When I was presenting the news on BBC1 in the 1980s I firmly believed that the Beeb was the best broadcasting outlet in the world and the channel of choice for quality. It had strength in depth throughout its range of content — from my own bailiwick of news and current affairs through drama, comedy, … Read more
Broadcaster James Whale reveals he is fighting spine, kidney and brain cancers – and considered going to Dignitas when he got the diagnosis TalkRADIO star was given news two weeks ago – 20 years after his first diagnosis The 69-year-old has vowed to fight and said he wants to make it to at least 70 … Read more
BBC 1Xtra presenter Sideman has quit today after the broadcaster defended its decision to air footage of a white person using the N-word. The presenter said he ‘can’t look the other way’ after BBC social affairs correspondent Fiona Lamdin repeated the word in a report on a racially motivated hit-and-run attack. The presenter, whose real name is … Read more
The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Broadcaster John Suchet says resist the urge to overplan your life John Suchet, 76, was a reporter and newscaster for ITV News until 2004 He says the best piece of advice he’s received is to not overplan your life Met his second wife Nuala when both their late spouses … Read more
Furious viewers have slammed the BBC as it today announced it is cutting The Andrew Neil Show as the corporation culls another 70 jobs in BBC News. Neil’s political programme has not been on the air during the coronavirus pandemic, but the broadcaster said the show will not return even as the crisis subsides. A … Read more
BBC’s new Director General Tim Davie is warned to reform the broadcaster or he could be fired if he fails to address No10’s concerns about anti-Tory bias Senior Government sources have said that Tim Davie could be fired in February It would come when the Government appoints a new chairman of broadcaster It will be … Read more
‘I had to turn my head away!’ Radio broadcaster John Laws, 84, goes on a bizarre rant about Kelly Rowland after she showed off her cleavage on The Voice By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:52 BST, 29 May 2020 | Updated: 04:52 BST, 29 May 2020 Radio broadcaster John Laws, 84, shocked … Read more
Checking in… Mike Read: The DJ and broadcaster talks about playing with The Jolly Boys in Jamaica and a frightening flight to Brussels By Richard Webber For The Daily Mail Published: 09:54 BST, 23 May 2020 | Updated: 09:57 BST, 25 May 2020 DJ and broadcaster Mike Read This week DJ and broadcaster Mike Read … Read more
Checking in… Mike Read: The DJ and broadcaster talks about playing with The Jolly Boys in Jamaica and a frightening flight to Brussels By Richard Webber For The Daily Mail Published: 09:54 BST, 23 May 2020 | Updated: 10:19 BST, 23 May 2020 DJ and broadcaster Mike Read This week DJ and broadcaster Mike Read … Read more
BT Sport pundit war as star names call in lawyers to handle dispute with broadcaster over loss of pay BT Sport pundits have considered taking legal action against the broadcaster Scheduled televised matches have been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis Many of the experts face not being paid for the remainder of their deals Even … Read more