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Shinamae Tue 24-Jun-25 23:28:28

Very well deserved….

eazybee Wed 25-Jun-25 22:25:08

I enjoy GB news, lively, well-informed and well-researched.
There is the mute button for Farage, and even the off-switch.

mum2three Thu 26-Jun-25 08:03:39

The best thing about GBNews is that they discuss items which never get mentioned on other news channels. They have some very knowledgeable guests who normally turn to newspapers to express their views. Having said that, I have a problem with accents so only watch the programmes with presenters who speak clearly.

karmalady Thu 26-Jun-25 08:25:20

GBnews is the most unbiased news channel on tv, they always have guests with opposite opinions and debate can be quite intense. I do watch it at times every day but I have a busy life and am not glued to it

Well done to them for their very deserved award

ps. Emily is blooming, looks lovely in her pregnancy glow

lafergar Thu 26-Jun-25 08:30:00

www.gbnews.com/

The gist of it seems to be pro Trump, constant propaganda about immigrants, Farage and saying Starmer is an idiot.

So yes, I suppose it will be popular?

Wyllow3 Thu 26-Jun-25 08:41:20

Maremia

Is it actually a news channel?

No, it's an opinion channel, as news can always be selective and slanted.

Anniebach Thu 26-Jun-25 08:45:49

True of the BBC news Wyllow

PoliticsNerd Thu 26-Jun-25 08:52:03

Maremia

Is it actually a news channel?

No! It's propaganda for Farage et al. I'm not suprised they won a "Tric(k)" award. They are always up to them.

Wyllow3 Thu 26-Jun-25 09:52:31

Anniebach

True of the BBC news Wyllow

Of late I have got weary of that long term debate, I'm not interested in continuing it, we'll never agree. smile

Anniebach Thu 26-Jun-25 10:01:35

Another two apologies from BBC last week for false news

lafergar Thu 26-Jun-25 10:11:02

Wyllow3

Anniebach

True of the BBC news Wyllow

Of late I have got weary of that long term debate, I'm not interested in continuing it, we'll never agree. smile

wearisome is a great word.

RosieandherMaw Thu 26-Jun-25 10:23:28

Quote karmalady Thu 26-Jun-25 08:25:20
GB News is the most unbiased news channel on tv, they always have guests with opposite opinions and debate can be quite intense

Speechlesss

Allira Thu 26-Jun-25 10:28:17

Well, perhaps I should try watching it

😂

Oreo Thu 26-Jun-25 10:37:52

Each programme on GB News is different, a different tone and different presenters and guest speakers, as others are saying there are different political views and different views in general.
You can’t make a judgement on ten mins of any one programme.

Oreo Thu 26-Jun-25 10:40:39

PoliticsNerd

Maremia

Is it actually a news channel?

No! It's propaganda for Farage et al. I'm not suprised they won a "Tric(k)" award. They are always up to them.

Come out from behind The Guardian and actually watch several GB programmes.After you watch quite a lot you can then pronounce its not for you.
It isn’t Farage propaganda nor do they play any ‘tricks’.

Wyllow3 Thu 26-Jun-25 11:07:36

lafergar

Wyllow3

Anniebach

True of the BBC news Wyllow

Of late I have got weary of that long term debate, I'm not interested in continuing it, we'll never agree. smile

wearisome is a great word.

Comes a time when one has to let things go.

I do care passionately, as I care for the BBC.

Years and years it has given me absolutely unsurpassable radio, world class - R4 intelligent debates and information and fun listening alone to make it all worthwhile. and of course on Radio and TV - the Arts in all their richness: I love their classical music, ad free unlike Classic FM for example, or if you want sounds of the 70's since its our generation...

It has to be said, from every point of view. Just last night I was listening to the Moral Maze on Identity Cards. Politically representing both right and left POV in all their complexity...The unique World Service - I need not go on

It is very challenging to analyse BBC TV. The world films on BBC 3 and 4: Hot debates at Question Time, which very clearly represents the points of view from left to right and those in Industry or the University World.

