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fromTruthout
4 weeks ago
US politics

Trump Sues the BBC Over 2024 Documentary - but the UK Broadcaster Insists It Won't Back Down

fromTruthout
4 weeks ago
US politics

Trump Sues the BBC Over 2024 Documentary - but the UK Broadcaster Insists It Won't Back Down

Television
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Ten Years Ago, a Megahit Revitalized Spy Thrillers. Now It's Back-but a Lot Has Changed.

The Night Manager returned for a second season after a ten-year gap following a critically acclaimed, high-budget first season that modernized le Carré's pacing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Tim Davie says BBC will stay on X to try to stem flood' of global misinformation

I have quite a lot of pressure to remove the BBC from X, he said. By the way, that is not what I'll be doing because we need to be on these platforms. We need to give quality information on to these social media platforms, bring people in. I actually think that's critical, because otherwise the Chinese, the Iranians they're flooding the zone. They're investing very hard. We are in a position where the majority of 16 to 34s come to BBC every week we're still fighting that battle.
UK politics
US politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Peter Vandermeersch: Donald Trump's playbook - how a lawsuit becomes a weapon against the free press

A US president filed a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC, marking the first time an American president sued a European news organisation.
#defamation
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Trump Announces He's Suing the BBC Very Soon': Put Terrible Words' In My Mouth

Donald Trump plans to sue the BBC over an edited Panorama segment that he says misrepresented his Jan. 6, 2021 speech.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Debate on BBC's future kick-started by government consultation

Government launched a green paper and public consultation to renew the BBC charter before 2027, seeking sustainable funding, greater trust, and long-term independence.
#defamation-lawsuit
#defamation-law
Soccer (FIFA)
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 month ago

How to watch the 2026 World Cup: TV channel, live online streams, BBC and ITV schedule

BBC Sport and ITV will split live UK TV coverage of the 2026 World Cup group stage with daily matches and BST kick-off times.
Television
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

BBC to show Scotland's first World Cup game since 1998

BBC and ITV will share 2026 World Cup coverage; BBC airs key Scotland, England and Argentina matches, and both broadcasters will show the final.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

BBC showing tennis's new Battle of the Sexes will just offer up opportunity to belittle women's sport | Barney Ronay

It's always best to take a sceptical view of the constant flow of BBC-bashing newspaper stories, which are often simply bogus outrage expressed for commercial gain. Even the war-on-woke, cod-ideological stuff Clive Myrie INSISTS hamsters can breastfeed human robots the bits that make you want to smear your face with greengage jam and weep for England, our England, with its meadows, its shadows, its curates made entirely from beef.
Media industry
#nigel-farage
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

BBC criticised for plan to cover some World Cup 2026 games remotely

BBC plans to cover some World Cup matches remotely from Salford to cut costs amid reduced licence-fee income and expanded 2026 tournament logistics.
Television
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Eilis O'Hanlon: Where the BBC has fallen down most dramatically and why RTE's Prime Time segment on homelessness made us all sit up

Institutional bias at the BBC has made the corporation impossible to defend and the broadcaster no longer produces the quality television it once did.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

BBC finds its happy place inflicting latest round of self-harm | John Crace

The BBC obsessively scrutinises and reports on itself, cultivating internal critics and high-profile controversies over editorial standards and political impartiality.
Media industry
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Key figures in BBC crisis to be questioned by MPs

Senior BBC figures, including its chairman and former advisers, will face parliamentary questioning over a leaked Prescott memo, resignations, and editorial governance concerns.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Strictly Come Dancing star 'arrested on suspicion of rape'

A man was arrested in October on suspicion of a 2024 Hertfordshire rape; police investigations continue, and another BBC star faced similar charges in August.
#media-bias
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mishal Husain calls for end to ministers picking BBC board members amid existential crisis'

BBC crisis feels existential, requiring separation from government, non-partisan board appointments, and governance changes to restore public trust in a polarized age.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump's BBC Lawsuit Seeks to Bully International Newsrooms Into Servility

For years, he has used lawsuits to intimidate major newspapers and broadcasters, in the process getting major outlets such as and to repeatedly bend the knee. Under his watch, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reportedly pushed broadcasters to fire personalities, such as Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, whom he disapproves of and has threatened to withhold broadcast licenses and to stymie lucrative mergers should those broadcasters not fall into line.
US politics
Television
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Doctor Who's Next Big Spinoff Is In More Trouble Than You Think

Doctor Who's Disney-era miniseries will premiere first in the U.K. on BBC iPlayer in December 2025, with Disney+ release delayed until 2026.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

BBC is determined to fight' Trump legal challenge, says chairman

Independent provides non-paywalled, on-the-ground journalism funded by donations; BBC says there is no basis for a defamation case after Trump's criticism.
#impartiality
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago
UK politics

After resignations at the top, the BBC faces a defining test: What does impartiality mean now?

BBC leadership resignations after a Panorama editing controversy expose deep challenges to impartiality, funding, and public purpose amid political pressure and audience fragmentation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Media industry

The Guardian view on the BBC under siege: Britain must defend its own truth | Editorial

BBC leadership turmoil reveals deep struggles over impartiality, funding cuts, and a weakened civic mission amid political attacks and tech-driven competition.
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago
UK politics

After resignations at the top, the BBC faces a defining test: What does impartiality mean now?

