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This book asks a big question: can we trust the BBC? The BBC is the most famous media brand in the world and it is growing bigger and more powerful every year. Its reputation depends on honest and accurate journalism. But this book argues that the Corporation's own pervasive left wing political culture imperils its impartiality. It demonstrates how some groups and viewpoints get favourable treatment while others are left out in the cold. The book examines the concept of 'public sector broadcasting' and asks if that has come to mean simply radio and television free of commercial bias. It argues that there are other 'hidden persuaders' that we the audience should be alert to. Drawing on the author's twenty five years as a BBC reporter and executive, the books blends analysis and sharp polemic to paint a vivid picture of life inside the news machine from a uniquely privileged point of view. It also tells the story of how the BBC responded to a dissident in its own ranks. With the future of the BBC now the subject of a government White Paper, this book will be a timely contribution to the debate about public broadcasting.

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'Can we trust the BBC? According to .. Aitken, the short answer is no. Aitken's is a sceptical question. The straight-talking, right-thinking Aitken is the man to administer it.'Times Literary Supplement, 16 May 2008--, Times Literary Supplement

'Can we trust the BBC? According to .. Aitken, the short answer is no. Aitken's is a sceptical question. The straight-talking, right-thinking Aitken is the man to administer it.' Times Literary Supplement, 16 May 2008--, Times Literary Supplement

[Aitken] has certainly got hold of something. --Eastern Daily Press wonderful book --Damian Thompson, Telegraph Blogs, 'Holy Smoke' expected to cause quite a stir. --Oliver Marre, Observer, 05/11/2006 Observer Title mentioned in review by Alex Danchev in Times Literary Supplement, 2008. -Mention. TCS Daily, April 12, 2007 wonderful book --, expected to cause quite a stir. --, Observer Mention in article concerning author's charity work. Oxford Times, October 2009 A much needed and brilliant expose. Contemporary Review, September 2008 [Aitken] has certainly got hold of something. --, Mentioned at end of authors own article.--, Catholic Herald Op-ed piece byAitken.- Wall Street Journal, June 29, 2007--, Mentioned at end of authors own article.--Robin Aitkin The Catholic Herald Review in The Morning Star, April 2007--Steve Andrew Morning Star Review in The Morning Star, April 2007--, Morning Star Mentioned at end of authors own article.--, The Catholic Herald expected to cause quite a stir. --Sanford Lakoff Observer wonderful book --Sanford Lakoff [Aitken] has certainly got hold of something. --Sanford Lakoff Review in The Morning Star, April 2007--Sanford Lakoff Morning Star Mentioned at end of authors own article.--Sanford Lakoff The Catholic Herald Op-ed piece by Aitken.- Wall Street Journal, June 29, 2007--Sanford Lakoff -Mention. TCS Daily, April 12, 2007 --Sanford Lakoff 'Can we trust the BBC? According to .. Aitken, the short answer is no. Aitken's is a sceptical question. The straight-talking, right-thinking Aitken is the man to administer it.' Times Literary Supplement, 16 May 2008--Sanford Lakoff Times Literary Supplement

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Robin Aitken is former executive of the BBC

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