Stephen Fry has said that he doesn’t want to condemn Jk Rowling for her views on transgender people, despite them making his friends being “deeply upset”.
Since criticising an article for using the term “people who menstruate” in 2020, Ms Rowling has repeatedly been accused of transphobia. She has denied the accusations.
However, many stars of the Harry Potter films, including Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, have spoken out in support of the trans community in the wake of her remarks.
Appearing on Roger Bolton’s Beeb Watch podcast on Friday, former Qi host Mr Fry was asked if he’d considered joining the “debate” about Rowling’s comments and the Harry Potter cast’s responses.
“I’m aware you’re talking about an issue where two sides are very sore and very anxious about their enemies,” he said. “I can’t bear it.”
Admitting that his response was “cowardly...
Since criticising an article for using the term “people who menstruate” in 2020, Ms Rowling has repeatedly been accused of transphobia. She has denied the accusations.
However, many stars of the Harry Potter films, including Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, have spoken out in support of the trans community in the wake of her remarks.
Appearing on Roger Bolton’s Beeb Watch podcast on Friday, former Qi host Mr Fry was asked if he’d considered joining the “debate” about Rowling’s comments and the Harry Potter cast’s responses.
“I’m aware you’re talking about an issue where two sides are very sore and very anxious about their enemies,” he said. “I can’t bear it.”
Admitting that his response was “cowardly...
- 11/19/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Less than a month after he was fired by the BBC, Roger Bolton is back with his own podcast, Roger Bolton’s Beeb Watch.
With over 50 years in broadcasting and 23 years in the chair of BBC Radio 4’s Feedback, Bolton will cast a very independent eye on the public service broadcaster.
Bolton explained: “At a time when the Corporation faces an unprecedented financial squeeze from an unsympathetic government, Roger Bolton’s Beeb Watch will keep a close eye on all things BBC. No views will be censored, no questions will go unasked. Whether you love or loathe the BBC this is the podcast for you.
“I’m a passionate supporter of public service broadcasting, but I’ll ask whether the BBC and the licence fee are still the best ways of delivering it. Freed from BBC oversight I will say what I really think about the BBC, its programmes and strategies.
With over 50 years in broadcasting and 23 years in the chair of BBC Radio 4’s Feedback, Bolton will cast a very independent eye on the public service broadcaster.
Bolton explained: “At a time when the Corporation faces an unprecedented financial squeeze from an unsympathetic government, Roger Bolton’s Beeb Watch will keep a close eye on all things BBC. No views will be censored, no questions will go unasked. Whether you love or loathe the BBC this is the podcast for you.
“I’m a passionate supporter of public service broadcasting, but I’ll ask whether the BBC and the licence fee are still the best ways of delivering it. Freed from BBC oversight I will say what I really think about the BBC, its programmes and strategies.
- 9/27/2022
- Podnews.net
Gerry Morrissey to step down after a decade as head of broadcasting union.
Bectu has appointed its first female head to succeed Gerry Morrissey, who is stepping down after more than 10 years at the helm of the broadcasting union.
Philippa Childs, a former national secretary at parent trade union Prospect, will oversee Bectu’s five divisions: BBC, London production, regional production, independent broadcasting and arts and entertainment.
She takes up the role after Union Week concludes in mid-November.
“It’s a huge honour to be head of Bectu, and I’m proud to be the first woman to hold the position,...
Bectu has appointed its first female head to succeed Gerry Morrissey, who is stepping down after more than 10 years at the helm of the broadcasting union.
Philippa Childs, a former national secretary at parent trade union Prospect, will oversee Bectu’s five divisions: BBC, London production, regional production, independent broadcasting and arts and entertainment.
She takes up the role after Union Week concludes in mid-November.
“It’s a huge honour to be head of Bectu, and I’m proud to be the first woman to hold the position,...
- 10/29/2018
- by Max Goldbart Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
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