Beeb ‘Liar’ BBC’s chief fact-checker accused of lying

[PwoperNaughtyButNot]

One for them likes of Capital Man, Pickle and joyo - you love to be told what to think by your government controlled media outlets. What do you make of this then? Unbelievable hypocrisy for that fact checker or , it’s ok to lie if you are on the side of truth. I can already guess what you will choose. BEEB ‘LIAR’ BBC’s chief fact-checker Marianna Spring accused of lying on CV by falsely claiming to have worked with Beeb colleague Holly Christodoulou Published: 9:57, 8 Sep 2023 THE BBC's chief fact-checker is at the centre of claims she lied about her experience on her CV. Marianna Spring, who works as the broadcaster's disinformation correspondent, reportedly gave misleading information to secure work. She claimed she worked alongside BBC correspondent Sarah Rainsford covering the "perception" of Russia during the 2018 World Cup, The New European reports. Marianna allegedly wrote on her CV: "June 2018: Reported on International News during the World Cup, specifically the perception of Russia, with BBC correspondent Sarah Rainsford." The journalist made the apparent claim five years ago while trying to get work as a freelancer in Moscow for US-based news site Coda Story. According to the publication, the website's editor-in-chief Natalia Antelava, who previously worked for the BBC, criticised Marianna after checking out the supposed connection. Marianna then reportedly sent an email apologising for her "awful misjudgment" and said she was led by her "desperation" for the job. She also said she was a "brilliant journalist" but admitted she was "naive and stupid", it is reported. But Natalia responded: "Telling me you are a brilliant reporter who exercises integrity and honesty when you have literally demonstrated the opposite was a terrible idea." Marianna became the BBC's disinformation and social media correspondent in August last year. She had worked for Panorama and has her own BBC podcast called Marianna In Conspiracyland. The journalist is also part of the BBC verify team, which undertakes fact-checking to avoid misinformation. The BBC did not wish to comment when approached by The Sun Online.

[Lily Hammer]

The so called woke business is not necessarily a leftie thing, not when it’s the likes of Black Rock that are pushing for the ESG. Exactly why is hard to fathom. I don’t believe those hardcore investment fund types are bleeding heart liberals all of a sudden.

[Fo the Communist]

Leavemyarse (hard to shorten that name) Well if you are correct then that's a failing of the right, not the left, seeing as though we have had a Tory Government for 13 years. Almost all our 'institutions' are ultimately, directly or indirectly, accountable to - or heavily influenced by - the Government of the day. And my view is that the currently Government is very happy for culture wars (if that's what they are) not only to exist but to be stoked up as it gives them a point of difference over the opposition.

[Leavemyarcelona]

Fo It is lefties though mate that have infiltrated most of our institutions: msm, sport, schools. I agree those in power should be doing more but let's face it there's hardly anyone with any bollox to bring about that change

[Fo the Communist]

Leavemyarcelona 6:58 Tue Sep 12 Not at all, mate - quite the opposite. If people have a problem with the national curriculum then they have a recourse - ie take it up with the Government / your MP or remember where the power lies at election time. Not singling out you at all but blaming 'lefties' for everything lets those who have both precipitated a perceived ill and who have the power to bring about change, off the hook. And, without wishing to sound like a Crystal Palace Nigel, that's the way they like it.

[WHU(Exeter)]

Debs, so you think it's more or less as good as it was, bar comedy, which it wouldn't be possible to improve upon? I think it's markedly declined. Think that's it, yeah?

[Leavemyarcelona]

Fo Are you saying no one can oppose government decisions

[Leavemyarcelona]

Capitolmong Are you saying the parents are liars? It doesn't have to be on the curriculum fit it to be talked about

[Fo the Communist]

*area

[Capitol Man]

Leavemyarcelona 5:38 Tue Sep 12 Re: Beeb ‘Liar’ BBC’s chief fact-checker accused of lying Lots of people have been mugged off by it so it must be true then? CRT has never been part of the curriculum. If you want to talk about how race is taught in schools then that's one thing, but when you start framing it in terms of CRT then you're called into a hole full of bullshit. You're covered in it.

[Fo the Communist]

While people scurry about looking for examples of CRT being taught in British schools, here's what The National Governance Association (the professional body for school governors) says about British values being taught in schools: "All schools are required by law to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. "Ofsted inspectors consider how well a school promotes British values when judging the effectiveness of leadership and management. "The role of governing boards is to ensure that the legal duty to promote fundamental British values is being met." So its ultimately down to Government to police how 'British' a school curriculum is and Government has the powers to intervene if teaching in this are is not up to standard.

[Darlo Debs]

No WHU I think.some is and some isn't. In comedy terms I.think.the very best has already been done and would be nigh on impossible to.improve upon.

