<p><strong>Peter York is a cultural commentator, author, and former Style Editor of <em>Harper's & Queen</em> magazine. He is best known for co-authoring the iconic <em>Official Sloane Ranger Handbook</em> in the 1980s. More recently, Peter has shifted his focus to more serious topics, including co-authoring <em>The War Against the BBC</em> with Professor Patrick Barwise.</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>This week, we discuss Peter’s latest book, <em>A Dead Cat on Your Table,</em> which delves into the world of "culture wars," the role of media personalities, influencers, and think tanks. We also explore Elon Musk's potential $100 million donation to Nigel Farage and the Reform Party and assess the extent to which the BBC is constrained in addressing "culture war" issues due to government pressure and funding concerns.</strong></p><p><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>“It's the one structural fault that dates from the 20s. The government has too much power over the BBC’s funding and too much power over the BBC in other ways too. And you look at the manipulations of the last decade, and you can absolutely see that.”</em></strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Listen to all our episodes here: https://podfollow.com/beebwatch/view</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>To support our journalism and receive a weekly blog sign up now for £1.99 per month: </strong><a href="http://www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Or if you'd rather make a one-off payment (which doesn’t entitle you to the blog) please use our crowdfunding page:</strong></p><p><strong>https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/roger-boltons-beeb-watch-podcast</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>@BeebRoger</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram: rogerboltonsbeebwatch</strong></p><p><strong>LinkedIn: Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch</strong></p><p><strong>email:&nbsp;roger@rogerboltonsbeebwatch.com</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.goodeggproductions.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>www.goodeggproductions.uk</em></strong></a></p><p><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9438915">Get bonus content on Patreon</a><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch

Good Egg Productions

Peter York, author 'A Dead Cat On Your Table' on culture wars, media power and the BBC

DEC 5, 202435 MIN
Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch

Peter York, author 'A Dead Cat On Your Table' on culture wars, media power and the BBC

DEC 5, 202435 MIN

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<p><strong>Peter York is a cultural commentator, author, and former Style Editor of <em>Harper's & Queen</em> magazine. He is best known for co-authoring the iconic <em>Official Sloane Ranger Handbook</em> in the 1980s. More recently, Peter has shifted his focus to more serious topics, including co-authoring <em>The War Against the BBC</em> with Professor Patrick Barwise.</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>This week, we discuss Peter’s latest book, <em>A Dead Cat on Your Table,</em> which delves into the world of "culture wars," the role of media personalities, influencers, and think tanks. We also explore Elon Musk's potential $100 million donation to Nigel Farage and the Reform Party and assess the extent to which the BBC is constrained in addressing "culture war" issues due to government pressure and funding concerns.</strong></p><p><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>“It's the one structural fault that dates from the 20s. The government has too much power over the BBC’s funding and too much power over the BBC in other ways too. And you look at the manipulations of the last decade, and you can absolutely see that.”</em></strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Listen to all our episodes here: https://podfollow.com/beebwatch/view</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>To support our journalism and receive a weekly blog sign up now for £1.99 per month: </strong><a href="http://www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Or if you'd rather make a one-off payment (which doesn’t entitle you to the blog) please use our crowdfunding page:</strong></p><p><strong>https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/roger-boltons-beeb-watch-podcast</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>@BeebRoger</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram: rogerboltonsbeebwatch</strong></p><p><strong>LinkedIn: Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch</strong></p><p><strong>email:&nbsp;[email protected]</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.goodeggproductions.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>www.goodeggproductions.uk</em></strong></a></p><p><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/9438915">Get bonus content on Patreon</a><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>