466. Crisis Engulfs the BBC: Is this a Coordinated Attack?

The Rest Is Politics

Monday, 10 November 2025 - 51 minutes

Why have the BBC’s Director General and Head of News both suddenly resigned? Is this an internal 'coup' at the BBC or a 'concerted' attack by its usual enemies? How is American-style polarisation spreading to UK media, and what does it mean for the quality of our journalism?


Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

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