BBC

The world is changing – it’s time our media did too
Opinion

The world is changing – it’s time our media did too

Breaking point — The UK media’s handling of the coronavirus crisis has been a shambles, argues writer and academic Des Freedman. We need to demand more.

Written by: Des Freedman

Louis Theroux on the life lessons that made his career
Magazine

Louis Theroux on the life lessons that made his career

Things I learned along the way — After 20 years as a documentary filmmaker, Louis Theroux reflects on his transformation from gonzo reporter to compassionate presence.

Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray

Centrist pundits are losing the plot over 'impartiality'
Opinion

Centrist pundits are losing the plot over 'impartiality'

From Where I Stand — The mainstream media and professional commentators are attacking journalists and publications who are unapologetic in their political positions. It’s a tantrum that reeks of hypocrisy, writes Aaron Bastani.

Written by: Aaron Bastani

You're right to worry about a revolving door between the Tories and the BBC
Opinion

You're right to worry about a revolving door between the Tories and the BBC

From Where I Stand — Last night news broke that two senior BBC political journalists held meetings with the Tories about moving to work at Number 10. No wonder the Beeb is out of touch with the political reality of today.

Written by: Tom Mills

The comedic outsiders behind TV's funniest new show
Culture

The comedic outsiders behind TV's funniest new show

This Country — After struggling for years in a nowhere town with nothing to do, Charlie and Daisy May Cooper have made a hit comedy series about just that. But as the big time beckons, they're determined to keep their outlier status intact.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Bill Clinton quizzed on escaping an embarrassing relationship
Culture

Bill Clinton quizzed on escaping an embarrassing relationship

Reputation dry-cleaning — The Revolution Will Be Televised returns to grill celebrities and politicians on the issues that matter.

Written by: Alex King

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