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NewsDel Boy and Robin tops festive TV poll
The classic Only Fools And Horses episode in which Del Boy and Rodney dress up as Batman and Robin has been named as Britain’s most memorable Christmas TV moment in a poll.
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NewsBBC strike threat averted as pensions reform agreed
The BBC and joint unions – including the NUJ – have reached a final agreement over the corporation’s pension reforms.
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NewsCameron 'frustrated' by BBC Fifa doc
David Cameron has expressed his frustration after the BBC screened a documentary criticising football’s governing body Fifa only days before a decision is made on the 2018 World Cup.
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NewsUnions meet BBC to clarify final pensions point
Joint union officials are meeting the BBC today to clarify one final point in the pension reform proposals.
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NewsMP wades into Accused debate
A Tory MP has criticised the BBC’s decision to screen a controversial Jimmy McGovern drama about the British Army.
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NewsRichard Bacon to leave 6 Music
Richard Bacon is to leave digital radio station BBC 6 Music in December, citing heavy work commitments.
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NewsBBC1's Life of Riley to return
Caroline Quentin will return to BBC1 for a third season of the family sitcom Life of Riley.
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NewsBBC's Television Centre plans move forward
The BBC has stepped up its plans to sell the Television Centre in London.
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NewsBBC backs first production Masters
BBC Academy, Bournemouth University and Skillset have teamed up to create the UK’s first Masters in production management.
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NewsBrooker moves to BBC2 for Christmas Wipe
Charlie Brooker is moving to BBC2 for the first time for a Christmas special of his ‘Wipe’ strand.
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NewsBBC lands Damian Lewis for trafficking drama
Band of Brothers star Damian Lewis is to appear in a new BBC drama about human trafficking.
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NewsHistory show takes Bafta top slot
Horrible Histories stormed the British Academy Children’s Awards, taking home three awards.
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NewsBBC and NUJ turn to Acas in pension row
The two sides in the BBC pension dispute are to hold talks at conciliation service Acas to resolve a final point of clarification.
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Adam & Joe return to 6 Music for Christmas special
Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish have recorded a special instalment of their BBC 6 Music radio show for Christmas.
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NewsBBC to adopt new ratings system
The BBC is introducing a new way of measuring viewing figures to keep up with changes in how people watch television.
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NewsBroadcasters considering 3D royal wedding
Broadcasters are considering plans to show the royal wedding in 3D.
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NewsBBC2 orders Night Watch adaptation
BBC2 has commissioned an adaptation of Sarah Water’s bestselling 2006 novel The Night Watch.
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NewsRoss returns to BBC for Stargazing series
Jonathan Ross is to return to the BBC’s mainstream channels for the first time since his departure from his friday night chatshow, to co-host a three-day live astronomy series in the new year.
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NewsWorld Service to get funding boost in 2014
The World Service could get a funding boost when it is rolled into the BBC’s remit in 2014, Mark Thompson has announced.
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News‘No pressure on BBC’ over pensions stance
Two Labour MPs have asked a trio of ministers whether any meetings took place between the government and the BBC to discuss the pension negotiations.