Dame Helen Mirren says that BBC licence fee has ‘had its day’ and claims the charge is not necessary amid speculation that the Government will bring in a Netflix-style subscription Actress Dame Helen Mirren has said that the BBC TV licence fee has ‘had its day’ She has previously protested at the scrapping of free … Read more
Boris Johnson ‘disagrees with Dominic Cummings over plans to scrap the BBC licence fee’ and wants ‘reform rather than revolution’ as insiders say his chief aide wants to scrap the charge Boris Johnson wants ‘reform rather than revolution’ for the future of the BBC The PM less keen on dropping the license fee than chief aide … Read more
Strictly pro-dancer Kristina Rihanoff has revealed close friend Caroline Flack had been struggling with ‘demons’ behind the camera. Speaking on Good Morning Britain on Monday, the Strictly Come Dancing star said the pair shared intimate conversations after becoming ‘close’ during Caroline’s time on the BBC show and tour in 2015. Kristina recalled how the 40-year-old presenter … Read more
An anorexia sufferer who tried to throw herself off a motorway bridge after not eating for two weeks has told how her condition took hold when she was sexually assaulted twice at the age of 16. Laura, 24, features on Stacey Dooley’s new BBC Three documentary after she is admitted to Springfield Hospital in London, … Read more
Alexa IS listening to you: Former Amazon Executive reveals he switches OFF his smart speaker whenever he wants a ‘private moment’ BBC Panorama is investigating the rise of Amazon from bookstore to tech giant A former executive for the company says he always turns Alexa off when talking Amazon says some conversations recorded by Alexa … Read more
Line Of Duty creator and scribe Jed Mercurio has shared the very first images from behind-the-scenes of the upcoming sixth season of the hugely-popular cop drama. Snapping some candid photos from the set on the first day of filming, a clapper board is seen in one shot, while the members of AC-12 are congregating in their … Read more
Boris Johnson is facing backlash from BBC staff and MPs over his ‘all out assault’ on the corporation today – amid calls for a referendum on whether to scrap the licence fee. Downing Street has mooted a radical overhaul that could mean introducing a subscription model, forcing the sale of most BBC radio stations, cutting the … Read more
A couple whose bedroom is strewn with rubbish, mouldy takeaway boxes and soiled underwear admit they only do laundry once a month – and often buy new clothes instead of putting on a wash. Sarah and Jordan, from Belfast, who share their fly-infested home with another couple, Paddy and Ciaran, feature on new BBC Three series … Read more
Amazon withdraws several child car seats from sale in the UK after BBC Panorama probe into unsafe products Non-compliant products removed following review of car seats on UK platform Similar products removed in 2014 after inquiries by Trading Standards in Surrey Allegations part of hour-long Panorama investigation into Amazon’s dominance By Daily Mail Reporter Published: … Read more
The true scale of the BBC‘s licence fee crisis has been laid bare as figures reveal an alarming drop in the number of people paying the charge. Around 200,000 fewer households currently have a TV licence compared to a year ago, despite a continuing rise in the UK’s population. This comes amid claims that Downing Street … Read more
BBC radio pundit Craig Ramage SACKED for claiming ‘all the young black lads needed pulling down a peg or two’ at Derby as full-back Max Lowe hits back in racism row: ‘I do not think it is acceptable to be judged by the colour of our skin’ Craig Ramage appeared on the BBC Radio Derby … Read more
Ian Wright broke down in tears as he recalled how his primary school teacher took him under his wing – before branding him the ‘greatest man in the world.’ During an emotional interview with Lauren Laverne on BBC‘s Desert Island Discs, the former Arsenal player, 56, praised Mr Sydney Pigden for helping to change his life. ‘I … Read more
Laura Whitmore struggled to contain her tears as she paid an emotional tribute to her friend Caroline Flack during her BBC Radio Five Live show on Sunday Morning. The presenter, 34, who replaced Caroline on the latest Love Island series, appeared on her show just hours after the news that Caroline took her own life … Read more