Former BBC Director General&nbsp;Tony Hall, who led the corporation through the last Charter review, discusses the appointment of&nbsp;Matt Brittin&nbsp;as the new Director General. We discuss the responsibilities and pressures of the role, the BBC’s use of technology and digital platforms, its approach to arts, religion and other public service content, options for future funding and World Service support, and the relationship between the Director General, the BBC Board and regulators in a changing media and political landscape. To support our journalism and receive a weekly blog sign up now for £1.99 per month <a href="http://www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership</a>&nbsp;@beebwatch.bsky.social@BeebRogerInstagram: rogerboltonsbeebwatchLinkedIn: Roger Bolton's Beeb Watchemail:&nbsp;roger@rogerboltonsbeebwatch.com&nbsp;<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Prof Lee Edwards on Lisa Nandy’s BBC charter speech, the charter “consultation” and what accountability should look like

Roger Bolton,&nbsp;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&nbsp;hereAnd please support this podcast by subscribing&nbsp;hereWe also support VLV (Voice of the Listener and Viewer) which represents the interests of audiences to make sure we continue to benefit from high quality radio and TV in the UK. You can find them&nbsp;here&nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.