The 80's to early 90's were a unique and golden era of Christian music. Every genre and style had amazing artists creating high quality music and solid messages. Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast explores this era through reviewing our favorite albums, giving a history, and interviewing the artists to give their perspective. Rock on!
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Asking questions, seeking depth with Dr Luke Martin.
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Award-winning LBC radio presenter, writer and ‘For the Many’ podcast co-host, Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs as he speaks with high profile media and political figures.
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The Sales Chalk Talk show is a weekly podcast designed primarily for salespeople and business owners. Every show features a special guest. The guests are interviewed about a variety of subjects, generally related to sales, marketing, business and success. Some of the guests are well-known authorities in their fields, like Tom Hopkins, Jim Cathcart, Tony Alessandra, Bob Burg and many others. And some guests are relatively unknown. In every case, you'll get some nuggets and gems of ideas, tips ...
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Interviews with people whose lives have been touched and changed for the good, for good, by the reality as found in Christ. Colossians 2:17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the reality is found in Christ. The Reality is produced by Sure Reality. For more information visit surereality.net
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Roger Bolton, formerly presenter of BBC Radio 4's 'Feedback' launches his very first podcast. Free from the constraints of broadcasting on the BBC, with a few more opinions and casting his net a little bit wider to encompass the whole of the BBC, Roger examines the issues that are facing the corporation and public service broadcasting. Find all our podcasts here And please support this podcast by subscribing here We also support VLV (Voice of the Listener and Viewer) which represents the int ...
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Iain Dale interviews author and biographer Linda McDougall about her life of political journalism, marriage with late Labour MP Austin Mitchell and her latest book about Harold Wilson's trusted adviser and confidante MARCIA WILLIAMS: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BARONESS FALKENDER.By Global
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Peter Snow veteran BBC journalist on the general election campaign, Newsnight and election night coverage
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Peter Snow is a former BBC Newsnight presenter (1980–1997), ITN Diplomatic and Defence Correspondent (1966–1979), documentary maker, and historian. Known for his iconic "swingometer" on election night, we discuss the drama of election night, the current election campaign, Newsnight, and being called a 'traitor'. “I think this election campaign is t…
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Iain Dale interviews fellow LBC presenter Ian Payne about how he discovered his love of sport, whether he enjoyed his stint on telly and the magic of early morning radio.By Global
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In an interview from Iain's radio programme in 2011, he interviews the late broadcaster Peter Sissons. They speak about Peter's childhood going to school with the Beatles, his extraordinary life in broadcasting and his memoirs.By Global
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As a follow up to our interview with Ronny Cates in Ep 65, we break down Petra's first album with Ronny, 1988's On Fire! This album contiues the band's move into arena rock that began with "This Means War" and their production relationship with John and Dino Elefante. This era of Petra was their most commercially successful. Website: http://geeksro…
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Liberalism, Christian nationalism, and problems in universities | Professor Stanley Hauerwas | EP40
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Professor Stanley Hauerwas is one of the most influential theologians of the last century. He joins Luke for a wide-ranging discussion about liberalism, Christian nationalism, and universities. Disagree with Stanley? Let us know in the YouTube comments! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecreedandculturepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…
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Prof Catherine Johnson discusses what a Labour government might mean for PSB, the Media Bill and digital terrestrial switch off
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Catherine Johnson is the professor of Media and Communications at the University of Leeds, author of the book Online TV, and a member of the Department of Culture, Media and Sports College of experts. With parliament now dissolved, we discuss what happened to the Media Bill and in what form did it survive - what was left in and out? Also, we examin…
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Iain Dale interviews broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby about his new book ENDGAME 1944: HOW STALIN WON THE WAR, which details the year which sealed the fate of the Nazis. Jonathan also speaks about his time at the BBC, and how the media landscape is changing. This episode was recorded before the prime minister called the general election.…
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Jane Martinson ex Guardian media editor on Sir Paul Marshall, media ownership and impartiality
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Jane Martinson, author of ‘You May Never See Us Again: The Barclay Dynasty: A Story of Survival, Secrecy and Succession’ is the former media editor at the Guardian and now Marjorie Deane Professor of Financial Journalism at City University. In the week the general election is called we discussed the potential takeover of The Telegraph by Sir Paul M…
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Iain Dale interviews one of his best friends, Deborah Slattery, who became a Conservative Party agent and was Iain’s campaign manager in North Norfolk. She was director of the Norfolk Deaf Association, and moved to Spain nine years ago. They also discuss child bereavement after Deborah and her husband Mike lost their six year old daughter Georgina …
