Did he really have to go?

Article Abstract:

BBC Radio 4's 'Start The Week' programme became extremely high quality as a result of the interests and prejudices of Melvyn Bragg, its presenter. It has now been announced that he will no longer be hosting the programme. The BBC is keen to emphasize that this is not because the Conservative party's media-monitoring unit had apparently stated that Bragg was too socialist for this role. In fact, Bragg's own opinions did not really matter, just as they will not matter now that he is a working peer.

Radio broadcasting stations, Influence, Bragg, Melvyn

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It was midnight when the call came: Dyke had made it

Article Abstract:

There has been considerable controversy surrounding the appointment of Greg Dyke as BBC Director-General. The BBC governors were not unanimous in their approval of Dyke, and he had to work hard to convince them that he would be able to resist political pressures, especially after it was revealed that he had donated 55,000 pounds sterling to the Labour party. The governors eventually agreed that, in broadcasting terms, Dyke was the best candidate.

Comment:

Has appointed a new Director-General, Greg Dyke

Television Broadcasting, Executive changes & profiles, Television broadcasting industry

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'You can be plummy and still work for me.'

Article Abstract:

The BBC has always had a genuine concern for the English language, according to Radio 4 Controller James Boyle. He rejects claims that he dismissed Boris Johnson as a presenter because he felt Johnson's accent was too upper class. He also regards religion as an integral element of Radio 4, but does not wish it to be presented in too traditional a way. He emphasizes that he has had strong support from listeners for the changes he has implemented.

Comment:

Has reported on firing of Boris Johnson as presenter

Personnel administration, Human resource management, Interview, Boyle, James

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