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It’s time for an independent BBC

It’s time for an independent BBC

The broadcaster is a bulwark against the erosion of truth and deserves real independence

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Historians dismayed by ‘scandal’ of BBC cutting access to archives

Historians dismayed by ‘scandal’ of BBC cutting access to archives

Critics say new limit to trove of information sounds knell for independent research


My book relied on archives. Keep them open

My book relied on archives. Keep them open

The BBC is to restrict archive access – which is hopeless for researchers


The definition of ‘terrorist’ is subjective

The definition of ‘terrorist’ is subjective

The BBC doesn’t use the word, while the government has been accused of applying it too broadly. What does it mean?


BBC bosses pulled our film on Israel attacking Gaza’s medics. Here’s why

BBC bosses pulled our film on Israel attacking Gaza’s medics. Here’s why

The producers' story of how the corporation repeatedly delayed and ultimately shelved their damning documentary


Under fire and lacking leadership, BBC staff’s default is: ‘Avoid Gaza’

Under fire and lacking leadership, BBC staff’s default is: ‘Avoid Gaza’

The scale of complaints has created a newsroom that is overthinking its coverage


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