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Ep 65 - Interview with Ronny Cates / Petra
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For this episode, we sat down with the former bassist for Petra, Ronny Cates. His first album with Petra was 1988's "On Fire!" and he continued with them until "No Doubt" in 1995. Ronny talks about his beginnings with the band, what it was like in studio with the Elefantes, and lots more. Fantastic conversation with a great guy. Links: Website:http…
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Is woke replacing religion? | Dr Peter Boghossian | EP39
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Dr Peter Boghossian is a writer, speaker, and podcast host. He taught philosophy at Portland State University for ten years before resigning in 2021, citing an illiberal academic atmosphere on campus. Along with James Lindsay and Helen Pluckrose, he undertook the famous grievance studies hoax, which arguably demonstrated the low academic standards …
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Audio expert Matt Deegan discusses BBC's podcast advertising plans, children's audio and the latest radio listening figures
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Matt Deegan is the co-founder of the award-winning Fun Kids, a digital radio station for families and children, which has just won the bronze award in the Radio Academy’s UK Station of the Year category. Given that the gold award went to BBC Asian Network and the silver to Talksport, this is a considerable achievement for a small independent networ…
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Iain Dale interviews veteran broadcaster Fred Dinenage about his sixty years in broadcasting, the challenges and fun of working local news and kids TV - and his relationship with the Kray twins!By Global
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Jamie Angus, ex director of BBC World Service and 'Today' editor discusses Ofcom, consequences of WS cuts and funding solutions
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Jamie Angus is the former director of the BBC World Service and the former editor of 'Today' and 'Newsnight' who now works in the Middle East. We discuss Ofcom's oversight of broadcasters, the consequences of previous World Service cuts, and the impact of new ones. We also explore long-term solutions to the issue of its funding, which is under revi…
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Iain Dale interviews comedian and writer Helen Lederer about getting through rejection in her career, being honest on stage and the changing comedy landscape, as well as plenty of stories from her memoir NOT THAT I'M BITTER. Due to a technical issue, there is a very short period in the middle in which the sound quality changes. The discussion is su…
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Stewart Purvis, former Ofcom regulator challenges Ofcom's conclusions on its audience research and its guidance on politicians as presenters
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Stewart Purvis, former content regulator at Ofcom and former Editor of Channel 4 News and ITN Chief Executive, discusses Ofcom’s guidance on general election coverage published last week. Stewart delves into the research on which Ofcom based its guidelines, spells out what the guidance means in practice, and reflects on Ofcom as an organisation. “O…
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Iain Dale interviews author and commentator Matthew Syed about his former life as a professional table tennis player, the UK's economic trouble, whether he still has political ambitions and much more besides.By Global
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Democracy and the legacy of Christendom | Professor Oliver O'Donovan | EP38
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Dr Oliver O'Donovan is one of the greatest living Christian theologians. For many years he held posts at Oxford University and Edinburgh University. Luke and Oliver discuss the challenges of democracy, the legacy of Christendom, and the task of accommodating multiple worldviews within one society. Disagree with Dr O'Donovan? Let us know in the YouT…
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Comedian Steve Punt discusses his departure from the BBC Radio 4 satirical news programme 'The Now Show' and the evolution of radio comedy
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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis took their bow from BBC Radio 4’s satirical news programme ‘The Now Show’ last Friday after 25 years. Steve Punt discusses the last programme, the development and success of this long-running radio comedy show, the impact of our changing news consumption, political bias, radio comedy’s evolution and the new podcast format…
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Iain Dale interviews author, social entrepreneur and Baptist minister Reverend Steve Chalke about optimism, religion, making a positive difference and much more.By Global
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Ep 64 - Crucified / Pillars of Humanity
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On this episode, Steve and Britt discuss the classic sophmore album by thrash legends the Crucified, "The Pillars of Humanity." This fast, riff-heavy album was released in 1991 on Ocean records and re-released by Tooth and Nail in 2009. Robert Vaughn (Riverhouse): https://igg.me/at/CUv5GwlCPr8/x#/ Mike Knott tribute: http://kck.st/3vRs2H2 Spotify p…
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Max Cotton discusses his BBC 'Growing Solo' documentary series on his year long food self-sufficiency experiment and the importance of food and farming literacy
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Max Cotton is a former BBC political reporter who has spent a year finding out if he can grow and produce 100% of his food on his smallholding near Glastonbury. We discuss his BBC Radio 4 documentary series on the experiment 'Growing Solo', as well as exploring food and farming literacy, food security and self sufficiency in the UK. "As a group of …
