
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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 166 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsSociety & Culture | |||

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Colin Browne, Chair of the Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV), discusses what the BBC Charter review means for the future of public service broadcasting in the UK, and why it’s vital that ordinary licence fee payers respond to the government’s co... more
Rabbi Jonathan Romain discusses how Britain’s Jewish communities are represented in UK media, particularly the BBC, against the backdrop of the current Middle East crisis. We examine the diversity of opinion among British Jews on Israel and the Netan... more
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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 )
One of the best.
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
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.
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
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The show centers on the state of public service broadcasting and the BBC, often weighing funding, governance, and digital transition against the needs of audiences. Episodes frequently feature former BBC insiders, media critics, policymakers, and industry observers discussing threats to traditional public broadcasting, the rise of streaming and online platforms, and the regulatory environment shaping UK media. A notable hook is the host's willingness to challenge established narratives and bring diverse perspectives to issues like funding models, impartiality, and the future of public service content, making it a go-to for listeners who want thoughtful, often provocative media critique. The format tends to blend sharp analysis with guests w... more
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Recent guests on Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch include:
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2. Colin Browne
3. Rabbi Jonathan Romain
4. Greg Childs
5. Elizabeth Anderson
6. Phil Riley
7. Professor Lee Edwards
8. Sir Max Hastings
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