Paul Fox, TV Executive Who Ordered ‘The Two Ronnies’, Dies Aged 98
Paul Fox, the British television executive who commissioned iconic shows such as The Two Ronnies and Parkinson, has died aged 98. Fox’s family informed the BBC of his passing this…
BBC Radio One’s Greg James Sorry For “Disgusting” Glass Eye Comments
One of the BBC’s highest profile radio presenters has apologized for comments about people with glass eyes in a recent video to promote his new children’s book. Greg James, who…
BBC Responds To Kate Middleton’s Cancer Diagnosis Complaints
The BBC has responded robustly to complaints that its coverage of Kate Middleton‘s cancer diagnosis was “excessive and insensitive.” The corporation said it accepts “not everyone would have approved of…
‘Hey Duggee’s BBC Studios Launches Kids Streamer In Korea
BBC Studios Launches First Kids Streamer In Korea BBC Studios has launched a streamer for children’s TV in Korea for the first time. The BBC Kids platform will feature the…
King Charles’s Retirement Message To “Awful” BBC’s Nicholas Witchell
19 years ago, King Charles was caught on a microphone calling the BBC’s Nicholas Witchell “awful,” and saying he couldn’t stand him. But it seems the pair have since made…
MipTV’s Closure, BBC & AI & Hot Docs Exodus In International Insider
Bonjour and hello, Insiders. This was the week in which the end of the historic MIPTV Cannes confab was confirmed after six decades. Jesse Whittock with you. Let’s begin, and…
BBC Renews Hit For Series Two
The Gladiators reboot, which has proved a huge hit for the BBC, has been handed a second season. Ahead of this weekend’s final, The BBC said its launch episode is…
BBC Annual Plan Reveals £500M Deficit & Increased Content Spend
The BBC‘s financial deficit is projected to reach nearly £500M next year as the corporation delivers what it has described as a “transformational budget.” Unveiling its Annual Plan this afternoon,…
Doctor Who’s Russell T Davies Says BBC Demise “Absolutely On Its Way’
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies has issued some doom-and-gloom thinking behind why the hit sci-fi series needed to partner with Disney+. Speaking to the They Like to Watch podcast,…
Richard Sharp Talks BBC Chair Resignation & Licence Fee
“I wasn’t happy at the way my activities were characterized and think they were misrepresented wilfully by other forms of the media.” That is the verdict of ex-BBC Chair Richard…