BBC facing defamation claims over false ‘orgasm cult’ podcast allegations July 6, 2022 A High Court hearing is scheduled for tomorrow involving Nicole Daedone, a relatively well-known American relationships expert motivational speaker and originator of the so-called Orgasmic Meditation practice known as “OM”, together with former OneTaste sales director Rachel Cherwitz and OneTaste Inc itself. They will seek to persuade the High Court to exercise its discretion and [...]
Capita posts ‘strong’ first half results as BBC TV licensing contract boosts outsourcer’s revenues June 29, 2022 Capita today posted “strong” results for the first half of 2022, after a series of “significant” government contracts boosted its H1 revenues. The outsourcing company said trading in the first half of 2022 sat in line with expectations, as it said its revenues were bolstered by the renewal of a £456m contract to run the [...]
BBC must improve complaints handling warns media watchdog Ofcom June 22, 2022 The BBC must be much more open with audiences about how it handles their complaints, warned media watchdog Ofcom.
BBC wins the race for London Marathon broadcast rights for another five years June 20, 2022 The BBC will broadcast the London Marathon for a further five years after extending its long-standing rights agreement with the race’s organisers. The new deal begins with this year’s edition of the 26-mile race, which is due to take place on 2 October, and runs until 2026, marking 45 years of live coverage on the [...]
Croydon woman slapped with record £500 fine for watching TV without paying licence fee June 20, 2022 A resident of Croydon has reportedly been fined close to £500 for watching television without having paid for her licence. Londoner Tina Cumber was ordered to cough up £459 during a hearing at Stratford Magistrates Court, held on 8 June after it was established that the watcher her TV without holding a proper license. The [...]
Dragons’ Den star Hilary Devey dies aged 65: Heartfelt tributes recall her ‘grit and warmth’ June 13, 2022 Dragon’s Den stars have paid heartfelt tribute to former businesswoman Hilary Devey following her death aged 65. The Bolton-born entrepreneur was praised for bringing ‘grit and warmth’ into the Den, which gives budding entrepreneurs investment into their fledgling ideas. Devey, who made her millions as CEO and Chairman of freight distribution firm Pall-Ex Group, joined [...]
Lord Gilbert considered to lead BBC funding review June 11, 2022 Lord Gilbert is reportedly in the race to lead the BBC’s funding review. Gilbert, who was recently snubbed in favour of Lord Grade as chair of Ofcom, is among the people being considered by culture secretary Nadine Dorries, Sky News first reported. Whitehall sources told the outlet Gilbert would be an “uncontroversial” choice but that [...]
Shock ruling: BBC Radio One DJ who abused vulnerable children sees jail term increased from 12 to 18 years June 10, 2022 Mark Page, a former Radio One DJ who arranged to have sex with vulnerable children in the Philippines, has had his jail term increased from 12 years to 18 years by Court of Appeal judges. Page, 63, who worked at the station in the 1980s, had been given a 12-year sentence by Judge Paul Watson [...]
Platinum Jubilee: BBC rakes in 13m viewers during star-studded concert June 6, 2022 While the Platinum Jubilee celebrations may be over, there is reason for jubilation at the BBC, raking in record viewers over the weekend.
BBC Four and CBBC shutting down as beleaguered broadcaster makes fresh cuts May 27, 2022 Around 1,000 jobs will be lost and BBC Four and CBBC will end as linear TV channels as part of the broadcaster’s plans to become “digital-first”. Director-general Tim Davie announced to staff on Thursday that 1,000 jobs will be cut across the public-funded part of the corporation. BBC World News and BBC News Channel will [...]