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
She recently admitted that she’s ‘scared’ about giving birth to her baby boy as he’s already measuring ‘big’ ahead of his birth in May. Yet pregnant Sheridan Smith appeared care-free on Saturday as she shared a glamorous selfie to Instagram. The Cilla star, 38, who is expecting her first child with fiancé Jamie Horn, looked radiant as … 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
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
Tributes are paid to BBC Radio 2 and Virgin Radio presenter Pete Mitchell who has died suddenly, aged 61, after collapsing near his home in Stockport News of the presenter’s death was announced by family friend Jo Houlcroft Mitchell died while walking near his home and was not known to be ill BBC Radio 2 … 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and suggests it has no place in modern television Mr Dyke, 72, led broadcaster from 2000 until 2004 and said fee is out of date He said the idea of a ‘compulsory tax on the TV set sitting in the corner’ is ‘dumb’ The licence … Read more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
Across America, major broadcasters have cancelled studio audiences, with some even halting production altogether, amid the coronavirus pandemic. And now, The Jeremy Vine Show on Channel 5 has become the first British television show to cease having a live studio audience ‘for the time being’, with a spokesperson telling MailOnline that they have made the decision … Read more
Michelle Keegan reveals hopes of landing posh role in a second Downton Abbey movie so she can change ‘people’s perception’ By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 01:37 GMT, 13 March 2020 | Updated: 12:08 GMT, 13 March 2020 She confirmed in January she has hung up her shoes as Lance Corporal Georgie Lane in the … Read more