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fromInverse
2 days ago

The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Will Return Even Later Than We Thought

A 2026 Christmas Doctor Who special may be canceled, potentially shifting a new episode to Easter 2027 and leaving nearly two years without new episodes.
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fromInverse
2 weeks ago

'Doctor Who' Is Finally Coming Back To Streaming

Doctor Who’s 2005–2022 episodes return to streaming on AMC+ starting June 11 after removal from HBO Max.
Classic Who streams on Tubi, while the 2023–present era streams on Disney+ under the BBC–Disney arrangement.
Television
fromInverse
2 days ago

The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Will Return Even Later Than We Thought

A 2026 Christmas Doctor Who special may be canceled, potentially shifting a new episode to Easter 2027 and leaving nearly two years without new episodes.
Television
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

'Doctor Who' Is Finally Coming Back To Streaming

Doctor Who’s 2005–2022 episodes return to streaming on AMC+ starting June 11 after removal from HBO Max.
Classic Who streams on Tubi, while the 2023–present era streams on Disney+ under the BBC–Disney arrangement.
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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Former Wish You Were Here...? presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 90

Judith Chalmers, a long-running travel and TV presenter, died at 90 after years living with Alzheimer’s, surrounded by family at home.
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fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

Enjoy Three Hours of Free Nature Videos Narrated by David Attenborough

Three hours of BBC free nature videos narrated by David Attenborough are available for weekend viewing.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Vote for your favourite moment from 52 years of Football Focus

It is the end of an era for Football Focus. The longest-running football magazine show in the world comes to an end this Sunday after 52 years. Launched in 1974, Football Focus has provided fans with interviews, analysis and stories from across the game every lunchtime before the weekend's fixtures begin.
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fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing hosts confirmed with Johannes Radebe in new role

Willis, who fronted Big Brother on its move to Channel 5, said: "It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Strictly - I've cheered and danced along from my sofa for years - so to be stepping into the Strictly ballroom is something I can't quite comprehend. It's impossible to fill the shoes that Tess and Claudia have left behind - two wonderful, iconic women who have been the beating heart of Strictly for so long. I can only hope that we are able to help to steer the ship as beautifully as they have, into this new chapter."
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#leadership
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Matt Brittin has taken the helm of the supertanker BBC, but there are plenty of icebergs in his way | Jane Martinson

Move fast with urgency while protecting journalism, democracy, and society from damage.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Can Matt Brittin save the BBC and how should he do it? Our panel's advice for the new boss

The BBC needs a visionary leader to prioritize public service amidst increasing competition and financial challenges.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

BBC staff strike as new director general warns of tough choices' on his first day

Tough staffing and workload decisions are expected as the BBC faces strikes and budget-cut targets under Matt Brittin’s leadership.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Death Valley review Timothy Spall is having a total blast, and so will you!

Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth) has been promoted to detective inspector and is wondering if her seniority means she can no longer call herself J-Dog. She remains charming but also goofy and tactless; at one point, she complains about a teabag being left in a cuppa made for her by the wife of a recent murder victim.
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#defamation
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Lashes Out at 'Fake' BBC Reporter Over Iran Question

Trump attacked the BBC after questions about an Iranian school bombing investigation and accused the outlet of manipulative editing and false statements.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Lashes Out at 'Fake' BBC Reporter Over Iran Question

Trump attacked the BBC after questions about an Iranian school bombing investigation and accused the outlet of manipulative editing and false statements.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

BBC staff fear meagre pay rise after bosses forgo own increase

BBC executive pay will be frozen this year while up to 2,000 jobs may be cut, and staff are urged to expect limited pay outcomes from union talks.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 weeks ago

Ex-Tottenham bosses go head-to-head in World Cup studio: report

Former Spurs bosses Thomas Frank and Ange Postecoglou will be rivals once again at the World Cup this summer. However, instead of facing one another in the dugouts, they'll be going head-to-head in competing TV studios, having both penned deals to be pundits at this summer's tournament. The first match of the USA, Canada and Mexico tournament kicks off in one month's time and both will be there to provide punditry for UK TV networks.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

He's just turned 100, and now you're invited on 'Attenborough's Greatest Adventure'

