Michael Savage
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NEW: Toxic culture of distrust at BBC led to recent resignations, former deputy director says.
Suggests Gibb should’ve recused himself over Gaza coverage.
Mark Damazer is a figure people listen to on the BBC.
Huge row still raging over bias claims…
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Suggests Gibb should’ve recused himself over Gaza coverage.
Mark Damazer is a figure people listen to on the BBC.
Huge row still raging over bias claims…
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Toxic culture of distrust at BBC led to recent resignations, former deputy director says
Mark Damazer said the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness were due to a ‘toxic mix’ of factors
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November 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
NEW: Toxic culture of distrust at BBC led to recent resignations, former deputy director says.
Suggests Gibb should’ve recused himself over Gaza coverage.
Mark Damazer is a figure people listen to on the BBC.
Huge row still raging over bias claims…
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Suggests Gibb should’ve recused himself over Gaza coverage.
Mark Damazer is a figure people listen to on the BBC.
Huge row still raging over bias claims…
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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NEW: The BBC’s enemies now know “leak & launch” tactics work, warns BBC board member who quit over the Prescott/bias row.
Pressure on Samir Shah, as Shumeet Banjeri accuses Shah of failing to manage the crisis.
Banjeri gave BBC News his resignation note.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Pressure on Samir Shah, as Shumeet Banjeri accuses Shah of failing to manage the crisis.
Banjeri gave BBC News his resignation note.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC destabilised by ‘leak and launch’ tactics, ex-board member says
Shumeet Banerji, who quit the board on Friday, accused the chair, Samir Shah, of not allowing reasoned discussion before dismissing Tim Davie and Deborah Turness
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
NEW: The BBC’s enemies now know “leak & launch” tactics work, warns BBC board member who quit over the Prescott/bias row.
Pressure on Samir Shah, as Shumeet Banjeri accuses Shah of failing to manage the crisis.
Banjeri gave BBC News his resignation note.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Pressure on Samir Shah, as Shumeet Banjeri accuses Shah of failing to manage the crisis.
Banjeri gave BBC News his resignation note.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
NEW: The BBC’s enemies now know “leak & launch” tactics work, warns BBC board member who quit over the Prescott/bias row.
Pressure on Samir Shah, as Shumeet Banjeri accuses Shah of failing to manage the crisis.
Banjeri gave BBC News his resignation note.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Pressure on Samir Shah, as Shumeet Banjeri accuses Shah of failing to manage the crisis.
Banjeri gave BBC News his resignation note.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC destabilised by ‘leak and launch’ tactics, ex-board member says
Shumeet Banerji, who quit the board on Friday, accused the chair, Samir Shah, of not allowing reasoned discussion before dismissing Tim Davie and Deborah Turness
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
NEW: The BBC’s enemies now know “leak & launch” tactics work, warns BBC board member who quit over the Prescott/bias row.
Pressure on Samir Shah, as Shumeet Banjeri accuses Shah of failing to manage the crisis.
Banjeri gave BBC News his resignation note.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Pressure on Samir Shah, as Shumeet Banjeri accuses Shah of failing to manage the crisis.
Banjeri gave BBC News his resignation note.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
NEW: Complaints have now been sent to the BBC over its removal of a Trump corruption allegation from the Reith Lecture, by Rutger Bergman.
Tim Davie has been asked to run it in full.
Bergman says this is the BBC in fear of Trump. has his lawsuit had an effect?
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Tim Davie has been asked to run it in full.
Bergman says this is the BBC in fear of Trump. has his lawsuit had an effect?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Reith lecturer accuses BBC of cowardice for censoring his remarks on Trump
Dutch writer Rutger Bregman says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ was removed
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November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
NEW: Complaints have now been sent to the BBC over its removal of a Trump corruption allegation from the Reith Lecture, by Rutger Bergman.
Tim Davie has been asked to run it in full.
Bergman says this is the BBC in fear of Trump. has his lawsuit had an effect?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Tim Davie has been asked to run it in full.
