Radio 4 Today editor 'recused' from Jimmy Savile reporting
Follow @mediaukradioFrom Media Guardian - posted
The latest BBC executive to be "recused" from reporting on the Jimmy Savile scandal and its fallout at the corporation is Ceri Thomas, editor of BBC Radio 4's Today. Thomas has been appointed what might best be described as a "prisoner's friend" to Newsnight editor Peter Rippon and will accompany him at various stages of the Pollard inquiry into the shelved report. Others recused from taking responsibility for the way the BBC covers the Savile story include BBC director general George Entwistle, head of news Helen Boaden and her deputy, Steve Mitchell (along with Rippon himself, of course).
Comments
You can use an account you already have, or register. More info
By logging in, you are consenting to a cookie that personally identifies you to us. Here's more about our cookies.
Latest media news
From Radio Today. Posted 22 May 2013, 17:28
Bauer’s networked evening show In:Demand will extend to television with the launch of two new shows on The Box television channel.... (more)
From The Independent. Posted 22 May 2013, 17:25
James Harding, the incoming Director of News at the BBC, has admitted his discomfort at the lack of women broadcasters on the BBC's bulletins and has promised to address the issue as a priority.... (more)
From imediamonkey. Posted 22 May 2013, 17:25
It has been announced this week that Box TV is working with Bauer Media to launch a brand new, multi-platform chart show. This will see the popular In:Demand radio show broadcast on TV across the UK for the first time this Friday. The new project will see the biggest and best music starts on TV… (more)
From Radio Today. Posted 22 May 2013, 17:02
CFM spent 13 hours broadcasting from the Sellafield nuclear site yesterday, raising money for the station’s Cash for Kids Give us a Break appeal. THe aim was to raise money to build a respite care centre for local disabled children. (more)
From BBC Media Centre. Posted 22 May 2013, 16:30
BBC Radio Cymru has announced the appointment of Betsan Powys to the role of Radio Cymru Editor of Programmes.... (more)
From Radio Today. Posted 22 May 2013, 13:36
Classic FM and Heart presenter Margherita Taylor will once again chair the annual half day RadioCentre Members’ Conference on July 3rd.... (more)
From imediamonkey. Posted 22 May 2013, 12:59
Absolute Radio have announced a new partnership with AEG, offering one unsigned band the opportunity to support Bon Jovi during his five UK stadium concerts. Absolute have selected five bands to represent the cities of Birmingham (Of Kings and Captains), Manchester (The Volantes), Cardiff (Peasant King's), Glasgow (Vigo Thieves) and Sunderland (Boy Jumps Ship). Pete Donaldson will… (more)
From Radio Today. Posted 22 May 2013, 12:20
Metal Hammer Editor in Chief, Alexander Milas is to present the Metal Hammer Magazine Show each weeknight on TeamRock Radio.... (more)
From Radio Academy. Posted 22 May 2013, 11:58
The Radio 2 presenter has confirmed his role as host of the event for a further two years.... (more)
From Media Week. Posted 22 May 2013, 11:50
Global Radio is in discussions with the Competition Commission, after the competition authority upheld its provisional ruling that Global's £70m merger with GMG Radio could lead to higher ad prices.... (more)