151 Episodes

  1. Iain Dale, LBC presenter on his Thatcher biography, her impact on the media and the future of public service broadcasting

    Published: 6/9/2025

  2. John Ware, veteran investigative journalist on Gerry Adams' defamation case, the BBC and Middle East coverage

    Published: 6/5/2025

  3. Jonathan Thompson, CEO of Everyone TV, on Freely and the future of free television in the UK

    Published: 5/28/2025

  4. Dr Tom Mills, Media Reform Coalition on how to mutualise the BBC

    Published: 5/22/2025

  5. Patrick Spence, exec producer 'Mr Bates vs the Post Office' on the crisis facing British drama

    Published: 5/15/2025

  6. Rozina Breen, CEO, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, on the Sir Harry Evans Investigative Journalism Summit

    Published: 5/9/2025

  7. Jonathan Dimbleby, veteran broadcaster, on unravelling historical myths, democracy's fragility, and long-form interviewing

    Published: 4/23/2025

  8. Nick Kent on his BBC Two documentary "Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz" and public service broadcasting

    Published: 4/11/2025

  9. James Cridland, editor Podnews and radio futurologist on BBC Annual Plan and monetising BBC audio

    Published: 4/1/2025

  10. Kirsty Lang BBC presenter on changes to BBC Sounds for listeners abroad, the impact of cuts and a call to arms

    Published: 3/27/2025

  11. Stewart Purvis, former Ofcom regulator, on the fall out of the landmark decision against Ofcom in favour of GB News and the RTS awards controversy

    Published: 3/17/2025

  12. Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, The i Paper columnist, on the BBC's Gaza coverage and media bias

    Published: 3/13/2025

  13. Richard Ayre, former senior BBC Executive on BBC's Chair Samir Shah and DG Tim Davie parliamentary appearance and the Gaza documentary fallout

    Published: 3/5/2025

  14. Tony Hall, Former BBC Director-General, on Royal Charter renewal and anti-Semitism allegations

    Published: 2/25/2025

  15. Dan Thomas, FT Global Media Editor on Sky's digital shift, BBC charter renewal debates, and the future challenges facing public service broadcasters

    Published: 2/13/2025

  16. Rob Crilly, Chief US Political Correspondent for The Daily Mail, on Trump's presidency - an insider's view

    Published: 2/4/2025

  17. Peter Kosminsky, director of 'Wolf Hall' on financial support for British dramas, his career and being sacked by the BBC Plays department

    Published: 1/29/2025

  18. Adjoa Andoh, Royal Shakespeare Company and Bridgerton actor on BBC radio drama cuts

    Published: 1/24/2025

  19. Bill Nighy and Adjoa Andoh on BBC radio drama cuts

    Published: 1/20/2025

  20. David Lloyd local radio expert on the outcome of his complaint on BBC Radio Devon's coverage of the Plymouth riots

    Published: 1/16/2025

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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.Find all our podcasts hereAnd please support this podcast by subscribing hereWe also support VLV (Voice of the Listener and Viewer) which represents the interests of audiences to make sure we continue to benefit from high quality radio and TV in the UK. You can find them here  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.