NewsWatch

Did the BBC devote too much airtime - and too many resources - to the US midterm elections? And is this an example of a bias towards all things American on the part of BBC News? Join us on Saturday at 07.45 on BBC1 @BBCBreakfast or 15.45 on the News Channel. Also on @BBCiPlayer

Is it safe and responsible for BBC journalists to report live on storms from outdoors as they're being lashed by rain and high winds? Join us on Saturday at 07.45 on BBC1 @BBCBreakfast or 15.45 on the News Channel. Or catch up on the @BBCiPlayer from midnight.

Civil servants have been working for BBC News on secondment. Does that raise questions about impartiality? Join us on Saturday at 07.45 on BBC1 @BBCBreakfast or 15.45 on the News Channel. Or catch up on the @BBCiPlayer from midnight.

This week's show may look at the news that civil servants have been seconded to work on BBC Verify; and at how the latest cuts announced might affect BBC News. Any views? Do post here or - if you might like to contribute to the programme - email us on newswatch@bbc.co.uk

What makes a good TV news theme tune? We speak to @davidlowemusic2 who wrote the iconic BBC News 'beeps' soundtrack, on Saturday at 07.45 on BBC1 @bbcbreakfast repeated 15.45 on the News Channel. Or catch us on the @BBCiPlayer from midnight.