I dont think the BBC is left wing: of course, it makes mistakes on the most controversial areas, it pays presenters too much imo, we dont need too many "big names" except those that will attract very high viewing figures.

But I truly believe it sits in the middle ground when you take radio and TV programmes like this I have alluded to.

GB new is for those who have a partuclar politics perspective, but I salute particularly their fund raising for causes such as Maggie Oliver's charity and so on. Definitely credit where its due.

Casdon Thu 26-Jun-25 11:39:45

GB News is, of course, as pure as the driven snow.

goodlawproject.org/gb-news-presenter-dropped-for-calling-out-racism/#:~:text=Former%20GB%20News%20presenter%20Albie,and%20a%20thoroughly%20bigoted%20woman%E2%80%9D.

goodlawproject.org/ofcom-launches-investigation-into-gb-news-over-lgbtq-slur/

Each to their own.

Galaxy Thu 26-Jun-25 11:44:18

Good law project? Is that the bloke who beat a fox to death?

karmalady Thu 26-Jun-25 11:45:33

RosieandherMaw

Quote karmalady Thu 26-Jun-25 08:25:20
GB News is the most unbiased news channel on tv, they always have guests with opposite opinions and debate can be quite intense

Speechlesss

speechless, that makes a change.

Sarcastic as always. Not nice

The lowest form of wit

Shinamae Thu 26-Jun-25 11:46:38

Casdon

GB News is, of course, as pure as the driven snow.

goodlawproject.org/gb-news-presenter-dropped-for-calling-out-racism/#:~:text=Former%20GB%20News%20presenter%20Albie,and%20a%20thoroughly%20bigoted%20woman%E2%80%9D.

goodlawproject.org/ofcom-launches-investigation-into-gb-news-over-lgbtq-slur/

Each to their own.

As is the BBC, “Pure as the driven snow” 😪😪

JudyBloom Thu 26-Jun-25 11:59:53

GB News is the best and they are non-biased, unlike most of the other news channels. They enjoy debates from different perspectives. The presenters are brilliant : Anne Diamond, Patrick and Emily, Bev Turner and Andrew, Nigel Farage, Matt Goodwin, Eamonn Holmes, Ellie Costello, Ben Leo and many more. They are the only channel who will tell the truth and listen to people, instead of telling people how to think like the others do! It is refreshing to see so many young people on there. Fair play. Well done GB News!

Casdon Thu 26-Jun-25 12:01:25

Nobody is claiming that the sun shines out of the BBC though Shinamae, are they? Just a little critical thinking and reading is all that people need to see the bias in all news channels, some much more unashamed than others.

RosieandherMaw Thu 26-Jun-25 12:02:01

speechless, that makes a change.
Sarcastic as always. Not nice
The lowest form of wit
(Oh the irony!)
That’s a bit aggressive karma - I am actually speechless at such a sweeping paean of praise for GB News, so unlike you, I was NOT being sarcastic!

RosieandherMaw Thu 26-Jun-25 12:03:04

And as you say, about sarcasm, the lowest form of wit and NOT nice.

Allira Thu 26-Jun-25 12:05:53

RosieandherMaw

^speechless, that makes a change^.
Sarcastic as always. Not nice
The lowest form of wit
(Oh the irony!)
That’s a bit aggressive karma - I am actually speechless at such a sweeping paean of praise for GB News, so unlike you, I was NOT being sarcastic!

I am actually speechless at such a sweeping paean of praise for GB News, so unlike you
I didn't think it would be your 'thing' either, karmalady!

My flabber is gasted too, I must say!!

Although, having never watched it, my opinions are baseless.

Galaxy Thu 26-Jun-25 12:11:25

I am not surprised at all. I used to like andew doyle on it. Generally good on free speech and women.