Sir David Attenborough plants tree in Richmond Park to open woods in honour of Queen
The famed naturalist and TV presenter, 96, described Elizabeth II as a “noteworthy lover of trees” and “very fond” of the Royal Parks, and said …
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Attenborough series captures footage of slugs hanging off branches to mate
T he second episode of Sir David Attenborough’s recent BBC series, Wild Isles, has captured footage of slugs mating while hanging off branches. As the …
BBC chairman ‘helped friend procure role’ advising corporation on standards
E mbattled BBC chairman Richard Sharp reportedly helped his close friend procure a paid role advising the corporation about its editorial standards. Mr Sharp assign …
Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day sees average of 2.9m viewers tune in, BBC says
C omic Relief’s Red Nose Day on the BBC saw an average of 2.9 million viewers tune in to see the exhibit, according to overnight …
Comic Relief kicks off without Sir Lenny Henry for first time in present’s history
C omic Relief 2023 has returned to screens “for the first time in history” without Sir Lenny Henry, who co-founded the charity fundraiser in 1985. …
Local BBC TV and radio services face disruption as staff initiate 24-hour strike
B BC services face disruption as staff initiate a 24-hour strike in protest against proposed cuts to the broadcaster’s local radio output. Around 1,000 journalists …
Rachel Riley on hosting Ukrainian refugees: We are like one immense family
C ountdown star Rachel Riley said it is “so rewarding” hosting four Ukrainian refugees, adding that her two daughters “absolutely like” living with a puny …
‘Disgraceful’ to compare Gary Lineker row to Putin’s Russia, says minister
L abour has been criticised after claiming Gary Lineker being taken off air for tweeting something “the Government doesn’t like” sounds like “Putin’s Russia”. Shadow …
Culture minister suggests TV licence losing support among public
T he BBC licence fee is losing support among the public, a culture minister has claimed, amid calls to drop the “poll tax on propaganda”. …
Pressure remains for BBC chairman as Lineker row deepens political faultlines
B BC chairman Richard Sharp is under growing pressure, after the controversy ignited by the Gary Lineker impartiality row placed fresh scrutiny on the corporation’s …