The @VictoriaLIVE Show is one of the best examples of honest, open and inclusive tv journalism. The #BBC decision to axe it suggests discrimination against women is still alive and kicking in the organisation.
I have written to Lord Hall urging him to reconsider.
I have written to Lord Hall urging him to reconsider.
Having appeared on the show myself to represent constituents in dire need of support – whose stories may not otherwise have been covered by mainstream media – I can attest to the true value of its campaigning journalism to expose wrongs and seek justice for people across the UK.
At a time when the #BBC BBC has sought to defend paying certain male staff more because of ‘glint in the eye’ this decision smacks not of unconscious but very blatant bias against a progressive, intelligent and compassionate female led team.
. @vicderbyshire and her team are diligently setting the bar incredibly high on a daily basis for brave, investigative journalism with a level of integrity rarely seen elsewhere.
There remain some significant challenges for the BBC in properly representing and reflecting the voices and lives of all in the UK and @VictoriaLIVE is doing better than most in those efforts.
The decision to axe the show sends a message that this kind of journalism lacks value. Instead, I believe the Victoria Derbyshire Show should be held up as a valuable example of everything that is good about quality journalism.
The BBC should be proud of the show and its staff, not looking at it as one of the costs to cut.
