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

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fromVulture
2 weeks ago

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

The BBC's airing of the N-word during the 2026 BAFTAs was deemed a breach of editorial standards, though unintentional.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Airing of Bafta racial slur breached BBC standards, corporation finds

The BBC breached editorial standards by airing a racial slur during the Bafta film awards ceremony, leading to multiple complaints and a delayed response.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
Media industry
fromFortune
1 week 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.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago
Media industry

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

Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

The Digital Shift: How Consumer Habits Are Forcing the UK Entertainment Sector to Innovate

UK consumers now abandon apps that take longer than three seconds to load, reflecting a significant shift in expectations across various sectors.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Children and teens roundup the best new picture books and novels

A variety of children's books explore themes of culture, identity, and emotions through engaging stories and illustrations.
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration confirms its opening date

The museum will display over 100 of Quentin Blake's original, rarely seen drawings, showcasing his theatrical influences as an illustrator.
London
Television
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Man Behind Baby Reindeer Has a New HBO Show. It's Another Magnum Opus.

Richard Gadd's new series, Half Man, follows two brothers navigating complex relationships and personal growth over decades.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Muslim kids are really underrepresented': the animated movie where medieval maths meets eager young minds

The children Abdullah, Aysha, Khalid and Layla stumble across a time-travel device in a lab, only to find themselves pursued by a rogue alchemist who has discovered its power.
Philosophy
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I've had white knuckle moments': Michael Socha on This Is England, his patchy beard and seedy new casino thriller The Cage

Michael Socha plays a troubled casino manager in The Cage, showcasing his acting range and personal struggles with self-criticism.
fromKotaku
1 week ago

BAFTA Pulls Game From Showcase Due To Depiction Of Child Abuse

What has upset me so much is not just the decision, but how this happens to me over and over, doors close because the subject matter might upset people or make them uncomfortable.
Video games
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

One of the stars of smash hit comedy The Studio launches a quizshow: Best podcasts of the week

Mindy Kaling participates in Ike Barinholtz's trivia podcast, blending light-hearted chat with various topics.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

'Touching' community boxing film packs a punch for the BFI Southbank

Learning The Ropes documents the legacy of coach Tony Burns and the community spirit of Repton boxing club in East London.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'The Young Offenders', Season 5, review: A sparkling return to form for our favourite tracksuit-clad Corkonians

The opening episode proves that the comedic chemistry between Conor and Jock remains intact, delivering laughs and showcasing their unique friendship.
Television
London music
fromInsideHook
4 weeks ago

"SNL UK" Took On a Troubling Travel Habit

British pubs abroad create a unique cultural experience for travelers, often leading to humorous situations and a longing for home comforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Audiences told us we didn't show enough teacher sex': how we made Waterloo Road

Bad Girls creators Maureen Chadwick and Ann McManus had a fiery belief in social justice and did rigorous research. Those are often the foundations of successful serial drama.
Education
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Boom Box: Beats and Betrayal review the most astonishing British TV

HBO Max's UK launch features a British true-crime docudrama about a recording studio involved in gang activity and undercover police operations.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's getting a new Museum... of Youth Culture

London's Museum of Youth Culture opens in Camden, dedicated to preserving the history of youth culture in the UK.
Humor
fromVulture
1 month ago

Last One Laughing UK's Second Season Should Not Be This Good

Last One Laughing UK is a comedy game show where ten comedians compete to avoid laughing for six hours.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Portobello: how can this TV show about the mafia and a mind-controlled parrot be so wildly dull?

Portobello tells the true story of Enzo Tortora, a TV host falsely accused of Camorra ties, exploring themes of celebrity, politics, and organized crime.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

From Bluey To The News: How BBC Studios Is Connecting Brands To Audiences Across Its Portfolio | AdExchanger

BBC Studios develops digital-first ad sales strategy to help marketers connect across its diverse content portfolio of news, sports, and entertainment properties in the North American market.
Humor
fromVulture
1 month ago

Saturday Night Live U.K. Should Be More British

SNL U.K. premiere features a sketch on British politics influenced by American SNL, raising questions about its target audience and cultural relevance.
#reform-uk
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nige and Honest Bob want to turn politics into a downmarket reality gameshow

Nigel Farage dominates Reform UK as a personality cult, using gimmicky stunts and questionable financial schemes to attract attention while enriching himself and select associates.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nige and Honest Bob want to turn politics into a downmarket reality gameshow

Nigel Farage dominates Reform UK as a personality cult, using gimmicky stunts and questionable financial schemes to attract attention while enriching himself and select associates.
#snl-uk
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

You Won't Have to Wait As Long to Watch SNL UK This Week

Peacock will stream Saturday Night Live UK episodes eight hours earlier, starting this weekend at 1 p.m. ET.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guide #235: Live from London, it's Saturday Night! But will SNL translate transatlantically?

