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NewsJeff Anderson to edit Watchdog
Former ITV current affairs chief Jeff Anderson is to be the new editor of Watchdog.
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NewsEvans starts breakfast show with the Beatles
Chris Evans kicked off his first show in the Radio 2 breakfast slot by playing The Beatles’ classic All You Need Is Love and telling listeners: “Thanks for tuning in.”
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NewsNorton will not replace Ross on Fridays
BBC insiders have “categorically” ruled out Graham Norton as a replacement for Friday Night With Jonathan Ross.
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NewsDoctor Who 'ginger' line sparks complaints
The Doctor Who New Year’s Day special, which witnessed the departure of David Tennant as the enigmatic Time Lord, has generated 143 complaints over the opening lines of the newly generated Doctor from disgruntled redheads.
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NewsSimon Nye pens Doctor Who story
Men Behaving Badly creator Simon Nye has joined the roster of writers on the next season of Doctor Who.
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NewsTributes paid to Ross as rumours swirl
The news of Jonathan Ross’ departure from the BBC follows reports that his future at the corporation was looking increasingly uncertain.
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NewsRoss and the BBC: a colourful relationship
The highs and lows of Jonathan Ross’ time at the BBC.
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NewsJonathan Ross to leave BBC
Jonathan Ross has announced he is quitting the BBC after 13 years at the corporation.
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NewsBBC3 pins hopes on season of pilots to find next Being Human
BBC3 is hunting for the next Being Human with a second season of comedy-drama pilots for the spring.
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NewsBBC Trust to investigate science coverage
The BBC Trust is to launch a review of the “accuracy and impartiality” of the corporation’s science reporting.
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NewsGraham Norton signs new BBC deal
Graham Norton has signed a new two-year deal with the BBC, taking a £500,000 annual pay cut as part of the contract.
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NewsMoira Stuart returns to the BBC
Moira Stuart is returning to the BBC as the newsreader on Chris Evans’ Radio 2 breakfast show, two years after her departure from the corporation sparked an ageism row.
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NewsTrustees warn BBC over 'safe programming'
Trustees of the BBC have warned that viewers are becoming “cynical and disappointed” by the programming choices made by the corporation, according to reports.
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NewsBBC 'generates £7.6bn for economy'
The BBC generates £7.6 billion a year for the British economy, reports say the broadcaster will claim.
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NewsHarman accuses BBC over older female newsreaders
Equalities minister Harriet Harman has accused the BBC of “wasting a lot of talent” and upsetting viewers by not valuing older female newsreaders.
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NewsDirector defends BBC salaries
The salaries of top managers at the BBC have been defended by the corporation’s director general, following questions from a former governor.
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NewsTop Gear tops iPlayer chart
Top Gear was the most popular show on BBC iPlayer this year, occupying eight slots in the on-demand site’s top ten of individual episode views.
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NewsSky steps up Canvas criticism
BSkyB has reiterated its objections to the BBC’s leading role in Project Canvas, accusing the corporation of “mission creep” in the IPTV market.
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NewsTrust compares Canvas to iPhone
The BBC Trust has likened Project Canvas to the iPhone in a bid to get critics such as BSkyB to envision a mixture of free-to-air and paid-for services.
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NewsCarole Walker joins BBC News presenting team
BBC political correspondent Carole Walker has been named as the fourth new, female BBC News presenter aged over 50.