The Trouble with Free Speech

BAFTA

English - March 24, 2015 11:15 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
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In the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris, the media has come out in full force to defend the right to our freedom of expression. What sort of responsibility does this right imply – given that the freedom to broadcast lies at the heart of our creative industries?

Listen to a panel of industry experts across different television genres discuss the key issues at stake. They offer insight into the practical editorial decisions made when they approach their craft, revealing what you need to know as a programme maker so you can make informed decisions.

The panel includes Andrew Newman (Chief Executive - Objective Productions), Chris Sussman (Executive Editor Comedy - BBC), Prash Naik (General Counsel - Legal, Compliance and Governance - Channel 4), and Ceri Thomas (Editor - BBC Panorama).

Chaired by Samira Ahmed. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 10 March 2015.