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Former Google executive Matt Brittin ‘honoured’ to become BBC director-general
Tim Davie leaves the role on April 2.
25 Mar 2026
UK
Daughter of Paddington creator Michael Bond speaks of family pride at sketch
The Queen and Paddington Bear stole the show on Saturday.
6 Jun 2022
UK
Ms Banks joins line-up for Platinum Party at the Palace
Duran Duran, Sir Rod Stewart and Diana Ross are also part of the star-studded event.
3 Jun 2022
UK
Paul McCartney and David Beckham among stars celebrating ‘inspirational’ Queen
This weekend marks the official celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee.
2 Jun 2022
UK2 Jun 2022
Katherine Jenkins praises the Queen: ‘She’s a great role model’
She is among the famous faces taking part in the many celebrations over the next few days
UK1 Jun 2022
Clare Balding on CBE: ‘I’m so surprised and truly thrilled’
The TV and radio star, 51, is among the people recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours as she is appointed to the rank for her services to sport and charity
UK
Complaints about Susanna Reid’s interview with Prime Minister not pursued
Ofcom said Boris Johnson was given ‘sufficient opportunity to put across the Government’s position’ during the interview on Good Morning Britain.
23 May 2022
UK
‘She changed my life’: James Corden’s tribute to Fat Friends writer Kay Mellor
She was a leading TV writer of hits including Band of Gold and award-winning children’s drama Children’s Ward.
17 May 2022
UK
‘Our voice of the North’ – TV world mourns writer Kay Mellor
The screenwriter has died aged 71.
17 May 2022
UK
Sam Ryder on taking to Eurovision stage: ‘Just trust in everything’
The UK landed in second place at the singing contest.
16 May 2022
UK15 May 2022
David Tennant and Catherine Tate will return to Doctor Who in 2023
The much-loved Doctor and his companion are filming scenes that air next year
UK
Minder star Dennis Waterman dies aged 74
He starred in Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks.
9 May 2022
UK
New Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa can ‘finally breathe’
The actor has told of the honour of being cast in the BBC role.
8 May 2022
UK
Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa to take over from Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who
Whittaker made history as the first female Doctor.
8 May 2022
UK6 May 2022
Crumbs: Huw Edwards caught out on election breakfast broadcast
The veteran brodcaster amitted having had ‘a little bit of croissant’ as he wiped his mouth live on air
UK
Channel 4 lays out alternative plan to privatisation following White Paper
The broadcaster says its 4: The Next Episode shows what it ‘can be and can do’ while still owned by the British people.
5 May 2022
UK
Boris Johnson asks ‘Who’s Lorraine?’ as he’s interviewed on Good Morning Britain
The Prime Minister has given his first interview in almost five years to ITV’s flagship breakfast programme.
3 May 2022
UK30 Apr 2022
Duchess of Cornwall joins Mary Berry to reveal prize-winning pudding
A recipe to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will be chosen from thousands of entries and revealed in a special BBC One show
UK
I am like a caged animal ready to be unleashed, says Piers Morgan
His show’s launch interview with Donald Trump has been making headlines ahead of the full broadcast.
25 Apr 2022
UK
Corrie star William Roache turns 90 but ‘has no intention of retiring’
The actor holds a Guinness World Record as the longest-running TV soap star.
18 Apr 2022