BBC calls for more funds to battle Netflix December 7, 2022 The BBC have called for “serious public service investment” if it is to stand a chance against the likes of Netflix and Disney Plus. BBC Director-General Tim Davie said that the broadcaster needs more dosh to “avoid further cuts” and to survive what he called a “period of real jeopardy” for the media landscape. Speaking [...]
BBC’s local radio cuts slammed as ‘unwarranted’ and ‘misguided’ November 1, 2022 Leading journalist trade body has slammed the BBC’s ambitions to invest more into its local digital news. Chief exec of The News Media Association Owen Meredith criticised the broadcaster’s plans to cut back its late-night local radio, which will see 139 audio roles axed. All local shows after 10pm are set to be replaced with [...]
BBC slashes nearly 400 jobs as licence fee squeeze continues September 29, 2022 The BBC has slashed nearly 400 jobs from its world service division as the broadcaster feels the increasing pressure of the licence fee freeze. The Beeb said it would be moving towards a “digital-first” strategy for the BBC World Service, cutting 382 posts in the process. “Changing audience needs around the world – with more [...]
Peak of 22.4m watched BBC One coverage of Queen’s funeral in biggest viewing day since London 2012 September 20, 2022 A peak of 22.4m Brits watched BBC coverage of Her Majesty the Queen’s funeral on Monday with a majority of the UK tuning in at some point. 32.5m people tuned into the national broadcaster’s all-encompassing coverage of the late monarch’s laying to rest, representing BBC One’s biggest viewing day since the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony. [...]
Govt looks at ‘business case’ for Channel 4 privatisation and scrapping BBC licence fee September 20, 2022 The UK Government is currently reconsidering its plan to privatise Channel 4 as well as scrapping the BBC licence fee. Culture secretary Michelle Donelan said she was currently “looking at the business case” for the sale of the state-owned broadcaster. “I’m the type of politician that bases their decisions on evidence, that bases their decisions [...]
BBC urged to cancel Bain & Co contract following UK government ban September 12, 2022 The BBC has said it will “consider” calls for it to cancel its contract with Bain & Co, following the UK’s government’s decision to ban the consultancy from competing for government contracts. The broadcaster said it will consider calls from veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Lord Hain for the BBC to cancel its contract with Bain over allegations [...]
BBC One and ITV suspend programming due to concerns about Queen’s health September 8, 2022 BBC One has suspended all programming until 6pm in light of the news about Her Majesty The Queen's health.
BBC chiefs can’t rule out further cuts as licence fee freeze stings September 6, 2022 BBC chiefs have not ruled out further cuts to services as the broadcaster continues to feel the ramifications of the licence fee squeeze.
BBC brings in Bain & Co to help make a licence fee freeze plan September 5, 2022 BBC have called in Bain & Co to review its funding strategy as the licence freeze sinks in for the broadcaster. The world-leading consultancy will be helping the Beeb put together a wide-ranging blueprint for its future, as first reported by Mark Kleinman for Sky News. Nadine Dorries confirmed in January that the BBC licence [...]
Tributes paid to long-serving BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull who dies aged 66 September 1, 2022 Former colleagues and Piers Morgan were among those to pay heartfelt tributes to ex BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull, who has died aged 66. The broadcaster’s death after a five-year battle with prostate cancer was announced this morning, with former co-presenters remembering his “warmth, humour and being a brilliant journalist,” “Following a challenging and committed [...]