Former BBC Panorama and Question Time producer who searched for ‘preteen’ sexual abuse online sentenced January 14, 2022 A former BBC producer convicted of possessing indecent images of children has received a 22-month suspended sentence. Victor Melleney, 76, who previously worked on programmes such as Panorama and Question time, also pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to four counts of possessing a prohibited weapon. He was arrested by National Crime Agency officers at [...]
Man hammers BBC London HQ statue by disgraced sculptor Eric Gill January 13, 2022 Police were called to the BBC's main headquarters yesterday after a man damaged one of its statues with a hammer.
BBC Three is back: Channel returns thanks to soaring online popularity January 11, 2022 BBC Three will return to our screens as a broadcast channel on February 1 after its surging popularity on digital.
Emergency text to BBC chairman: Michael Gove’s efforts to ‘level up’ hit a snag after getting trapped in lift for half an hour January 10, 2022 Michael Gove’s efforts to “level up” hit a snag after he was trapped in a BBC lift for more than 30 minutes. The Communities Secretary was touring studios to explain his plan to tackle the cladding scandal when the mishap occurred. BBC presenter Nick Robinson told listeners: “We’ve had breaking news this morning that W1A [...]
The Green Planet takes over Green Park Tube station January 10, 2022 To launch Sir David Attenborough’s new landmark series The Green Planet, BBC Creative has transformed Green Park Tube station into a vivid and otherworldly experience for passengers that welcomes them into the incredible world of plants. BBC Creative, the BBC’s in-house creative agency, has rebranded part of the station ‘Green Planet’ today, creating an immersive experience for passengers that showcases [...]
ITN chief Deborah Turness named new head of BBC News January 6, 2022 Former ITN boss Deborah Turness has been named the new chief exec of news and current affairs for the BBC.
Television history: A century of broadcasting as BBC marks its 100th birthday January 4, 2022 The BBC has launched three new online collections looking at the broadcaster’s most iconic objects, people and contributors over the last century.
DCD Media travels upwards as 108 Media sale is finalised December 24, 2021 Independent TV production group DCD Media has registered positive results – including a 28 per cent hike in its adjusted EBITDA – in the six months ended 30 September. The company’s gross profits have gone up 11.4 per cent compared with the same time last year, while operating profits have jumped 7.8 per cent to [...]
Channel 5 joins BBC and ITV as a shareholder in controller of Freeview December 20, 2021 Channel 5 has become an investor in Freeview, joining BBC, ITV and Channel 4 as shareholders.
Laura Kuenssberg to step down as BBC political editor December 20, 2021 Laura Kuenssberg will step down as the BBC’s political editor next Easter after seven years in the job, to take up a senior presenting and reporting role across the BBC.