
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 | 174 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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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
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.
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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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