Labour accuses BBC of ‘biased’ election coverage in letter to director general
The Labour Party has complained to the BBC’s director general, accusing the broadcaster of “slanted and biased” election coverage.
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge reveals how she pitched Fleabag role to Andrew Scott
Phoebe Waller-Bridge has said she begged Andrew Scott to have a coffee with her so she could pitch him the role of the priest in Fleabag.
Winners of Ivors Composer Awards announced
British composer Erika Fox has been presented with an Ivor Novello Award for lifetime achievement.
Jo Swinson rules out working with SNP to stop Brexit if indyref2 is the price
Jo Swinson has ruled out working the SNP at Westminster to bring about a second Brexit referendum, if the price was another poll on Scottish independence.
Worzel Gummidge comes to life in trailer for new show starring Mackenzie Crook
Mackenzie Crook debuts as the scarecrow Worzel Gummidge in the whimsical first trailer for the BBC’s modern-day adaptation.
BBC announces plans to boost representation of disability
The BBC has pledged to improve representation of disabled people on and off screen.
BBC had ‘institutional issue’ during referendum, Sturgeon claims
There was an “institutional issue” with the BBC in its coverage of the 2014 independence referendum, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Star Trek’s George Takei joins the pre-school universe
Star Trek’s George Takei is boldly joining the pre-school universe.
Huw Edwards reveals how long he waited for BBC election night role
Huw Edwards has been waiting to lead the BBC’s coverage of the General Election for nearly 30 years.
Meat documentary gave ‘misleading impression’
The UK’s three main farm levy bodies are the latest industry organisations to condemn a BBC documentary exploring the impact of red meat production on the environment.
Strictly’s Alex Scott not scared to take on samba this weekend
Alex Scott has said she is not worried about doing the “dance of death” in this weekend’s quarter finals on Strictly Come Dancing.
Conservatives asked to remove edited BBC content from its Facebook adverts
The BBC has asked the Conservative Party to remove online adverts which use edited versions of its content.
Johnson refuses to commit to Andrew Neil interview on BBC
Boris Johnson has refused to commit to an interview with the BBC’s Andrew Neil despite Jeremy Corbyn being grilled by the veteran journalist earlier this week.
Liverpool’s Club World Cup campaign to be shown live on BBC
Liverpool’s quest to win the Club World Cup in Qatar will be broadcast free-to-air by the BBC in December.
Alex Scott laughs off Strictly wardrobe malfunction
Alex Scott has said she hoped her Strictly wardrobe malfunction just “added to the drama” of the routine.
BBC extends Panorama episode featuring interview with Duke of York’s accuser
The Panorama programme featuring an interview with an alleged Jeffrey Epstein victim who claims she slept with the Duke of York while under age will now be an hour long, the BBC has said.
Boris Johnson accused of ‘running scared’ from Andrew Neil and TV debates
Boris Johnson has been accused of “running scared” from a grilling by interviewer Andrew Neil, as it was disclosed he will also miss two TV debates.
Corbyn and Johnson to give BBC seven-way election debate a miss
Neither Boris Johnson nor Jeremy Corbyn will attend the BBC’s seven-way election debate on Friday, the corporation has announced.
Gary Rhodes: the smiling, spiky-haired saviour of the British menu
With his trademark enthusiasm and gravity-defying haircut, Gary Rhodes was among the bevy of Michelin-starred chefs to become household names following the soaring success of the television cookery show format in the 1990s.
BBC accused of ‘harming’ red meat industry
The BBC has been accused of “misrepresenting” red meat production in a documentary on Monday.
There is still life in the X Factor, TV executive says
There is still life in shows like the X Factor but there remains a question over whether there is enough talent to sustain them, a TV executive has said.
What to watch? BBC announces its Christmas programming
Mrs Brown and Miranda Hart will be back for Christmas.
BBC admits ‘mistake’ made in Johnson Question Time clip edit
The BBC has admitted it made a “mistake” following accusations that a Question Time clip was cut in a way which edited out laughter directed at the Prime Minister.
Duke of York ‘standing back’ from all patronages amid interview backlash
The Duke of York is standing back from all of the organisations of which he is a patron after the backlash which followed an interview he gave to BBC’s Newsnight programme.
Gemma Collins and an ‘all-consuming silence’ among BBC Christmas highlights
Gemma Collins and an “all-consuming silence” are among the highlights of this year’s BBC Christmas line-up.
Timeline of Duke of York’s week to forget
Queen Elizabeth famously referred to 1992 as an annus horribilis, using the Latin for horrible year.
BBC staff claim corporation has introduced a ‘six chip’ rule in its canteen
BBC staff have complained after claiming the corporation has introduced a “six chip” rule in their canteen.
Strictly’s Anton du Beke would welcome same-sex pairings
Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton du Beke has said he would be “very happy” to be paired with a male dance partner.
Labour in voter registration drive as Tories target overseas home buyers
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will urge millions of eligible voters to register before the deadline as the Tories announce plans to raise stamp duty for people from overseas buying UK property.
John Humphrys rubbishes idea of second EU referendum
John Humphrys has attacked the idea of a second EU referendum, suggesting it would be undemocratic.
Police meet with health officials following patient recall
Police are assessing whether any potential criminal offences can be identified after more than 3,000 neurology patients were recalled by health authorities in Belfast.
Hall was not given any option but to accept licence fee deal, says BBC chairman
BBC director-general Lord Tony Hall was not given “any option” but to accept responsibility for funding the TV licence fee for over-75s, the chairman of the corporation has said.