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The Media Show: Behind the Information Iron Curtain

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BBC News - The Media Show, Behind the Information Iron Curtain

How freedom of the press no longer exists in many parts of the world.

To mark World Press Freedom Day, a special live event from the BBC Radio Theatre that explores how billions of people around the globe have restricted access to impartial news reporting.

An information iron curtain has fallen across large parts of the globe, where access to impartial news reporting and information has never been more difficult. To mark World Press Freedom Day, Ros Atkins and Katie Razzall present a special live event from the BBC Radio Theatre, and consider the impact of censorship and technological controls in Russia, Iran and China; how ingrained state disinformation has become and how it has distorted their citizens’ perception of the world. 

Our panel also looks at attempts to circumvent internet blocking and state restrictions on free media, from the use of VPNs by those on the inside to the innovative tactics adopted by outsiders who are trying to deliver truthful news to an often indoctrinated audience.

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A 24-hour impartial and independent news service offering breaking news, analysis and insight. It provides fast and comprehensive coverage of local, UK and international events.

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Topical programme about the fast-changing media world.

Social media, anti-social media, breaking news, faking news: this is the programme about a revolution in media.

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