Via the excellent @stewartpurvis.bsky.social , an important read.
themediasociety.substack.com/p/ofcom-is-n...
themediasociety.substack.com/p/ofcom-is-n...
Ofcom is not doing its job on impartiality – the government needs to act
Steven Barnett on Ofcom and broadcasting impartiality guidelines. Issue #48
themediasociety.substack.com
November 13, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Via the excellent @stewartpurvis.bsky.social , an important read.
themediasociety.substack.com/p/ofcom-is-n...
themediasociety.substack.com/p/ofcom-is-n...
' #Ofcom was expected to introduce a stricter regime. In fact, nothing really happened. Ofcom still has no problem in allowing politicians to present “current affairs” programmes which it distinguishes from “news” programmes.' 1/
[Nigel Farage presenting programmes on GBNews]
[Nigel Farage presenting programmes on GBNews]
https://themediasociety.substack.com/p/ofcom-is-not-doing-its-job-on-impartiality?r=4uoc&utm_medium=ios
t.co
November 13, 2026 at 2:22 PM
' #Ofcom was expected to introduce a stricter regime. In fact, nothing really happened. Ofcom still has no problem in allowing politicians to present “current affairs” programmes which it distinguishes from “news” programmes.' 1/
[Nigel Farage presenting programmes on GBNews]
[Nigel Farage presenting programmes on GBNews]
Anyway, a magnificent attack on Ofcom by Lucie de Cavalho from the University of Lille. Tremendous stuff.
November 13, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Anyway, a magnificent attack on Ofcom by Lucie de Cavalho from the University of Lille. Tremendous stuff.
Talk is dealing with a whole bucket full of OFCOM complaints, listeners/viewers are down 34% and Hartley Brewer is being replaced by ranty Alex Phillips. So I'd set a lettuce on how long it will be until Murdoch pulls the plug.
November 13, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Talk is dealing with a whole bucket full of OFCOM complaints, listeners/viewers are down 34% and Hartley Brewer is being replaced by ranty Alex Phillips. So I'd set a lettuce on how long it will be until Murdoch pulls the plug.
Want to see change at Ofcom? This is your moment 👉 write to your MP: stopfundinghate.info/2026/11/04/w...
The dysfunctional regulator is feeling the heat. Now is the time to keep the pressure.
Let’s make it clear that the British public aren't happy about Ofcom, and call for a much-needed shakeup.
The dysfunctional regulator is feeling the heat. Now is the time to keep the pressure.
Let’s make it clear that the British public aren't happy about Ofcom, and call for a much-needed shakeup.
November 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Want to see change at Ofcom? This is your moment 👉 write to your MP: stopfundinghate.info/2026/11/04/w...
The dysfunctional regulator is feeling the heat. Now is the time to keep the pressure.
Let’s make it clear that the British public aren't happy about Ofcom, and call for a much-needed shakeup.
The dysfunctional regulator is feeling the heat. Now is the time to keep the pressure.
Let’s make it clear that the British public aren't happy about Ofcom, and call for a much-needed shakeup.
Nigel Farage appears on his GB News show slyly attacking Care for Calais for helping migrants,
thus creating content for Reform UK to share on their social media with a stronger authoritarian message.
This is not ok.
thus creating content for Reform UK to share on their social media with a stronger authoritarian message.
This is not ok.
November 10, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Who's on Scotland's side? Clearly British Government quangos like OFCOM are not... so, for Scotland, those powers should clearly belong to the Scottish Government.
November 15, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Who's on Scotland's side? Clearly British Government quangos like OFCOM are not... so, for Scotland, those powers should clearly belong to the Scottish Government.
It is literally the plan and Ofcom has said as much.
November 12, 2026 at 11:43 PM
It is literally the plan and Ofcom has said as much.
The new Ofcom chair encouraged Alan Rusbridger and others to set up the left-wing version of GB News. Challenge accepted...
GB News is allowed to promote Reform, so I’m setting up Woke TV
Ofcom appears perfectly happy with GB News pumping out propaganda for Reform. It may be time to take the watchdog’s advice and create an alternative
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
The new Ofcom chair encouraged Alan Rusbridger and others to set up the left-wing version of GB News. Challenge accepted...
