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Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
How the government captured the BBC
A right-wing cabal, largely unaccountable, is waging war on the principles that made our public broadcaster great. It must not succeed
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
A remarkably confiding Whimbrel snacking on crab, Dunbar east beach, this morning - no stalking, just stayed still and quiet - snapped with the old FZ82. Also Peregrine, again, and Little Egret feeding on the rock pools #BirdingLothian
October 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A remarkably confiding Whimbrel snacking on crab, Dunbar east beach, this morning - no stalking, just stayed still and quiet - snapped with the old FZ82. Also Peregrine, again, and Little Egret feeding on the rock pools #BirdingLothian
Cormorant gular angles at Dunbar east beach, this afternoon, also: c150 Pink-footed Geese in-off; young Peregrine hunting Turnstone; 2 Little Egrets NW #BirdingLothian
October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Cormorant gular angles at Dunbar east beach, this afternoon, also: c150 Pink-footed Geese in-off; young Peregrine hunting Turnstone; 2 Little Egrets NW #BirdingLothian
Barns Ness: Red-breasted Flycatcher in the old caravan site plantation, half way along , opposite the gate #BirdingLothian
October 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Barns Ness: Red-breasted Flycatcher in the old caravan site plantation, half way along , opposite the gate #BirdingLothian
Barns Ness, this p.m.: 3 Great White Egrets SE (16:00); f. Great Spotted Woodpecker & Chiffchaff, old caravan site, #birdinglothian.
September 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Barns Ness, this p.m.: 3 Great White Egrets SE (16:00); f. Great Spotted Woodpecker & Chiffchaff, old caravan site, #birdinglothian.