Phone-in’s finest hour

ALWYN TURNER on Tommy Boyd, James O’Brien and the reporting of disasters. Continue reading →

Election heroes and villains

Who were the winners and losers of the election? Here’s six of one and half-a-dozen of the other. Continue reading →

A terrible night for May

The general election – how was it for the Tories? Continue reading →

A good night for Corbyn

The general election – how was it for Labour? Continue reading →

Through the past, gladly

PAUL SAFFER on the lessons of election-night broadcasts. Continue reading →

Election night highlights: 1987

Esther Rantzen, George Galloway and Mars bars – it must be the BBC election coverage, says PAUL SAFFER. Continue reading →

Election night highlights: 1974

Which is better: astrology or exit poll? PAUL SAFFER reckons there’s only one way to find out. Continue reading →