Melvyn Bragg talks about arts programming and the future of the BBC.

The BBC has been celebrating its 100th anniversary – if you hadn’t noticed - and on ‘Beeb Watch’ this week Roger Bolton talks to one of it's greatest broadcasters – Melvyn Bragg. They discuss arts programming, BBC World Service cuts and the future of the BBC.“I think we should start panicking now. There is an encroaching mass, not dependent or related to each other, but it’s out there in force who would benefit if there were no BBC.”  “I’ve talked directly to all of the people at the top of the BBC saying why don’t you make a stronger case?” “Why do they want to throw it away for? Why don’t they go and knock down St Paul’s whilst they’re at it?”@BeebRogerroger@rogerboltonsbeebwatch.comAnd please do support this podcast by subscribing now:https://patreon.com/user?u=81446035&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Roger Bolton, formerly presenter of BBC Radio 4's 'Feedback' launches his very first podcast. Free from the constraints of broadcasting on the BBC, with a few more opinions and casting his net a little bit wider to encompass the whole of the BBC, Roger examines the issues that are facing the corporation and public service broadcasting.Find all our podcasts hereAnd please support this podcast by subscribing hereWe also support VLV (Voice of the Listener and Viewer) which represents the interests of audiences to make sure we continue to benefit from high quality radio and TV in the UK. You can find them here  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.