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Pay TV future more likely for Six Nations after government rejects ‘A list’ appeal
The UK government has declined to place the Six Nations rugby tournament on a list…
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BBC launches children’s iPlayer experience
The BBC has launched a children’s version of its iPlayer. Housed within the iPlayer app,…
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BBC outlines coronavirus measures
The BBC has outlined a “wide-ranging package of measures” while the nation is housebound as…
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BBC delays over-75s licence fee change
The BBC will delay licence fee changes for over-75s until August. The public broadcaster had…
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Some BBC services could be knocked “out of action” by coronavirus, admits Hall
The BBC could suspend some of its services in the face of coronavirus, said director…
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BBC gets down and dirty with Extreme E digital deal
Extreme E, the electric SUV off-road racing series set to start in January 2021, has…
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BritBox announces Australian expansion, hits 1 million subs in US
ITV and BBC Studios UK-content streamer BritBox is to launch in Australia later this year….
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Culture secretary Dowden launches political attack on BBC
Incumbent culture secretary Oliver Dowden has called the BBC “an institution to be cherished” but…
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Six Nations could go to pay TV from 2022 in UK
Rugby Union’s Six Nations could move to pay TV from 2022 in the UK. According…
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BBC launches FA Cup pop-up channel on iPlayer
The BBC has announced that it will livestream an additional two games from the coming…
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BBC Scotland director Donalda MacKinnon announces retirement
Donalda MacKinnon, the first female director of BBC Scotland, will stand down in the autumn….
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British government planning to scrap licence fee, claims report
The British government has drafted a ‘blueprint’ to scrap the licence fee, reports the Sunday…
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EE to offer six months free BritBox to users
BT-owned mobile operator EE has announced a new distribution agreement with the ITV/BBC joint venture…
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Elisabeth Murdoch emerges as surprise BBC director general candidate, claims report
Elisabeth Murdoch has reportedly emerged as a potential replacement for outgoing BBC director general Tony…
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Home unions battle for FTA Six Nations in £300 million CVC deal
Private equity firm CVC’s £300 million deal to acquire a 15% stake in Rugby Union’s…
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UK government to consult public over licence fee avoidance decriminalisation
The British government has confirmed that it will consult with members of the public over…
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UK licence fee increase announced
The UK’s licence fee will increase by £3 per year, the government has confirmed. In…
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Licence fee reform-backing Knight elected DCMS chair
Julian Knight, the Conservative MP for Solihull, has been elected chair of the Digital, Culture,…
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BBC sees record-breaking year for iPlayer with over 4 billion streams
BBC has announced another record-breaking feat for its iPlayer catch-up service, with the streamer ending…
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BBC suspends red button switch off
The BBC has responded to protests by suspending the shut down of its interactive red…
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NFBUK calls on BBC to cancel red button shutdown
The BBC and Downing Street have been presented by a petition signed by more than…
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BBC and ITV favourites to retain Six Nations
The BBC and ITV are set to retain the rights to rugby union’s Six Nations,…
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Tony Hall to step down as BBC director general
Tony Hall is to stand down as BBC director general this summer after seven years…
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Harrison in as BritBox UK managing director
ITV and BBC streaming service BritBox has hired Will Harrison as its UK managing director….
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BBC confirms plans to move staff out of London
The BBC is to move at least two thirds of its staff outside of London…
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BBC could move 3,000 jobs out of London by 2027
The BBC has pledged to make two-thirds of its roles based outside of London by…
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BBC Studios names Sheard as CMO
The BBC’s commercial arm, BBC Studios, has named Nicki Sheard as chief marketing officer. …
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New Year’s Day becomes busiest iPlayer day ever
New Year’s Day was the busiest day for the BBC iPlayer since its launch in…
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Gavin and Stacey becomes most viewed Christmas Day broadcast of 2010s
The BBC’s revival of Gavin and Stacey proved to be the UK’s most popular Christmas…
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BritBox expands device range, now available on Chromecast
BritBox, the new UK streamer from ITV and the BBC, has increased the range of…