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EPISODE · Jun 6, 2020 · 32 MIN

Is BBC Bias Getting Worse? Is the BBC still a force for good or too biased now to serve the nation?

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Following recent cases of bias in the BBC's flagship Newsnight & Panorama programmes' coverage of the government's handling of Covid-19, we discuss whether the BBC remains a force for good or is now more damaging. Joining Peter Whittle to discuss the issue of #BBCBias on this week's #NCFCounterCulture are: * Charles Moore, official biographer of Margaret Thatcher and former editor of The Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph and The Spectator; * Rafe Heydel-Mankoo of the New Culture Forum, historian, author and broadcaster --------------- SUPPORT/DONATE: "So What You're Saying Is.." is still very new and to continue to produce quality programming we need your support. Your donations will help ensure the show not only continues but can grow into a major online platform challenging the cultural orthodoxies dominant in our institutions, public life and media. PAYPAL/ CARD PAYMENTS - ONE TIME & MONTHLY: You can donate in a variety of ways via our website: http://www.newcultureforum.org.uk/#do... It is set up to accept one time and monthly donations. ABOUT THE SHOW: So What You're Saying Is... (SWYSI) is a weekly discussion show with experts and significant figures from the political, cultural and academic worlds. The host is Peter Whittle (@PRWhittle), Founder & Director of The New Culture Forum, a Westminster-based think tank that seeks to challenge the cultural orthodoxies dominant in the media, academia, and British culture / society at large. JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Web: http://www.newcultureforum.org.uk F: https://www.facebook.com/NCultureForum/ Y: http://www.youtube.com/c/NewCultureForum T: http://www.twitter.com/NewCultureForum (@NewCultureForum) Emily Maitlis' Newsnight monologue, Panorama's use of Labour activists in its investigation into provision of Coronavirus PPE for health care workers. Charles Moore; Rafal Heydel-Mankoo; Peter Whittle; Question Time; Brexit

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