The BBC: Defending the public interest - Baroness Deech

The BBC is an important source of value and truth not just within the UK but around the world through the World Service. How, then, should the Corporation be regulated if it is to maintain its position as a fair and independent source of news and entertainment?

The Making of Modern Celebrity, Part 2 - Professor Christopher Cook

Exploring the nature of contemporary celebrity and how it is tied into the success of the press and media.

The Making of Modern Celebrity, Part 1 - Professor Christopher Cook

A lecture to explore the nature of contemporary celebrity, how it is 'manufactured' by the media and where it originated.

Charles Chaplin: Bridging Three Centuries - David Robinson

The journey of Charlie Chaplin: from poverty and East End music halls to Hollywood and global fame.

Press Coverage of Mental Health and Suicide - Mary O'Hara

An analysis of the press coverage of mental health issues in Britain and the USA.