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The Liberty to Know ' The domain of the anarchic and the arbitrary appears to be extending in society generally. To acquiesce in its extension in broadcasting would probably have the effect of accelerating its extension in society.' In his IBA lecture Freedom and Censorship, DR CONOR CRUISE O'BRIEN, Editor-in-Chief of The Observer, called for greater support for the principle of public responsibility in broadcasting. Michael Charlton chairs a discussion between Dr O'Brien, Geoffrey Robertson , barrister and writer, and Richard Francis , Director of News and Current Affairs in the BBC. about the relationship between broadcasters and governments. Producer TOM SUTCLIFFE

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Michael Charlton
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Geoffrey Robertson
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Richard Francis
Producer:
Tom Sutcliffe

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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