All Episodes

Chris Banatvala on Ofcom, GB News and the Battle Over 'Due Impartiality'

Richard Tait Ex-BBC Trustee: What Matt Brittin Must Do Next

Liam Byrne MP on Populism, GB News, Ofcom and the Future of the BBC

Prof Lee Edwards on Lisa Nandy’s BBC charter speech, the charter “consultation” and what accountability should look like

Tony Hall on New DG Matt Brittin and What’s Next for the BBC

Rizwana Hamid on Muslims, the Media and Regulation

Colin Browne Guides You Through the BBC Charter Consultation

Rabbi Jonathan Romain on BBC Reporting of Israel and British Jews

Greg Childs: Do YouTube deals spell the end of public service children’s TV as we know it?

Jamie Angus: Ex-BBC World Service Director on Iran Coverage, Funding and Future-Proofing

Elizabeth Anderson: Are We Ready for a Digital‑Only BBC in 2034?

Phil Riley, radio executive, on BBC “radio licences”, local radio and the 2034 digital switch‑off

Rob Crilly, ex-US Chief Correspondent at the Daily Telegraph, on Trump’s First Year, the Media War, and a Pivotal Weekend in Minnesota

Prof Lee Edwards on BBC Charter Review – A Missed Opportunity?

Sir Max Hastings, ex Daily Telegraph editor, on defending the BBC from the right wing press

Michael Delahaye on the BBC’s influence and the struggle for independent journalism after the Soviet era

Prof Patrick Barwise Unpacks the BBC Green Paper and Trump’s Legal Threat

The British Academy BBC report: time for big changes

Jon Williams, ex-BBC Foreign News Editor, on Freelance Journalism, Media Challenges, and Lawsuits

Dan Thomas, FT Global Media Editor on the Sky/ITV Deal and the Future of UK Media

Stewart Purvis, ex-ITN Chief, Richard Ayre, ex controller of editorial policy at the BBC and Prof Stephen Cushion at the VLV conference

Mark Damazer, former BBC Trustee and Prof Steven Barnett at the VLV conference

Andy Webb, Dianarama author on Princess Diana, BBC 'Cover-Ups' & Bashir

Richard Ayre, former senior BBC Executive on BBC Resignations, Trump’s Legal Threats, and Broken Governance

Pat Younge, ex-BBC Chief Creative Officer, on BBC bias, broadcasting reform, and media power

Matt Frei, Channel 4 News presenter on democracy's fragility, media's transformation, and journalism's enduring mission

Prof Stephen Cushion on Ofcom, Politicians as Presenters, and Media Impartiality

Prof Paul Dixon: The Military’s Influence on Britain’s Democracy

Mary Hockaday, ex-Controller BBC World Service: Funding and Editorial Independence at the World Service

Stewart Purvis, ex-ITN Chief, on impartiality, Lisa Nandy's intervention and 'nipple-gate'

Mark Damazer, former BBC Trustee, on the BBC’s international audio strategy and its future

Robin Aitken, former BBC journalist on Impartiality, Internal Culture, and Trust in the BBC

Dr Alice Donald: Media Myths, Chicken Nuggets, and the ECHR

Prof John Wyver, on the campaign for access to the BBC Written Archives

Prof Catherine Johnson on disappearing public service programming

Richard Ayre, former senior BBC Executive on the Corporation's crisis week: Gaza, MasterChef, and editorial challenges

Marcus Ryder, CEO Film and TV Charity on the Greg Wallace controversy and the mental health crisis in the industry

Rhodri Taflan Davies, BBC Director of Nations and Ritula Shah ex BBC presenter in conversation at the VLV conference

Miqdaad Versi on the report "BBC on Gaza-Israel: one story, double standards"

Iain Dale, LBC presenter on his Thatcher biography, her impact on the media and the future of public service broadcasting

John Ware, veteran investigative journalist on Gerry Adams' defamation case, the BBC and Middle East coverage

Jonathan Thompson, CEO of Everyone TV, on Freely and the future of free television in the UK

Dr Tom Mills, Media Reform Coalition on how to mutualise the BBC

Patrick Spence, exec producer 'Mr Bates vs the Post Office' on the crisis facing British drama

Rozina Breen, CEO, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, on the Sir Harry Evans Investigative Journalism Summit

Jonathan Dimbleby, veteran broadcaster, on unravelling historical myths, democracy's fragility, and long-form interviewing

Nick Kent on his BBC Two documentary "Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz" and public service broadcasting

James Cridland, editor Podnews and radio futurologist on BBC Annual Plan and monetising BBC audio

Kirsty Lang BBC presenter on changes to BBC Sounds for listeners abroad, the impact of cuts and a call to arms

