The word crisis gets bandied around a great deal when it comes to the NHS. We are all used to hearing how issues such as bed-blocking, waiting times or flu outbreaks are stretching our beloved health service to breaking point. But make no mistake, dealing with the coronavirus pandemic is the biggest single challenge the NHS … Read more
Piano legend Dame Fanny Waterman, 99, reveals her ‘hurt’ after being forced out of the contest she founded Dame Fanny Waterman, now 99, ran the Leeds International Piano Competition She stepped down saying at the time she felt ‘ready… to hand over the reins’ But now Dame Fanny has told the BBC that the decision … Read more
Rita Ora dons wacky Gothic leather outfit and dramatic blue make-up as she arrives to the BBC studios in London By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 17:43 GMT, 16 March 2020 | Updated: 18:21 GMT, 16 March 2020 She’s had her hands full lately filming the upcoming Oliver Twist remake as well as judging The … Read more
The BBC today delayed the scrapping of free TV licences for over-75s by two months to help the elderly deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Only those on pension credit were set to continue to receive free TV licences from June 1 after the corporation took on responsibility for funding the benefit. But the BBC said today that … Read more
REVEALED: How the BBC hired a bodyguard for Michael Aspel amid fears anarchists had hatched a plot to abduct him during a live broadcast Documents in the BBC archives highlighted how Michael Apsel faced threats The Miss World contest had been threatened by anarchists and feminists Anarchist group anarchist Angry Brigade By Chris Hastings for The … Read more
Scarlett Moffatt cuts a casual figure in a biker jacket and over-sized denim shirt as she leaves BBC studios By Raven Saunt For Mailonline Published: 18:54 GMT, 14 March 2020 | Updated: 18:54 GMT, 14 March 2020 She recently teased fans with rumours of an engagement to boyfriend Scott Dobinson. But Scarlett Moffatt flew solo … Read more
Michelle Collins plays it safe in surgical gloves as she signs autographs while leaving BBC studios amid coronavirus pandemic By Milly Vincent For Mailonline Published: 17:46 GMT, 14 March 2020 | Updated: 17:46 GMT, 14 March 2020 She’s a soap star veteran who has made her home in the world of theatre. And Michelle Collins … Read more
Maya Jama puts on a jovial display as she turns heads in a quirky tie dye ensemble while leaving the BBC Radio One Studios By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 15:53 GMT, 13 March 2020 | Updated: 17:19 GMT, 14 March 2020 She’s no stranger to turning heads with a showstopping look. And Maya Jama … Read more
Former BBC director-general Greg Dyke calls the licence fee ‘dumb’ and suggests it has no place in modern television Mr Dyke, 72, led broadcaster from 2000 until 2004 and said fee is out of date He said the idea of a ‘compulsory tax on the TV set sitting in the corner’ is ‘dumb’ The licence … Read more
Known for his sarcastic quips when required to report on the love lives of the Royal Family, waggish BBC news anchor Simon McCoy has a cheerful personal bulletin of his own. McCoy has found love with Eighties pin-up Emma Samms — and friends say he will soon become her fourth husband. ‘We are very happy … Read more
Sport Relief 2020: Viewers left in tears as Paddy McGuinness honours Caroline Flack in a moving and heartfelt tribute By Katie Storey For Mailonline Published: 20:37 GMT, 13 March 2020 | Updated: 20:46 GMT, 13 March 2020 Paddy McGuinness paid tribute to his late friend Caroline Flack on Sport Relief on BBC One on Friday … Read more
Tributes paid to BBC Radio 2 and Virgin Radio presenter Pete Mitchell, 61, who has died after collapsing near his home in Stockport By Harry Howard For Mailonline Published: 16:38 GMT, 13 March 2020 | Updated: 16:50 GMT, 13 March 2020 Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Pete Mitchell has died suddenly at the age of 61 … Read more
Across America, major broadcasters have cancelled studio audiences, with some even halting production altogether, amid the coronavirus pandemic. But the response from UK broadcasters to the outbreak has been much softer in comparison, with most continuing to welcome studio audiences, allowing ticket holders to ‘attend shows unless they have any symptoms or have been informed … Read more