A century of nature filmmaking shaped global audiences and produced groundbreaking evolution storytelling through innovative filming and inclusive appeal.
#bafta
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Bad people': Alan Cumming criticises Bafta after N-word outburst

BAFTA faced backlash after offensive slurs were shouted during its film awards broadcast, prompting apologies and criticism of unprepared leadership.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Bad people': Alan Cumming criticises Bafta after N-word outburst

BAFTA faced backlash after offensive slurs were shouted during its film awards broadcast, prompting apologies and criticism of unprepared leadership.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Ofcom partially upholds police watchdog complaint about BBC's Chris Kaba doc

Ofcom partially upheld a police watchdog complaint about Panorama’s Chris Kaba shooting coverage, finding unfairness in how IOPC responses to certain criticisms were handled.
#wildlife-documentaries
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fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

A Century of David Attenborough

David Attenborough brought the natural world into everyday homes, shaping generations’ understanding through decades of wildlife storytelling.
London
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday

David Attenborough turns 100, celebrated for wildlife documentaries that connect global audiences to nature and climate awareness.
Television
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

A Century of David Attenborough

David Attenborough brought the natural world into everyday homes, shaping generations’ understanding through decades of wildlife storytelling.
London
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday

David Attenborough turns 100, celebrated for wildlife documentaries that connect global audiences to nature and climate awareness.
#david-attenborough
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

Happy birthday, David Attenborough! Beloved naturalist, BBC producer and regular bloke' turns 100

David Attenborough turns 100, receiving widespread birthday greetings and having a parasitic wasp named after him.
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fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

David Attenborough Turns 100

David Attenborough turns 100 and continues broadcasting with Secret Garden, revealing UK domestic wildlife through vivid, factual storytelling.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

Happy birthday, David Attenborough! Beloved naturalist, BBC producer and regular bloke' turns 100

David Attenborough turns 100, receiving widespread birthday greetings and having a parasitic wasp named after him.
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fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

David Attenborough Turns 100

David Attenborough turns 100 and continues broadcasting with Secret Garden, revealing UK domestic wildlife through vivid, factual storytelling.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

In ;Lord of the Flies,; Malaysia's Beaches and Dense Rainforest Make the Perfect Locations

The BBC is producing the first television adaptation of William Golding's Lord of the Flies, featuring a cast of young boys.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Joanne McNally, James Blunt and Maya Jama among Celebrity Traitors line-up

The beloved BBC reality game show will see 21 stars head to the Scottish castle in the Highlands for the chance to win a cash prize of up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

BBC News to bear deepest cuts amid 2,000 planned job losses

BBC News faces a 15% budget cut, leading to significant job losses as part of a larger cost-cutting initiative affecting 2,000 positions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Bye, bye, old friend': Ted, the dog from Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, has died aged 13

Ted was a much-loved family pet as well as a treasured companion to Paul and Bob on Gone Fishing. He took fame in his little stride and loved nothing better than messing around on the riverbanks, nicking Jammie Dodgers from Bob and bait from Paul.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says

"In this case, a few bad apples have taken those data off the platform and they have listed the data for sale," Sir Rory told the BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
Privacy professionals
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Millwall receive apology over use of club logo in racism booklet, Bob Wilson rails at Football Focus axe: football live

The BBC is ending Football Focus after 52 years due to changing audience behaviors, replacing it with a new interview show about footballers.
#job-cuts
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fromFortune
1 month ago

BBC plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10% of annual budget | Fortune

The BBC plans to cut 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its budget due to financial pressures and economic challenges.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

News of BBC jobs cuts real concern, says UK's culture secretary

The BBC announced 2,000 job cuts, causing significant concern among staff, particularly younger employees fearing for their futures.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The incredible life of the bird man' refugee who brought tweets, chirps and trills to British radio

Ludwig Koch was a pioneering sound recordist known for capturing birdsong and influencing British audiences through his work with sound books and BBC radio.
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fromThe Independent
1 month ago

BBC breached editorial standards over racial slur incident at Baftas

The BBC breached editorial standards by unintentionally broadcasting a racial slur during the 2026 Bafta Film Awards.
fromVulture
1 month ago

