Ros Atkins
@rosatkins.bsky.social
BBC News Analysis Editor, The Media Show, 'The Art of Explanation', 'Communicating...' podcast, squash enthusiast, occasional DJ. Agent:
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With so much attention on the Budget, this edition of Panorama from June may offer some useful context. We looked at the variety of pressures on the UK's public finance. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC One - Panorama, Is Britain Broke?
Ros Atkins sets out to discover the truth about how our money is spent
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November 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
With so much attention on the Budget, this edition of Panorama from June may offer some useful context. We looked at the variety of pressures on the UK's public finance. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Our latest edition of The Media Show looks at what's happened at the BBC. With me and Katie Razzall - and our guests Tim Montgomerie, Jane Martinson, Jamie Angus, John Shield and Tina Brown. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Media Show - How do we fix the BBC? - BBC Sounds
Two resignations and a billion-dollar lawsuit - the BBC in crisis.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Our latest edition of The Media Show looks at what's happened at the BBC. With me and Katie Razzall - and our guests Tim Montgomerie, Jane Martinson, Jamie Angus, John Shield and Tina Brown. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
To understand what's happened at the BBC in the last few days, it helps to look at how it's run. Latest video - produced by Katerina Karelli. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Ros Atkins on... how the BBC is run
The BBC's analysis editor looks at how the organisation works - to understand why two bosses quit over the weekend.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:23 AM
To understand what's happened at the BBC in the last few days, it helps to look at how it's run. Latest video - produced by Katerina Karelli. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
The BBC crisis didn’t come out of nowhere… youtu.be/23_OLmRHjwQ?...
Ros Atkins on... why the BBC's crisis didn't come out of nowhere | BBC News
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November 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The BBC crisis didn’t come out of nowhere… youtu.be/23_OLmRHjwQ?...
New video on the BBC resignations. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Ros Atkins on... the BBC resignations
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the resignations of BBC bosses - and how this crisis didn't come out of nowhere.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
New video on the BBC resignations. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Here's our latest video. 5 mins looking at the year since Donald Trump won a second term as President. youtu.be/S95jRLfYTH4?...
One year on since Donald Trump’s US presidential election victory | BBC News
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November 6, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Here's our latest video. 5 mins looking at the year since Donald Trump won a second term as President. youtu.be/S95jRLfYTH4?...
Latest edition of The Media Show - with Mishal Husain on her new Bloomberg show, Andy Wilman on his new book, Top Gear and Clarkson's Farm - and executive producer of Celebrity Traitors, Mike Cotton. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Media Show - Mishal Husain, Andy Wilman and the Traitors Finale - BBC Sounds
Mishal Husain, the creative force behind Top Gear Andy Wilman, and the Traitors finale.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Latest edition of The Media Show - with Mishal Husain on her new Bloomberg show, Andy Wilman on his new book, Top Gear and Clarkson's Farm - and executive producer of Celebrity Traitors, Mike Cotton. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
It's a year since Donald Trump won the US Presidential election. We've looked at the year that's followed. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Ros Atkins on… A year since Trump’s election victory
A year after Donald Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris, Ros Atkins looks at how his second term has unfolded.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
It's a year since Donald Trump won the US Presidential election. We've looked at the year that's followed. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Not something I expected to be able to share, but this is the cover of the Slovak edition of The Art of Explanation. I'm fascinated by the different design approaches taken for each different edition. Thanks to everyone involved in producing this one.
November 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Not something I expected to be able to share, but this is the cover of the Slovak edition of The Art of Explanation. I'm fascinated by the different design approaches taken for each different edition. Thanks to everyone involved in producing this one.
It’s a great honour to have been awarded the Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s Shackleton Medal. Many thanks to the RSGS’s Dr Mike Robinson and his colleagues for making me feel so welcome during my visit - and for his kind words about the work that my BBC News colleagues and I do.
November 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
It’s a great honour to have been awarded the Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s Shackleton Medal. Many thanks to the RSGS’s Dr Mike Robinson and his colleagues for making me feel so welcome during my visit - and for his kind words about the work that my BBC News colleagues and I do.
On our third train of the day and bound for Perth. Really looking forward to Saturday’s event with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. www.rsgs.org/event/an-eve...
October 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
On our third train of the day and bound for Perth. Really looking forward to Saturday’s event with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. www.rsgs.org/event/an-eve...
Latest edition of The Media Show. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Media Show - Reporting on the Prince Andrew scandal, 'slow journalism' and how AI is influencing how we consume news - BBC Sounds
Reporting on the Prince Andrew scandal, 'slow journalism' and the impact of AI on news.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Latest edition of The Media Show. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
What a sight here at Chelmsford Cathedral. I’m honoured to be part of the Chelmsford Science Festival and to give a talk with this remarkable Mars installation above us all. In a few minutes. In a few minutes, I’m going to try and explain some of the ways that AI is impacting journalism.
October 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
What a sight here at Chelmsford Cathedral. I’m honoured to be part of the Chelmsford Science Festival and to give a talk with this remarkable Mars installation above us all. In a few minutes. In a few minutes, I’m going to try and explain some of the ways that AI is impacting journalism.
On the train to Chelmsford to give a talk. If you’re coming along to Chelmsford Cathedral, I’ll see you in an hour or so. Really looking forward to it, www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/events/event...
Ros Atkins on Journalism, Truth, and Global Affairs in the Age of AI | Chelmsford Cathedral
Chelmsford Cathedral is home to a thriving community of all ages, and a place of worship and welcome for people and communities across Essex and east London.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
On the train to Chelmsford to give a talk. If you’re coming along to Chelmsford Cathedral, I’ll see you in an hour or so. Really looking forward to it, www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/events/event...
