Christians love to criticise the BBC. But I think we should be defending it
By 
Rev Peter Crumpler2023-03-14T17:14:00
It’s far from perfect but the Beeb has a vital role to play in our democracy. Church leaders should consider becoming ‘critical friends’, says Rev Peter Crumpler
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