Title

BBC reacts to claims of bias

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

5 Nov 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:04:02

Description

Report on reaction by the BBC to Conservative Party Chairman, Norman Tebbit’s allegations of bias in its coverage of the US bombing of Libya. BBC TV editor Ron Neil rejects most of Tebbit’s claims. Kate Adie responds to personal attacks on her reportage from Libya. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Ron Neil; Kate Adie

Keywords

USA; Government; Journalism; Conservative Party; International relations; BBC; Broadcasting; Military operations; Norman Tebbit; Libya; Journalists

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