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Roger Bolton, formerly presenter of BBC Radio 4's 'Feedback' launches his very first podcast. Free from the constraints of broadcasting on the BBC, with a few more opinions and casting his net a little bit wider to encompass the whole of the BBC, Roger examines the issues that are facing the corporation and public service broadcasting.

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Host

Roger Bolton
Roger Bolton is known for his extensive experience in broadcasting, particularly as a former presenter and producer at the BBC. He provides informed commentary on public service broadcasting and media ethics, drawing upon his background in journalism and critical analysis. His approach seeks to engage diverse perspectives regarding the challenges facing the media.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Hands off our BEEB

    Excellent coverage in all the misinformation and hype. It’s critical that the BBC resist what is ultimately a power grab. An excellent lawyer in Florida would be Michael Popok (Legal AF )

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RosaBilll8
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    One of the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    odysseus4729
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Wonderful to find Roger again

    Thank you The Times for telling me about Roger’s podcast

    Really looking forward to catching up with the sexiest voice on radio!

    Sue Newman

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sueexeter
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • This is NOT a "Beeb Watch" it is just a BBC Cheer Leader exercise not an independent Podcast. Bolton constantly ensures any guest is as pro BBC and DEFINITELY Anti GBNews as he desires.

    Balanced? No way.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    2 years ago
  • Required listening

    I’ve been listening/watching Roger for as long as I can remember so it’s great to hear him discussing the Beeb at this time when we’re in danger of losing it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S_L_Ash
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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There are calls for more diversity among guest voices, reflecting a desire for broader representation in discussions.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and critical perspectives on the BBC's current challenges.
Feedback highlights the host's experience and his ability to engage thoughtfully with important media topics.

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#232
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#109
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#243
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Michael Delahaye on the BBC’s influence and the struggle for independent journalism after the Soviet era
Q: Did you find with some of the younger journalists a real idealism at that point, a real hope that they could begin to report within their country as they assumed the BBC could report in this one?
There was with some of them, but it was interesting that a lot of these young journalists thought that they had a patriotic duty to aid the transition towards democracy.
Michael Delahaye on the BBC’s influence and the struggle for independent journalism after the Soviet era
Q: When the revolution comes, well, let's go back to Georgia. I mean, the revolution did come. 2003, Shevardnadze has thrown out. Saakashvili comes in and everybody thinks, ah, fine, you know, breath of relief. But no, suddenly Saakashvili actually wants to control the media.
That's the problem. Revolutions don't solve everything.
Michael Delahaye on the BBC’s influence and the struggle for independent journalism after the Soviet era
Q: When you started out on this venture, not quite 30 years ago, did you see yourself as a sort of an idealistic figure, bringing enlightenment to the former Soviet Union?
Unfortunately, no. The truth is that I was unemployed and had been working for the BBC for about 25 years.
Prof Patrick Barwise Unpacks the BBC Green Paper and Trump’s Legal Threat
Q: Should the BBC pay off Donald Trump or not?
No, Donald Trump's legal opinion is weak, and the government should fund a defense for the BBC instead.
Jon Williams, ex-BBC Foreign News Editor, on Freelance Journalism, Media Challenges, and Lawsuits
Q: Is the mental health of journalists a particular concern of yours?
Yes, it has been ever since I was the foreign editor. Many colleagues suffered from mental health issues due to what they experienced in conflict zones.

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