John Ware, veteran investigative journalist on Gerry Adams' defamation case, the BBC and Middle East coverage
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John Ware, veteran investigative journalist and former BBC Panorama reporter, with decades of experience covering complex and controversial subjects from the Troubles in Northern Ireland to antisemitism in British politics, discusses Gerry Adams’ defamation case against the BBC, the silence from parts of the Jewish community, BBC coverage of Gaza and the Middle East, the role of public service broadcasting, and the impact of agenda journalism.
"The BBC’s coverage actually is quite timid”
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