James Harding

UK among the worst in western Europe for press freedom
Latest global ranking places Britain behind Uruguay, Samoa and Chile for restrictions on reporters
Jim Waterson Media editor
25, Apr, 2018 @12:23 PM

James Harding's Hugh Cudlipp lecture in full
Full text of speech by former director of BBC news
James Harding
22, Mar, 2018 @1:22 PM

Who’d want to be the big man or woman at the ‘behemoth’ BBC?
In the face of relentless pressure from the right and disgruntlement from the left, it’s no wonder some of the corporation’s senior staff are restless
Peter Preston
10, Dec, 2017 @7:00 AM

Ofcom rules rob BBC newsroom of independence
James Harding’s departure form the BBC shows that enforced impartiality over Brexit is squeezing the life out of crisp reporting of the truth
Peter Preston
22, Oct, 2017 @6:00 AM

What kind of journalism should the BBC do and not do? | Jane Martinson
James Harding’s comments after announcing he is to quit as head of news may suggest the corporation is going through a crisis of confidence
Jane Martinson
15, Oct, 2017 @12:00 PM

James Harding’s departure shrinks field of players for next BBC boss
Charlotte Moore edges to the front in line of contenders for director general when Tony Hall decides to leave
Peter Preston
15, Oct, 2017 @6:00 AM

James Harding quits as BBC head of news
Former Times editor had been considered a frontrunner to take over as director general from Tony Hall
Graham Ruddick Media editor
10, Oct, 2017 @3:00 PM

Three senior BBC execs miss out on new board as Paralympian appointed
No place for James Purnell, James Harding and Charlotte Moore, with Tanni Grey-Thompson made a non-executive director
Jasper Jackson
23, Mar, 2017 @5:13 PM

A truly balanced view from the BBC: don’t blame us for Brexit | James Harding
Remain supporters have accused the corporation of ‘false balance’ during the referendum campaign, while Leavers complain it has exaggerated the negative impact ever since. The BBC’s director of news responds
James Harding
24, Sep, 2016 @11:05 PM

Tony Hall to announce BBC management reshuffle
Director general is expected to promote James Purnell, heavily involved in the charter renewal talks with the government
Jane Martinson
05, Jul, 2016 @11:52 PM

BBC World Service languages boss and diversity champion quits
Hundreds of staff meet to discuss departure of Liliane Landor, who promoted the role of women at the corporation over 26 years
Jane Martinson
16, Jun, 2016 @4:46 PM

Jewish Chronicle places its leading articles on the back page
Editor claims a first and explains that the innovation is ‘a nod to Hebrew’
Roy Greenslade
02, Jun, 2016 @6:57 AM
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