Stewart Purvis, former Ofcom regulator, on the fall out of the landmark decision against Ofcom in favour of GB News and the RTS awards controversy

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, The i Paper columnist, on the BBC's Gaza coverage and media bias

Richard Ayre, former senior BBC Executive on BBC's Chair Samir Shah and DG Tim Davie parliamentary appearance and the Gaza documentary fallout

Tony Hall, Former BBC Director-General, on Royal Charter renewal and anti-Semitism allegations

Dan Thomas, FT Global Media Editor on Sky's digital shift, BBC charter renewal debates, and the future challenges facing public service broadcasters

Rob Crilly, Chief US Political Correspondent for The Daily Mail, on Trump's presidency - an insider's view

Peter Kosminsky, director of 'Wolf Hall' on financial support for British dramas, his career and being sacked by the BBC Plays department

Adjoa Andoh, Royal Shakespeare Company and Bridgerton actor on BBC radio drama cuts

Bill Nighy and Adjoa Andoh on BBC radio drama cuts

David Lloyd local radio expert on the outcome of his complaint on BBC Radio Devon's coverage of the Plymouth riots

David Elstein, founding Chief Executive of Channel 5, on BBC mutualisation, funding models, PSB content, and tax breaks

Sir Richard Eyre, theatre and film director and former BBC Governor on radio drama cuts and the BBC's cultural remit

Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, DCMS ctte chair on BBC charter renewal, funding, World Service and Greg Wallace

Peter York, author 'A Dead Cat On Your Table' on culture wars, media power and the BBC

Andrew Graystone, writer and broadcaster, on his exposure of the abuse of John Smythe and the assisted dying bill debate

Roger Mosey, former BBC editorial director on high standards, distinctiveness and the impact of cuts

Prof Cathy Johnson discusses TV distribution and the dangers of exclusion

Prof Steven Barnett discusses BBC chair Samir Shah's speech: devolve, democratise, depoliticise

Jamie Angus, ex director of BBC World Service discusses the budget announcement on World Service funding and BBC cuts

Richard Sambrook ex BBC Director of News and the World Service on BBC cuts, disinformation and World Service funding

Gareth Benest, International Broadcasting Trust, on shrinking global coverage

Jim Waterson, former Guardian media editor, discusses his new venture, billionaire media owners, and radically rethinking public service broadcasting

Mark Urban ex BBC Newsnight diplomatic and defence editor on BBC coverage of the Middle East, Newsnight changes and life outside the BBC

Lawyer Trevor Asserson discusses his report which criticises the BBC for bias against Israel in its Middle East coverage

David Aaronovitch broadcaster and journalist on the Jewish Chronicle, The Asserson Report alleging BBC bias and media coverage of the Middle East

Richard Ayre, former senior BBC executive, on BBC Director-General Tim Davie and Chair Samir Shah's parliamentary appearance

Sir Trevor Phillips Sky presenter and Times columnist on BBC culture, their approach to ethnic minorities and the importance of local coverage

Sir Peter Bazalgette, former chair of ITV, on the funding and future of PSBs and the case for mergers

Prof Dominic Wring on general election coverage audit, media bias, legacy v social media and populism

Dame Elan Closs Stephens former BBC acting chair on what she would like from a new Culture Secretary

Olivia O'Leary former BBC and RTÉ broadcaster on the UK election, funding PSB's, Newsnight and the future of journalism

Adam Boulton ex Sky News political editor on election coverage, Farage media manipulation, impartiality and his career

Peter Snow veteran BBC journalist on the general election campaign, Newsnight and election night coverage

Prof Catherine Johnson discusses what a Labour government might mean for PSB, the Media Bill and digital terrestrial switch off

Jane Martinson ex Guardian media editor on Sir Paul Marshall, media ownership and impartiality

Audio expert Matt Deegan discusses BBC's podcast advertising plans, children's audio and the latest radio listening figures

Jamie Angus, ex director of BBC World Service and 'Today' editor discusses Ofcom, consequences of WS cuts and funding solutions

Stewart Purvis, former Ofcom regulator challenges Ofcom's conclusions on its audience research and its guidance on politicians as presenters

Comedian Steve Punt discusses his departure from the BBC Radio 4 satirical news programme 'The Now Show' and the evolution of radio comedy

Max Cotton discusses his BBC 'Growing Solo' documentary series on his year long food self-sufficiency experiment and the importance of food and farming literacy

Rory Cellan-Jones ex BBC Technology Correspondent on Tim Davie’s speech, 'Movers and Shakers', 'Ruskin Park' and #SophieFromRomania

Chris Banatvala, former Ofcom Director of Standards discusses Ofcom, GB News, impartiality and freedom of expression

