All BBC articles – Page 643
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NewsBBC defends events coverage
The BBC has defended its staffing levels for the World Cup, Wimbledon and Glastonbury, saying such events help in “bringing the nation together”.
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NewsBBC nabs Stirling Prize in arts push
The BBC’s arts commissioning editor Mark Bell has unveiled a raft of new programmes that includes snatching the broadcast rights to the Stirling Prize for architecture from Channel 4.
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NewsBBC score One World hat-trick
The BBC scooped a hat-trick of prizes at last night’s One World Media Awards - recognising excellence in media coverage of the developing world.
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NewsYentob defends Bleakley decision
The BBC’s creative director Alan Yentob has defended its decision to withdraw its offer of a new contract to Christine Bleakley - saying it did not want to become a “patsy”.
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NewsChristine Bleakley to leave BBC
TV presenter Christine Bleakley is looking forward to working with her “old friend” Adrian Chiles again after it was announced she has signed a deal to move to ITV.
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CommentWho will fund fast broadband?
Government’s latest broadband proposal risks setting a dangerous precedent, writes Emily Bell.
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NewsBishop fronts BBC1 primetime show
Liverpudlian comedian John Bishop has won a series order for a Saturday primetime show for BBC1 later this summer and is also fronting a World Cup app for theiPhone and iPad.
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NewsFry slams "infantilism" of British TV
Stephen Fry has hit out at the “infantilism” of British TV and criticised the BBC for holding up family shows such as Merlin and Doctor Who as shining examples of its drama.
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NewsBBC on board new kids gameshow
BANFF: The BBC has signed up for a new medieval-themed gameshow for pre-teens that will be produced in Canada.
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NewsBBC weighs up vuvuzela-free red button World Cup option
The BBC is toying with a red button option to reduce the noise from vuvuzela horns during World Cup matches after receiving 545 complaints from viewers.
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NewsUnions attack BBC pay offer
Broadcasting unions have slammed the BBC’s offer of up to 1.2% pay rise for rank-and-file staff as “out of step” with the public sector.
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NewsVirgin CEO claims Canvas will "hijack" TV
Virgin’s CEO Neil Berkett has written to The Guardian outlining his concern that Project Canvas will “hijack” the future development of TV.
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NewsBowen: BBC must be less defensive
The BBC’s Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen has accused the corporation of suffering from a collective loss of confidence and becoming introspective.
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NewsMcGregor brothers take to the skies in BBC1 doc
The BBC has enlisted Ewan McGregor and his RAF pilot brother Colin to recreate the experience of World War II fighter pilots for a major season to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
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NewsRadioCentre brands BBC 6 Music plans a ‘fig-leaf’
Commercial radio body the RadioCentre has labelled the BBC’s proposals to shut 6 Music as a “figleaf ” to divert attention away from the need to overhaul the remit of Radio 1 and 2.
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NewsBBC1 revives Rip-Off Britain
BBC1 has commissioned a second extended series of consumer show Rip-Off Britain.
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NewsBBC4 going to Church
BBC4 has ordered a new series to examine how the imagery and architecture of English parish churches have affected people throughout history.
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NewsBBC Trust boss meets with culture secretary
A lengthy private meeting has been held between the BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons and culture secretary Jeremy Hunt as major changes to the broadcaster’s ruling bodies are being considered.
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NewsAshley Jensen back in BBC comedy
Extras star Ashley Jensen is coming back to the BBC as the star of a new 60-minute comedy pilot.
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NewsBBC faced 12 sexism cases in 2009
The BBC faced 12 sex discrimination cases brought by its staff last year, information released under the Freedom of Information Act shows.