Sebastian Payne, a political columnist, and Sarah Ditum, a cultural commentator, dive into the recent upheaval at the BBC following allegations of bias leading to high-profile resignations. They discuss how the issue became a political battleground and critique the BBC's editorial practices, particularly around gender coverage. The conversation also explores the challenges facing the next director general and the implications of cuts to local news. Additionally, they touch on the impact of location on viewpoint and the cross-party discontent towards the corporation.
