Leon French
@leonfrench.bsky.social
Occasional freelance journalist, editor, stringer, author of Audot 'Get Going In' series. Now tethered to Polska. Originally from another green and pleasant land. (In colour, Dullby astound sound in semi-RP native English.)
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An incredibly important piece—but there is even more damning information about Prescott coming out now; I'd say it's worth revising your piece to add some of this.
🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
An incredibly important piece—but there is even more damning information about Prescott coming out now; I'd say it's worth revising your piece to add some of this.
I must be nearing twice the age of the impressive minds at NT, but I still had to look up "chef's kiss". That's the second time in as many days I've had to Google away my ignorance (the other being for hayseed after it was used by a caller on a radio show). www.dictionary.com/e/slang/chefs-kiss
Where Does Chef’s Kiss Come From?
Chef's kiss is a gesture and expression meant to show something is perfect or excellent.
www.dictionary.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I must be nearing twice the age of the impressive minds at NT, but I still had to look up "chef's kiss". That's the second time in as many days I've had to Google away my ignorance (the other being for hayseed after it was used by a caller on a radio show). www.dictionary.com/e/slang/chefs-kiss
ITV and ITN along with some others seem to have successfully changed the regulator's mind; instead now they will merely offer guidance. I've no beef with any particular UK news channel but the big O shouldn't have caved in. They suggest it's in the public's interest to do so. The public's? Really?!
Ofcom Updates Guidance On Politicians Presenting News Shows After Losing GB News Court Battle
Ofcom has strengthened guidance concerning politicians presenting news shows after the UK media regulator lost a court battle with GB News.
deadline.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
ITV and ITN along with some others seem to have successfully changed the regulator's mind; instead now they will merely offer guidance. I've no beef with any particular UK news channel but the big O shouldn't have caved in. They suggest it's in the public's interest to do so. The public's? Really?!