Bergman says this is the BBC in fear of Trump. has his lawsuit had an effect?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
NEW: Rutger Bregman accuses BBC of censoring his Reith lecture on Trump
Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ removed.
Cue free speech row - and more BBC angst over Trump:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ removed.
Cue free speech row - and more BBC angst over Trump:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Rutger Bregman accuses BBC of censoring his Reith lecture on Trump
Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ removed
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
NEW: Rutger Bregman accuses BBC of censoring his Reith lecture on Trump
Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ removed.
Cue free speech row - and more BBC angst over Trump:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Dutch writer says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ removed.
Cue free speech row - and more BBC angst over Trump:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Fancy being Director General of the BBC?
Keep your application to two sides of A4:
careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Director...
Keep your application to two sides of A4:
careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Director...
Director-General
Director-General
careers.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Fancy being Director General of the BBC?
Keep your application to two sides of A4:
careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Director...
Keep your application to two sides of A4:
careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Director...
HUGE NEWS: Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles.
A massive bid to redraw the British press. Big political and competition questions lie ahead:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
A massive bid to redraw the British press. Big political and competition questions lie ahead:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Acquisition likely to trigger in-depth investigation by regulator after agreement between DMGT and Redbird IMI
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:04 AM
HUGE NEWS: Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles.
A massive bid to redraw the British press. Big political and competition questions lie ahead:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
A massive bid to redraw the British press. Big political and competition questions lie ahead:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
NEW: BBC board member QUITS after saying he was cut out of talks over liberal bias claims.
Shumeet Banerji was away for a crucial board discussion that preceded the resignations of Tim Davie & Deborah Turness.
He was generally supportive of the BBC newsroom.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Shumeet Banerji was away for a crucial board discussion that preceded the resignations of Tim Davie & Deborah Turness.
He was generally supportive of the BBC newsroom.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC board member quits after being ‘cut out’ of talks over liberal bias claims
Shumeet Banerji was away during crucial discussions that led to resignation of director general and BBC News chief
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
NEW: BBC board member QUITS after saying he was cut out of talks over liberal bias claims.
Shumeet Banerji was away for a crucial board discussion that preceded the resignations of Tim Davie & Deborah Turness.
He was generally supportive of the BBC newsroom.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Shumeet Banerji was away for a crucial board discussion that preceded the resignations of Tim Davie & Deborah Turness.
He was generally supportive of the BBC newsroom.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Things have changed a bit, but this - produced before The Ashes started - is basically perfect…
November 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Things have changed a bit, but this - produced before The Ashes started - is basically perfect…
NEW: BBC is losing £1bn a year in potential licence fee revenue - the corporation under "severe pressure", say MPs.
And it's heading into crucial charter renewal talks looking for a new leader.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
And it's heading into crucial charter renewal talks looking for a new leader.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC is losing £1bn a year in potential licence fee revenue, say MPs
Public accounts committee calculates cost of households either evading the fee or saying they don’t need one
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November 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
NEW: BBC is losing £1bn a year in potential licence fee revenue - the corporation under "severe pressure", say MPs.
And it's heading into crucial charter renewal talks looking for a new leader.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
And it's heading into crucial charter renewal talks looking for a new leader.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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*Wakes up, checks the cricket*
a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a wooden wall and says `` here we go again '' .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a wooden wall and says `` here we go again '' .
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November 21, 2025 at 7:24 AM
*Wakes up, checks the cricket*
US watchdog led by Trump ally investigates BBC Panorama edit of January 6 speech.
Other media lawyers saying the BBC has a “solid case” should Trump pursue legal action.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Other media lawyers saying the BBC has a “solid case” should Trump pursue legal action.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
US watchdog led by Trump ally investigates BBC Panorama edit of January 6 speech
Brendan Carr, head of FCC, asks if programme ever aired in US which is seen as key to any future litigation
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
US watchdog led by Trump ally investigates BBC Panorama edit of January 6 speech.
Other media lawyers saying the BBC has a “solid case” should Trump pursue legal action.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Other media lawyers saying the BBC has a “solid case” should Trump pursue legal action.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
NEW: Big news in TV world - the great gathering that is the Edinburgh TV Festival may leave Edinburgh.
