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Stephen Chilcott | |
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 Chilcott in 2011 | |
| Occupations | Radio editor, journalist |
| Years active | 1981–2013 |
| Employer | BBC |
| Known for | Editor of BBC Weekly Business Programmes |
| Notable work | Money Box, In Business, The Bottom Line |
Stephen Chilcott was the editor of Weekly Business Programs on BBC Radio in London, based at BBC White City. He was responsible for a wide range of national radio programs on business and money including BBC World Service's Global Business, BBC Radio 4's Moneybox and Moneybox Live, Radio 4's In Business, and Radio 4's Bottom Line. He was also editorially responsible for some business focussed documentaries, including Privacy in Peril, Jay-Z - From Brooklyn to the Boardroom.[1][2]
He worked 10 years on BBC Radio 4's The World at One and PM. In 1988 he was given control of Radio 4's.[further explanation needed][3]
Controversies
[edit]In June 2024, an LBC investigation highlighted social media comments made by Chilcott in 2017, in which he compared Islam to Nazism.[4] The report cited a video where Chilcott alleged similarities between the two ideologies regarding their views on Jewish and homosexual people.[5]
In response to the report, Chilcott described himself as a "strong advocate for free speech" and stated his criticisms were directed at the "ideology of Islam" rather than individuals. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declined to remove Chilcott as a candidate, characterizing the remarks as reflective of "how ordinary people speak."[4][6]
References
[edit]- ^ "BBC News - MONEYBOX - Meet the team". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ "Analysis: The BBC is still open for business". prweek.com. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ "Meet the team". 3 March 2009. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ a b Williams, L. (13 June 2024). "Reform candidate rants that Islam and Nazis are the same thing". LBC. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ ""ISLAM ARE NAZIS" DEFENDED BY UK REFORM'S NIGEL FARAGE". Islam Channel. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ McShane, Asher (13 June 2024). "'This is how ordinary people speak': Farage defends Reform UK candidates after anti-Islam and far-right comments exposed". LBC. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
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