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How the government captured the BBC

Media Confidential

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Lessons Learned from Gibgate and the BBC Capture

The speakers discuss the lessons learned from the Gibgate scandal and the capture of the BBC by the government, highlighting the need for transparency in public appointments and diversity in leadership. They express concerns about the erosion of authority within the BBC and the challenges it faces in the current media landscape. The chapter also discusses the attempt to subvert the BBC by successive Conservative governments and the need for the organization to stand up for its position.

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