The BBC's Newsnight program is under fire after airing an eight-minute interview with Douglas Murray, a commentator labeled by critics as an 'extremist' with anti-Muslim views. Former BBC presenter Matthew Stadlen publicly criticized the decision, expressing concern about giving Murray a platform on prime-time television. The incident has sparked debate about media responsibility and the potential impact on British Muslim viewers. Critics argue that broadcasting such views can legitimize hate and marginalize communities. The BBC has yet to respond to the growing controversy.
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News agencies and journalists should retain the right to interview whoever they want, no matter how (supposedly) controversial. Freedom of speech and of thought is one of the core principles that we take for granted, and one that people like Douglas Murray fight for. Honestly, the only surprise is that the BBC has interviewed someone who doesn't share their mainstream views for once.
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BBC criticised for giving ‘extremist’ Douglas Murray an 8-minute interview on prime-time TV
Imagine just for a moment, Nick, being one of the millions of British Muslims, law-abiding British Muslims, watching him say those things.”
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BBC Newsnight called out for interviewing anti-Muslim 'extremist'
BBC Newsnight has been called out on air by a former presenter after interviewing an anti-Muslim "extremist". Matthew Stadlen – who used to present and produce TV shows for the BBC – said on Newsnight he was “concerned” about Douglas Murray being given airtime on the programme, adding his views were "repulsive".
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Newsnight guest calls out ‘concerning’ Douglas Murray interview on program
Matthew Stadlen called out a Newsnight interview the program aired with Spectator editor Douglas Murray, who he labelled an "extremist."
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