https://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2011/12/12/the-bbc-back-when-it-was-worth-watching/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 01:26:34 -0400<![CDATA[This post is for two sets of people:  1) those who knew or knew the work of the English critic John Gross (who died earlier this year aetat 75) and 2) all other literate people who care about books and culture.]]>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:46:42 -0500<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2011/12/12/the-bbc-back-when-it-was-worth-watching-n116712