BBC Chair Samir Shah Faces Leadership Crisis
BBC chairman Samir Shah faces mounting pressure as MPs question his leadership following a disastrous committee appearance. Discover the fallout and what's next for the embattled broadcaster.
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BBC seeks new director general in top job ad
The BBC is hiring a new director general, seeking a 'proven leader' to make tough editorial calls. Apply by New Year's Eve for this pivotal role in UK media.
BBC hires after Davie quits over Trump edit scandal
The BBC has launched its search for a new Director-General following Tim Davie's resignation. Candidates have until year-end to apply for the role, as the corporation faces intense scrutiny over editorial standards.
Civilisations series accused of oversimplifying history
BBC's Civilisations faces criticism for oversimplifying Roman history while drawing modern political parallels. Does the series underestimate its audience's intelligence?
BBC's Civilisations: Ancient Collapse Mirrors Modern Crisis
New BBC series Civilisations: Rise and Fall examines four ancient societies' collapse through contemporary lens. Streaming now on BBC iPlayer.
BBC Impartiality Row: Adviser Disputes Bias Claims
A former BBC adviser disputes claims of 'systemic bias', telling MPs the corporation took impartiality 'extremely seriously'. Explore the fallout from the leaked memo that sparked senior resignations.
BBC Chairman: Top Job 'Too Big for One Person'
BBC Chairman Samir Shah says the Director-General role is too large for one person, hinting at a major executive restructure as the job is advertised. Discover the implications.
TV Tonight: Civilisations Explores History's Warnings
As society faces modern challenges, BBC Two's Civilisations: Rise and Fall examines what ancient civilisations did when on the brink. Plus: Glastonbury ticket scams and luxury motorhomes.
Nandy may block BBC licence fee rise after scandals
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy considers blocking the BBC's £7 licence fee increase amidst a crisis of scandals, resignations, and a growing non-payment revolt. Discover the full story.
BBC Licence Fee Scrutiny After Scandals & Trump Lawsuit
Following the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness and a $5bn Trump lawsuit, the BBC's mandatory £174.50 licence fee faces unprecedented scrutiny. Should it be abolished?
BBC board member quits over governance issues
BBC non-executive director Shumeet Banerji resigns, citing governance failures. The crisis deepens as senior figures are due to face MPs. Read the full story.
BBC board member resigns over exclusion from bias talks
BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns after being cut out of crucial talks on liberal bias claims, leading to the shock exit of top executives. Discover the full story behind the internal crisis.
BBC board member resigns citing governance failures
Shumeet Banerji resigns from the BBC Board over governance issues, revealing he was not consulted on recent top-level departures. Discover the full story behind the broadcaster's leadership turmoil.
BBC Director-General Denied Traditional Portrait Honour
Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie breaks with 80-year tradition as corporation confirms no oil painting will commemorate his controversial tenure. Discover why the honour has been withheld.
BBC faces 'existential crisis' over trust, says Husain
Former BBC journalist Mishal Husain calls for end to ministerial board appointments as corporation faces parliamentary scrutiny over editorial standards and trust.
Farage pledges to scrap BBC licence fee
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage demands an end to the BBC licence fee, branding the broadcaster 'rotten to the core'. Discover the future of public service broadcasting.
BBC Director General Resigns Amid Internal Crisis
Tim Davie's sudden departure as BBC Director General raises questions about whether leading the corporation has become an impossible role. Discover the internal strife and political pressures facing his successor.
BBC should defy Trump lawsuit with four-word reply
Former Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger argues the BBC should respond to Trump's $1bn legal threat with 'See you in court' rather than capitulating like US media outlets.
BBC admits doctoring Trump footage in impartiality scandal
The BBC faces a major credibility crisis after an internal investigation revealed serious breaches of impartiality, including doctored footage of Donald Trump and biased social media activity by senior staff.
Celebrity Traitors Finale Schedule Shake-up Explained
The BBC has dramatically reshuffled the Celebrity Traitors finale schedule, leaving fans scrambling. Discover the new air times and why the changes were made.
BBC presenter leaves after controversial Ferguson interview
Veteran BBC broadcaster Charles Nove has left his position after conducting a contentious interview with Sarah, Duchess of York about her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about editorial standards at the corporation.
BBC replaces Sunday Morning Live with new politics show
The BBC is launching a fresh Sunday politics programme to succeed Sunday Morning Live, featuring a new presenting team and format while maintaining the slot's political focus.
Sally Nugent's emotional BBC Breakfast moment explained
BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent reveals the emotional story behind her recent on-air appearance that sparked viewer worry and concern about her wellbeing.
BBC to cancel Victoria Derbyshire show in major cuts
The BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme faces cancellation as part of sweeping cuts to BBC Two's daytime schedule, leaving staff in turmoil and viewers facing significant changes to their daily programming.
BBC's Tim Davie faces pressure over Nandy breakfast meeting
BBC boss Tim Davie confronts mounting pressure as he's summoned to explain a controversial breakfast meeting between Labour's Lisa Nandy and BBC executives in the House of Commons library.
BBC Breakfast presenters announce major schedule changes
BBC Breakfast stars Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt reveal significant changes to their presenting schedule, sparking viewer reactions and speculation about the show's future direction.
BBC Breakfast host apologises on-air sparking viewer backlash
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty faces criticism after issuing an on-air apology for interrupting a government minister, with viewers calling the move 'unnecessary' and praising her interviewing style.
BBC Host Gethin Jones Apologises After On-Air Blunder
BBC Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones was forced to apologise to viewers after accidentally revealing a surprise guest's identity before their planned appearance on the popular daytime show.
BBC moves University Challenge and Mastermind in schedule shake-up
The BBC announces major scheduling changes for autumn 2024, moving quiz show favourites University Challenge and Mastermind to new time slots while introducing new programmes like The Assembly and The Chop.
BBC's 'Riot Women' Sparks Fury Over 'Woke' Historical Drama
BBC's new historical drama 'Riot Women' faces massive backlash as viewers brand it 'patronising feminist nonsense' and accuse producers of rewriting British history for modern agendas.
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