With bosses at the BBC prioritising social media platforms over radio, things feel apocalyptic at the broadcaster’s flagship news show – especially given the lack of diversity. Is this it?For Radio 4’s Today programme, last...
Read MoreWoman’s Hour host, who has died aged 75, could talk about hydrangeas, campaign against domestic abuse, then tear a strip off a politician – all within a few minutesBefore she took over Woman’s Hour in 1987, Jenni Murray was a...
Read MoreAs it searches for a new editor and presenter, programme is facing questions over its direction and status With well over 5 million listeners a week tuning in to hear whether another tongue-tied minister will fall foul of its...
Read MoreFrom Jill’s flung flapjack to Nigel’s tragic fall, the Great Flood, Helen’s acquittal and a priceless cameo from Dame Judi, here’s an anniversary feast of epic Ambridge momentsThe Archers, Radio 4’s “everyday story of...
Read MoreExclusive: Krish Kandiah invites Tory shadow minister to help him ‘de-escalate fear and anger’ after BBC controversyThe theologian who accused Robert Jenrick of xenophobia on the BBC has invited the shadow justice minister to...
Read MoreCorporation says Krish Kandiah’s criticism of senior Tory not appropriate for faith-based radio segmentThe BBC has apologised and retrospectively edited a segment of Radio 4’s Thought for the Day after the head of a refugee...
Read MoreExclusive: BBC presenter warns ‘shared space for national debate’ at risk from platforms that fail to challenge leadersFawning and partisan podcasts that give politicians hours of unchallenged airtime pose a danger to democracy,...
Read MoreBBC presenter responds to criticism of describing Israeli attacks on Palestinians as ‘murders’ in question to David CameronNick Robinson has said he “should have been clearer” when describing Israeli attacks in Gaza as...
Read MoreGovernment papers released to National Archives show animosity between broadcaster and No 10 in early 2000sThe former No 10 spin doctor Alastair Campbell suggested setting lawyers on the BBC, while Tony Blair was warned to...
Read MoreFormer culture secretary called into question neutrality of civil servant after her appointment as Keir Starmer’s chief of staffThe BBC has apologised for the failure to properly scrutinise claims made by Nadine Dorries on...
Read MoreLindsay Hoyle tells of ‘bizarre’ revolving door of ministers in BBC interviewPeople’s respect for democracy has struggled in the aftermath of Brexit and throughout the year of political turmoil that saw the UK...
Read MoreMinisters will only appear on shows like BBC Radio 4’s Today and ITV’s GMB three times a week under PM’s plans Rishi Sunak will reportedly usher in a new approach by reducing the number of appearances by...
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