Liz Truss says ban on Russia Today risks Kremlin crackdown on the BBC February 28, 2022 Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has warned that if the UK bans Russia Today then the BBC could be banned from Russia amid fears of a Kremlin crackdown. She said: “We want the Russian population to hear the truth about what Vladimir Putin is doing”. It comes after calls in the UK that the state-controlled Russian [...]
BBC Exodus: Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel leave the Beeb to start podcast February 22, 2022 Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel have announced a shock departure from the BBC in a move that blows the race for the new political editor position wide open. The Newsnight presenter wrote today: “Some work news – @BBCJonSopel and I are going to launch a brand new podcast with @Global, exec produced by @dinosofos.” “It’s [...]
BBC One’s Morning Live makes Manchester move February 21, 2022 BBC One's Morning Live has relocated to Manchester as part of a drive to spread opportunities beyond the capital.
BBC Studio names Rebecca Glashow as head of global distribution showing commitment to US growth February 14, 2022 BBC Studios has named Rebecca Glashow, currently president of BBC Studios Americas, to head its global distribution from New York, underlining its commitment to the US. Glashow will lead on global distribution outside of the UK and Ireland, encompassing content sales, direct-to-consumer services, international channels, co-productions and licensing, BBC Studios said. The commercial arm of [...]
BBC Three is finally back on our screens February 1, 2022 BBC Three is officially back on our TV screens from today after five years of absence.
BBC pays out £1.64m in damages for asbestos cancer deaths January 30, 2022 The BBC has paid £1.64m in asbestos damages after 11 former staff died of cancer after working in the broadcaster’s buildings.
Former Beeb News boss: The BBC needs to ‘stop making lower grade stuff’ January 25, 2022 Former head of the BBC has warned the broadcaster to “stop making lower grade stuff” as the licence fee battle endures.
Government seeks injunction over BBC spy story over claims of security risks January 22, 2022 The BBC is facing an injunction as the government attempts to stop the broadcaster allegedly identifying a spy working overseas. The Attorney General will apply for an injunction against the broadcaster this week, the Telegraph newspaper has reported. The news story is “overwhelmingly” in the public interest, according to the BBC, and reportedly concerns British [...]
Sir Damon Buffini lined up as BBC commercial chief as broadcaster faces spending cuts January 19, 2022 Top financier Sir Damon Buffini has reportedly been handed a key role at the BBC, as the broadcaster grapples with its future and the prospect of spending cuts.
Nadine Dorries plays hard ball tactics with the big freeze of the BBC licence January 18, 2022 When Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries tweeted over the weekend that the next announcement about the BBC licence fee would be the last, social media erupted and a ticking time bomb was set off.