Chris Packham to deliver Bafta TV lecture
Springwatch host Chris Packham will deliver the next edition of the Bafta television lecture, it has been announced.
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Sir Lenny Henry and Stephen Fry land ‘major’ Doctor Who roles
Sir Lenny Henry and Stephen Fry will star in “major roles” in the first episode of the new series of Doctor Who.
From Killing Eve to Casualty: Rose d’Or awards celebrate British TV
Killing Eve and Chernobyl are among the British shows celebrated in a shortlist for international TV awards.
Sir Lenny Henry’s life explored in new documentary
The life of Sir Lenny Henry will be examined in a BBC documentary.
Naga Munchetty avoids race row references on return to BBC Breakfast
Naga Munchetty was tight-lipped on her return to BBC Breakfast after becoming the centre of a media storm over her comments on Donald Trump.
Naga Munchetty returns to work on BBC Breakfast
Naga Munchetty returns to work on BBC Breakfast today for the first time since she was at the centre of an impartiality row over her criticism of Donald Trump.
BBC staff told not to join protests backing Munchetty – report
Minority staff and presenters at the BBC have been told by the corporation not to join in any form of protest supporting presenter Naga Munchetty, it is reported.
BBC faces growing backlash over Munchetty ruling
The BBC is facing a growing backlash over a decision to rebuke Naga Munchetty, with Sir Lenny Henry, Gina Yashere and Adrian Lester among the latest to criticise the corporation.
BBC: We are not impartial on racism and Naga Munchetty had right to speak out
BBC bosses have said they are not impartial on racism after the decision to rebuke Naga Munchetty for criticising Donald Trump provoked a fierce backlash.
Sir Lenny Henry tells audience: I am Justin Trudeau
Sir Lenny Henry quipped “I am Justin Trudeau”, as he took to the stage at a television conference.
Sir Lenny Henry backs calls to Government to support creative subjects in school
Artists and politicians have backed calls for the Government to reverse the drop in students taking “vital” creative subjects at school.
Laura Mvula has urged millennials to be patient with modern life
Laura Mvula has urged young people not to cave in to the pressures of “millennial” life.
Sir Lenny Henry’s pride at South Bank Sky Arts Awards honour
Sir Lenny Henry has been honoured with the Outstanding Achievement prize at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards.
Peers to hear from Sir Lenny Henry about media diversity
Peers will hear evidence from Sir Lenny Henry about diversity in the TV industry.
Tom Watson calls for Ofcom to become more diverse
Tom Watson has called for TV watchdog Ofcom to “practice what it preaches” and become more diverse.
BBC ‘more diverse than ever’ with most BAME staff in its history
The BBC has been billed as “more diverse than ever” after the release of figures revealing the broadcaster now has the highest proportion of black, Asian and minority ethnic staff in its history.
Sir Lenny Henry laments need for foodbanks in UK as he opens Red Nose Day show
Comic Relief founder Sir Lenny Henry has decried the need for foodbanks in “one of the richest countries in the world”.
Stars will be out in force as Red Nose Day returns
Red Nose Day returns to BBC One with skits and celebrities for an evening of charity fundraising.
Black Panther and Doctor Who among winners at new social impact awards
Black Panther and Doctor Who are among the winners of a new award that recognises social impact in the entertainment and arts industries.
Sir Lenny Henry on diversity: It’s not enough to have more people in EastEnders
Sir Lenny Henry has called for the BBC and other broadcasters to do more to boost diversity, saying it’s “not enough to have more people in EastEnders and doing the weather”.