Interview with Arun Verma, BBC Radio

Stephen discusses how Sir Richard Francis defended the BBC against pressures from Margaret Thatcher. He ends by Reflecting on the BBC today: “Popularity is not the same as trust. The BBC should be trusted above all. Trust in what we are told is at an all-time low. The BBC has a sacred duty under the Royal Charter to be the most trusted voice in the world. It is an absolute. Popularity is only relevant if you want to raise money from broadcasting”

Interview With Arun Verma – 24/06/2025 – BBC Sounds – Link

The interview is from 31:07 on this clip and lasts about 9 minutes