BBC bosses are to boost efforts to sound less ‘London-centric’ with regional voiceovers featuring local accents Announcements between show will be made in local accents for BBC1 shows Viewers will hear voices from North West, North East, Yorkshire among others Director of nations says there will be a focus & garnering of stories out of … Read more
It’s the news at (legs) 11! BBC man is caught wearing shorts and deck shoes under the desk to read bulletin on the hottest day of the year BBC anchorman wore shorts and deck shoes under desk while reading news Twitter users spotted Shaun Ley, 51, dressing informally from waist down On Wednesday, temperatures peaked … Read more
Jessica Ennis-Hill’s former Olympic gold-winning coach Toni Minichiello ‘suspended by UK Athletics pending a disciplinary investigation’ By Danny Gallagher For Mailonline Published: 16:23 BST, 2 June 2021 | Updated: 16:23 BST, 2 June 2021 The former coach of Team GB legend Jesscia Ennis-Hill has reportedly been suspended this week by UK Athletics. Toni Minichiello worked … Read more
Claire Foy was seen arriving on the set of A Very British Scandal as she filmed the first scenes of the new BBC drama on Tuesday. The actress, 37, who plays the role of the Duchess of Argyll, oozed glamour in a blush jacket which she wore with a dress and matching fascinator. The second series of … Read more
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Long-lost BBC documentary reveals how Corporation bosses plotted to keep Martin Bashir’s Diana interview secret – not even telling their ‘palace loyalist’ Chairman until the day the press were informed in case he tried to stop it BBC bosses plotted to keep Martin Bashir’s interview with Princess Diana secret Chairman Marmaduke Hussey was kept in the … Read more
There was a time when football tournaments played havoc with TV schedules and soap addicts in particular were left hanging while a match was screened instead. But now we live in a digital age – and the makers of EastEnders are exploiting the technology so fans can still get their regular fix. For the duration … Read more
Allegra Stratton ‘was appointed PM’s press secretary on say-so of Carrie’ despite interview panel ‘recommending ”calm” BBC reporter Ellie Price for the job’ Allegra Stratton was appointed as Boris Johnson’s press secretary last Autumn Claims she was handed the role despite interview panel backing BBC’s Ellie Price Planned TV briefings eventually abandoned last month without … Read more
Heading into every major tournament, much is said about the battle for ratings between ITV and the BBC. While each network shows their own matches throughout the group stages and early knockout rounds, when it comes to the final they go head-to-head, with both showing the match simultaneously. Therefore, the early weeks of the tournament … Read more
He is one of the most in-demand musicians anywhere in the world right now having just teased potential new music. But Ed Sheeran has revealed that not everyone is such a big fan of his music – joking that his own daughter turns her nose up at his songs. Ed was speaking to BBC Radio … Read more