: OpinionWill the Emily Maitlis BBC controversy finally wake up moderates?The journalist’s impartiality claims only touch on what academics have been trying to warn about for years
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Published in: Home: OpinionEmily Maitlis’ version of impartiality would have destroyed the BBCThe ex-BBC star called board member Robbie Gibb a Tory ‘agent’. Reality is more complex
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Published in: Home: OpinionI reported on Thatcher-era strikes. Here’s what today’s coverage is missingThe demise of industrial correspondents allows the Tory press to deliver outlandish, make-believe scare stories
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Published in: Home: OpinionIt’s great to see Mick Lynch calling out the media’s anti-union bullshitBillionaires control our politics and our press, yet we’re told unions are the real enemy of the British worker
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Published in: North Africa, West Asia: NewsBBC Arabic owes journalists ‘thousands of dollars’ after three years’ unpaid feesOne contributor accused the channel, which is part of the UK licence fee-funded World Service, of withholding $10,000
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Published in: openDemocracyUK: OpinionThe UK government is right, the BBC is broken. Here’s how we fix itWe need a People’s BBC – free from government whims – with increased devolution, audience-elected senior roles, and...
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Published in: Live discussionsWhat will be left of the BBC in 2028?The UK’s culture secretary wants to appease right-wingers by abolishing the licence fee. Will the market now rule...
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Published in: 50.50: NewsBritish media, ‘your bigotry is killing trans people’Trans people and allies gathered outside the BBC’s London headquarters to challenge its anti-trans ‘agenda of hate...
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Published in: 50.50: OpinionWhy, as an American transgender woman, I don’t feel it’s safe to visit the UKThe BBC prides itself on its impartiality. But its new podcast about Stonewall is another example of the UK media’s...
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Published in: 50.50: OpinionDear BBC: Getting OnlyFans to ban sex videos isn’t something to be proud ofUltra-conservative US Christian Right groups helped ban porn on OnlyFans – the only safe source of income for many...
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Published in: openDemocracyUK: OpinionMartin Bashir and Princess Diana: The BBC's latest entirely avoidable crisisAn inquiry into the 1995 Panorama interview with Princess Diana highlights that the BBC must be made accountable to Ofcom
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaBBC’s documentary on the Iraq war overlooks genocideBBC’s documentary 'Once upon a Time in Iraq' ignores the decimation of the Christian and Yazidi communities.
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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 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.
