18/01/2013
More women, fewer book plugs - your concerns. Also, responsibility when discussing suicide
Feedback · BBC Radio 4
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Show Notes
The BBC is a commercial free zone so why do so many guests on BBC radio shows always seem to be plugging something? One Feedback listener tackles the BBC's Director of Editorial Policy and Standards, David Jordan, on the issue. And are there enough female voices on the radio? Many of you don't think so. Earlier this week Radio 4 controller Gwyneth Williams acknowledged criticism that certain programmes were skewed overwhelmingly towards men. You highlight some of the worst offenders. Also, how should BBC Radio deal with discussion of suicide? We hear your feedback on Will Self's controversial A Point of View, "Terminal Thoughts", and discuss it with the editor of the programme. And Roger travels to the BBC Belfast newsroom as trouble returns to the streets. Presenter: Roger Bolton Producer: Karen Pirie and Katherine Godfrey A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.