Latest BBC News – Page 293
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NewsBrinkworth unravels Mona Lisa mysteries
The groundbreaking discovery of a secret portrait beneath the Mona Lisa has been unearthed in one of fledgling indie Brinkworth Films’ first documentaries.
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NewsLord Grade backs C4 privatisation
Lord Grade has come out in favour of selling off Channel 4 - arguing that it could be built into a media powerhouse if freed from government control.
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NewsBBC edges back from Studios claim
The BBC has edged back from a claim that launching BBC Studios and removing commissioning quotas will open up 80% of its network television hours to competition.
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NewsBBC to drop Darts Championship
The BBC is understood to be close to dropping its coverage of the BDO World Darts Championship as it continues to cut its sports budget.
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NewsMurdered By My Boyfriend writer lines up sci-fi drama
The writer of BBC3’s Bafta-winning drama Murdered By My Boyfriend is turning to dystopian science fiction for her next project.
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NewsUncle returns to BBC3 for third series
BBC3 has recommissioned a third series of Nick Helm’s sitcom Uncle for next year.
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NewsBBC Trust rules out Yentob action
The BBC Trust has decided not to launch an investigation into Alan Yentob’s involvement in the BBC’s reporting on Kids Company.
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NewsLuther creator to pen Euston's first commission
The BBC has commissioned a 6 x 60-minute pre-apocalyptic crime drama by Luther creator Neil Cross from Kate Harwood’s Euston Films.
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NewsYentob steps down as BBC executive
Controversial BBC executive Alan Yentob has resigned from his role as creative director of the public broadcaster.
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NewsBBC Learning puts out call for VR space game
European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Tim Peake’s forthcoming journey into space has inspired the BBC to kick off a search for a major virtual reality game.
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NewsAnalysis: Don't Tell The Bride moves to Sky
The producer of Don’t Tell The Bride has claimed that the BBC walked away from the show because it skewed too young for flagship channel BBC1.
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NewsBBC3 boss sets out online roadmap
BBC3 digital controller Damian Kavanagh has spelled out how the youth channel will transition online after the move was finally given the greenlight last week.
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NewsLove lands Great British Bake Off spin-off
Love Productions has landed a Great British Bake Off spin-off in which teams of professional pastry chefs will go head-to-head.
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NewsDavid Lammy lodges complaint over Question Time’s diversity
Labour MP David Lammy has complained to the BBC about a lack of diversity on Question Time, prompting the corporation to reveal fewer than 10% of panellists are from a black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) background.
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NewsBBC3 writers call for network tariffs
Writers of BBC3 shows have demanded improved terms when their programmes air on the broadcaster’s linear channels, following the decision to schedule them in peak-time slots.
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NewsBBC Trust chairman calls for ‘intelligent reform’
BBC Trust chairman Rona Fairhead will argue for “intelligent reform” of the corporation’s “remit, regulation and revenue” today.
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NewsLinsey: BBC critics talking balderdash
Acting director of television Mark Linsey has hailed the distinctiveness of BBC programming and branded criticism of the corporation during charter renewal “balderdash”.
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NewsBBC1 seeks Top of the Pops-style music show
BBC1 is on the hunt for a weekly live music show ten years after Top of the Pops was axed.
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NewsThe Apprentice proves popular online
The Apprentice has dominated online viewing over the past four weeks – accounting for four of the top 10 most-watched shows on-demand.
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News7 Wonder lands first kids’ order
Fledgling indie 7 Wonder has landed its first kids’ commission for CBeebies, hosted by technology vlogger Maddie Moate.