09-03-2023, 08:54 AM
(08-03-2023, 10:37 PM)Brekkie Wrote:Ah, right. I had an inkling it was referring to him (bloody GB News, again!) but wasn't sure. Though I wouldn't have thought a couple of months working at GB News automatically turned you into a raving Tory, unless anyone here knows different? I'm happy to give him the benefit of the doubt in any case.(08-03-2023, 09:21 PM)Kojak Wrote: Head of News? I know about Richard Sharp, obviously, but whom else are you referring to?The launch director of GB News, John McAndrew, has been appointed as Director of News Programmes.
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A 25 year career across the industry but a stint at GB News somewhat tarnishes a reputation, although he was one of a number to quit in protest at the direction they were moving and to be fair spent three years at NBC News prior to joining GB News - so probably more neutral than some of the chatter around him in the last few days.
Of course though in reality nobody involved in news is completely impartial - it's that they're professional enough for it not to affect their work which is the important thing. I'm sure many are framing this as a professionalism issue too, but if you start silencing a sports presenter then is everyone in all corners of the BBC expected to keep quiet about all issues. That isn't healthy for the BBC or society at all.
(08-03-2023, 10:56 PM)Newsroom Wrote: I had no idea Turness had brought him in.I get the sense she was very heavily leant on by people very high up to bring him in. Of course I don't know for sure, but it's the impression I get. You probably know more than I do.
I mean - come on? It's an absolute joke.