Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch

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. Find all our podcasts here And please support this podcast by subscribing here We also support VLV (Voice of the Listener and Viewer) which represents the interests of audiences to make sure we continue to benefit from high quality radio and TV in the UK. You can find them here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 184 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch, a news show with 184 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Roger Mosey on BBC Cuts, Priorities and the Lack of Vision

  Sep 30, 202631 minS13

  Roger Mosey, former editor of The Today Programme , Head of BBC Television News, Director of BBC Sport and the BBC’s Director for London 2012, discusses Matt Brittin’s interview with Laura Kuenssberg, the widening cuts to BBC news and sport, and what he believes is missing from the Corporation’s case for its own future. We explore whether the BBC has a clear enough vision of what it wants to be; how financial pressures and editorial choices are shaping cuts to programmes such as Today and local news; and what the retreat from live sport says about the BBC’s broader strategy. Roger also sets out what the BBC and government need to do to avoid repeating the problems of past Charter renewals and what kind of funding settlement could put the Corporation on a stronger footing. To support our journalism and receive a weekly blog sign up now for £1.99 per month www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership @beebwatch.bsky.social @BeebRoger Instagram: rogerboltonsbeebwatch LinkedIn: Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #3

  Dr Tom Chivers: “A Real Moment of Reckoning”

  Sep 23, 202632 minS13

  Dr Tom Chivers, whose PhD examined the last BBC Charter Review and who now serves as Vice Chair of the Media Reform Coalition, discusses the government’s reluctance to hold meaningful public consultations on the next Charter, the growing financial crisis at the BBC, and the threat posed by hyper-concentrated media ownership and new partisan channels. We explore how public service content can remain visible in a digital world dominated by global tech platforms, whether there is a role for stronger regulation, and whether the BBC’s current governance structure is fit for purpose. Dr Chivers also sets out how a more democratic, publicly accountable BBC - moving from corporation to cooperative - might be achieved. To support our journalism and receive a weekly blog sign up now for £1.99 per month www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership @beebwatch.bsky.social @BeebRoger Instagram: rogerboltonsbeebwatch LinkedIn: Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #2

  Sir John Whittingdale: The BBC Charter and the Dangers of Long Grass Politics

  Sep 17, 202632 minS13

  Sir John Whittingdale is one of the most experienced UK parliamentarians on BBC governance, having negotiated the current BBC Charter as Culture Secretary and later steered the Media Act 2024 as Minister of State. In this episode, he explains how the current BBC Charter renewal process differs from the last one, the growing financial pressures on the corporation, and why he believes the BBC should be smaller and more focused. We also delve into alternative funding models, the implications of proposals to label “trusted news providers” in an era of streaming and algorithmic distribution, the rise of GB News and other partisan outlets, the power of billionaire media owners, and how far governments can – and should – influence the BBC through appointments, funding decisions, and the Charter itself. To support our journalism and receive a weekly blog sign up now for £1.99 per month www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership   @beebwatch.bsky.social @BeebRoger Instagram: rogerboltonsbeebwatch LinkedIn: Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #1

  Matt Deegan’s Radical Plan: “Blow Up the BBC”

  Sep 9, 202631 minS13

  Matt Deegan is a media entrepreneur, radio executive and podcast maker who’s recently written a provocative piece for Broadcast arguing that the only way to save the BBC might be to “blow it up” – by breaking it into five interdependent parts and radically rethinking how we fund public service content. We discuss why he believes the BBC faces an existential crisis, why serious public debate has been so lacking in the crucial months before the government’s white paper, and explore his proposals to separate out news, nations and local, culture and kids, entertainment and the World Service – and whether a mix of endowments, levies and subscription could secure the future of public service media in a world of Netflix, Disney and YouTube. To support our journalism and receive a weekly blog sign up now for £1.99 per month www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership   @beebwatch.bsky.social @BeebRoger Instagram: rogerboltonsbeebwatch LinkedIn: Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #14

  Iain Dale: Life, the BBC and Ann Widdecombe

  Jul 22, 202636 minS12

  Iain Dale is one of Britain’s most familiar political voices – LBC presenter, publisher, columnist, and lifelong conservative – and now the author of a strikingly candid memoir, Have I Said Too Much? We discuss his journey from an Essex farm to the heart of Westminster media, his complicated relationship with the Conservative Party, and why he believes the BBC has lost its way without losing its importance. We explore how talk radio has reshaped his politics, the tension between intelligent debate and 'rows for clicks', his unlikely friendship with Ann Widdecombe, and the personal cost of being so open on air and in print. It's a conversation about ambition, loyalty and influence. To support our journalism and receive a weekly blog sign up now for £1.99 per month www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership   @beebwatch.bsky.social @BeebRoger Instagram: rogerboltonsbeebwatch LinkedIn: Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch email: roger@rogerboltonsbeebwatch.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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