Jeremy Isaacs(I)

The first Chief Executive of Channel Four (1982 - 1987).

Preying on concerns over immigration and jobs, the BNP responds to fears the bigger parties may ignore. Someone has to. The BNP is entitled to a minimal share of public air-time. Those who vote for them deserve to be heard. The journalist's responsibility is to present their views in context and, with proper rigour, to examine what they say and challenge their assumptions. It is easier to do that on Today or Newsnight (1980) than on lightweight programmes aiming to be user-friendly and accessible, especially to younger audiences.