Well would you look at the time; it's Complain to OfCom o'clock
November 10, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Well would you look at the time; it's Complain to OfCom o'clock
Ofcom agent going “GOOD LORD THAT BEAVER’S GOT TWO PECKERS” and immediately clicking off before being able to report anything
November 11, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Ofcom agent going “GOOD LORD THAT BEAVER’S GOT TWO PECKERS” and immediately clicking off before being able to report anything
🎙️ Has Ofcom lost its intellectual confidence?
Peter Horrocks, former BBC Newsnight & Panorama editor and outgoing Ofcom Content Board member, thinks it has.
A revealing insider’s perspective on Ofcom, Russell Brand, GB News and the BBC’s defensive mindset.
🎧 podfollow.com/beebwatch
Peter Horrocks, former BBC Newsnight & Panorama editor and outgoing Ofcom Content Board member, thinks it has.
A revealing insider’s perspective on Ofcom, Russell Brand, GB News and the BBC’s defensive mindset.
🎧 podfollow.com/beebwatch
November 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
🎙️ Has Ofcom lost its intellectual confidence?
Peter Horrocks, former BBC Newsnight & Panorama editor and outgoing Ofcom Content Board member, thinks it has.
A revealing insider’s perspective on Ofcom, Russell Brand, GB News and the BBC’s defensive mindset.
🎧 podfollow.com/beebwatch
Peter Horrocks, former BBC Newsnight & Panorama editor and outgoing Ofcom Content Board member, thinks it has.
A revealing insider’s perspective on Ofcom, Russell Brand, GB News and the BBC’s defensive mindset.
🎧 podfollow.com/beebwatch
I have been thinking about the guy in Ireland who accidentally broadcast a pre-recorded statement on the death of King Charles on the radio and when he figured out what he'd done ... just went home www.bbc.com/news/article...
November 14, 2026 at 1:19 AM
I have been thinking about the guy in Ireland who accidentally broadcast a pre-recorded statement on the death of King Charles on the radio and when he figured out what he'd done ... just went home www.bbc.com/news/article...
Force Ofcom to stop TalkTV broadcasting misinformation and hate | Good Law Project
Force Ofcom to stop TalkTV broadcasting misinformation and hate | Good Law Project
Ofcom is letting Rupert Murdoch’s TalkTV poison public discourse with transphobic lies and fake climate news, so we're taking the regulator to court
goodlawproject.org
November 9, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Force Ofcom to stop TalkTV broadcasting misinformation and hate | Good Law Project
Has anyone actually complained to Ofcom
November 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Has anyone actually complained to Ofcom
'In fact, it is perfectly feasible for #Ofcom
to safeguard free expression while also implementing its statutory obligations on impartiality.'7/
to safeguard free expression while also implementing its statutory obligations on impartiality.'7/
November 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
'In fact, it is perfectly feasible for #Ofcom
to safeguard free expression while also implementing its statutory obligations on impartiality.'7/
to safeguard free expression while also implementing its statutory obligations on impartiality.'7/
If only OFCOM were as aggressive
November 10, 2026 at 6:44 AM
If only OFCOM were as aggressive
... ICO say that because I haven't answered them, I should report them to Ofcom. Ofcom categorise the type of complaint based in who is calling, but as I don't answer, I don't know, and so I can't register a complaint. This is so sh*tty.
November 13, 2026 at 11:40 AM
... ICO say that because I haven't answered them, I should report them to Ofcom. Ofcom categorise the type of complaint based in who is calling, but as I don't answer, I don't know, and so I can't register a complaint. This is so sh*tty.
Ex-Newsnight and World Service chief Peter Horrocks has said that the BBC needs more self-scrutiny in the wake of the Russell Brand scandal, and Ofcom must play a more "proactive" role in improving industry culture www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/ex-newsn...
Ex-Newsnight and World Service chief: BBC needs more self-scrutiny in wake of Brand scandal
Peter Horrocks says Ofcom must play more 'proactive' role in improving industry culture and criticises leadership team
www.broadcastnow.co.uk
November 13, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Ex-Newsnight and World Service chief Peter Horrocks has said that the BBC needs more self-scrutiny in the wake of the Russell Brand scandal, and Ofcom must play a more "proactive" role in improving industry culture www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/ex-newsn...
And myths perpetuated by OfCom and the media. All articles on road danger should reference motor vehicle danger.
November 12, 2026 at 7:07 AM
And myths perpetuated by OfCom and the media. All articles on road danger should reference motor vehicle danger.