Saturday Night Live UK launches amid mixed expectations, with hopes for success due to strong talent and oversight from original SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How could this be anything other than funny?!' Behind the scenes of Saturday Night Live UK

SNL UK's cast and writers are preparing to launch a live sketch comedy show with optimism and creative energy, despite the challenging format of writing most content weekly.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

You Won't Have to Wait As Long to Watch SNL UK This Week

Peacock will stream Saturday Night Live UK episodes eight hours earlier, starting this weekend at 1 p.m. ET.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guide #235: Live from London, it's Saturday Night! But will SNL translate transatlantically?

Saturday Night Live UK launches amid mixed expectations, with hopes for success due to strong talent and oversight from original SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How could this be anything other than funny?!' Behind the scenes of Saturday Night Live UK

SNL UK's cast and writers are preparing to launch a live sketch comedy show with optimism and creative energy, despite the challenging format of writing most content weekly.
Humor
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'Bluey' experience opens at Disneyland. Here's what it's like

Bluey has debuted at Disneyland with a performance-focused takeover featuring shows, games, and dance parties, emphasizing imaginative play and family bonds.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Saturday Night Live UK review it didn't fail and it could have been a lot worse

In the end, a comedy show leaves you with a feeling that tells you whether it worked or not. The general feeling... will be that the inaugural episode of Saturday Night Live UK did work.
Humor
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

BBC axes LGBTQ+ dating shows I Kissed A Boy/Girl due to 'funding challenges'

We are exceptionally proud of I Kissed A Boy/ Girl, the UK's first dating show for the LGBTQ+ community. We would like to thank our fabulous cupid Dannii Minogue and the entire team at Twofour for bringing the series to screen. Unfortunately, we have to make difficult choices in light of our funding challenges and there are no current plans for the show to return.
UK news
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Has Today had its day? BBC's flagship Radio 4 show grapples with podcast age

BBC Radio 4's Today programme faces an existential crisis as it struggles to retain top talent amid the rise of podcasts and changing media opportunities.
#aardman-animations
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: this is London calling | Editorial

BBC World Service faces imminent funding collapse despite global influence and lifesaving role, risking vital international news services as state rivals expand.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Booze, drugs and Egg in the buff! How This Life sexed up the world of TV

Michael Jackson not that one, the BBC Two controller wanted to be more like Channel 4, so decided to commission a cool drama for young people about trainee lawyers. When I told [executive producer] Tony Garnett that I'd briefly been a lawyer, his eyes lit up. But I didn't want to write a show about lawyers! Fuck, so boring. That's why I'd left to become a writer.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Film and TV charity unveils landmark mental health principles for UK industry

The nine principles outline the core actions any production would need to take to ensure support for mental health is positively and routinely embedded. They include creating a culture that supports wellbeing; fostering respectful, inclusive relationships across teams; managing the impact of difficult subject matter; and managing workload.
Mental health
France news
fromFrenchly
2 months ago

Family-Friendly French TV Shows & Movies for Kids of All Ages - Frenchly

Introducing children to French through books, movies, and TV can spark lasting language skills, cultural connection, and life-changing family experiences.
Film
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Morph, Wallace and evil penguins: Inside Aardman at Young V&A

Young V&A Aardman exhibition displays original Wallace & Gromit artifacts, revealing animation craft, models, storyboards, props, in-jokes, and interactive exhibits appealing to all ages.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

BBC to call for permanent charter and end of political appointments to board

The BBC proposes ending political board appointments and establishing a permanent charter to protect its independence from government interference.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Wallace, Gromit and a new use for lentils: Aardman exhibition aims to break records and recruit children

Aardman studios' character designs and archives reveal evolving Wallace and Gromit concepts, rare surviving models, and major commercial and awards success.
#bbc-broadcasting-error
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Prince inspires creativity at London youth hub

Prince William encouraged young Black photographers, affirmed the value of their work, and engaged in discussions about career barriers and opportunities for young Black people.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

BBC orders quick investigation into BAFTA broadcast slur

The BBC apologized for failing to censor a racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette syndrome during the BAFTA awards broadcast, launching an investigation into the incident.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

