BBC receives complaint over Gary Lineker’s ‘bald jokes’
Gary Lineker has revealed that the BBC received a complaint about “bald jokes” made on Match of the Day.
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Documentary series to go behind the scenes at London’s V&A museum
A new BBC documentary series is to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s most famous museums.
Paul Merton: Comedy does not belong to one class or race
Paul Merton has welcomed diversity in comedy and said wit is not the preserve of one class or race.
Oti Mabuse welcomes ‘beautiful soul’ Todrick Hall to Greatest Dancer
Oti Mabuse has shared a tribute to “beautiful soul” Todrick Hall as he joins her on The Greatest Dancer.
Muslim convert dubbed Jihadi Jack ‘stripped of British citizenship’
The Muslim convert dubbed Jihadi Jack who travelled to Syria to join the Islamic State terror group has been stripped of his British citizenship, it has been reported.
Kathy Burke explains why she’s so obsessed with American singer Lizzo
Kathy Burke has named American singer Lizzo as someone she thinks is a great inspiration for young women today.
New Peaky Blinders series to explore rise of fascism in the 1930s, creator says
The new series of Peaky Blinders will explore the rise of fascism in Britain in the 1930s, show creator Steven Knight said.
Mark Gatiss and Richard E Grant to feature in BBC year of literature
Mark Gatiss, Richard E Grant, Hilary Mantel and David Olusoga are to feature in a year-long celebration of literature at the BBC.
Strictly line-up is most diverse in show’s history
This year’s Strictly line-up is the most diverse since the show began.
Half of UK homes subscribe to streaming services like Netflix
The UK’s viewing habits are rapidly changing, with around half of homes now subscribing to TV streaming services such as Netflix.
Jamie Laing joins Will Bayley and Michelle Visage on Strictly line-up
Made In Chelsea’s Jamie Laing, RuPaul’s Drag Race star Michelle Visage and Paralympic champion Will Bayley are the latest stars to join the Strictly Come Dancing line-up.
Thousands expected to take part in Belfast Pride parade
Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Belfast later for the Pride parade.
Tom Hughes joins Sky’s A Discovery Of Witches for second series
Victoria star Tom Hughes has joined the cast of A Discovery Of Witches for the vampire drama’s second series.
Ofcom approves BBC plan to extend iPlayer catch-up window to 12 months
Ofcom has approved the BBC’s plan to extend iPlayer’s catch-up window to 12 months, subject to “certain conditions and guidance”.
Diversity in radio hasn’t kept up with changes in society – BBC Radio COO
Diversity in radio has been slow to come because it has not been a priority for a number of organisations, according to the chief operating officer of BBC Radio.
Strictly to announce three contestants on The One Show
The first batch of Strictly Come Dancing celebrity contestants will be announced tonight.
James Corden on Gavin & Stacey special: We wrote the new script over FaceTime
James Corden has said he does not want the forthcoming Gavin & Stacey special to be seen as a “career-emergency, break-the-glass decision”.
Half of people get their news from social media, research suggests
Half of UK adults get their news from social media, according to research.
BBC releases trailer for new drama The Capture
The BBC has released a trailer for surveillance-based drama series The Capture.
Daniel Radcliffe reduced to tears reading great-grandfather’s suicide note
Daniel Radcliffe was reduced to tears while reading the suicide note of his great-grandfather.