
18/01/2013
Roger Bolton visits 91热爆 Belfast to look at coverage of recent violence, plus surprising statistics on gender imbalance, and a listener challenges a 91热爆 Director on book plugging.
The 91热爆 is a commercial free zone so why do so many guests on 91热爆 radio shows always seem to be plugging something? One Feedback listener tackles the 91热爆'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 91热爆 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 91热爆 Belfast newsroom as trouble returns to the streets.
Presenter: Roger Bolton
Producer: Karen Pirie and Katherine Godfrey
A Whistledown production for 91热爆 Radio 4.
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Duration: 07:49
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- Fri 18 Jan 2013 16:3091热爆 Radio 4
- Sun 20 Jan 2013 20:0091热爆 Radio 4
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