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NewsTrust under fire for iPlayer move
The BBC Trust has been criticised after it said that the BBC’s on-demand content should only be accessed via other TV platforms through its iPlayer.
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NewsBBC to make extra cuts of £400m
The BBC is embarking on a six month consultation over swingeing cuts across the corporation, as it seeks to make savings of 20%, amounting to roughly £400m.
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NewsBBC1 and BBC2 both eyeing new series of Miranda
BBC1 and BBC2 are both vying to air the third series of sitcom Miranda, which has just been ordered.
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NewsBBC multiplatform rejig enters the next stage
BBC Vision is on the brink of finalising the second stage of its multiplatform shake-up after creating separate Knowledge & Learning and TV & iPlayer divisions.
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NewsCohen commissions raft of drama series for BBC1
A new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations and a “blue-collar” series about prisoners’ wives are among a broad first raft of drama commissions by Danny Cohen for BBC1.
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NewsO’Reilly fallout hits home
Miriam O’Reilly’s tribunal victory over the BBC has divided the industry - but whether in favour of the ruling or against it, the consensus is that it will have significant repercussions.
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NewsWorld Cup 2018 controversy
The BBC and ITV were set to join forces to battle a secret government decision that could have handed Sky the chance to air the 2018 World Cup.
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NewsBBC urged to bring forward submission for cuts proposals
The BBC has been urged to bring forward the date for its proposals about where savings and cuts will be made to accommodate the 16% cut in revenues due in 2016.
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NewsBBC F1 coverage racing into HD
The BBC is to broadcast this year’s Formula One season in high definition for the first time, thanks to Formula One Management’s decision to enable an HD feed.
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NewsMiriam O'Reilly 'did right thing'
Axed presenter Miriam O’Reilly has said she had done the “right thing” by “standing up” to the BBC after she won an age discrimination case against the corporation.
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NewsBBC to offer Miriam O'Reilly work
The BBC has apologised to Miriam O’Reilly in light of today’s employment tribunal ruling, and said it will be speaking to the presenter about the possibility of offering her work.
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NewsMiriam O'Reilly wins ageism case against BBC
Former Countryfile presenter Miriam O’Reilly has won her employment tribunal case against the BBC on the grounds of ageism and discrimination – but not sexism.
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NewsBBC extends S4C partnership
The BBC Trust and S4C Authority have inked a deal that includes a commitment to HD production and inclusion on iPlayer, as part of a two-year extension of its partnership - that includes a £4.1m budget cut.
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NewsBBC hears David Miliband TV pitch
David Miliband has pitched ideas for television programmes to the BBC in a move which will fuel speculation that he does not plan a rapid return to frontline politics.
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NewsNew Torchwood details revealed
Further details of the new series of Torchwood – including plot details and cast - have been revealed by co-producers BBC Cymru Wales, BBC Worldwide and Starz Entertainment.
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NewsEastEnders boss defends cot death storyline
EastEnders’ executive producer Bryan Kirkwood has defended the decision to run with the controversial baby swapping storyline – despite acknowledging the level of complaints has led to its early end.
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NewsEastEnders cot death plot cut short
A controversial cot death storyline in EastEnders is to be cut short after the BBC received thousands of complaints.
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NewsTrevor Eve to produce Waking the Dead spin-off
Trevor Eve’s production company is to make a Waking the Dead spin-off drama for BBC1.
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Shows to celebrate reggae's impact
BBC4 will serve up two days of programming next month celebrating reggae’s impact on British music, culture and society.
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News3,500 complain over EastEnders cot death plot
EastEnders harrowing cot death storyline seen over New Year has attracted thousands of complaints from viewers.