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- The BBC Has Legal Protection to Spread Fake News: the Curious Case of ISIS, Andrew Neil and Jeremy Corbyn
Resource Type: Article Published: 2018 A look at the reporting of 'fake news' by the BBC, which has no legal obligation to give its audience any information about its sources and seemingly has legal protection from scrutiny.
- The Comic Book Simplicity Of Propaganda
Resource Type: Article Published: 2014 The referendum campaign on Scottish independence heightened many people's awareness of the pro-elite bias of the 'mainstream' news media. The grassroots power of social media in exposing and countering this bias was heartening to see. But the issue of independence for Scotland is just one of many where the traditional media consistently favour establishment power.
- George Orwell: A Life
Resource Type: Book Published: 1980 A biography of George Orwell.
- Journalism: Truth or Dare?
Resource Type: Book Published: 2003 Ian Hargreaves discusses the history, development, future and ethics of journalism and describes journalists' relationship with the public. He focuses on the increase in journalism's influence and the criticism thrown at journalism today by all sectors of society.
- The Life of Bertrand Russell
Resource Type: Book Published: 1975 A biography of the political activist, philosopher and mathematician.
- 'Our Only Fear Was That He Might Pull His Punches' - BBC Caught Manipulating The News
Resource Type: Article Published: 2016 The position of BBC political editor plays an important role in this propaganda system. His or her function is essentially to tell the public what leading politicians say or even 'think'. It is certainly not to question power or challenge government authority in any meaningful way.
- When BBC Calls, Dont Answer..
Resource Type: Article Published: 2014 In any event, my advice to the media savvy, is that if you have caller ID, and you can tell that it is BBC calling, dont bother answering. I hope I have the good sense to follow my own advice should the phone ever ring again!
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