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Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch

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Roger Bolton, formerly presenter of BBC Radio 4's 'Feedback' launches his very first podcast. Free from the constraints of broadcasting on the BBC, with a few more opinions and casting his net a little bit wider to encompass the whole of the BBC, Roger examines the issues that are facing the corporation and public service broadcasting.

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Stewart Purvis
Former ITN Chief Executive and content regulator at Ofcom.
City University in London
Episode: Stewart Purvis, ex-ITN Chief, on impartiality, Lisa Nandy's intervention and 'nipple-gate'
Mark Damazer
Former controller of Radio 4, BBC trustee, and chair of the Booker Prizes.
Formerly with BBC
Episode: Mark Damazer, former BBC Trustee, on the BBC’s international audio strategy and its future
Robin Aitken
Former BBC journalist and author known for criticizing the BBC's perceived liberal bias
Daily Telegraph
Episode: Robin Aitken, former BBC journalist on Impartiality, Internal Culture, and Trust in the BBC
Dr. Alice Donald
Professor of Human Rights Law at Middlesex University
Middlesex University
Episode: Dr Alice Donald: Media Myths, Chicken Nuggets, and the ECHR
John Wyver
Professor of Arts on Screen at the University of Westminster and media producer
Illuminations
Episode: Prof John Wyver, on the campaign for access to the BBC Written Archives
Miqdaad Versi
Director of Media Monitoring at the Muslim Council of Britain
Muslim Council of Britain
Episode: Miqdaad Versi on the report "BBC on Gaza-Israel: one story, double standards"
Iain Dale
LBC presenter, prolific broadcaster, author and political commentator
LBC
Episode: Iain Dale, LBC presenter on his Thatcher biography, her impact on the media and the future of public service broadcasting
Jonathan Thompson
CEO of Everyone TV, committed to public service broadcasting
Everyone TV
Episode: Jonathan Thompson, CEO of Everyone TV, on Freely and the future of free television in the UK
Dr. Tom Mills
Chairman of the Media Reform Coalition and co-author of the aforementioned report on mutualizing the BBC.
Media Reform Coalition
Episode: Dr Tom Mills, Media Reform Coalition on how to mutualise the BBC

Host

Roger Bolton
Host and veteran journalist with extensive experience in broadcasting, particularly with the BBC, known for his critical perspectives on media issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • Great podcast

    One of the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    odysseus4729
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Wonderful to find Roger again

    Thank you The Times for telling me about Roger’s podcast

    Really looking forward to catching up with the sexiest voice on radio!

    Sue Newman

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sueexeter
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • This is NOT a "Beeb Watch" it is just a BBC Cheer Leader exercise not an independent Podcast. Bolton constantly ensures any guest is as pro BBC and DEFINITELY Anti GBNews as he desires.

    Balanced? No way.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    2 years ago
  • Required listening

    I’ve been listening/watching Roger for as long as I can remember so it’s great to hear him discussing the Beeb at this time when we’re in danger of losing it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S_L_Ash
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Insightful analysis of BBC Chair’s predicament

    So good to hear Roger again. Thanks to article in The Guardian.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wales10!
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the critical insights and the engaging discussions led by Roger Bolton, praising the podcast for its thoughtful analysis of the BBC and media ethics.
Many express gratitude for Bolton's return to broadcasting, highlighting his distinctive voice and expertise.
Overall, feedback underscores the program as essential listening for anyone concerned about the future of public service broadcasting and media accountability.
Some listeners note the need for a broader representation in guest selections, particularly in terms of gender and diversity, while still valuing the show's content.

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#181
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#110
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#166
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Stewart Purvis, ex-ITN Chief, on impartiality, Lisa Nandy's intervention and 'nipple-gate'
Q: Is this an extraordinary moment in news and the future of news?
There's a moment coming where networks will have to decide if they want to have news or not, reflecting the current trends.
Mark Damazer, former BBC Trustee, on the BBC’s international audio strategy and its future
Q: Why do you think the BBC's international audio strategy has faced issues?
Damazer attributes the issues to a lack of clear communication about the new strategy and the challenges posed by music rights and revenue generation.
Dr Alice Donald: Media Myths, Chicken Nuggets, and the ECHR
Q: Did you start from a point of view of thinking that the ECHR is a good thing?
While I broadly think the ECHR is beneficial, we were genuinely curious about media reporting on the subject.
Dr Alice Donald: Media Myths, Chicken Nuggets, and the ECHR
Q: What led you and your colleagues to study how the ECHR is covered in the UK media?
We observed an intensification of media reporting about the ECHR, specifically regarding immigration, and wanted to validate our observations.
Prof John Wyver, on the campaign for access to the BBC Written Archives
Q: Why is the BBC Written Archive Centre so important?
It is a unique repository of British history, offering access to documents not found elsewhere, and plays a critical role in the research of social, cultural, and political history.

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1. Stewart Purvis
2. Mark Damazer
3. Robin Aitken
4. Dr. Alice Donald
5. John Wyver
6. Miqdaad Versi
7. Iain Dale
8. Jonathan Thompson

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