BBC Considers Paywall for Classic Shows in Licence Fee Shake-Up
The BBC could place classic shows behind a paywall as part of a major funding review. Learn about the proposed changes to the licence fee and what it means for viewers.
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BBC orders all staff to complete antisemitism training
Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie has mandated compulsory antisemitism training for all employees following accusations of ignored complaints from over 200 Jewish staff. Staff have six months to complete the course.
BBC complaints drop as Ofcom cites 'significant crisis'
Ofcom reports a decrease in complaints against the BBC, but warns the broadcaster faces a 'significant crisis' over editorial standards. Discover the full story.
BBC accused of censorship over Reith lecture edit
Historian Rutger Bregman accuses BBC of cowardice after it removed his description of Donald Trump as 'most openly corrupt president'. Read the full story on this media controversy.
BBC censors Trump line in Reith Lecture, author claims
Historian Rutger Bregman accuses the BBC of censorship after it removed his description of Donald Trump as 'the most openly corrupt president'. The corporation cites legal advice. Read the full story.
BBC censors Trump criticism in Reith Lecture edit
The BBC has edited its flagship Reith Lectures to remove Rutger Bregman's description of Donald Trump as 'the most openly corrupt president'. Discover the full story behind this censorship row.
BBC censors Reith lecture on Trump, author claims
Dutch historian Rutger Bregman accuses the BBC of censoring his Reith lecture by removing a line calling Donald Trump 'the most openly corrupt president'. Discover the full story behind this free speech row.
BBC staff refuse gender stories in censorship row
Explosive revelations expose how BBC staff are refusing to cover gender-critical stories, leading to accusations of institutional bias and calls for Tim Davie's resignation over the corporation's editorial integrity.
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.
BBC's banned nuclear war drama director dies at 90
Discover the untold story of 'The War Game', the groundbreaking BBC drama so horrifyingly realistic about nuclear attack consequences that it was banned for 20 years, as its director passes away aged 90.
Peter Watkins: Revolutionary Film-Maker's Legacy
Discover how Peter Watkins, the visionary director behind 'Culloden' and 'The War Game', challenged conventional film-making and faced censorship for his radical approach to documentary cinema.
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.
Jodi Picoult slams Indiana school's musical ban
Acclaimed novelist Jodi Picoult condemns an Indiana school district for removing her musical adaptation from production, highlighting growing concerns over artistic censorship in US schools.
Jodi Picoult Sounds Alarm on US Book Banning Crisis
Acclaimed novelist Jodi Picoult reveals shocking censorship attempts across American schools and libraries, with Indiana leading the charge in literary suppression.
Louis Theroux criticises BBC over Bob Vylan performance
Documentarian Louis Theroux faces backlash after criticising the BBC for platforming punk-grime duo Bob Vylan, igniting intense discussions about censorship and artistic expression in public broadcasting.
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 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 faces Ofcom complaints over Bob Vylan BRIT Awards show
The BBC confronts significant Ofcom complaints after Bob Vylan's politically charged BRIT Awards performance on BBC One, testing broadcast boundaries and free speech.
Euan Blair accused of pressuring BBC over HIGNFY episode
Former Prime Minister's son Euan Blair allegedly pressured BBC to pull episode featuring Victoria Coren Mitchell's Labour ID cards segment, sparking free speech concerns.
Trump-era book banning sweeps American schools and libraries
A disturbing trend of book banning sweeps across America, with Trump-era policies accelerating censorship efforts in schools and libraries nationwide. Discover which titles are being targeted and why.
BBC faces £100k per episode cost to censor classic sitcoms
The BBC could be forced to spend over £100,000 per episode to edit or remove controversial scenes from classic British comedies, including 'It Ain't Half Hot Mum' and 'Dad's Army', as broadcasting standards evolve.
The Librarians: TV drama tackles the fight against book bans
A new Sky series, 'The Librarians', dramatises the real-life battle against literary censorship, following a group of women determined to protect intellectual freedom in their community.
BBC Radio 1's Greg James Salary Shock Revealed
BBC Radio 1's flagship breakfast show host Greg James sees his salary figures made public in the latest annual report, sparking debate over broadcaster pay and licence fee value.
BBC Viewers Fume 'Defund BBC' Over 'Patronising' Tory Interview
BBC Breakfast faces viewer fury as Tory MP Bim Afolami's interview on voter ID rules is labelled 'patronising' and 'soft', sparking fresh 'Defund the BBC' demands.
BBC Morning Live Axed Mid-Broadcast in Technical Meltdown
BBC One's flagship morning show, Morning Live, was forced into an unscheduled pause after a major technical fault caused presenters Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton to vanish from screens, leaving viewers baffled.
The Right's New Cancel Culture: A Political Purge
An alarming new trend is emerging in British politics as the Right adopts and weaponises the 'cancel culture' tactics of the Left, silencing opponents with ruthless efficiency and raising serious questions for free speech.
Jimmy Kimmel Discovers His Show is Banned in Russia
In a bizarre twist during a segment on Vladimir Putin, Jimmy Kimmel's researchers discovered his own late-night show is completely blocked throughout Russia, sparking laughter and disbelief in the studio.
BBC Axes Charlie Kirk D-Day Special, Sparking Bias Row
The BBC faces a major backlash and accusations of political bias after abruptly cancelling a planned D-Day remembrance radio special featuring conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, sparking a fierce debate over censorship and impartiality at the national
Jimmy Kimmel Suspended By ABC, Sparking Free Speech Fury
ABC's abrupt suspension of Jimmy Kimmel over a censored Realtime monologue has ignited a firestorm, raising critical questions about corporate censorship and the future of free speech in late-night television.
New presenters for Dr Michael Mosley's BBC podcast revealed
The BBC announces the esteemed presenters set to continue Dr Michael Mosley's beloved health podcast 'Just One Thing', paying tribute to his legacy with a special returning series after his tragic death at 67.
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