Ian Fraser
@ianfraser.bsky.social
Author and journalist. Latest edition of my book ‘Shredded: Inside RBS The Bank That Broke Britain’, about the pivotal role of what's now called NatWest in the global banking crash, was reissued in 2024. Recovering financial editor.
Keir Starmer could be the prime minister who presides over the death of the BBC.
One BBC exec warned that charter renewal talks could prove “existential” for the broadcaster as it fights for relevance against streamers such as Netflix and YouTube.
Daniel Thomas and @pickardje.bsky.social
One BBC exec warned that charter renewal talks could prove “existential” for the broadcaster as it fights for relevance against streamers such as Netflix and YouTube.
Daniel Thomas and @pickardje.bsky.social
BBC faces ‘existential’ threat after exit of top executives
Broadcaster’s deepest crisis in recent history comes amid fresh questions over its future role in British society
www.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Keir Starmer could be the prime minister who presides over the death of the BBC.
One BBC exec warned that charter renewal talks could prove “existential” for the broadcaster as it fights for relevance against streamers such as Netflix and YouTube.
Daniel Thomas and @pickardje.bsky.social
One BBC exec warned that charter renewal talks could prove “existential” for the broadcaster as it fights for relevance against streamers such as Netflix and YouTube.
Daniel Thomas and @pickardje.bsky.social
BBC’s Gaza coverage is far from perfect as today’s ME Eye report explains. However I don’t believe it’s been seeking to ”cover up a genocide". Have you ever watched any reports about Gaza by Lyse Doucet or Jeremy Bowen? It’s strange how rightwing media are adamant the BBC is anti-Israel & pro-Hamas!
BBC's Lyse Doucet: I have no hesitation taking the side of the innocent people in Gaza war - Jewish News
Speaking at the Queens Park Book Festival, the respected BBC News and Radio 4 journalist cites the hostages held by Hamas, and the children of Gaza
www.jewishnews.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
BBC’s Gaza coverage is far from perfect as today’s ME Eye report explains. However I don’t believe it’s been seeking to ”cover up a genocide". Have you ever watched any reports about Gaza by Lyse Doucet or Jeremy Bowen? It’s strange how rightwing media are adamant the BBC is anti-Israel & pro-Hamas!
Watch Andrew Lownie's remarkable interview with Democracy for Sale's Peter Geoghegan on YouTube.
The Prince Andrew Cover Up: How Royal Files Are Hidden From Public | Andrew Lownie
YouTube video by Democracy for Sale
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November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Watch Andrew Lownie's remarkable interview with Democracy for Sale's Peter Geoghegan on YouTube.
I know some BBC News presenters have challenged guests over their use of the term 'genocide', especially earlier in the conflict (presumably because Israel/Robbie Gibb pressed them to do so), but really, they haven't...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I know some BBC News presenters have challenged guests over their use of the term 'genocide', especially earlier in the conflict (presumably because Israel/Robbie Gibb pressed them to do so), but really, they haven't...
www.google.com/search?q=bbc...
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Diageo chair Sir John Manzoni said: “The board unanimously felt that Dave has both the extensive CEO experience, and the proven leadership skills in building and marketing world-leading brands that is right for Diageo at this time.”
Manzoni winning kudos in the comments
Manzoni winning kudos in the comments
Diageo names former Tesco boss Dave Lewis as chief
Shares in FTSE 100 drinks group jump on appointment of consumer industry veteran to revive fortunes
www.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Diageo chair Sir John Manzoni said: “The board unanimously felt that Dave has both the extensive CEO experience, and the proven leadership skills in building and marketing world-leading brands that is right for Diageo at this time.”
Manzoni winning kudos in the comments
Manzoni winning kudos in the comments
Interesting Peter. Didn't know that. According to this Times obituary of the 10th Duke of Roxburghe, Andrew proposed to Sarah Ferguson at Floors Castle. Also Guy's daughter Lady Rosanagh Innes-Kerr was a bridesmaid at Andrew and Sarah's wedding in 1986.
The Duke of Roxburghe obituary
Guy Roxburghe had wealth, land and royal connections. His fortune was estimated to be £132 million, putting him at No 891 on this year’s Sunday Times Rich List; his 52,000-acre estate straddling the S...
www.thetimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Interesting Peter. Didn't know that. According to this Times obituary of the 10th Duke of Roxburghe, Andrew proposed to Sarah Ferguson at Floors Castle. Also Guy's daughter Lady Rosanagh Innes-Kerr was a bridesmaid at Andrew and Sarah's wedding in 1986.
The car was a right-hand drive Lancia 2000 Coupé belonging to Storm Thorgerson, founder of Hipgnosis, who designed the cover of Peter Gabriel‘s first solo album (“Car”). The photographer was Peter Christopherson.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The car was a right-hand drive Lancia 2000 Coupé belonging to Storm Thorgerson, founder of Hipgnosis, who designed the cover of Peter Gabriel‘s first solo album (“Car”). The photographer was Peter Christopherson.
www.goodwood.com/grr/road/new...
www.goodwood.com/grr/road/new...
Yes, there's a whole chapter on that, including interviews with senior Ulster Bank insiders.
November 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Yes, there's a whole chapter on that, including interviews with senior Ulster Bank insiders.