The city is so expensive in the summer, while organisers want to make it more accessible.
Bids invited from other cities. Another sign of industry strain:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
The city is so expensive in the summer, while organisers want to make it more accessible.
Bids invited from other cities. Another sign of industry strain:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Edinburgh TV Festival could leave Edinburgh
Organisers look at other UK venues amid concerns over costs and industry’s lack of working-class voices
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:28 AM
NEW: Big news in TV world - the great gathering that is the Edinburgh TV Festival may leave Edinburgh.
The city is so expensive in the summer, while organisers want to make it more accessible.
Bids invited from other cities. Another sign of industry strain:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
The city is so expensive in the summer, while organisers want to make it more accessible.
Bids invited from other cities. Another sign of industry strain:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
That sound you hear is the Overton window being given an extension.
What a difference a decade makes.
What a difference a decade makes.
November 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
That sound you hear is the Overton window being given an extension.
What a difference a decade makes.
What a difference a decade makes.
NEW: Ofcom receives complaints over GB News item on defendants’ ‘foreign-sounding names’
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Ofcom receives complaints over GB News item on defendants’ ‘foreign-sounding names’
Lib Dem MP says way figures were compiled on ‘non-British-sounding’ surnames in court was ‘frankly racist’
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November 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
NEW: Ofcom receives complaints over GB News item on defendants’ ‘foreign-sounding names’
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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Rachel Cooke
Journalist, literary critic, food writer and columnist whose work graced the Observer for 24 years
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Journalist, literary critic, food writer and columnist whose work graced the Observer for 24 years
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Rachel Cooke obituary
Journalist, literary critic, food writer and columnist whose work graced the Observer for 24 years
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November 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Rachel Cooke
Journalist, literary critic, food writer and columnist whose work graced the Observer for 24 years
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Journalist, literary critic, food writer and columnist whose work graced the Observer for 24 years
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
NEW: BBC chair Samir Shah has told staff “there is no basis for a defamation case and we are determined to fight this” in relation to Trump’s threatened defamation case.
He also emphasised “need to protect our licence fee payers, the British public”.
Trump threatened to file the case this week.
He also emphasised “need to protect our licence fee payers, the British public”.
Trump threatened to file the case this week.
November 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
NEW: BBC chair Samir Shah has told staff “there is no basis for a defamation case and we are determined to fight this” in relation to Trump’s threatened defamation case.
He also emphasised “need to protect our licence fee payers, the British public”.
Trump threatened to file the case this week.
He also emphasised “need to protect our licence fee payers, the British public”.
Trump threatened to file the case this week.
NEW: What on earth happened at the BBC this week?
And why would anyone want to replace Tim Davie?
The behind the scenes concerns about this week’s impact on the BBC’s future:
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
And why would anyone want to replace Tim Davie?
The behind the scenes concerns about this week’s impact on the BBC’s future:
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
‘Not for the faint-hearted’: is running the BBC an impossible job?
After Tim Davie’s resignation, the next director general will face internal strife, external noise and looming talks over the corporation’s existence and purpose
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
NEW: What on earth happened at the BBC this week?
And why would anyone want to replace Tim Davie?
The behind the scenes concerns about this week’s impact on the BBC’s future:
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
And why would anyone want to replace Tim Davie?
The behind the scenes concerns about this week’s impact on the BBC’s future:
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
NEW: Tony Hall, who Tim Davie replaced as BBC director general, leads calls for the end of political appointees to the BBC board.
PLUS - the Guardian learns Robbie Gibb has the power to unilaterally commission research on bias that worries him.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
PLUS - the Guardian learns Robbie Gibb has the power to unilaterally commission research on bias that worries him.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Ex-BBC boss leads calls for end to political appointments to board
Tony Hall urges government to bolster BBC’s independence as MPs and union seek Robbie Gibb’s removal from board
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
NEW: Tony Hall, who Tim Davie replaced as BBC director general, leads calls for the end of political appointees to the BBC board.
