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18/01/2013

Roger Bolton visits 大象传媒 Belfast to look at coverage of recent violence, plus surprising statistics on gender imbalance, and a listener challenges a 大象传媒 Director on book plugging.

The 大象传媒 is a commercial free zone so why do so many guests on 大象传媒 radio shows always seem to be plugging something? One Feedback listener tackles the 大象传媒'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 大象传媒 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 大象传媒 Belfast newsroom as trouble returns to the streets.
Presenter: Roger Bolton
Producer: Karen Pirie and Katherine Godfrey
A Whistledown production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.

30 minutes

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Sun 20 Jan 2013 20:00

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  • Fri 18 Jan 2013 16:30
  • Sun 20 Jan 2013 20:00

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