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TV bosses should dare to flout Ofcom rules, says Grange Hill creator Phil Redmond

Producer says ‘courage has gone out of broadcasting’ and audiences want to see grittier issues

The Guardian - UK

Ian Cheshire to step down as chairman of Channel 4 after three years

His term will end on April 10 2025.

Evening Standard

These riots are more than thuggery: they’re the outcome of 14 years of Tory race-baiting

Because the Conservatives had nothing to offer the people of the UK, they sought to refocus our attention on scapegoats, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

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‘The quality of the writing was clear as a bell’: the astonishing talent of Dennis Potter

The trailblazing dramatist, who died in 1994 at 59, was celebrated for his extraordinary creativity, but also had work banned by the BBC. His peers discuss his legacy – and that extraordinary final interview

The Guardian - UK

TV has become exploitative and cruel, says Ofcom chair Michael Grade

The boss of the broadcast regulator has expressed concern about how the chase for audience ratings is harming the industry

The Guardian - UK

How can GB News get away with peddling ‘turbo cancer’ conspiracy theories? Only Ofcom knows

It smacks of political bias to cite freedom of expression when dismissing complaints about a presenter’s anti-vaxxer rants, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

The Guardian - UK

‘I attacked Daniel Craig with a toasting fork’: inside the wild creation of Drop the Dead Donkey

Ahead of a new stage revival, the creators and cast of Channel 4’s classic 90s newsroom sitcom remember close encounters with future Bond stars, writing episodes at the last minute and the meaning between that mysterious title

The Guardian - UK

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BBC licence fee is ‘regressive tax’, broadcaster’s former chair says

Michael Grade, now chair of Ofcom, says the government should re-examine the fee and criticised the BBC’s handling of complaints

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom chairman: Our job is not to stop broadcasters from employing politicians

Lord Grade said rules around impartiality, fairness, accuracy are the same for GB News as other broadcasters.

The Independent UK

Music documentary pioneer Christopher Nupen dies at 88 following long illness

His body of work with a focus on classical music and musicians spanned five decades.

The Independent UK

‘Our presenter got kidnapped by German pornographers’ – How we made The Word

‘Police surrounded the studio one night because they thought somebody had a gun and was going to shoot Terry Christian’

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom boss Lord Grade says watchdog should not regulate ‘culture wars’

The former TV executive made his first major public address on Tuesday since taking on the Ofcom role in May.

The Independent UK

Ofcom chair says tech firms must prioritise safety alongside clicks

Michael Grade cites Molly Russell’s death as reminder of urgent need for new era of accountability

The Guardian - UK

Mavis Nicholson obituary

Television interviewer, broadcaster and writer best known for Afternoon Plus and Mavis on 4

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The Guardian - UK

Platinum anniversary for a devoted reader

Letters: Reading the Guardian for 70 years | Queen Elizabeth II avatar | Dressing your age | Ageism

The Guardian - UK

Michael Grade too lazy and old to lead Ofcom, says BBC official historian

Prof Jean Seaton, speaking at Hay festival on future of BBC, says Grade appointment is act of bullying

Evening Standard

Lord Attenborough ‘turning in his grave’ over Channel 4 plan

The son of Oscar winner and former Channel 4 chair Richard Attenborough says he would be turning “in his grave” at the plan to privatise the broadcaster.

The Guardian - UK

Lord Attenborough’s son says he would be ‘turning in his grave’ at Channel 4 sale

Exclusive: Michael Attenborough says late chair was promised by new Ofcom chief Michael Grade he would oppose privatisation

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Evening Standard

Anne McElvoy: More jobs for the boys at BBC and Channel 4? No wonder we’re losing faith

Meet the new council of the media gods — largely from the same career DNA and backgrounds as the old ones. We have a new recruit to the pantheon in Sir Ian Cheshire, a businessman reminted as chairman of Channel 4 as the Government presses ahead with a privatisation plan…

The Guardian - UK

The new chair of Ofcom is no joke

Brief letters: Fooled by April fools | Welcoming refugees | Bats in church | Affectionate names

The Guardian - UK

Cronyism fears as businessman Sir Ian Cheshire is named head of Channel 4

Jon Snow and other leading broadcasters express concern over appointment and call for C4’s public service remit to be protected

The Independent UK

Nadine Dorries appoints new charity regulator in face of objections from parliamentary committee

Government choice Orlando Fraser confirmed as head of Charity Commission, while Michael Grade gets Ofcom job

The Independent UK

Conservative peer Michael Grade appointed chairman of Ofcom

Lord Grade was appointed by Secretary of State Nadine Dorries for four years.

The Guardian - UK

Michael Grade confirmed as Ofcom chair despite MPs’ warning

Former BBC chair will lead watchdog even though report said his knowledge of social media and online safety clearly lacked depth

The Independent UK

New Ofcom chair Lord Grade may need support tackling social media, MPs conclude

The media executive has been named the Government’s preferred candidate for the role.

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