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Head of Commons media committee denies writing article accusing BBC of bias

Excoriating article under Caroline Dinenage’s name remains on ConservativeHome website

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13

The truth must come out about BBC mistakes at Glastonbury. But here’s why Tim Davie must stay

The director general’s position looks perilous, but I hope he is not forced out. The institution faces many threats – it needs him, says media expert and former BBC editor Roger Bolton

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025

Voices: Despite the Bob Vylan furore, Glastonbury still belongs at the BBC

COMMENT: Broadcasting the punk duo’s set, complete with un-bleeped death chants, was wrong-headed – but the festival has been one of the BBC’s ‘crown jewels’ for 30 years, and, for viewers’ sake, it deserves to stay, says Roger Bolton

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

The acting BBC chair isn’t just part of the furniture

Brief letters: Elan Closs Stephens | Tony Blair and Iraq | Britain abroad | Pacific gains | Dog-unfriendly

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023

The BBC did a great job examining the claims against Huw Edwards. Now it has gone too far

It was right to show that it is not above journalistic scrutiny, but it has given the story greater prominence than it should have, says podcaster and former BBC executive Roger Bolton

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

Labour likens Lineker row to ‘Putin’s Russia’ – but Tories hit back at ‘disgraceful’ comment

Conservatives ‘orchestrated cancel campaign’, says shadow culture secretary

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Tory MPs furious at BBC ‘climbdown’ giving Lineker ‘carte blanche’

Conservatives condemn ‘pathetic capitulation’ – claiming it will hasten end of BBC licence fee

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lineker receives huge support after Match Of The Day return is confirmed

Presenter Dan Walker, ex-Manchester United star Gary Neville and Labour MPs were among those reacting to the news of Lineker’s return.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lineker privately agreed asylum policy tweet was ‘step too far’, presenter claims

LBC presenter claims Match of the Day host agreed comparison with 1930s Germany had crossed a line

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023

BBC chairman Richard Sharp faces calls to quit over Gary Lineker meltdown

Sharp can’t ‘define impartiality’ because of Boris Johnson link probe, says ex-executive

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023