Tag Archives: BBC

The need for order

Posted on September 14, 2016 by ianchisnall

The news that Theresa May has demanded that Rona Fairhead apply for the role of Chairman of the new governing body of the BBC after David Cameron had already selected her for the post and announced her appointment raises all sorts … Continue reading →

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The T word

Posted on April 15, 2016 by ianchisnall

In the furore over a single man and his girlfriend, the idea that John Whittingdale was in a position to determine alone what line the Government took on the post Levenson decisions has never once been challenged by anyone within … Continue reading →

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Well done Nick

Posted on April 13, 2016 by ianchisnall

I found last nights documentary by Nick Robinson for the BBC on the EU really helpful as it delved into issues and events that were taking place, just as I was taking my first steps. I found the piece very … Continue reading →

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When did we last review Parliament

Posted on October 14, 2015 by ianchisnall

As the BBC prepares for the renegotiation for its settlement from the licence fee (assuming that is to continue) it is in the process of consulting with the public to better understand what we might wish them to provide for … Continue reading →

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An image that portrays an important problem

Posted on September 16, 2015 by ianchisnall

Alec Shelbrooke is the Tory MP for Elmet and Rothwell in West Yorkshire. An image of him in this position, but with his eyes shut was circulated yesterday on social media initially by the BBC. The journalist suggested that Mr Shelbrooke was dozing … Continue reading →

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Well done Songs of Praise

Posted on August 10, 2015 by ianchisnall

The decision by BBC producers to film an edition of Songs of Praise from the refugee camp in Calais known as the ‘Jungle’ is an important move to try to humanise an issue that has previously been primarily dealt with through … Continue reading →

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Who is being institutionally arrogant?

Posted on March 7, 2015 by ianchisnall

The calls from the Conservative Party and Number 10 Downing Street for the BBC to be sanctioned over offers for Political debates in the run up to a General Election would be funny if they were not so absurd and … Continue reading →

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Green behind their ears?

Posted on November 3, 2014 by ianchisnall

It appears that the BBC, that lumbering ancient British institution has finally bowed to license fee payers pressure over the forthcoming leaders debates and will hold a consultation on the make-up of the 3 events. Quite why this has taken … Continue reading →

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A media fit for purpose

Posted on October 14, 2014 by ianchisnall

There can be no excuse for our 3 major broadcasters, working together as they did to come up with such an incompetent set of proposals as they announced yesterday. Not only do they have substantial resources to allow a meaningful … Continue reading →

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The corporation that cried UKIP

Posted on June 1, 2014 by ianchisnall

Over the last year, there has been an increasing frustration expressed on twitter and other social media, that the BBC is in love with UKIP. They have been given access to the high profile political programmes such as Question Time, … Continue reading →

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