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Here, using the political compass as our mapping tool, we explore ideological bias in BBC radio comedy. Is it biased? And, if so, to what extent?

Dominic Frisby

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Dominic Frisby1 year ago

Here's the salient graphic.

Public Advocate LMNOP+1 year ago

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Lee Hurst1 year ago

Excellent video Dom.

Dominic Frisby1 year ago

Thanks!

Albion's Blues1 year ago

The grace with which you address the BBC’s neglect of your talents is admirable. Even setting aside the evident prejudice involved, the fact this allegedly topicality-focused comedy broadcaster can ignore your work is bitterly laughable. Keep up the good work.

Dominic Frisby1 year ago

Thank you!

Andrew Clarke 🥓🥬🍅1 year ago

I thought one of the requirements from the last few bbc charter renewals was that no comedy that is actually funny is allowed on radio 4.

Mendy Howe1 year ago

Excellent presentation of data on how biased BBC radio comedy is. Very informative.

Dominic Frisby1 year ago

Thank you

BitcoinBeast24🇺🇦1 year ago

I think you have resoundingly answered your own question here (but not sure if at 5.10 you are seriously arguing for real “fascist” representation in comedy?! don’t think they are very big on comedy anyway like you say)

GrumpyOldMan1 year ago

Really interesting Dom, and something we hear (or rather don't) Be great for you to do the same analysis of 'Have I got news for you' presenters and panelists!

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