Magnus Brooke, ITV Group Director of Strategy discusses the future of Public Service Broadcasting and the funding of 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office'

Peter Taylor, veteran BBC journalist discusses his latest documentary 'Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA'

'Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA’, veteran journalist Peter Taylor discusses his latest BBC documentary

Baroness Kidron former film and documentary director on Bridget Jones, the threat of tech giants and ad funded PSBs

Former film and documentary director Baroness Kidron on Bridget Jones, the threat of tech giants and ad funded PSBs

Anna McNamee, Sandford St Martin Trust on the Media Bill, religious literacy, commissioning and accessible broadcasting

The Media Bill, religious literacy, commissioning and accessible broadcasting with Anna McNamee, Sandford St Martin Trust

Prof Catherine Johnson discusses the decline in PSB revenue, reliance on tech giants for distribution, the Media Bill, Ofcom and BBC funding

The decline in PSB revenue, reliance on tech giants for distribution, the Media Bill, Ofcom and BBC funding – we talk to Prof Catherine Johnson

David Lloyd co-founder of Boom Radio and local radio expert discusses changes in BBC local radio and Ofcom's oversight of them

Co-founder of Boom Radio and local radio expert David Lloyd discusses changes in BBC local radio and Ofcom's oversight of them

Sir Craig Oliver former BBC editor and No 10 director of communications on Bashir emails, impartiality, Sir Robbie Gibb, GB News and mental health

Former BBC editor and No 10 director of communications Sir Craig Oliver on Bashir emails, impartiality, Sir Robbie Gibb, GB News and mental health

Alan Rusbridger former Guardian editor in chief discusses his Prospect article "How the government captured the BBC"

Former Guardian editor in chief Alan Rusbridger discusses his Prospect article "How the government captured the BBC"

Jim Naughtie BBC Special Correspondent discusses the US election, challenges of reporting when democracy is at stake and media integrity in the UK

BBC Special Correspondent Jim Naughtie discusses the US election, challenges of reporting when democracy is at stake and media integrity in the UK

Investigative journalist Andy Webb on his struggle to obtain BBC emails relating to Martin Bashir's Diana interview

Andy Webb investigative journalist, on his struggle to obtain BBC emails relating to Martin Bashir's Diana interview

Full interview with Stewart Purvis former Channel 4 News editor and Ofcom regulator on the big issues facing the BBC in the New Year including the Martin Bashir controversy

Stewart Purvis former Channel 4 News editor and Ofcom regulator on the big issues facing the BBC in the New Year including the Martin Bashir controversy

Mark Damazer former BBC Trustee on Samir Shah's nomination as BBC chair, the Lineker tweets and government's strategy towards the BBC

David Aaronovitch broadcaster and journalist on BBC coverage in the Middle East, BBC's role in public service media, cuts and journalism

Pat Younge former chief creative officer at BBC TV and non exec director at ITV Studios on the future of PSB, diversity in broadcasting and coverage of Israel-Gaza war

Greg Childs, former BBC executive producer on the crisis in children's programming, the importance of public service content and solutions

Michael Crick, broadcaster and author on GB News, Nigel Farage, impartiality, Newsnight and his career

Sophie Chalk, VLV policy adviser discusses the implications of the new Media Bill on public service broadcasting

Ritula Shah, former BBC Radio 4 presenter of the World Tonight on overpaid news presenters, BBC cuts and news centralisation

Richard Sambrook ex BBC Director of News, the World Service and Global News on coverage of the Israel/Gaza conflict, newsgathering and transparency

Edward Stourton, BBC presenter and former foreign correspondent discusses journalism and religion

Roger Mosey, former BBC editorial director on BBC Israel-Gaza war coverage and use of the word 'terrorist'

Sir Mark Thompson, former BBC Director General and soon to be CEO and chair of CNN, the US news channel, discusses democracy and free speech

Richard Ayre, former senior BBC Executive and former Ofcom content board member on the new BBC social media guidelines, Ofcom and Russell Brand

Katy Searle, former BBC director of news programmes and current affairs on Russell Brand, news cuts, Ofcom and GB News

Nick Ferrari, LBC breakfast presenter on competition with 'Today', local radio, impartiality and a colourful career

Samira Ahmed, BBC 'Newswatch' and 'Front Row' presenter on BBC coverage of the Huw Edwards story, accountability and pay inequality

Professor Steven Barnett on the BBC presenter scandal

Andrew Neil, veteran broadcaster discusses politicians as presenters, PSB and his future

Stewart Purvis, former Ofcom regulator on Ofcom regulations and politicians as presenters

