Category Archives: Broadcasting

BBC v Local Papers – Oh no, not again…

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Russell Merryman

Sometimes it’s difficult to underestimate the sheer nerve of people – where I come from in Yorkshire it’s known as having a brass neck. The latest award for sheer brass neck must go to the local newspaper publishers who’ve reacted … Continue reading →

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It’s a chill wind… even in Egypt

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Russell Merryman

The decision by a court in Egypt to jail three Al Jazeera journalists for allegedly supporting the Muslim Brotherhood and false reporting has provoked outrage from around the world, with thousands of journalists holding a vigil this morning to mark the … Continue reading →

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A funny thing happened on the way to the Referendum…

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Russell Merryman

So, the Scottish referendum debate and the release of the SNP’s white paper on why an independent Scotland would be a good idea dominated the broadcast news bulletins morning, noon and night yesterday; the 648-page snooze-fest was pounced on and … Continue reading →

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