Andy McDandy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 13, 2025 11:26 am https://www.thepoke.com/2025/11/13/gb-n ... it-better/How did a one-man pressure group manage to bring about the most catastrophic decision in modern British history? How did a tiny party get so much unquestioning media coverage? I have the horrible feeling that we have to accept there are more bigots out there than we'd like to admit
GBeebies joining in the BBC bashing, because nothing says patriotism like calling for your country's largest and oldest broadcaster to be destroyed because the US President doesn't like it. As commentators say, how has a small channel, with a tiny audience, and a history of largely poor broadcasting (the rest being risible) become so influential? Maybe because everyone thought it was a joke until it was too late.
Wankers.
[Chris ]Banatvala, who was Ofcom’s founding director of standards, said the regulator was under “intense pressure to act”.One has to wonder what purpose Ofcom actually serves...
He said: “This case poses a real challenge for the regulator – not least because of the considerable leeway it has already given GB News and because it involves an interview with a sitting US president.
“While this style of interview – with no challenge and a presenter effectively feeding lines – may be the norm for Newsmax and Fox News, I’ve never seen anything comparable on a UK-established domestic broadcaster. There is no doubt this programme warrants investigation for potential breaches of the due impartiality and misleading rules.
“If Ofcom chooses not to investigate, it would effectively signal that the regulator has abandoned impartiality and broadcasters no longer need to comply with these rules.”
An Ofcom spokesperson said: “We are assessing the complaints against our rules, but are yet to decide whether or not to investigate.”