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Iain Dale interviews former Prime Minister Liz Truss about her time in office, what conservatives are getting wrong, Biden vs Trump, net zero, defence spending 'activism' in the civil service, bugging Boris Johnson in hospital and much more besides, as well as Liz's new book TEN YEARS TO SAVE THE WEST.…
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Iain Dale speaks on his LBC show to comedian Matt Forde. They discuss his life-changing cancer diagnosis and recovery, the state of the political parties... and he gives us some of his best impressions! Matt also takes calls from LBC listeners.By Global
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DEBATE | Is Christianity Progressive? | Calvin Robinson vs Steve Chalke | EP37
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Steve Chalke is a pastor, writer, and founder of Oasis Trust. Calvin Robinson is a priest, former GB News broadcaster, and now Lotus Eaters contributor. Disagree with Steve or Calvin? Let us know in the YouTube comments! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecreedandculturepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreedandculturepodcast/ Twit…
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Iain Dale interviews Labour peer and former MP Lord Hain about his time helping negotiate peace in Northern Ireland, the art of writing a good biography, and his latest thriller novel THE LION CONSPIRACY, which focuses on the real life corruption surrounding lion poaching in South Africa.By Global
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In this episode, we discuss 10 classic Easter songs (and a few more) that cover Jesus' death and resurrection. Maybe the most sylistically diverse episode of the podcast, we include artists from Vengeance Rising to Keith Green. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0dId1dY0YvKA4Tvq3dUcn5 Other links: Website: geeksrockcast.com FB: htt…
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Rory Cellan-Jones ex BBC Technology Correspondent on Tim Davie’s speech, 'Movers and Shakers', 'Ruskin Park' and #SophieFromRomania
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Rory Cellan-Jones, former BBC Technology and Business Correspondent examines Tim Davie’s, the BBC’s Director General speech on the BBC’s future priorities. He also explores life after the BBC, discussing his, ‘Movers and Shakers’ Parkinson’s podcast, his family memoir ‘Ruskin Park’ and his forthcoming book on #SophieFromRomania - his beloved rescue…
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Iain Dale interviews author and comedy scriptwriter John O'Farrell about whether family should matter more than politics, standing against Theresa May in Maidenhead, his comedy writing (including the Mrs Doubtfire Musical!) and much else besides, including his new satirical novel about our divided times, FAMILY POLITICS.…
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The Arty Bunch: Episode #2 with Bella Coco
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First of all I would like to thank Sarah Jayne also known as Bella Coco over on YouTube. Bella Coco is a crochet youtuber who offers a variety of tutorials as well as tips for new aspiring crocheters to check out her channel click here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQEzmjboJ_6-uG8-1j4coNw And of course, huge thanks to TAPE Community Music and Fi…
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The Arty Bunch: Episode #3 - Noah Greenhalgh
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Hello again everyone, welcome back to the 3rd episode of the arty bunch podcast. I’m so grateful for all those young artists out there listening! I really appreciate every single one of you. And huge thanks to Noah Greenhalgh for agreeing to be part of this episode it was a blast! To find out more about Noah click here: https://www.artstation.com/n…
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The Arty Bunch: Episode #1 with Ophelia Talks
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Hello and thank you so much to everyone that has decide to sit down and watch the first ever arty bunch podcast episode! I hope you all enjoyed and found it entertaining huge thanks to Ophelia Talks also known as Anja for agreeing to be in this podcast. Anja is a crochet youtuber over on YouTube with unique and colourful work to check out more of h…
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Chris Banatvala, former Ofcom Director of Standards discusses Ofcom, GB News, impartiality and freedom of expression
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In the week that Ofcom finds GB News in breach of its code five times but will face no sanction, we talk to Chris Banatvala, Ofcom’s founding Director of Standards, and Content Board member, who was responsible for drafting and enforcing its codes. He is now an independent member of the Sky News Board, Channel 4’s online independent complaint revie…
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Iain Dale interviews former Green Party leader Natalie Bennett about her views on how the economy should be reformed (debate ensues!), her time leading her party, how she got her peerage and whether she likes dealing with the media. They also talk about her new book CHANGE EVERYTHING: HOW WE CAN RETHINK, REPAIR AND REBUILD SOCIETY.…
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On this special episode, Randy Rose from Mad at the World joins us to talk about what it was like getting signed to a record deal as a teen, the evolution of MATW, and the new crowdfunded album on the way, Love and Despair. Enjoy this great conversation then go pledge at the MATW Kickstarter. http://kck.st/3uSEHJb Spotify Playlist: http://kck.st/3u…
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Understanding this Strange New World | Dr Carl Trueman | EP36
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Carl Trueman is Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College. Luke and Carl discuss his book Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecreedandculturepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreedandculturepodcast/ Twitter: Cr…
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Magnus Brooke, ITV Group Director of Strategy discusses the future of Public Service Broadcasting and the funding of 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office'
