Good show, I've listened in the past.
As for the Beeb news wise - the most important and influentual part of the organisation - they're just the mouthpiece of the establishment. Nothing must be allowed to challenge the prevailing doctrine of how the country is governed. Can't trust a word they say (except maybe the footie results on Saturday evening?).
I'd scrap the license fee tomorrow without hesitation and let them all twist in the wind. If they're gonna behave like Sky / Fox News, let them compete on their level.