PLUS - the Guardian learns Robbie Gibb has the power to unilaterally commission research on bias that worries him.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
PLUS - the Guardian learns Robbie Gibb has the power to unilaterally commission research on bias that worries him.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
NEW: Wow..!
The avalanche of media news continues as RedBird Capital DROPS its bid for the Telegraph.
It had been facing an internal revolt - and attacks from those opposing its ownership.
The saga of the Tel sale continues..!
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
The avalanche of media news continues as RedBird Capital DROPS its bid for the Telegraph.
It had been facing an internal revolt - and attacks from those opposing its ownership.
The saga of the Tel sale continues..!
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
RedBird Capital consortium drops £500m Telegraph bid
Move follows opposition from newspaper’s newsroom to US private equity group’s offer and links to China
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:39 PM
NEW: Wow..!
The avalanche of media news continues as RedBird Capital DROPS its bid for the Telegraph.
It had been facing an internal revolt - and attacks from those opposing its ownership.
The saga of the Tel sale continues..!
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
The avalanche of media news continues as RedBird Capital DROPS its bid for the Telegraph.
It had been facing an internal revolt - and attacks from those opposing its ownership.
The saga of the Tel sale continues..!
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
NEW: The biggest union in the BBC, Bectu, has written to culture secretary Lisa Nandy and BBC chair Samir Shah, demanding the removal of Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board.
They say Gibb, a political appointee, is a “direct block to the BBC maintaining its chartered objective of independence”.
They say Gibb, a political appointee, is a “direct block to the BBC maintaining its chartered objective of independence”.
November 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
NEW: The biggest union in the BBC, Bectu, has written to culture secretary Lisa Nandy and BBC chair Samir Shah, demanding the removal of Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board.
They say Gibb, a political appointee, is a “direct block to the BBC maintaining its chartered objective of independence”.
They say Gibb, a political appointee, is a “direct block to the BBC maintaining its chartered objective of independence”.
NEW: Lisa Nandy to look again at political appointments to the BBC’s board as part of charter renewal discussions.
She said concerns have been raised over the appointment of Sir Robbie Gibb, a Conservative first appointed to the board by Boris Johnson.
She said concerns have been raised over the appointment of Sir Robbie Gibb, a Conservative first appointed to the board by Boris Johnson.
November 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM
NEW: Lisa Nandy to look again at political appointments to the BBC’s board as part of charter renewal discussions.
She said concerns have been raised over the appointment of Sir Robbie Gibb, a Conservative first appointed to the board by Boris Johnson.
She said concerns have been raised over the appointment of Sir Robbie Gibb, a Conservative first appointed to the board by Boris Johnson.
NEW: The BBC has apologised to President Trump for a Panorama episode which spliced parts of a speech together - but has rejected his demands for compensation.
Follows our report that BBC as minded to apologise but be robust on the case.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Follows our report that BBC as minded to apologise but be robust on the case.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC apologises to Donald Trump over edit of speech for Panorama
Corporation rejects demands for compensation after US president’s lawyers threatened to sue for $1bn
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
NEW: The BBC has apologised to President Trump for a Panorama episode which spliced parts of a speech together - but has rejected his demands for compensation.
Follows our report that BBC as minded to apologise but be robust on the case.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Follows our report that BBC as minded to apologise but be robust on the case.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
NEW: The Prescott report that led to Tim Davie's downfall included claims of "systemic bias" on the trans issue at the BBC.
But a reporter at the heart of the BBC's reporting on the topic disagrees.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
But a reporter at the heart of the BBC's reporting on the topic disagrees.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC reporter who covered gender dysphoria questions claim of ‘systemic bias’
Deborah Cohen says she is not aware of any attempts within corporation to stop or shape her reporting on trans issues
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
NEW: The Prescott report that led to Tim Davie's downfall included claims of "systemic bias" on the trans issue at the BBC.
But a reporter at the heart of the BBC's reporting on the topic disagrees.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
But a reporter at the heart of the BBC's reporting on the topic disagrees.
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
