Does the BBC need to get back to its Christian roots?
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What should Christians make of the BBC at the moment?
A leaked memo showed a BBC show edited a Donald Trump clip to sound like he incited the January 6th riots, prompting the resignations of Director General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness and an apology to the White House.
Comedy writer and broadcast historian Paul Kerensa and former BBC journalist David Campanale joined Michael Fanstone to discuss the BBC’s future and its Christian roots.
Released on 14 Nov 2025
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