Excited to talk with the Warwick University Journalism Society in a minute. Fully expecting to be kept on my toes - in the best possible way! Thanks for the invitation.
October 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Excited to talk with the Warwick University Journalism Society in a minute. Fully expecting to be kept on my toes - in the best possible way! Thanks for the invitation.
If you're in or near Perth (in Scotland) next Saturday, I'm really looking forward to this evening with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. We'll be at the AK Bell Library. You can get details and tickets here. www.rsgs.org/event/an-eve...
An Evening with Ros Atkins - 25/10/2025 19:30:00
Join us at the AK Bell Library in Perth for an evening with BBC journalist Ros Atkins, as he shares insights from his career in broadcasting.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
If you're in or near Perth (in Scotland) next Saturday, I'm really looking forward to this evening with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. We'll be at the AK Bell Library. You can get details and tickets here. www.rsgs.org/event/an-eve...
I listened to all ten episodes of this new history podcast in a couple of days. There's no narrator - the story is told with the accounts of those involved. I couldn't stop listening once I'd started. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The History Podcast - The Fort - 1. The Plan - BBC Sounds
A mission gone wrong. A daring rescue attempt. Told by the soldiers who were there.
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October 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
I listened to all ten episodes of this new history podcast in a couple of days. There's no narrator - the story is told with the accounts of those involved. I couldn't stop listening once I'd started. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The opening debate from Edinburgh TV Festival is now on YouTube. It was a great honour to be the host - and to give a talk ahead of it. Thanks to all the panellists - and to Emile Nawagamuwa and Sabrina Scollan for expertly producing the session. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaxX...
"We don't need saving" - TVs Place In The New World Order | Edinburgh TV Festival
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September 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The opening debate from Edinburgh TV Festival is now on YouTube. It was a great honour to be the host - and to give a talk ahead of it. Thanks to all the panellists - and to Emile Nawagamuwa and Sabrina Scollan for expertly producing the session. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaxX...
Here's the latest edition of The Media Show featuring
BBC's Sue Mitchell, CNN's Brian Stelter, the Washington Post's Tara Copp, creators Jade Beason, BrandonB and Shabaz Ali - and TV drama exec Patrick Spence. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
BBC's Sue Mitchell, CNN's Brian Stelter, the Washington Post's Tara Copp, creators Jade Beason, BrandonB and Shabaz Ali - and TV drama exec Patrick Spence. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Media Show - Reporting on migrant hotels, Jimmy Kimmel's return, The Hack - BBC Sounds
Journalist Sue Mitchell on her reporting on migrant hotels.
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September 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Here's the latest edition of The Media Show featuring
BBC's Sue Mitchell, CNN's Brian Stelter, the Washington Post's Tara Copp, creators Jade Beason, BrandonB and Shabaz Ali - and TV drama exec Patrick Spence. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
BBC's Sue Mitchell, CNN's Brian Stelter, the Washington Post's Tara Copp, creators Jade Beason, BrandonB and Shabaz Ali - and TV drama exec Patrick Spence. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
If you're in or near to Perth, I'm excited to be joining the Royal Scottish Geographical Society for an event on the evening of 25th October. Details and tickets here. Hope to see some of you! www.rsgs.org/event/an-eve...
An Evening with Ros Atkins - 25/10/2025 19:30:00
Join us at the AK Bell Library in Perth for an evening with BBC journalist Ros Atkins, as he shares insights from his career in broadcasting.
www.rsgs.org
September 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
If you're in or near to Perth, I'm excited to be joining the Royal Scottish Geographical Society for an event on the evening of 25th October. Details and tickets here. Hope to see some of you! www.rsgs.org/event/an-eve...
New video on Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, the FCC and freedom of speech in America. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
What Jimmy Kimmel being taken off air means for free speech in the US
The BBC's analysis editor looks at a decision that leading Democrats have called
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September 19, 2025 at 6:33 AM
New video on Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, the FCC and freedom of speech in America. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Latest edition of The Media Show - featuring BBC DG Tim Davie talking to Katie Razzall - and then James O'Brien, Isabel Oakeshott and Guto Harri giving their response to what we'd heard. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Media Show - Guto Harri, James O Brien, Isabel Oakeshott on the Unite the Kingdom rally and the Charlie Kirk Shooting, Tim Davie - BBC Sounds
BBC leader Tim Davie, Tommy Robinson & the Unite the Kingdom rally, Charlie Kirk shooting.
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September 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Latest edition of The Media Show - featuring BBC DG Tim Davie talking to Katie Razzall - and then James O'Brien, Isabel Oakeshott and Guto Harri giving their response to what we'd heard. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Our new video on Israel's war in Gaza and proportionality is on the BBC News YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m3m...
Israel's war in Gaza and proportionality | BBC News
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September 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Our new video on Israel's war in Gaza and proportionality is on the BBC News YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m3m...
This is our latest BBC Verify report - looking at Israel's war in Gaza and proportionality. bbc.com/news/articles/cr5r76e127do
Ros Atkins on... Israel's war in Gaza and proportionality
BBC Verify asked experts, in the UK and elsewhere, if Israel’s actions in Gaza have been proportionate.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
This is our latest BBC Verify report - looking at Israel's war in Gaza and proportionality. bbc.com/news/articles/cr5r76e127do
This is our latest BBC Verify video - it looks at Israel's war in Gaza and proportionality. You can watch it on BBC iPlayer. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Ros Atkins on Israel's War in Gaza and Proportionality
BBC Verify has spoken to a range of international law experts to ask whether they consider Israel's actions to have been proportionate.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This is our latest BBC Verify video - it looks at Israel's war in Gaza and proportionality. You can watch it on BBC iPlayer. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...