FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - Caught on Camera

‘Always something I can watch’: why Spotlight is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers drawing attention to their mood-lifting favourites is a robustly made Oscar winner from 2015

The Guardian - US · Jun 16, 2025

Gerry Adams’ ‘putting manners on BBC’ remark ‘chilling’, NUJ man says

Former Sinn Fein leader Mr Adams won a high profile defamation case against the BBC over an episode in a Spotlight programme.

Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2025

Gerry Adams’ BBC libel win risks more benign view of Troubles taking hold

Concerns raised that hefty award to politician over Spotlight episode could lead to less hard-hitting journalism

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025

BBC reporter denies excluding ‘unhelpful comments’ about Adams claim

Jennifer O’Leary denied taking out statements from the Spotlight programme to emphasise the claim against Gerry Adams.

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

BBC reporter tells court she took ‘utmost care’ with Gerry Adams allegation

Mr Adams is suing the BBC over what he has called a ‘grievous smear’ that alleged he sanctioned the killing of a former Sinn Fein official.

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

Taylor Auerbach motivated by ‘hate’ of former Seven colleague when he leaked texts about Lehrmann, network alleges

Seven’s defence to Auerbach’s lawsuit alleges he previously engaged in ‘unethical’ conduct in Steve Jackson’s presence, and later leaked material to discredit the ex-Spotlight producer

The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2025

Nothing to see here, Press Council says after News Corp tabloids’ front-page undisclosed advertorial gassing up fossil fuel

No breach, self-regulatory Australian Press Council rules; plus BBC embarks on big bureau expansion

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2025

Taylor Auerbach says he was shunned and vilified after Seven’s statements about his role in securing Thai massage for Lehrmann

In new claim against Seven, Auerbach disputes statements made by the network to journalists from news.com.au and the ABC

The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025

Taylor Auerbach sues Seven over alleged comments made after his evidence in Bruce Lehrmann case

Sources told Guardian Australia the legal action filed on Friday emanates from Seven’s public statements about its former employee

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025

Prime Video adds shock Oscar winner that beat The Revenant

Spotlight has just been added to Prime Video and is a brilliant if heartbreaking watch...

WhatToWatch · Mar 22, 2025