All BBC articles – Page 421
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Behind The ScenesLa Traviata: Love, Death and Divas, BBC2
Opera doesn’t always work on screen, but by setting the performances within a documentary about La Traviata’s first London staging, we may just have pulled it off, says Ben Weston
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CommentBBC proves its worth with events that are unique
Who else would attempt something as ambitious as Music Day? asks Jane Marlow
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NewsMPs issue BBC rallying call
Labour leadership candidate Jeremy Corbyn has called for a strong public campaign of support for the BBC because the broadcaster’s record on self-defence suggests it has a “death wish”.
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NewsTony Hall: bring on the BBC debate
Tony Hall has warned the government not to “screw around” with the UK’s broadcasting ecology in an interview setting out the BBC’s stall ahead of charter renewal.
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NewsTV stars: keep the BBC strong
Some of the biggest stars in UK television have signed up to Broadcast’s campaign of qualified support for the BBC.
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The Broadcast InterviewTony Hall, BBC
Director general Tony Hall on the challenges facing the BBC and why the public must be involved in the licence fee debate
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CommentBBC needs to come out fighting
Corporation has to engage the public as allies in funding fight
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CommentLet’s all work to make the BBC the best it can be
Corporation can lead the way in addressing regional imbalances, says Christine Payne
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NewsBBC Scotland news boss joins charter renewal team
BBC Scotland head of news and current affairs John Boothman will oversee Scottish charter renewal negotiations after issuing an apology for making abusive comments about a camerawoman.
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NewsBBC2 orders RAF display doc
BBC2 has ordered an documentary series about the RAF’s special display teams from Red Arrows: Inside The Bubble indie Archie Productions.
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CommentWe must lose TV's diversity blind-spot
It is a shocking waste to let diverse talent go unrecognised, says Marcus Ryder
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NewsChris Evans to lead new Top Gear line-up
Chris Evans has signed a three-year deal to lead a new line-up of Top Gear presenters.
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NewsTensions surface at BBC3 comedy briefing
Shane Allen set out his ambitions for the future of BBC3 comedy at an indie briefing today where tensions over the channel’s future came to the fore.
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NewsJohn Whittingdale to appear at Edinburgh TV Festival
John Whittingdale, the secretary of state for culture, media and sport, is to appear at this year’s Edinburgh International Television Festival to face questions about the future of the BBC and Channel 4.
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VideoVIDEO: Don't Tell The Bride, BBC1
Renegade Pictures’ wedding format moves from BBC3 to the flagship channel.
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RatingsPrized Apart launches with 3.1m
SATURDAY: BBC1 gameshow Prized Apart spluttered on take-off, as BBC3’s Women’s World Cup coverage outperformed Channel 4.
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NewsRomesh Ranganathan goes back to his roots for BBC3
BBC3 has commissioned a series from Rumpus Media following comedian Romesh Ranganathan as he learns more about his Sri Lankan roots.
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NewsGovernment denies licence fee freeze ‘almost inevitable’
The government has denied making any decisions about the future of the licence fee after a report at the weekend claimed the BBC will be hit by another freeze to its funding.
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NewsBBC Studios company established without approval
The BBC has incorporated a company for BBC Studios without yet having formal clearance to push ahead with plans to commercialise the in-house production division.
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PodcastTalking TV: ITV indie land-grab & BBC3
The latest edition of Talking TV hears from BBC3 digital controller Damian Kavanagh on his plans for the channel online.