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The Media Show: BBC Trust chair Rona Fairhead, 'Tips' when interviewing will.i.am, Press freedom v privacy

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06/04/2016

BBC Trust chair Rona Fairhead, 'Tips' when interviewing will.i.am, Press freedom v privacy

BBC Radio 4 - The Media Show, BBC Trust chair Rona Fairhead, 'Tips' when interviewing will.i.am, Press freedom v privacy

BBC Trust chair Rona Fairhead, 'tips' when interviewing will.i.am, press freedom v privacy

BBC Trust's Rona Fairhead on retaining independence, 'tips for maximising your interview time' with will.i.am, and celebrity injunctions.

Some weeks ago, Sir David Clementi said the current regulatory model of the BBC Trust, was 'flawed and that a unitary board should run the BBC. Since then, John Whittingdale, the culture secretary, has said if board members were appointed by the government, that this would not compromise the independence of the BBC. However, the current chair of the BBC Trust, Rona Fairhead, has concerns. Steve Hewlett talks to her about whether the Clementi model is really the best model, the importance of the BBC retaining its independence, and why she thinks the White Paper on the future of the BBC, initially due out in March, needs to be published as soon as possible.

A three page list of "tips for maximising your interview time" with the popstar will.i.am were given to journalists interviewing him recently, dictating what can and cannot be discussed, and offering advice for when to ask the most important questions. Is this level of involvement from celebrity PRs helpful or meddling in journalism? Steve Hewlett talks to Telegraph writer Harry Wallop who was the recipient of the 'tip' checklist. 

The Sun on Sunday has lost a court battle to print a story about a celebrity's alleged threesome on the grounds their children deserve protection. It's raised concerns amongst press freedom advocates that this defence will be used by claimants more frequently, and offer those with children carte blanche to act in any way they want, with immunity from press coverage. Steve Hewlett discusses the issues with lawyers Sara Mansoori from Matrix Chambers and Mark Stephens from Howard Kennedy. Plus, editor of the Press Gazette Dominic Ponsford explains his concerns about the potential impact on journalism. 
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