Platinum Jubilee: BBC rakes in 13m viewers during star-studded concert June 6, 2022 While the Platinum Jubilee celebrations may be over, there is reason for jubilation at the BBC, raking in record viewers over the weekend.
BBC Four and CBBC shutting down as beleaguered broadcaster makes fresh cuts May 27, 2022 Around 1,000 jobs will be lost and BBC Four and CBBC will end as linear TV channels as part of the broadcaster’s plans to become “digital-first”. Director-general Tim Davie announced to staff on Thursday that 1,000 jobs will be cut across the public-funded part of the corporation. BBC World News and BBC News Channel will [...]
Government confirms BBC licence fee exemption and UK-wide big screens for Platinum Jubilee May 14, 2022 The government has confirmed that big screens will be set up outdoors in London, Edinburgh and Cardiff so that people can come together to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next month.
BBC’s Huw Edwards paid £25k a month for second jobs May 9, 2022 One of the Beeb's most famous faces cashes in on moonlighting, with BBC News presenter Huw Edwards earning at least £25,000 from second jobs in just one month.
White paper signals formal end to BBC licence fee April 29, 2022 The government has issued a white paper signalling the formal end of the BBC licence fee. The 42-page document acknowledged “clear challenges on the horizon to the sustainability of the licence fee”, while saying sanctions for not paying the fee were “disproportionate and unfair”. According to the Times, the government said: “We need to consider [...]
Exec producer behind infamous Prince Andrew interview Stewart Maclean named Newsnight editor April 19, 2022 The BBC has named the executive producer behind the infamous 2019 Prince Andrew interview Stewart Maclean as the new Editor of Newsnight.
Chris Mason named new BBC Political Editor April 13, 2022 BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions? presenter Chris Mason has been announced as the BBC's new Political Editor.
BBC knocks £2m off salary bill following big name departures April 11, 2022 Following the exodus of some of its top star, the BBC has reportedly managed to save £2m from its salary bill.
BBC blocked from naming spy accused of abuse April 7, 2022 The BBC has been blocked from naming a supposed MI5 agent who exploited his position as a spy to abuse his partner.
BBC chair questions public’s appetite for impartiality March 29, 2022 BBC chair Richard Sharp has suggested that the public may overstate their appetite for impartial news. As reported by the Guardian, Sharp compared public attitude to impartiality as the same way that “99% of people say they wash their hands after going to the loo”. Speaking at a panel event organised by the Social Market [...]