The Media Show   /     How conspiracy theories went mainstream

Description

Last week, the Princess of Wales announced that she is undergoing treatment for cancer. It was preceded by weeks of speculation about her whereabouts that went well into conspiracy territory. How exactly did conspiracy theories move from the fringes to the mainstream? And what are the responsibilities of the "mainstream media" when covering them? Also on the programme, BBC Radio 5 Live celebrates its 30th anniversary and what Tim Davie's speech means for the future of the BBC.Guests: Chris Curtis, editor in chief, Broadcast; Nicky Campbell, presenter, BBC Radio 5 Live; Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, New Statesman; Dr Annie Kelly, journalist and postdoctoral researcher specialising in conspiracy theories.Presenter: Ros Atkins Producer: Dan Hardoon

Subtitle
The media's role in amplifying the internet's wildest speculation.
Duration
1688
Publishing date
2024-03-27 18:05
Link
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001xmfh
Contributors
  BBC Radio 4
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Enclosures
http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download/proto/http/vpid/p0hmbwj5.mp3
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