Bias, the Bbc...And Why I Will Not Allow Newsreaders in Veils
Mail on Sunday › October 29, 2006
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JUDGING by some of the headlines over the past week, there are people out there who think the BBC is dominated by trendy, Left- leaning liberals who are biased against Christianity and in favour of multiculturalism.
Like all the best conspiracy-theorists, though, they don't let the facts get in the way of a good story. But let's put the myths and rumours to one side and take a quick reality check.See the full content of this document
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Bias, the Bbc...And Why I Will Not Allow Newsreaders in Veils
The BBC does not object to newsreaders wearing small religious symbols, whether crosses, crescents or Stars of David. But we do not believe it would be appropriate for a newsreader to wear a veil over the face, not because we favour one religion over another but because we believe it would distract from the presentation of the news.
Some papers argue that the BBC ...See the full content of this document
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