BBC Investigation Determines BAFTA Slur Broadcast Was a 'Breach' of Standards

The Executive Complaints Unit determined that airing the N-word was a breach of the network's editorial standards, stating it was highly offensive and had no editorial justification.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Airing of Bafta racial slur breached BBC standards, corporation finds

The ECU found editorial standards were unintentionally breached via the broadcast of the offensive term and in failing to edit it out of the time-delayed showing of the ceremony.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

GB News makes its pitch for a slice of public broadcasting funds

GB News seeks access to government broadcasting grants through competitive tendering, challenging the automatic funding of the BBC.
#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Media industry

Scott Mills set to lose honorary doctorate following personal conduct' allegations

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
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David Dimbleby laments crazy' BBC events broadcast team decision

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Scott Mills set to lose honorary doctorate following personal conduct' allegations

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
#scott-mills
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills said he 'fully cooperated' with 2016 investigation into alleged historical sexual offence

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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BBC knew about police investigation into Scott Mills nine years ago but sacked him last week after 'new information'

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills said he 'fully cooperated' with 2016 investigation into alleged historical sexual offence

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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BBC knew about police investigation into Scott Mills nine years ago but sacked him last week after 'new information'

London startup
fromTheregister
1 month ago

BBC puts out fresh 800M IT contract to tender

The BBC is seeking a supplier for Project Petra, an IT contract valued at £793 million to automate and support its workforce.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

BBC accused of making propaganda' films for Saudi sovereign wealth fund

The BBC faces criticism for producing content funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, raising concerns about its reputation and integrity.
#matt-brittin
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fromTheregister
1 month ago

Ex-Google exec Matt Brittin now runs the BBC

Matt Brittin, the new Director-General of the BBC, faces challenges due to his lack of media experience and Google's controversial reputation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From YouTube to Trump: six urgent issues for BBC's new boss, Matt Brittin

Matt Brittin faces immediate challenges as the new BBC director general, including funding reform, internal cuts, team building, and managing a court case.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

The BBC's new director general is former Google executive Matt Brittin

Matt Brittin, former Google executive, has been appointed BBC's new director general amid challenges including a lawsuit and declining audience numbers.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Ex-Google Exec Named Top BBC Boss After Trump Editing Scandal Leadership Ousters

Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, has been appointed as the BBC's new director-general amid significant challenges and a $10 billion lawsuit from Donald Trump.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Former Google executive Matt Brittin selected to be next BBC director general

Matt Brittin has been appointed as the BBC's next director general amid significant funding challenges and concerns over his editorial experience.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Who is Mark O'Brien? - What we know about the talented Dublin chef who made it to the final of 'MasterChef: The Professionals'

Mark O'Brien became the first Irish finalist in BBC's MasterChef: The Professionals.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Matt Brittin announced as BBC's next director-general to replace Tim Davie

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Her warmth filled the kitchen every morning': the magic and tenacity of Jenni Murray

Jenni Murray transformed Woman's Hour, balancing serious topics and personal experiences, while challenging sexism in media throughout her career.
#defamation-lawsuit
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

BBC seeks $10 billion Trump lawsuit to be dismissed

The BBC filed a motion to dismiss Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit, arguing that defending against expensive litigation creates a chilling effect on robust reporting about public figures.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

BBC seeks $10 billion Trump lawsuit to be dismissed

The BBC filed a motion to dismiss Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit, arguing that defending against expensive litigation creates a chilling effect on robust reporting about public figures.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

BBC presenting duties to be shared for World Cup but who will host the final?

Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman will equally share BBC World Cup presenting duties; the decision on who will present the final remains undecided.
Television
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Pat Stacey: RTE's near-invisible Winter Olympics coverage is an insult to viewers and our athletes

Saorview-only viewers in Ireland have limited access to live Winter Olympics coverage compared with BBC's all-day broadcasts on BBC One and BBC Two.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Donald Trump set for $10bn courtroom showdown with BBC

Donald Trump is suing the BBC for $10bn over an allegedly edited documentary implying he encouraged the January 6 Capitol attack; trial set for February 2027.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

BBC to show Scottish Cup ties at Falkirk & St Mirren

Image source, SNS Falkirk against either Dundee United or Spartans and Partick Thistle's trip to St Mirren in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals will be shown live across the BBC. The Falkirk game will be televised on Friday, 6 March with a 19:45 GMT kick-off while the tie at League Cup holders St Mirren will be on Sunday, 8 March (19:30).
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fromGoal
3 months ago
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How ITV is planning to 'blow Gary Lineker-less BBC out of the water' with 2026 World Cup coverage with Roy Keane & Gary Neville set to sign up as pundits | Goal.com Australia

fromGoal
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

How ITV is planning to 'blow Gary Lineker-less BBC out of the water' with 2026 World Cup coverage with Roy Keane & Gary Neville set to sign up as pundits | Goal.com India

fromGoal
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

How ITV is planning to 'blow Gary Lineker-less BBC out of the water' with 2026 World Cup coverage with Roy Keane & Gary Neville set to sign up as pundits | Goal.com US

fromGoal
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

How ITV is planning to 'blow Gary Lineker-less BBC out of the water' with 2026 World Cup coverage with Roy Keane & Gary Neville set to sign up as pundits | Goal.com Australia

fromGoal
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

How ITV is planning to 'blow Gary Lineker-less BBC out of the water' with 2026 World Cup coverage with Roy Keane & Gary Neville set to sign up as pundits | Goal.com India

fromGoal
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

How ITV is planning to 'blow Gary Lineker-less BBC out of the water' with 2026 World Cup coverage with Roy Keane & Gary Neville set to sign up as pundits | Goal.com US

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fromGoal
3 months ago

How ITV is planning to 'blow Gary Lineker-less BBC out of the water' with 2026 World Cup coverage with Roy Keane & Gary Neville set to sign up as pundits | Goal.com UK

ITV will base World Cup coverage in New York and assemble an all‑star pundit line-up to exploit the BBC's cut-price, North America‑light approach.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Older women disappear' from BBC presenting roles, internal review finds

While women outnumbered men in terms of presenters under 50, men significantly outnumbered women among the over-50s with 237 women to 394 men. It found there are nearly four times as many male presenters over 60 as female in the BBC's content division, which makes programmes. There were nearly twice as many older men than women 31 compared with 16 in BBC News. Within the nations and the English regions division, there were between three and four times as many older men as female presenters.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 months ago

A gay radio host was called a 'fairy boy' & told to act 'less gay.' Now the BBC is apologizing. - LGBTQ Nation

The BBC apologized to former BBC Radio Cornwall host Jack Murley for repeated homophobic and discriminatory harassment he experienced while employed.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

BBC announces landmark deal to make bespoke content for YouTube

The BBC will produce original, tailor-made entertainment, news and sport content for YouTube, with some programming also available on iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
Media industry
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
4 months ago

BBC Strikes Landmark Deal to Produce Original Content for YouTube

BBC will produce original YouTube content targeting younger BBC Three audiences, with later availability on iPlayer and BBC Sounds and potential overseas monetization.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 months ago

OpenAI Opens The Box; And BBC Opens Up To YouTube Ads | AdExchanger

OpenAI will test clearly labeled ads in ChatGPT's free and Go tiers in the US, placed at the bottom of feeds and separate from answers.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

BBC could soon make programmes for release first on YouTube under deal

BBC may produce original programmes for initial release on YouTube to reach younger viewers, prompting licence-fee questions and potential commercial and overseas impacts.
#trump-lawsuit
fromTruthout
5 months ago
US politics

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

fromTruthout
5 months ago
US politics

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

Television
fromSlate Magazine
4 months 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
4 months 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.
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US politics
fromIndependent
5 months 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.
#donald-trump
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months 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.
fromAxios
5 months ago

Trump hits BBC with lawsuit over Jan. 6 speech editing

The memo, which raised concerns about BBC's impartiality, drew swift condemnation from the White House. A lawyer for Trump sent a letter to BBC threatening a $1 billion defamation suit unless the British broadcaster issued a retraction, an apology and compensation. A few days later, BBC formally apologized to President Trump, but did not indicate that it would compensate the president, as he had demanded.
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