Alex Scott thanks fans for ‘support’ following online abuse
Alex Scott has thanked fans for their “support” following online abuse after she was linked to A Question Of Sport.
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Alex Scott shares anti-racism poem following A Question Of Sport backlash
Alex Scott has shared an anti-racism poem after being targeted on social media over reports she has been chosen as the new presenter of A Question Of Sport.
Rees-Mogg: BBC ‘stealing Ovaltine from pensioners’ with licence fee charges
The BBC is “stealing the Ovaltine from pensioners’ night-time drink”, Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg has claimed, after a change resulted in the over-75s having to pay the licence fee.
Frank Gilfeather: The Beeb’s obsession with young audience that really isn’t there
SUE Barker has confessed she had to be crow-barred out of the presenter’s seat of A Question of Sport and admitted she would not have gone voluntarily.
Question Time returning after summer break
Question Time is returning to TV screens – days after the pay of its host Fiona Bruce was revealed.
BBC defends same-sex Strictly Come Dancing pairing following complaints
The BBC has defended introducing a same-sex pairing on Strictly Come Dancing after receiving complaints about the move.
Readers’ Letters: Bus drivers just doing their jobs
I read with interest the article on the lady who had twice been challenged about not wearing a mask on a bus.
The Graham Norton Show to return with some guests appearing in the studio
The Graham Norton Show will return for a new series with guests appearing both in the studio and remotely.
Gary Lineker takes pay cut saying ‘BBC recognise that I tweet carefully’
Gary Lineker is taking a pay cut – which makes Zoe Ball the BBC’s highest-paid earner.
New BBC boss defends policy on means-testing licence fees for the over-75s
The BBC’s new director-general has defended the corporation’s stance on introducing means-testing for TV licences for the over-75s.
BBC top 10 not good enough on diversity, says BBC boss
The lack of diversity in the top-10 list of highest-paid BBC stars means the BBC has more “work to do” on the issue, the boss of the broadcaster has admitted.
BBC boss defends star pay increases amid financial constraints
Some BBC stars have enjoyed pay increases despite a worsening financial outlook for the broadcaster.
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker agrees new five-year BBC deal
Gary Lineker has taken a pay cut and signed a new five-year contract with the BBC.
Gary Lineker BBC’s top earner – but taking a pay cut
Gary Lineker was once again the BBC’s top earner, according to new figures, but he is taking a pay cut.
Netflix executive: I would hate to see the BBC diminished in its impact
Netflix executives have voiced their support for the BBC and said the corporation’s strength and creativity is one of the reasons the streaming service has set up a base in the UK.
BBC to publish top talent pay
The BBC is set to reveal the salaries of its top stars, as the broadcaster bids to end the gender pay gap controversy.
BBC has given pay rises to around 700 female employees since 2017
The BBC has given pay rises to around 700 women over the past three years.
Nicola Adams on Strictly move: It’s not such a big deal
Nicola Adams says she signed up to Strictly Come Dancing, as part of the show’s first same-sex couple, to show that it is not a “big deal”.
Sue Barker ‘sad to say goodbye’ to A Question Of Sport
Sue Barker has said she is “sad to say goodbye” to A Question Of Sport after it was announced she is stepping down after 24 years.
Sue Barker leaving A Question of Sport after 23 years in major shake-up
Sue Barker is leaving A Question of Sport after 23 years as part of a major shake-up at the programme.
Sue Barker leaving A Question Of Sport after 24 years in major shake-up
Sue Barker is leaving A Question Of Sport after 24 years as part of a major shake-up at the programme.
Traditional pieces sung during Last Night of the Proms following controversy
The traditional songs Rule, Britannia! and Land Of Hope And Glory have been sung during the Last Night of the Proms, after weeks of controversy over the event.
Saturday Kitchen chef and presenter Matt Tebbutt hails Orkney firm’s ‘delicious’ malt vinegar
Malt vinegar made by an Orkney firm made a special appearance on BBC One's Saturday Kitchen today.
Last Night of the Proms to finally take place after weeks of controversy
Musicians are preparing for the Last Night of the Proms, after weeks of controversy over the event.
Sturgeon stresses importance of communication as BBC changes briefing coverage
Nicola Sturgeon has said her ability to communicate directly with the public is “more important than ever”, following news the BBC is changing its approach to televising her coronavirus briefings.
Gordon Ramsay cooks up new role as game show host
Gordon Ramsay is taking on a new screen role – as game show host.
‘Matter of regret’ that BBC has changed its approach to briefings, says Swinney
It is a “matter of regret” that the BBC has decided to stop providing live television coverage for all of Nicola Sturgeon’s coronavirus briefings, John Swinney has said.
BBC social media issue ‘has been out of control’, says former Radio 4 boss
BBC presenters’ use of social media to express political views became “out of control”, a former Radio 4 boss has said.
Exterminate! Joe Sugg joins animated Doctor Who Daleks project
Former Strictly contestant and YouTube star Joe Sugg is joining the Doctor Who universe as the voice of a character in a new animated series.
BBC made right decision in postponing The Apprentice, Lord Sugar says
The BBC made the “right decision” in postponing this year’s series of The Apprentice due to the coronavirus pandemic, Lord Alan Sugar has said.