[goose]

CRT is absolutely being taught in some schools in the UK. It's not even a discussion if you're referring to the US.

[WHU(Exeter)]

I didn’t mention and wasn’t talking about its political element. You’re right it will never please all. If you think it’s better now than what it was before, then that’s your opinion.

[Leavemyarcelona]

Nazi dubs What good shows do they put out? The anti-british/white propaganda, the pro-eu stories?

[Mike Oxsaw]

The BBC I grew up with WAS good. That's the key factor - WAS good. USED to be good. Entertainment was entertainment and news (reporting) was news (reporting). It seemed to all start unravelling at about the same time as satellite TV was introduced into the UK where it somehow felt that, as a public service, it, for whatever reason, had to start chasing viewing statistics; even worse, it started along the path of trying to lead public opinion, rather than simply report on it and let the viewers/listeners make the decisions on what such data meant. That last part was as dishonest as it is profound as it leveraged the decades of trust it had built up, using that as if it was saying "We said that this (was true) in the past, and so it turned out to be, no need to concern yourself with whatever we say now. We are the BBC, after all." As a major influencer, it dragged thousands - possibly millions - along for the ride and so powerful was that legacy that many of those followers - for that is all they are - simply won't allow the question of the BBC's current integrity to be considered, let alone raised up for open debate.

[Darlo Debs]

WHUif you take out the political.element. The right say.its too.left and the left say it's too right.....and there is probably evidence if you want to.look for it to.support both. However on the basis of its output, the BBC still puts out some very very good programming and sells some of it's shows for big bucks around the world. Its remit is provide entertainment news and factual programming,and .I don't remember who said this quote but in the case of a public service broadcaster trying to cater to.millions, its never been truer; You can.please all.of the people some of the time...or some if the people all of the time but you can never please all.of the people all.of the time.

[WHU(Exeter)]

The BBC used to be absolutely brilliant. Had programmes on it, that I wouldn't have sought out, that ended up to be really educational. i wouldn't have normally have watched plays, until I used to watch 'Play for today', some seminal TV from documeentaries to dramas. Great comedy too. with it's world service, you could've classed it as one of Britain's finest exports. It's actually a real shame what's happened to it.

[WHU(Exeter)]

The BBC used to be absolutely brilliant. Had programmes on it, that I wouldn't have sought out, that ended up to be really educational. i wouldn't have normally have watched plays, until I used to watch 'Play for today', some seminal TV from documeentaries to dramas. Great comedy too. with it's world service, you could've classed it as one of Britain's finest exports. It's actually a real shame what's happened to it.

[Hammer and Pickle]

Tell us all about this anti-CRT social movement - is it some sort of emancipation thing?

[Leavemyarcelona]

Capitolmong Says who. You are really that stupid and gullible. Why do you think parents across the u.s and uk have been protesting against it

[Mike Oxsaw]

Does using the word "Ladies" as a term of insult on here get you a real man's medal...or just the chest on which to pin it?

[Capitol Man]

BWACE - you can't make a point can you - no wonder you didn't get that job. Arseboy - The fact you resort to silly buzzwords is indicative here. Let's take CRT, it was never taught in schools. It is however a right wing culture war buzzword. Come on, get your shit together and say something, both of you.

[Lee Trundle]

"but I'm not particularly woke" hahaha Stop it, They. I didn't need any more proof.

[Leavemyarcelona]

Capitolmong Who would of thought upholding a democratic vote, defending the rights of the indigenous population, opposing woke ideologies like CRT, sexualisation of children etc would be extremist.

[Capitol Man]

Leavemyarcelona 4:47 Tue Sep 12 Re: Beeb ‘Liar’ BBC’s chief fact-checker accused of lying Not sure you, BWACE or fatty Frank even know what it means. I know I'm to the left of you extremist loons, but I'm to the right of say the Labour party on most issues. I believe in markets, but with a decent safety net and well-funded public health system. I know a lot of you go down the "they" stuff, but I'm not particularly woke, just believe that people should be able to live the lives they want - but I'm not going to join in the embarrassing menopausal "woke watch" nonsense. I'm pretty Hawkish on the threat posed by Russia and China which stems for my firm belief in democracy and the rule of law. Or does one of you want to point to an actual example where I'm an "extremist loon". Dig at me for being a dull centrist, or a globalist or whatever, but at least try to keep a toe-hold on reality. I mean of course you're going to seem like extremist loons to me, but that does seem to be established by the shit that comes out of you - so let's deal in actual reality here. Again - stretching the truth on a resume one employee submitted to another job five years ago is hardly a hanging offense to tar the entire organization with. If you've got a case against the BBC then make it - because this is a really shit one.