What on earth are we to make of this pig and lipstick comment? Was it a jibe at Palin or an innocent remark? It’s times like this when, to be honest, I actually wish the BBC could take sides. Unfortunately, impartial as ever, its original report – of, erm, Obama’s denial – is no help, only noting that “Republicans may well try to keep the controversy going, although one difficulty … Continue reading
I think that Justin Webb provides a valuable public service by showing us just how necessary it is to take the axe to the BBC. How does he perform this wonder? Well, reading his blog is essential reading for any student of bias. Today he blogs the story concerning the list of books that “people” are claiming Sarah Palin wanted banned. He states this list is a fake. He then … Continue reading
Is it just me or does anyone else think that the BBC’s coverage of the Large Hadron Collider has been …..well, astronomically over the top today? All the BBC news stories have been leading with this as if it were the single most important story happening in the world today but I don’t believe that it was. Do you? Why do you think that the BBC is so excited about … Continue reading
Nick Robinson reports on Harriet Harman’s new National Equality Panel : She spoke instead of “investigating how “people’s life chances” are impacted by “where they were born, what kind of family they were born into, where they live and their wealth” as well as their gender, race, disability and age. It does seem so wrong that a child’s life chances are so dependent on who their dad is : James … Continue reading
Please use this thread for comments about the BBC’s current programming and activities. This post will remain at or near the top of the blog – scroll down for new topic-specific posts. N.B. This is not an invitation for general off-topic comments, rants or chit-chat. Thoughtful comments are encouraged. Comments may also be moderated. Any suggestions for stories that you might like covered would be appreciated! It’s your space, use … Continue reading
Here‘s another great opinion piece from the Beeb. The story begins in the aftermath of al-Qaeda’s 9/11 attacks on America (a pre-emptive strike by Muslim freedom fighters against the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq): But some of the defendants in this trial believed passionately in aiding fellow Muslims and undertook voluntary work at the charity’s Chatsworth Road base. Four of them went on to deliver aid – and their experiences … Continue reading
I was reading over on Drudge that whilst US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama may be struggling to nudge ahead of his Republican rival John McCain in polls at home, people across the world want him in the White House, a BBC poll said! Naturally. All 22 countries covered in the BBC poll would prefer to see Senator Obama elected US president ahead of Republican John McCain. In 17 of … Continue reading
“Daring Mission: Al-Qaeda’s most ambitious attempt since 9/11,” says the Beeb’s website. Thrill as jihadists plot to blow up men, women and children; gasp as they target the UK; laugh as Rashid Rauf eludes the infidels; cry as you realise your license fee is being used to produce this. Click through to read and contribute comments on this post.
Following Hugh’s post on the ‘redneck’ item – I listened on the weekend to the views of that people’s tribune Liz Forgan (Benenden and Oxford) on Any Questions. Ms Forgan’s career took her from the Guardian to Channel Four and then to the BBC, where she was MD of BBC Network Radio. When she left the BBC she became a Guardian columnist and is now chair of the Scott Trust, … Continue reading
Because I seem to be missing the point of this brilliant piece of irony. Is it the Today programme’s last ditch effort to give the Mail editor an aneurysm; an article designed to achieve the Beeb’s aim of balance over time, and I just missed the Mark Steyn piece preceding it; or could it be just what it seems* – a lament that the left has failed to reach the … Continue reading
