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NEW: Ex-Sky News editor at large, @adamboultonTABB, says he thinks GB News should have its broadcasting licence revoked. Five years after bringing a partisan approach to British TV, GB News still causing a big debate. GB News/Ofcom dispute his view: theguardian.com/media/2026/may…

Great pick up from my interview with @adamboultonTABB interview this week. theguardian.com/media/2026/may…

This week I'm joined by ex Sky News Political Editor @adamboultonTABB Adam Boulton, we talk Keir Starmer’s position, multi‑party politics, the future of political journalism – and, in this clip, Ofcom’s handling of GB News. 👇 🎧 Full episode: podfollow.com/beebwatch

"Freedom of expression is absolutely essential. What I don't want is a pretence of regulating for due impartiality when it's not actually happening." Former Ofcom Director of Standards Chris Banatvala on Ofcom, GB News and due impartiality. 🎧Full episode: podfollow.com/beebwatch

On Beeb Watch this week, Prof Richard Tait CBE – former BBC governor, trustee & ITN Editor-in-Chief – argues for more spending on BBC News, not less, and a clear change of direction amid fake news, political pressure & shrinking resources. 🎧podfollow.com/beebwatch

@StopFundingHate has launched a campaign urging people to write to their MP to fix @Ofcom who they say is failing to do the job it’s been tasked with by Parliament. Panellists @StewartPurvis @BeebRoger @leemoya & #ChrisBanatvala will discuss. Join us payments.vlv.org.uk/Event-Registra…

My advice to Matt Brittin in the Guardian today. Time to prioritise in favour of public service, and spell out what that is. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Great conversation with @BeebRoger about Why Populists Are Winning - money, media and the regulation gap that's letting British democracy be quietly reshaped. Ofcom needs to wake up. Have a listen 👇 podfollow.com/beebwatch/epis…

“Let’s call it what it is. Ofcom’s negligence is one of the biggest threats to the integrity of British democracy right now.” @liambyrnemp on Ofcom, GB News and why politicians need to send a “pretty clear message” to the regulator. ▶️ Listen in full: podfollow.com/beebwatch

Latest @newswatchbbc: Why didn't BBC News point out Lord Robertson's connections to the defence industry till late in the day? Plus @BeebRoger on BBC cuts. From midnight/Sat 745am BBC1 @BBCBreakfast or iplayer link: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

With Lisa Nandy announcing a permanent Royal Charter for the BBC, is the charter review a real consultation – or a done deal? Prof Lee Edwards @mediareformUK @LSEnews discusses the speech, the charter “consultation” & public accountability. 🎧 Listen: podfollow.com/beebwatch

Former DG Lord Tony Hall discuss Matt Brittin’s appointment as director general, who should be in his top team, the BBC’s direction in a digital world, Ofcom and impartiality, collaboration with other PSBs, the World Service and future funding. 🎧 Listen: podfollow.com/beebwatch

“British Muslim citizens are being thrown under the bus by politicians, by the media & the powers that be, & no one blinks an eyelid.” Rizwana Hamid, Centre for Media Monitoring @cfmmuk on their new report on how UK media covers Muslims and Islam. 🎧 podfollow.com/beebwatch

Robust defence of the BBC by @BeebRoger Bolton.

‘You’re making a judgement on your own prejudices!’ ‘No I’m not, I am making my judgement on the editorial output of the BBC.’ Former BBC Presenter Roger Bolton and Martin Daubey clash over whether the BBC is out of touch.

Last chance saloon folks to speak up about the BBC's future, as the great @BeebRoger says below ... Ends midnight tonight - 10th March 2026... My inevitable two pence now in! gov.uk/government/con…

⏰ The clock is ticking. Time to respond to the Government’s consultation on the future of the BBC. I talk to Colin Browne of @VLVuk about the BBC Charter review, funding, independence and “at-risk” genres. 🎧podfollow.com/beebwatch Gov consultation: gov.uk/government/con….

“Is there an ‘exceptionalism’ in how UK broadcasters cover Israel compared with other crises?” @RabbiRomainRabbi Jonathan Romain joins me to discuss media coverage of Israel, Gaza and British Jews, antisemitism, & religious literacy. 🎧 Full episode: podfollow.com/beebwatch

RT @RelMedCentre: Join our online media briefing at 12:00 today on the BBC and the future of religious broadcasting. Guests include @TorinD…

What does the BBC’s YouTube deal really mean for public service children’s TV? In this week’s episode, Greg Childs from the Children’s Media Foundation digs into algorithms, “prominence” and why this deal matters more than it might seem. Listen here 👉 podfollow.com/beebwatch