18/01/2013
Roger Bolton visits Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Belfast to look at coverage of recent violence, plus surprising statistics on gender imbalance, and a listener challenges a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Director on book plugging.
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ is a commercial free zone so why do so many guests on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio shows always seem to be plugging something? One Feedback listener tackles the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Director of Editorial Policy and Standards, David Jordan, on the issue.
And are there enough female voices on the radio? Many of you don't think so. Earlier this week Radio 4 controller Gwyneth Williams acknowledged criticism that certain programmes were skewed overwhelmingly towards men. You highlight some of the worst offenders.
Also, how should Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio deal with discussion of suicide? We hear your feedback on Will Self's controversial A Point of View, "Terminal Thoughts", and discuss it with the editor of the programme.
And Roger travels to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Belfast newsroom as trouble returns to the streets.
Presenter: Roger Bolton
Producer: Karen Pirie and Katherine Godfrey
A Whistledown production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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Feedback: Belfast
Duration: 07:49
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- Fri 18 Jan 2013 16:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 20 Jan 2013 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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