An independent review of BBC migration coverage finds 'no consistent bias' in any direction, but doffs cap to Emily Maitlis by arguing that 'both side-ism' is alive and well. It highlights example of BBC offering false 'balance' on a blatant Tory untruth. bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/20…

'Conspiracy theories fester when there's an absence of information' - @jake_kanter on Sangita Myska's LBC departure from The Media Podcast
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Exclusive: Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd has faced questions from producers about his professional conduct after dating a transgender actress who auditioned for the smash hit Netflix show. deadline.com/2024/05/baby-r…

Meanwhile, on GB News last night...

Been brewing this one for a while: the extraordinary story of an extravagant Chinese businessman who beguiled Hollywood power players — including James Gunn and Vin Diesel — before vanishing, owing people millions of dollars. deadline.com/2024/04/kenny-…

So, to summarise...

Ofcom: It's totally fine for sitting MPs to host GB News current affairs shows, but they should never ever host news shows.

Viewers: These GB News current affairs shows look a lot like news shows.

Ofcom: As you were.

BBC back to drawing board with search for first royal editor after Mark Easton and Daniela Relph were overlooked to some internal consternation.

Job now advertised externally, with The Sunday Times' Roya Nikkhah seen as the favorite, should she apply. deadline.com/2024/04/bbc-ro…

The truth is, no one I knew at the BBC expected Huw Edwards to return but there will be some sadness among colleagues today.

For the BBC, it can press on with election planning and will likely bury any outcome from its 'fact-finding' investigation into his professional conduct.