To achieving due impartiality in all its output. And in an age of social media, where anyone working for the bbc can easily broadcast their own personal, sometimes political, views to the world, this committment has sometimes come under strain. Not least when, in march this year, the bbc s highest paid, and One Of The Best known presenters, former footballer gary lineker, in a series of tweets, called the governments stance on illegal immigration an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most Vulnerable People in language that is not dissimilar to that used by germany in the 30s. He was referring to a video put up by Home Secretary Suella Braverman in which she unveiled plans to stop migrant boats crossing the channel into the uk. That single tweet sparked a nationwide debate about impartiality at the bbc and led to mr lineker being taken off air and then reinstated on Match Of The Day, the longest Running Football Show in the world, which he presentes in a freelance capacity, as th
musical s creative forefathers. the first feeling is gratitude and such an honour to be able to be entrusted by the trustees, and stephen sondheim, to be able to make our west side story. stephen sondheim was a lyricist for the new film as well and was heavily involved in its production, but sadly he died at the age of 91 just a few days before the world premiere. # today all day i had the feeling. #. of course, west side story is notjust a set of appealing songs set in the 19505 but deals with substantial matter5. the film deals with a world of violence in people being displaced by developers from their homes, 5till i55ues today. it also addresses racism. it might be a romeo and juliet
of course, west side story is notjust a set of appealing songs set in the 19505 but deals with substantial matter5. the film deals with a world of violence in people being displaced by developers from their homes, 5till i55ues today. it also addresses raci5m. it might be a romeo and juliet inspired love story, but it has spotlighted primitive bigotry. unfortunately, we have not learned our lesson. the tragedy is result when hate is a5cendant and no room is made for love, that bigotry and prejudice, raci5m are terrible 5ins. well, 2021 is drawing to a close, so, in keeping with tradition, here is my list of the top ten films of the year. on the basis of what i ve seen, and that s not everything, here are my choices. at number ten, stephen spielberg s adaptation of the cla55ic broadway musical west side story, reminding us of the talents of its lyricist, the late stephen sondheim. it had electrifying moments, great choreography, and of course great songs. taking the number nine spot, pao