In 1980 the BBC's documentary series Panorama began developing an episode on British intelligence. This was the first of its kind, at least by such a prominent and respected series, but both the central government and the intelligence agencies were not happy. Over a period of several months they put pressure on the BBC, trying to stop the programme from being broadcast.
21st Century Wire says…
More than ever, it is important that we continually highlight how western corporate media outlets, including the most respected brands in western mainstream media, like CNN, the BBC, AFP, the New York Times and others – have been the driving force behind some of most deceptive reporting and a militaristic propaganda campaign which has targeted Syria and its ally Russia.
In the summer of 1980 the BBC's flagship documentary series Panorama was developing a TV special about British intelligence. This was the first film of its kind, and perhaps unsurprisingly Thatcher's government was not happy about it. Downing Street put pressure on the film-makers via BBC Director-General Ian Threthowan, and an MI5 lawyer previewed the film and provided detailed feedback on what to remove.
21st Century Wire says…
As foreign secretaries go, this man may go down in history as perhaps the worse ever.
21st Century Wire says…
We know this is not newsworthy, but we thought some light comedy might be in order to break-up this week’s break-neck news cycle.
Watch as professor Robert Kelly from Pusan National University in South Korea, is gatecrashed by his own kids during a BBC segment on the South Korean president’s recent impeachment.
By Alexander Mercouris | The Duran | March 6, 2017 Following Saturday’s charges come Sunday’s denials. On Saturday in a series of tweets Donald Trump accused his predecessor Barack Obama of wiretapping his office in Trump Tower. A few hours later Obama responded with a statement published by his spokesman which neither admitted nor denied […]
Pleasing the crown, catfight films and more magazine time + this day in history w/the Rodney King beating and our song of the day by The Drums on your Morning Monarchy for March 3, 2017.
(ANTIMEDIA) In order to determine the truth when it comes to the mainstream media’s coverage of American-led offensives in the Middle East, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of any article. This is where the most important information can be found. As can be seen in a BBC report on the U.S.-backed offensive to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State, the last line of the article reads:
