POLIS public debate
Date: Tuesday 25 September 2007
Time: 6.30-8pm
Venue: Old Theatre, Old Building
Counsel: Mark Stephens
Witnesses: David Elstein, Michael Gillard, Phil Harding, Neil Midgley, Paul Watson, Stephen Whittle.
Chair: Roger Bolton
Telly has had a torrid 2007. Under fire for fake competitions, phones ins that are scams and documentaries that are 'fakes' public trust has plummeted and the audience relationship sorely tested. Join us as we put TV on Trial.
Mark Stephens is a media lawyer at Finer Stephens Innocent.
David Elstein is former chief executive of Channel Five. Michael Gillard exposed Carlton's "The Connection" in 1996. Phil Harding is former controller of editorial policy at the BBC. Neil Midgley is TV Editor of the Daily Telegraph. Paul Watson is a documentary maker, his work includes the recent programme 'Malcolm and Barbara: Love's farewell' shown on ITV. Stephen Whittle is a former secretary of the Broadcasting Complaints Commission.
Roger Bolton fronted Channel 4's Right to Reply programme and now presents Sunday and Feedback on Radio 4.
Update: Monday 17 September, please note this event will now take place in the Old Theatre, Old Building.
POLIS is a joint initiative from LSE and the London College of Communication aimed at working journalists, people in public life and students in the UK and around the world. POLIS is the place where journalists and the wider world can examine and discuss the media and its impact on society.
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