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Ros Atkins
@BBCRosAtkins
BBC News Analysis Editor, The Media Show, 'The Art of Explanation', D&B DJ, 'Communicating...' podcast, squash enthusiast. Agents: @MiradorMgmt @zcosini
London
Joined November 2009
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    All eight episodes of our new podcast, 'Communicating...' are available now on @BBCSounds. Each is 15 minutes and features an exceptional communicator sharing how they do it. I loved listening to and learning from my guests. I hope you do too.
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    The government says “there was not a party” at No 10 last December and that no COVID rules were broken. A week into the story, this is a new 5-min video on the gap between the government’s assurances and available evidence. Produced by Michael Cox. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…
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    The story of the No. 10 Christmas Party last December. In 4 mins. Produced Michael Cox. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…
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    THREAD 1/11: Now here's a story. Back in the 90s, along with lots of teenagers in Cornwall, I started going to raves & listening to hardcore and drum & bass. Here's me and my mate Ollie after a long night (Helter Skelter, Milton Keynes, 97...). And yes that is a high viz jacket.
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    On Monday, Boris Johnson accused Sir Keir Starmer of "failing to prosecute Jimmy Savile". But there’s no evidence Sir Keir was involved in the decision not to charge Savile. 2 mins on what’s happened since the allegation was made. Produced by Michael Cox. bbc.co.uk/news/60213975
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    Last night just as I was out of time on talking with @bbclysedoucet, I asked Lyse quickly about the golden dome that was behind her in the evening light. Her answer really moved me - and it seems I’m not the only one.
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    Part 3 of the story of the No.10 Christmas party last year. This time: a video, a resignation and another denial. Produced by Michael Cox. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…
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    I promise I won’t post this again but, given I’m not likely to get 4 million views on another video any time soon, please indulge me and, for one last time, here’s the story of Boris Johnson’s CBI speech.
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    It’s hard to know which videos we post will get widely shared. I posted this one this time yesterday, It’s been ‘most watched’ on @BBCNews for hours and has 2.2 million views here. Thanks if you shared or watched. Produced by Michael Cox.
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    Elon Musk has had a lot to say about the grooming gangs scandal. We looked at 24 hours on Musk's X timeline and found a range of false and misleading information being amplified. Produced by Catherine Karelli, Shayan Sardarizadeh and Jake Horton. Graphics by Jacqueline Galvin.
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    After today's invasion, we've seen lots of people asking how Ukraine became the front-line of tensions between Russia and the West. Here’s 3 mins on how it happened – from the 90s to this week. Produced by Michael Cox, Priyanka, Deladia, Catherine Karelli bbc.co.uk/news
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    The story of Four Seasons Total Landscaping - with thanks @jeremyrroebuck and colleagues at @PhillyInquirer, plus @washingtonpost. And @_RichardHall who was there.
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    Both chuffed and honoured to be taking on this role. More explainers to come…
    We’re delighted to announce that @BBCRosAtkins has been appointed as Analysis Editor for @BBCNews Congratulations Ros! 🎉 Read more here: bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/20…
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    THREAD 1/8: Many of us are watching Ukraine & asking 'why is this happening? We've made a series of videos to try and help - on Ukraine's history (below), the troop build-up, NATO, Russia's denials, sanctions, Putin's world view and Putin's justification.
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