Kate hails BBC’s Tiny Happy People digital platform as ‘gold dust’ for parents
The Duchess of Cambridge has described a new BBC resource aimed at developing children’s communication and language skills as “gold dust” for parents.
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Celebrity presenters announced for British Academy Television Craft Awards
Comedians Romesh Ranganathan and Richard Ayoade are among the celebrity presenters who will be taking part virtually in this year’s digital only ceremony for the British Academy Television Craft Awards.
On-screen kissing could return after publication of new safety rules
Actors could film kissing scenes once again following the publication of new safety rules.
Dame Esther Rantzen: BBC timing on TV licence change is ‘insensitive’
Dame Esther Rantzen has said the BBC’s timing in ending the universal free TV licence for over-75s is “insensitive”.
MPs and peers bid to save Politics Live from BBC cutting floor after axe reports
More than 100 MPs and peers have united to demand the BBC protect its Politics Live programme from the axe as it looks to make savings following the Covid-19 shutdown.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden feels ‘let down’ by BBC over TV licence decision
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has said he feels “let down” by the BBC over its decision to end the free TV licence for over-75s.
Means testing of TV licences to begin: What you need to know
The universal, free TV licence for pensioners is coming to an end.
Means-testing TV licence will feel like a ‘kick in the teeth’, campaigners say
The end of the free TV licence for over-75s will feel like a “kick in the teeth” to pensioners, campaigners have said.
A history of the TV licence fee
The BBC is pressing ahead with plans to axe the universal entitlement to a free TV licence for the over-75s.
Free TV licence for over-75s to be means-tested from August 1
The free TV licence for over-75s will be means-tested from August 1, the BBC has said.
Auntie, be nice and give over-75s free TV licences, Rees-Mogg tells BBC
Jacob Rees-Mogg has pressed the BBC to keep free TV licences for all over-75s, urging: “Auntie, come on, let’s be nice.”
UK’s TV and film industry must reopen to stop endless BBC repeats – Tory MP
Ministers have faced calls to fully reopen the UK’s television and film production companies amid moans about the number of repeats on the BBC.
BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 unite for simultaneous short film broadcast
The BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 have joined forces for the first time to broadcast a short film simultaneously across their major channels.
UK’s broadcasters join forces for one-off simultaneous premiere
BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 have joined forces for the first time to broadcast a short film simultaneously across their major channels.
Owenna Griffiths appointed Today programme editor
Owenna Griffiths has been appointed as the new editor of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
BBC urged not to carry out planned cuts to Inside Out programme
The BBC has been urged to rethink its plans to axe the investigative journalism programme Inside Out as part of wider cuts to its English TV and radio output.
Antiques Roadshow to be filmed on closed set with small invited audience
Antiques Roadshow will return this summer but will be filmed on a closed set with a small invited audience, the BBC has said.
Isa Guha excited for chance to showcase Test cricket on free-to-air TV
Test cricket coverage is returning to prime-time BBC schedules for the first time in more than 20 years and presenter Isa Guha is thrilled to be leading the charge.
NHS could have to deliver ‘biggest-ever’ flu immunisation programme over winter
The NHS could have to deliver its “biggest ever” flu immunisation programme this winter as it prepares for a second wave of coronavirus, its chief executive warned.
Jurgen Klopp would ‘run through a brick wall’ for Liverpool players
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he would “run through a brick wall” for his players.
Raunchy period drama Harlots to air on BBC Two
Three series of the raunchy period drama Harlots will air on BBC Two, it has been announced.
BBC announces cost-cutting measures for English regional TV and radio
The BBC has announced a shake-up of regional TV news and local radio in England, leading to 450 job cuts.
BBC cutting around 450 jobs across England
The BBC has announced plans to cut around 450 jobs across England.
Free TV licence for over-75s needed more than ever, says charity
Pensioners rely on their free TV licence more than ever, a charity has warned, as the BBC prepares to announce when it will axe the universal entitlement.
Actress becomes first person to be eliminated from Celebrity MasterChef
Actress Shyko Amos has been eliminated from Celebrity MasterChef after failing to impress the judges.
Jake Wood on ‘extraordinary’ EastEnders filming as production resumes
EastEnders stalwart Jake Wood has said viewers will not notice any difference in the soap since it resumed filming with new measures in place.
BBC iPlayer set new viewing figure record last month
BBC iPlayer set a new record for monthly viewing figures in May, the broadcaster has said.
The most watched programmes on BBC iPlayer in May
May saw a record-breaking number of people use BBC iPlayer after 570 million viewers requested to watch programmes, the BBC has said.
New photos show EastEnders stars returning to work
New photos have shown the cast and crew of EastEnders returning to work with social distancing measures in place.
BBC faces ‘difficult decision’ on over-75s’ TV licences, says director-general
The BBC faces a “difficult decision” on whether there should be a further delay to the introduction of new TV licencing rules for the over-75s, according to the corporation’s outgoing director-general.