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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?