TV has become exploitative and cruel, says Ofcom chair Michael Grade
Sir Paul Fox obituary
February 2024
How can GB News get away with peddling ‘turbo cancer’ conspiracy theories? Only Ofcom knows
Jane Martinson
It smacks of political bias to cite freedom of expression when dismissing complaints about a presenter’s anti-vaxxer rants, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson
November 2023
BBC licence fee is ‘regressive tax’, broadcaster’s former chair says
Michael Grade, now chair of Ofcom, says the government should re-examine the fee and criticised the BBC’s handling of complaints
September 2022
Ofcom chair says tech firms must prioritise safety alongside clicks
Michael Grade cites Molly Russell’s death as reminder of urgent need for new era of accountability
June 2022
Brief letters
Platinum anniversary for a devoted reader
Michael Grade too lazy and old to lead Ofcom, says BBC official historian
April 2022
Lord Attenborough’s son says he would be ‘turning in his grave’ at Channel 4 sale
Brief letters
The new chair of Ofcom is no joke
Cronyism fears as businessman Sir Ian Cheshire is named head of Channel 4
Michael Grade confirmed as Ofcom chair despite MPs’ warning
March 2022
Politics live with Andrew Sparrow
UK politics: fury from unions as pay rises for civil servants capped at 3% – as it happened
The politics sketch
Michael Grade the cultural warrior goes peacenik before MPs
John Crace
Government’s choice for Ofcom chair says he does not use social media
‘If I am appointed,’ says the QC in line for charity commissioner. He will be
Rupa Huq
Michael Grade faces tough questions over fitness to lead Ofcom
If you care for the BBC, start worrying: Michael Grade is a threat in plain sight
Jane Martinson
Michael Grade: from showbiz royalty and ‘pornographer-in-chief’ to Ofcom chair
Government picks Tory peer Michael Grade to chair Ofcom
Michael Grade emerges as favourite to become new Ofcom chair
