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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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Recent Guests

Jake Kanter
Investigations Editor, Deadline; former Media Correspondent, The Times; Chair of the Broadcasting Press Guild
Deadline
Episode: Jake Kanter, 'Deadline', on Rachel Jupp, BBC cuts, Channel 4 and Lisa Nandy
Dr Tom Chivers
Vice Chair of the Media Reform Coalition
Media Reform Coalition
Episode: Dr Tom Chivers: “A Real Moment of Reckoning”
Sir John Whittingdale
Conservative MP; former Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
UK Parliament / Conservative Party
Episode: Sir John Whittingdale: The BBC Charter and the Dangers of Long Grass Politics
Matt Deegan
Media entrepreneur, creator of The Media Club podcast
MattDeegan.com
Episode: Matt Deegan’s Radical Plan: “Blow Up the BBC”
Iain Dale
Author, broadcaster, political commentator
Self-employed / Various publisher roles
Episode: Iain Dale: Life, the BBC and Ann Widdecombe
Michael Grade
Lord Grade of Yarmouth, former chair of Ofcom and executive at ITV, Channel 4, and BBC
BBC/ITV/Channel 4 Ofcom
Episode: Michael Grade on GB News, the Future of Channel 4 and the BBC
Cathy Johnson
Professor at Leeds University
Leeds University
Episode: Prof Cathy Johnson on Who Wins and Loses from the ITV-Sky Deal and the New Media Green Paper
Jonathan Heawood
Executive Director, Public Interest News Foundation
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Episode: Jonathan Heawood: The Mill and the Fight to Save Local Journalism
Tom Loxley
Brand and editorial director, Radio Times
Radio Times
Episode: Tom Loxley on Radio Times’ Message to the BBC

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Roger Bolton
Host of Beeb Watch, presenting and guiding discussions on BBC and public service broadcasting.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 137 ratings
  • Insightful

    Serious and very interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon2283
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom6 months 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 Kingdoma year 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

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High-quality guests and informed analysis on media governance.
Thoughtful, balanced critique of BBC coverage with insider perspective.
Sound levels and production quality sometimes noted as needing improvement.

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#132
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Apple Podcasts
#204
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#226
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Dr Tom Chivers: “A Real Moment of Reckoning”
Q: What are the reforms you're proposing for governance and funding of public media?
Proposals include public representation on the BBC board (potentially a randomly selected citizen panel), moving toward a more democratic governance structure, and considering funding models like a basic household license or a two-tier subscription portal to preserve universality while ensuring sustainability.
Dr Tom Chivers: “A Real Moment of Reckoning”
Q: Could you tell me what the Media Reform Coalition is?
The coalition is a campaign and research group founded after the phone-hacking scandal to investigate media ownership, democracy, and the impact of concentrated power, with a focus on public service media and accountability.
Sir John Whittingdale: The BBC Charter and the Dangers of Long Grass Politics
Q: Do you still think the BBC should not take advertising?
He confirms opposition to advertising, noting political sensitivity around alternative funding methods and the belief that the BBC should rely on public funding or other long-term arrangements rather than commercial revenue.
Sir John Whittingdale: The BBC Charter and the Dangers of Long Grass Politics
Q: Why has the BBC been urged to be smaller, and what should it stop doing?
The guest argues that while the BBC is essential, there are areas where it should slim down, avoid unnecessary competition with the private sector, and focus resources on public service content rather than expanding into every market.
Sir John Whittingdale: The BBC Charter and the Dangers of Long Grass Politics
Q: Is this present process significantly different from the ones you were involved in?
Whittingdale notes there is less visible debate and parliamentary scrutiny this time, with fewer statements and consultations, though he believes it remains a crucial moment to set the BBC's direction in a changing media landscape.

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