Maggie Brown

The Narrow Road to the Deep South film launched on BBC 1 and I-Player after receiving glowing previews for adaptation of acclaimed novel, but the dialogue was poor, with hard to follow conversations and shifts in plot. Also, why abruptly chop a movie into 3 TV sections?

Delighted the Spectator magazine gives over a spread to Jonathan Miller, cherished, fearless, amusing contributor, who died last week, giving prominence to his rule of journalism enshrined in his new book. “Keep your eyes open to what you see -not what politicians say”. Yes!

A dark day for NPR and PBS . I never thought I'd live to see an President so twisted in his hatred of public service broadcasting that he would do all he could to damage and destroy it. Worst for rural communities who will have stations go dark.

“The BBC IS worth fighting for. Its annual report this week showed continuing high levels of trust(in it).But the BBC cannot afford more own goals…It needs to learn from its travails”. Roger Mosey, ex head BBC News & Sport. The Times. Do not undermine key UK institution.

Jonathan Miller truly understood France spectator.co.uk/article/jonath… A pleasure to know Jonathan Miller. As media editor of The Independent, met him in the 1980’s, he was unique, fearless, funny. Delighted to help with his brilliant book, Shock of the News, which he lived to complete.

A public consultation launched into how to continue provision of high quality children’s programmes by Parliament now most viewing by over sevens taking place on unregulated YouTube. It lasts until 4 September. Announced at the Children’s Media Conference! Cross party support.

First for the streaming age in the UK. Disney+ and ITVX have entered a new partnership, whereby big shows from both platforms will be shown on each others.

In Paris staying close to the Eiffel Tower during the heat wave it was noticeable how many lovely parks, children’s play areas, and public gardens have easily accessed water fountains and even cooling mist devices. And then there are the beautiful mature trees everywhere!

Our Co-Director @JoeKRossiter on today's announcement on floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic Sea. 'It's great to see progress made on floating offshore wind today, bringing significant economic opportunity for communities in Wales.' thecrownestate.co.uk/news/new-front…