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Magnus Brooke is Group Director of Strategy, Policy and Regulation at ITV where profits are down by 60%. The digital revolution is changing broadcasting fundamentally and destroying former business models. So does ITV have a future as a Public Service Broadcaster? We also discuss the Media Bill and the added responsibility on Ofcom's shoulders - an…
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Michael Gerard Knott passed away March 12, 2024. We here at the Rockcast had a special love for Michael Knott and the art he made throughout the years. This is just a small tribute to him. Tribute to Michael Knott event - Dick Church's restaurant Costa Mesa, CA: https://www.facebook.com/events/766659075114897…
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Iain Dale interviews LBC presenter Tom Swarbrick about his time as a reporter (during which he once tried to take a horse on a bus), working in Number 10 with Theresa May, taking over the drivetime slot on LBC and dealing with breaking news.By Global
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Peter Taylor, veteran BBC journalist discusses his latest documentary 'Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA'
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One of Britain’s finest reporters Peter Taylor, with numerous books, documentaries and awards spanning a career of over 50 years, on his latest BBC documentary 'Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA’. We discuss the human cost of IRA informers, the role of Scappaticci codenamed “Stakeknife”, Operation Kenova and covering Northern Ireland. “T…
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Iain Dale interviews journalist and author Peter Hitchens about his changing political views, the death of his mother, rediscovering religious faith, whether our prisons work and why he thinks he should be doing more TV work!By Global
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'Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA’, veteran journalist Peter Taylor discusses his latest BBC documentary
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One of Britain’s finest reporters Peter Taylor, with numerous books, documentaries and awards spanning a career of over 50 years, on his latest BBC documentary 'Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA’. We discuss the human cost of IRA informers, the role of Scappaticci codenamed “Stakeknife”, Operation Kenova and covering Northern Ireland. “T…
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Reinvigorating the West | John Anderson | EP35
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John Anderson served as Deputy Prime Minister of Australia for 6 years between 1999 and 2005 under John Howard. He is now a cultural commentator with a very large online following. Luke and John discuss the attraction of the Christian worldview at our current cultural moment; the political arrangements we might aim at; the possibility of reinvigora…
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Baroness Kidron former film and documentary director on Bridget Jones, the threat of tech giants and ad funded PSBs
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Baroness Kidron is one of the country's foremost drama and documentary directors. Her long list of credits includes ‘Storyville’, 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit', 'Victoria and Abdul' and 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason'. She now sits as a crossbench peer and is the founder of the Five Rights Foundation. For the past five years, she has been on…
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Ep 61 - Interview with Whitecross - Rex Carroll and Dave Roberts
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This is a special episode of the Rockcast where we get to chat with one of our all time favorite bands! Legendary guitarist Rex Carroll and new vocalist Dave Roberts join us for an amazing conversation starting in the early days and leading up to their new album, Fear No Evil. Whitecross site: whitecrossband.com Fear No Evil CD: https://bit.ly/49Br…
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Former film and documentary director Baroness Kidron on Bridget Jones, the threat of tech giants and ad funded PSBs
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Baroness Kidron is one of the country's foremost drama and documentary directors. Her long list of credits includes ‘Storyville’, 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit', 'Victoria and Abdul' and 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason'. She now sits as a crossbench peer and is the founder of the Five Rights Foundation. For the past five years, she has been on…
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Iain Dale interviews former leader of the Conservative Party Lord Howard about his journey through politics, his experiences of the 2005 election, that interview with Jeremy Paxman and Ann Widdecombe saying there was 'something of the night about him' - and much more besides.By Global
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Anna McNamee, Sandford St Martin Trust on the Media Bill, religious literacy, commissioning and accessible broadcasting
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Anna McNamee, an award-winning Canadian journalist and writer with a background in BBC radio, is the Executive Director of the Sandford St Martin Trust, dedicated to promoting excellence in religious broadcasting. We discuss the new Media Bill, the importance of religious literacy, the decline in programming on religion and ethics, commissioning pr…
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The Media Bill, religious literacy, commissioning and accessible broadcasting with Anna McNamee, Sandford St Martin Trust
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Anna McNamee, an award-winning Canadian journalist and writer with a background in BBC radio, is the Executive Director of the Sandford St Martin Trust, dedicated to promoting excellence in religious broadcasting. We discuss the new Media Bill, the importance of religious literacy, the decline in programming on religion and ethics, commissioning pr…
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