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The Media Show: Gaza documentary controversy

Gaza documentary pulled by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ over impartiality concerns. Also, Glastonbury coverage criticised, journalsit Tim Franks speaks on bias and identity and F1's media legacy.

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s decision not to broadcast a Gaza war documentary, later picked up by Channel 4, has prompted scrutiny over its editorial standards. The film, made by Basement Films, features testimony from medical staff in Gaza. Former Channel 4 executive Dorothy Byrne critiques the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s stance.

A live-streamed Glastonbury performance by punk band Bob Vylan included chants that Keir Starmer called "appalling hate speech", leading to a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ apology for not halting the stream sooner. Chris Banatvala, a former Ofcom head of standards, raises questions about the effectiveness of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s editorial oversight in live broadcasting situations.

The complexity of reporting on the Israel-Gaza conflict while managing personal identity is addressed by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ journalist Tim Franks. Reflecting on his experience as a Jewish former Middle East correspondent, Franks considers public assumptions about bias and the pressure on journalists to separate identity from reporting. He also discusses themes from his new book, The Lines We Draw.

Formula 1 celebrates 75 years, but footage from its first three decades remains largely unseen. Broadcaster Steve Rider is spearheading efforts to recover and digitise this early archive, while journalist Rebecca Clancy reports on the sport’s global strategy and expanding social media presence.

Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins
Producer: Lucy Wai
Assistant producer: Emily Channon

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