Welcome to my blog! Everyone has a blog these days, so why shouldn’t I! As you may know, I was in broadcasting for many years, this blog is just an extension of that. I share my thoughts on whatever subject attracts my attention. Comments are welcome!
The Dave Porter Blog
Tuesday 29th April 2025
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Comments are welcome.
I have an iPhone 5!
I have an iPhone 5! It's fantastic. I love it. When the iPhone 5 was announced I could see how good it was, but hadn't expected to be able to upgrade until next year. But several things ran through my mind. I was talking to Ben Weston, and he pointed out that these...
Goodbye Mark Thompson
Today is Mark Thompson's last day as Director General of the BBC. Many within the BBC, and many like me who left the BBC during his tenure, will be happy to see him go. The BBC is unique in many ways, particularly in the way it is funded. I can think of no other large...
iPhone 5
Beautiful, just beautiful, and packed with great features and great apps, I can't wait to see it. Another splendid design from Jony Ive, who really is the best at this sort of thing, a Newcastle University graduate too!. Apple recruit the best people in the world for...