Henry Hill, deputy editor Conservative Home discusses Conservative attitudes to the BBC, BBC reform and the growing trend of partisan news channels

Tony Hall, former BBC Director General on the need for a debate on public service media, local radio changes, investment in news and GB News

Martin Rosenbaum, former BBC Freedom of Information specialist on FOI, accountability and the Hutton Inquiry

Tim Suter, former BBC managing editor and a founding partner at Ofcom on the new Media Bill, quotas and accountability

Stewart Purvis, former Ofcom regulator on GB News and the BBC's relationship with government

Rob Burley, former BBC editor of Live Political Programmes discusses his new book and the art of the political interview

Tom Mangold, former BBC investigative journalist discusses his craft and his past

John Bridcut, highly acclaimed documentary maker on the royal family, impartiality and classical music

Simon McCoy, former BBC presenter on the merger of the news channels, impartiality and GB News

Marcus Ryder from the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity calls for tighter regulations for public service broadcasters

Peter Taylor, part 2. The veteran BBC journalist reveals his personal experience of covering Ireland for over 50 years

Peter Taylor, veteran BBC journalist discusses his latest book on the intelligence services and the peace process in Ireland.

Jamie Angus, former director of BBC World Service and 'Today' editor on consequences of the loss of BBC Arabic radio, impartiality, Lineker fall out and future funding

Margaret Hodge, Labour MP speaks out against the new Israeli government's reforms

Roger Mosey, former BBC editorial director on the Lineker fallout, Downing St emails, Fiona Bruce and appointing a new chairman

Paul Hughes, former BBC Director of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and BBC Singers criticises announced cuts

Simon Mayo, former BBC radio presenter discusses Ken Bruce's departure from Radio 2

Colin Browne, chair of the VLV (Voice of the Listener and Viewer) discusses the lack of consultation and engagement with the licence fee payers

Dr Tom Mills, author of 'The BBC: Myth of a Public Service', on the Richard Sharp controversy, the hierarchy of the BBC and its organisational and reporting culture

Richard Ayre, former BBC Trustee discusses BBC chairman Richard Sharp's appearance in front of the DCMS select committee

Paul Mason, former BBC Newsnight and Channel 4 economics editor discusses economic coverage and impartiality

Richard Ayre, former senior BBC Executive and BBC Trustee on the controversy surrounding BBC chairman Richard Sharp's appointment

Baroness Tina Stowell, chair of the House of Lords Communications and Digital select committee on the departure of Ken Bruce, impartiality and the BBC's strategic purpose

Dorothy Byrne, former head of news and current affairs at Channel 4, on privatisation, sympathy with Conservative plans for reform and the need for radical ideas in broadcasting

Sir Peter Bazalgette, former chair of ITV, on ITV ceasing to be a PSB and a case for privatising Channel 4

Roger Bolton interview, part two. Roger discusses why he is a Christian and answers questions on Brexit coverage, diversity and BBC cuts

Roger Bolton interviewed on his broadcasting career: his departure from BBC Radio 4's Feedback, editing Panorama and Nationwide, 'Death on the Rock' and much more

Nick Jones, former BBC industrial and political correspondent on strike coverage, ‘that’ Mick Lynch and Mishal Husain interview and comparisons with the last winter of discontent

Roger Mosey, former BBC editorial director on Harry and Meghan coverage, sports rights, BBC funding and the future of public service broadcasting

Ernie Rea, the BBC’s ex-Head of Religious Broadcasting casts a critical eye over religious coverage

Peter York, social commentator, co-author of 'The War Against the BBC', busts BBC myths, discusses astroturfing and urges the BBC to defend itself

Stephen Fry discusses JK Rowling, cancel culture, the BBC and the future of public service broadcasting

Alice Enders of Enders Analysts, one of the shrewdest analysts of BBC finance and strategy gives us her insights into the corporation's financial situation in the light of the recently announced cuts to local radio.

David Shukman, BBC's former science editor discusses whether COPs are worthwhile and responds to critics of climate change coverage. We'll unpick the impact of the devastating cuts announced in BBC local radio .

Charles Moore, former editor of The Daily Telegraph is asked what he would have done if he had become chairman of the BBC and also discusses impartiality and is the BBC worth saving.

Melvyn Bragg talks about arts programming and the future of the BBC.

David Dimbleby looks back on his decades in broadcasting: on slipping standards in BBC political coverage, fighting back against lazy attacks, the monarchy and retirement.

Joan Bakewell on faking phone-ins and the evolution of broadcasting.

Mark Mardell former BBC presenter discusses BBC cuts, impartiality and his Parkinson's diagnosis.

Roger Bolton's first podcast. Did the BBC get the coverage of the Queen's death right?