BBC faces profound jeopardy' without funding overhaul, Tim Davie says

We do want reform, he said. We do want reform of the licence fee. However, we're not just about driving the amount we get from households higher. My biggest fears are that we just roll on and think it's going to be OK. We don't reform enough. At that point, we don't get regulatory reform and more flexibility. That's my biggest worry. And I think, if we don't do that, we're in trouble.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

People laughed at TV jobs in Belfast!' How Northern Ireland's capital became the home of quality drama

So many tourists he picks up want to talk about the hit comedy and, as a fan himself, he's happy to oblige. We're stuck in traffic, which is odd for this small city on a wet Tuesday morning. It's because all the media are here, he jokes. But there is some truth to it. I'm visiting for the world premiere of How to Get to Heaven from Belfast,
Television
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

BBC to conduct fast-track investigation into racial slur incident at Baftas

The BBC has been reviewing what happened at Bafta on Sunday evening. This was a serious mistake and the director-general has instructed the Executive Complaints Unit (ECU) to complete a fast-tracked investigation and provide a full response to complainants.
UK news
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Watching The Office recently, my heart just sank' Mackenzie Crook on comedy, cruelty and being TV royalty

Mackenzie Crook portrays Gordon in Small Prophets, a pedantic DIY-store manager amid a melancholic story centered on Michael's quiet grief and middle-age rumination.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Boom time for anti-racist TV: how an 84 bottle of wine triggered an explosion in British broadcasting

Channel 4's 1980s commissioning led a radical era of British television that funded sustained, authentic multi-ethnic storytelling.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

YouTube criticised after pulling out of UK TV audience measurement

YouTube suspended participation in the UK cross-media measurement system after Google blocked data access to Barb and Kantar, drawing industry criticism.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

'Game Show Studio' brings real-life game show action to the East Bay, minus the TV time

Game Show Studio in Concord offers a 60-minute immersive, host-led experience recreating popular TV-style game show games for parties of all sizes.
fromVulture
1 month ago

The BBC Gives Its Side of the BAFTA Story: 'Genuine Error'

BBC director-general Tim Davie said the BBC "profoundly regrets" the inclusion of the N-word in the broadcast of this year's BAFTAs, which he characterized as unintentional and the result of a "genuine error." Davie claims that no one in the on-site broadcast truck heard John Davidson, the activist with Tourette's, shout a racial slur while Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage during the February 22 awards ceremony.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Television
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

BBC Studios Benchmarks Its Podcasts To See How They Really Stack Up | AdExchanger

In podcasting, knowing how your audience stacks up against the competition has always been a bit of a guessing game. And BBC Studios, the content production arm of the British public broadcasting corporation, was tired of guessing. Around two years ago, BBC Studios started working with digital audio monetization and measurement platform Triton Digital, and benchmarking was at the top of its wish list. Triton made good on that request on Thursday with the addition of benchmarking features to its Podcast Metrics publisher analytics dashboard.
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Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Peaky Blinders The Real Story review how a pop crime sensation became a network-hopping brand

Peaky Blinders achieved cinematic-scale storytelling that transformed a Birmingham working-class period drama into a global, music-fueled cultural phenomenon and enduring network-hopping brand.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pussies galore! David Baddiel's Cat Man is purr-fect TV

David Baddiel celebrates cats, showcases social-media-famous felines, challenges stereotypes of cat owners, and immerses himself in varied feline experiences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Chatshow magic isn't easy. Can Claudia Winkleman conjure a sparkling interview show?

Claudia Winkleman's new chatshow will land next month, and its enthusiast army are already excited. Winkleman herself, who doesn't come off at all breathy, said: I can't quite believe it and I'm incredibly grateful to the BBC for this amazing opportunity. Kalpna Patel-Knight, who commissioned The Claudia Winkleman Show, observed: Claudia is a true national treasure warm, witty and endlessly entertaining.
Television
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

How 'Industry' Season 4 Uses Its Sets to Portray the Dark Side of Wealth

We're literally representing every single aspect of UK life. Unlike other series that focused on wealth and power with tantalizing sets to match—Succession, most recently—there's usually a darker, colder sheen to the environs of Industry. Each character is depicted in their own environments more often than previous seasons, just as the scripts reveal deeper and more intimate layers of the characters. The spaces on screen align with their interiority and they're less gleaming penthouse than tarnished mansion.
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