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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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Rob Burley
Former BBC editor of live political programs; author of Why is This Lying Bastard Lying to Me?
UnHerd contributor, former BBC editor
Episode: Rob Burley on the BBC’s Culture Wars: Trans Coverage and Due Impartiality
Adam Bolton
Former political editor of Sky News; presenter on Times Radio
Times Radio; former Sky News
Episode: Adam Boulton on GB News, Due Impartiality and Navigating a Fractured Party System
Richard Tait
Professor of Journalism at Cardiff University; former BBC Governor and Trustee; former Newsnight editor
Cardiff University / BBC (former)
Episode: Richard Tait Ex-BBC Trustee: What Matt Brittin Must Do Next
Liam Byrne
Member of Parliament, author of Why Populists Are Winning and How To Beat Them
House of Commons, author
Episode: Liam Byrne MP on Populism, GB News, Ofcom and the Future of the BBC
Tony Hall
Former Director General of the BBC
BBC
Episode: Tony Hall on New DG Matt Brittin and What’s Next for the BBC
Rizwana Hamid
Director of the Centre for Media Monitoring; former BBC and Channel 4 producer/director
Centre for Media Monitoring
Episode: Rizwana Hamid on Muslims, the Media and Regulation
Colin Browne
Chair of the Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)
Voice of the Listener and Viewer
Episode: Colin Browne Guides You Through the BBC Charter Consultation
Rabbi Jonathan Romain
Rabbi of Maidenhead Synagogue (retired)
Maidenhead Synagogue
Episode: Rabbi Jonathan Romain on BBC Reporting of Israel and British Jews
Greg Childs
Director of the Children's Media Foundation
Children's Media Foundation
Episode: Greg Childs: Do YouTube deals spell the end of public service children’s TV as we know it?

Host

Roger Bolton
Host of Beeb Watch podcast; former BBC Radio 4 Feedback presenter; long-time BBC journalist and media commentator

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 134 ratings
  • Unsurprisingly very BBC biased

    The BBC is coming under a lot of fire from the constant accusations of left-wing bias. Endless arguments are proffered, but just take the Trump speech debacle as illustrative of the endemic bias within the BBC’s bubble—that complete misrepresentation of Trump’s speech, effectively demanding his followers to riot, was a complete falsehood—yet this gets called a simple mistake! Literally editing it in such a way as to invert what was actually said. This BeebWatch podcast skips over the bias... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tarquin-BiscuitBarrel
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Hands off our BEEB

    Excellent coverage in all the misinformation and hype. It’s critical that the BBC resist what is ultimately a power grab. An excellent lawyer in Florida would be Michael Popok (Legal AF )

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RosaBilll8
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Great podcast

    One of the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    odysseus4729
    United Kingdom2 years 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 Kingdom3 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
    3 years ago

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Feedback from listeners highlights a strong desire for diverse guest voices and accountability in public broadcasting.
Some reviews note sound level issues but praise the hosting and critical depth.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth, insider-style critique of BBC governance and impartiality.

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#181
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Apple Podcasts
#175
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Apple Podcasts
#198
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Adam Boulton on GB News, Due Impartiality and Navigating a Fractured Party System
Q: Do you think broadcasters like GB News should have their license reconsidered given concerns over impartiality?
Yes, there should be rigorous scrutiny of compliance with impartiality rules, and regulators may need to reassess licensing status if ongoing violations are evident.
Adam Boulton on GB News, Due Impartiality and Navigating a Fractured Party System
Q: What does due impartiality mean in practice when covering controversial figures or outlets that openly align with a political cause?
Due impartiality requires weighing evidence, providing essential context, and distinguishing between presenting arguments and endorsing them; it also means challenging misinformation while maintaining fairness.
Adam Boulton on GB News, Due Impartiality and Navigating a Fractured Party System
Q: Adam, with this many parties now represented, how do you approach interviewing a broad spectrum of voices in a single program without turning it into a chaotic discusssion?
The key is structure and clear criteria for who participates, ensuring that there's room for policy depth even as you accommodate multiple viewpoints, and not letting entertainment outweigh accountability.
Chris Banatvala on Ofcom, GB News and the Battle Over 'Due Impartiality'
Q: Do you think Ofcom needs to change direction in some way when it comes to broadcast issues, essentially?
The core shift centers on online harms and disinformation, with focus on content regulation and ensuring impartiality remains consistent across news and current affairs, while recognizing the blurred bleed between those categories.
Liam Byrne MP on Populism, GB News, Ofcom and the Future of the BBC
Q: Can regulation curb the influence of money in politics and media, particularly around GB News?
Byrne advocates stronger regulation of political donations, greater transparency in funding, and a proactive Ofcom approach to ensure impartiality and integrity in broadcasting and online distribution, warning that lax oversight threatens democratic processes.

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What is Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on critical assessments of public service broadcasting, with a sharp eye on editorial independence, funding, governance, and policy shaping the BBC and its peers. Episodes frequently feature veteran broadcasters, former BBC staff, regulators, and media scholars who dissect impartiality, charter reforms, and the impact of budget cuts on journalism, World Service coverage, and local news. The host tends to push for accountability and transparency, often challenging management decisions while inviting a spectrum of perspectives from reform advocates to seasoned critics. Fans tend to value in-depth analysis of media governance and the future of public broadcasting, and the show is likely to stand out for its candid tone, long-... more

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4. Liam Byrne
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