All BBC articles – Page 456
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NewsBBC moves up a gear with plans for production arm
The BBC could finalise its radical plans to commercialise its production division as early as March, as the project begins to gather pace
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NewsSteve Hewlett steps aside for R4 item on royal doc
Steve Hewlett abdicated from his usual duties presenting the Radio 4 Media Show on Wednesday to allow the programme to discuss his postponed BBC2 documentary Reinventing the Royals.
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VideoVIDEO: Crims, BBC3
Click for a sneak preview of the forthcoming single camera sitcom set behind bars.
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NewsBBC study reveals concerns over female portrayal
The BBC has carried out a major piece of research on gender portrayal in the UK media as part of its efforts to improve female representation on air.
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RatingsSilent Witness grips 6.7m
TUESDAY: Silent Witness made a strong return to BBC1 with 6.7m viewers – up by 500,000 from last year’s previous opener.
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NewsTablet growth helps iPlayer to record December
A week-on-week growth in tablet viewing of almost a third helped BBC iPlayer to a record-breaking Christmas week with 54.5m requests.
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NewsAlice Webb named director of BBC Children’s
BBC England chief operating officer Alice Webb has been appointed director of BBC Children’s.
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NewsDiane Coyle to leave BBC Trust
BBC Trust vice chairman Diane Coyle is to step down at the end of April, sparking a recruitment process to find Rona Fairhead’s new deputy.
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NewsBBC hunts digital suppliers
The BBC has kicked off a £5m hunt to find more digital producers and developers to work across its online services.
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NewsHorrible Histories gets a makeover
CBBC comedy series Horrible Histories is to return for a 12-part run of ‘mini biographies’ featuring a new cast and guest stars including Ben Miller and Rowan Atkinson.
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Behind The ScenesEve, CBBC
Six years on from our original idea, the timing is finally right for our kids’ robot drama, says Jez Swimer
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NewsEastEnders rape storyline cleared by Ofcom
The BBC has been cleared over a controversial rape storyline in EastEnders following an Ofcom investigation prompted by over 300 complaints.
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NewsPrince Charles ‘furious’ at fallout from pulled BBC doc
Prince Charles is said to be “furious” about the fallout from the BBC’s decision to postpone a documentary on the royal family’s relationship with the media.
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RatingsMiranda bows out with third best figures
THURSDAY: Miranda concluded with one of its highest ever performances on New Year’s Day but was unable to topple cross-dressing comedy Mrs Brown’s Boys.
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RatingsNYE fireworks draw 12m to BBC1
WEDNESDAY: BBC1’s coverage of London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display entertained 12m, as Mapp and Lucia concluded on a low note.
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RatingsMrs Brown’s Boys retains Christmas Day ratings crown
Mrs Brown’s Boys took the Christmas Day ratings crown for a second year in a row, as festive viewing hit its lowest point in nearly a decade.
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RatingsThe Wrong Mans returns with 2m
MONDAY: The Wrong Mans returned with a million fewer viewers than last year’s series debut on a big night of comedy.
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NewsBBC spends £800,000 settling unfair dismissal claims
The BBC has spent more than £800,000 settling nearly 50 claims of unfair dismissal over the past 10 years, a Freedom of Information Act request has revealed.
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NewsRona Fairhead blocks publication of Savile review correspondence
Rona Fairhead has blocked the publication of some BBC correspondence with the Dame Janet Smith Review amid concerns the corporation has attempted to delay the investigation.
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RatingsThe Apprentice finale draws 6.2m
SUNDAY: The Apprentice hired its biggest finale audience since 2011.