Television
fromIndependent
1 month ago

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! review: No local interest for the Irish yet but the show wisely goes back to basics

I'm A Celebrity episodes are frequently interrupted by sponsor messages, making the programme feel longer despite the BBC's advert-free reputation.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

'That's Crazy!' Joe Rogan Torches BBC Apology For Trump Edit

Joe Rogan and Adam Carolla accused the BBC of deliberately doctoring Trump footage, claiming the edit misrepresented his Jan. 6 remarks and damaged BBC credibility.
#trump
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Naga Munchetty reportedly under formal BBC investigation over alleged bullying

Naga Munchetty is reportedly under formal investigation for alleged bullying related to BBC Breakfast, with HR support from PricewaterhouseCoopers and previous related probes.
#trans-rights
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

BBC Apologizes to ANOTHER Politician for Incorrectly' Quoting Him as Trump Seeks Damages From Media Org

The BBC issued multiple apologies after incorrectly quoting politicians, including Rupert Lowe and President Trump, prompting criticism and calls to defund the broadcaster.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

BBC reporter who covered gender dysphoria questions claim of systemic bias'

A reporter at the heart of the BBC's coverage of gender dysphoria has questioned claims that the corporation suffers from systemic bias on trans issues, saying it ran a series of reports without any interference. Claims that the BBC had failed to properly cover gender and trans issues formed part of a memo alleging serious and systemic problems of bias at the corporation.
Media industry
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

PM says BBC must 'put house in order' over mistakes

The prime minister has said the BBC must "get their house in order" when mistakes are made, but gave his support to the existence of "a strong and independent BBC".
UK politics
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The BBC's editing error was serious, but the response is way out of proportion | Margaret Sullivan

A BBC editing error misleadingly juxtaposed Trump's remarks, prompting disproportionate backlash including legal threats and senior BBC resignations.
Media industry
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

BBC faces unprecedented crisis over Trump documentary: Error of judgment' or manipulation?

BBC credibility has been severely damaged by misleading editing of Trump’s speech, prompting senior resignations and raising deep concerns about journalistic ethics and disinformation.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Reform UK pulls out of BBC film after Trump edit row

Reform UK withdrew cooperation with a BBC documentary after a dispute over editing of a Trump speech, advising members to withdraw consent and refuse participation.
#panorama
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I've seen the BBC flat out on the canvas before. Brave journalism is the best way to hit back | Roger Mosey

The BBC remains the UK's most trusted broadcaster but must reform managerial standards, improve journalistic excellence and resist external attacks while defending public-interest journalism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tim Davie defends BBC against weaponisation' of criticism

We are in a unique and pressure organisation. I see the free press under pressure. I see the weaponisation. I think we've got a fight for our journalism. I'm really proud of our work. I'm fiercely proud of this organisation. There are difficult times it goes through, but it just does good work. That speaks it speaks louder than any newspaper. Any weaponisation. We are the very best of what I think we should be as a society and that will never change.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Make no mistake this was a coup': the extraordinary downfall of the BBC's top bosses

An 8,000-word memo alleging liberal bias triggered a board confrontation that led to Deborah Turness's and Tim Davie's resignations and raised political interference concerns.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Trump threatens BBC with $1 billion lawsuit DW 11/10/2025

His lawyers said the broadcaster must retract a controversial documentary by Friday or face a lawsuit for "no less" than $1 billion. The letter follows the resignation of BBC Director General Tim Davie and Chief Executive of News Deborah Turness on Sunday, after claims that a documentary aired by the flagship Panorama program misled viewers. The program allegedly spliced two separate excerpts from one of Trump's speeches, creating the impression that he was inciting the January 6 Capitol riot.
US politics
#media-trust
fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK news

Peter Vandermeersch: For decades the BBC was hailed for its neutrality - but if it can't hold its ground now, who can?

fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK news

Peter Vandermeersch: For decades the BBC was hailed for its neutrality - but if it can't hold its ground now, who can?

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Right-wingers claim the BBC is 'pro-trans' - that couldn't be further from the truth

Davie, 58, resigned alongside several top BBC officials over accusations that a BBC Panorama documentary misled viewers with an edited speech by president Donald Trump. According to a leaked internal memo, ex-journalist Michael Prescott, while acting as advisor to the BBC's Editorial Guidelines and Standards Board, suggested the edited speech made it seem as though the US president had explicitly encouraged the deadly US capitol insurrection on 6 January 2021.
Right-wing politics
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

The Celebrity Traitors series two confirmed for 2026

The first season of The Celebrity Traitors was buoyed by the casting of gay comedian Alan Carr, who cemented his reputation as a national treasure in episode one after being selected as a Traitor. He was joined as a Traitor by queer musician Cat Burns and TV host Jonathan Ross. While initially being deemed as the least likely Traitor to succeed due to his propensity for sweating and inability to stifle laughter, Carr proved his detractors wrong by winning the show in the shocking finale.
Television
#resignations
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

BBC chief Tim Davie resigns, expected to apologise amid controversy over edited Donald Trump speech

BBC accused of misleading editing of Trump's January 6 speech, prompting senior resignations and calls to restore trust.
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