A few people have responded to Donald Trump’s announcement that he will sue the BBC for up to £5 billion as a wonderful answer to prayer. I want to suggest that it isn’t and here is why. First of all, let me emphasise that I have consistently argued that the BBC is in the wrong,… Continue reading Is it an answer to prayer that Donald Trump says he will sue the BBC?
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So what exactly is going on at the BBC – is it biased or is it being attacked by enemies?
As I observed the other day, there has been a strong response from some to defend the BBC from what is perceived to be an attack from the political right. One of the arguments I’ve seen deployed runs along the lines that the BBC will be attacked by some for being too right wing and… Continue reading So what exactly is going on at the BBC – is it biased or is it being attacked by enemies?
How not to save the BBC
You will probably have struggled to miss the news story about the BBC which led to the Director General and the CEO of News resigning this weekend. Donald Trump is certainly not wanting you to miss the story. He is threatening to sue the Beeb if he doesn’t receive an apology and maybe still then… Continue reading How not to save the BBC
Why is the BBC playing down the genocide against Nigerian Christians ?
In this article, the BBC, reporting on Donald Trump’s comments about Nigeria plays down reports of genocide against Christians. They state that observers have not detected particular targeting of Christians. This contradicts what we are hearing first hand from Nigerian Christians. It is sobering to hear directly from pastors what is happening and indeed what… Continue reading Why is the BBC playing down the genocide against Nigerian Christians ?
The death of public discourse
The other day, I wrote about this tweet and video clip Steve Kneale also managed to get himself into a bit of a twitter storm due to his comments on the clip. He has written about it here and here. One thing stands out for me though and it is this. As Steve rightly notes… Continue reading The death of public discourse
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