Politicians avoiding ‘proper scrutiny’, BBC boss says
Lord Tony Hall has said that politicians should submit to long-form interviews so they can be “quizzed at length” about their policies.
Lord Tony Hall
BBC Upload to promote poets and storytellers in bid to boost spoken word talent
The BBC plans to stage a nationwide roll-out of a new scheme promoting the UK’s up-and-coming storytellers, poets and writers.
BBC chief: TV entering second wave of disruption from streaming services
Lord Tony Hall has said the television industry is about to enter “a second wave of disruption” because of new entrants in the streaming market.
Hans Zimmer commissioned by BBC for music education scheme
Hans Zimmer has been commissioned by the BBC to compose a piece supporting music education.
Call The Midwife talents receive honorary doctorates
Two Call The Midwife talents have been bestowed with honorary degrees.
BBC boss warns of ‘biggest assault on truth’ since 1930s
BBC director-general Lord Tony Hall has said the world is in the grip of the biggest attack on truth since the 1930s.
Director-general wants Netflix-style algorithm for BBC
The BBC wants a Netflix-style algorithm for public service broadcasting.
BBC director-general: We took on over 75s TV licences at height of austerity
BBC bosses have said shouldering the cost of over 75s licence fees stemmed from Conservative austerity.
New advisory group to monitor diversity at the BBC
A new group will monitor diversity at the BBC to ensure the broadcaster represents “stories, faces and voices” from all UK communities.
BBC £300m Discovery deal to ‘change the world’ with ‘natural history Netflix’
The BBC is looking to “change the world” with a £300 million deal to form a “natural history Netflix”.
BBC could cover tax bills for staff investigated by HMRC after pay change
The BBC may cover tax costs for presenters left in financial trouble after they were “forced” into new pay arrangements.
I will use my platform to promote gender equality, says Greg James
Greg James has said he will use his platform to promote the cause of gender equality and diversity at the BBC.
BBC to launch ‘timely’ season to bridge political differences in divided world
The BBC is launching a “timely” series of programmes encouraging people to cross political divides in a polarised world.
Belgians lobbying BBC to move to Brussels after Brexit, reveals director-general
Belgian officials are lobbying for a BBC move to Brussels after Brexit, the director-general has revealed.
Lord Hall admits BBC staff were ‘pushed’ into pay arrangement without benefits
BBC director general Lord Tony Hall has admitted his staff were given no choice but to take employment without sick pay or maternity leave, which left top talent facing massive tax bills.
Plan to double number of disabled employees in television
Broadcasters and ministers have committed to doubling the number of disabled people involved in television by 2020 to make the industry “more inclusive”.