Screenwriter behind Doctor Who, Years and Years and It’s a Sin suggests UK broadcasters in peril The acclaimed screenwriter Russell T Davies has said TV drama is enjoying a golden… »
Performance by Diversity was inspired by the killing of George Floyd in the US The number of complaints about an episode of Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) in which Diversity performed… »
Groups pitching to perceived desire for alternative output as trust in BBC falls Rival efforts are under way to launch a Fox News-style opinionated current affairs TV station in Britain… »
Lack of BAME people in executive and behind-camera roles down to being ignored or worn down by industry, says historian Systemic racism in British television has forced out a generation… »
Culture secretary calls for ‘open-minded’ approach to BBC funding system All the day’s politics news – live The television licence could be abolished from 2027, with ministers saying they are… »
No 10 boycotts Today programme and considers decriminalising non-payment of licence fee Downing Street is threatening the future of the BBC by insisting it is seriously considering decriminalising non-payment of… »
BBC reveals it has not confirmed PM’s appearance after Corbyn’s fierce grilling General election latest – live news Labour has expressed concerns about the BBC’s political coverage after it was… »
Newsnight presenter says corporation set ‘semantic conundrum’ in Trump racism ruling The Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis says the BBC is in danger of looking “massively out of touch with the… »
Corporation faces staff revolt over response to presenter’s Donald Trump remarks ‘Defending the indefensible’: how BBC ruling sparked Trump race row The BBC is facing a growing crisis over its… »
ITV executives defended methods under questioning by Commons committee MPs have condemned the Jeremy Kyle Show as a forum for tearing people apart in a “Roman Colosseum-type way”, as ITV… »
Study by Mental Health Foundation finds 24% say shows cause body image issues Reality TV is fuelling young people’s anxiety about their bodies, which can lead to suicidal thoughts, according… »
Presenter made comments about pro-Brexit marchers on flagship news show Channel 4 News has apologised after its presenter Jon Snow said he had “never seen so many white people in… »
Lawsuits also issued to offset impact of Leaving Neverland, which details alleged abuse Michael Jackson’s estate is engaged in a campaign of adverts, lawsuits and interviews in an attempt to… »
City beats Manchester and Birmingham to become broadcaster’s base outside London Leeds has unexpectedly been chosen as the new regional base for Channel 4, beating rival bids from Birmingham and… »
Foreign secretary hints he believes same Russian cell behind Salisbury poisoning and Czech explosion The British foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, said the UK stood in “full support” of the Czech… »
No 10 did not say whether Whitty and Vallance backed the move; No 10 won’t commit to Covid inquiry ending before next general election Boris Johnson: inquiry into Covid handling… »
