Apologies for being two weeks late getting to this, but it’s not time-sensitive, and so here it is now. Justin Webb wrote a “Diary” installment for the Spectator issue published on Oct. 13. They’ve turned off the pay wall for a few weeks since launching the new online format, so for the time being you can read the whole thing here. I’m interested in observing Webb’s personal opinions, so we … Continue reading
I know I have referenced this in other posts but just to say I watched the BBC news throughout yesterday and there seemed to be a REAL determination to ensure that ANY good news concerning UK economic performance was doused. Items were constructed to ensure that any viewer would be left with the impression that we are still in deep trouble and that jobs are still being lost more than … Continue reading
Biased BBC reader Alex asks; “Here’s a little analytical activity. Compare the Islamic and Judaism entries within the “War and Peace” sections: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/rs/war/ Please take special note of the very last paragraph in the Judaism entry. Do these entries offer a fair representation of both religions’ tenets on war? Discuss.”
Right, this one arrives early for a stage. Got something to say about the State Broadcaster? Well this is the place to share it…what BIAS have you seen or heard?
So, let’s look at the story first; The shooting of a 36-year-old man in Newtownabbey on the outskirts of north Belfast has been described as a “ruthless, careless killing”.It is understood the victim was shot six times and died at the scene. At least two men are believed to have been involved in the attack. Now, who does the BBC go to for a quote? Yes… Sinn Fein Newtownabbey Councillor … Continue reading
The BBC’s bias was wonderfully illustrated by a little item on Today this morning just before 7am. They had tracked down an American professor who has authored a book that shows that contrary to Clinton’s assertion “It may not be the economy, stupid” when it comes to determining the outcome of elections. Yup, and so Obama’s woeful performance on the US economy “may not hurt the President” and that mixed economic … Continue reading
Gordon Brown’s secret army could defeat the Coalition’s welfare and education reforms Britain’s charities and quangos are now stuffed to the gunwales with Labour placemen I think anyone listening to the BBC will know that this is true….the government announces a new policy and the Today programme and 5Live are awash with the sound of charities and interest groups wailing that children are being ‘punished’, disabled people will become … Continue reading
Andrew Gilligan let’s rip at BBC ‘management’….possibly though a little bitter about Hutton, and himself being blamed for the sexing up of his report…..he was though to blame wasn’t he? It was him speaking not Greg Dykes. However back to today……… The standard rule in a media storm is to put one person in charge and to establish the facts quickly. The standard BBC rule is to put nobody in … Continue reading
Today was a bad day for BBC economic reporters…for months they have cast doubt on the rising employment figures suggesting that there must be an underlying problem with the economy….and that employment rising is possibly a sign of something rotten at the heart of failing British industry. Today they have had to eat a large portion of humble pie…..the growth figures seem to have shocked Stephanie Flanders so much that … Continue reading
A big juicy bone for Dez and Co as they’ve been quiet for a while: Vanessa Feltz stood in for Jeremy Vine yesterday and asked the question ‘Is Entwistle being made a scapegoat?’ That’s easy to answer….No…he’s made a complete mess of things. She also said this in regard to Savile’s misdemeanours….. ‘Perhaps we could look at it in a different way…perhaps we could see it as a … Continue reading
