BBC Watch has reported this interview of Chris Patten by the BBC’s Stephen Sackur concerning James Harding:   Sackur: “He [Harding] said – quote – “I am pro-Israel and I haven’t found it hard because The Times has been pro-Israel for a very long time……James Harding is self-declared pro-Israel. Do you have any problem with that? Do you think that it might create problems for you and for the BBC … Continue reading →

   In 2004 David Goodhart wrote this: Is Britain becoming too diverse to sustain the mutual obligations behind a good society and the welfare state? Too often the language of liberal universalism that dominates public debate ignores the real affinities of place and people. These affinities are not obstacles to be overcome on the road to the good society; they are one of its foundation stones. People will always favour … Continue reading →

    Something for the BBC to chew over should they get around to discussing the causes of the financial crash. Andrew Bailey (in the Paywalled Sunday Times), deputy governor for prudential regulation at the Bank of England, said: ‘The crises that lead to such big changes often follow long upswings in economic and financial conditions that are allowed to go to excess.  Light touch regulation in the run-up to … Continue reading →

    Pretty soon there won’t be any 70’s or 80’s TV that we can watch if this goes on much longer.   Yet another BBC star…and yet another one whose activities the BBC may have turned a blind eye to….. BBC managers turned a blind eye to Stuart Hall’s regular practice of luring young girls into his dressing room, it was claimed last night. In an echo of the … Continue reading →

    Greg Dyke, in an interview with the Sunday Times (Paywalled)  says that Entwistle, whilst way out of his depth,  was betrayed by the very man that was supposed to protect him….Chris Patten. You might argue with that….protect Entwistle…even when he’s obviously failed?  Though failure might be ‘excused’ by his newness in the job and inexperience. Dyke goes on to ask:  ‘Where was Lord Patten when the going got … Continue reading →

Firstly, my apologies for this having taken as long as it has. For those who don’t know the history, the QuestionTime LiveChats were run using CoverItLive. They decided to bring in a new charging scheme which caught us (and many others, including Guido) in its net, so we dropped it. Having tried out a variety of alternatives; some free, some with a small cost, we think we’ve found one that’s … Continue reading →

  .    The BBC’s programme about Murdoch, Rupert Murdoch – Battle With Britain, you might have thought would be the ultimate hatchet job. Murdoch, the BBC’s arch enemy, right wing, Thatcher supporting, the BBC’s most dangerous political and commercial rival…but he was also everything the BBC loves….an immigrant bringing innovative, radical, revolutionary ideas to break the Establishment monopoly, a Leninist Labour supporter who gave the People a voice.   In fact the programme … Continue reading →

Have at it.

        I think it is fairly well accepted that the Left hates white people, Empire (British), Christians, Western industrial and commercial success and dominance, the USA…and Mrs Thatcher of course. They have worked relentlessly to undermine everything that has brought that success to Northern Europe, the USA, Australia and other countries that have successfully dragged themselves out of the mire under Western influence….Israel especially.   Mark Mardell has helpfully … Continue reading →

The BBC has investigated accusations of bullying within its own precincts. Looking at the report it seems to be a reasonable attempt to handle the situation fairly. However as always what the official line is and what the ‘frontline’ says are often different. We know that the BBC is by law required to be balanced and impartial. We also know that that imperative is roundly ignored at ground level. (See … Continue reading →