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SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: BBC's Sir Humphrey Burton lays bare the secrets of biggest names in memoir

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Sir Humphrey Burton is to spill the beans in a memoir, including anecdotes about acquaintances like Andrew Lloyd Webber and Leonard Bernstein.




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Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson back together again in new BBC film

After Sense And Sensibility and Love Actually, the pair are working together again in a dramatisation of a Christopher Reid poem.




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BBC to give Sports Personality of the Year show a facelift

CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: BBC are making significant changes to their flagship Sports Personality of the Year programme that turned into a shambles in Liverpool last year.




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HSBC and Lloyds report thousands more are digitally scanning cheques

Figures from two of Britain's big four high street banks revealed the numbers of cheques being digitally deposited using mobile banking apps has surged, while branch footfall has plummeted.




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12 shipwrecks uncovered in the east Med dating from 300 BC

A British-led expedition has uncovered 12 shipwrecks in the eastern Mediterranean sea, including one colossal 17th century ship containing porcelain, jugs and illicit tobacco pipes.




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BBC travel presenter Simon Reeve warns that the lockdown has left animals vulnerable to poachers

Many rangers and guides at national parks across the globe are being laid off, leaving endangered animals unprotected, says Reeve, with poaching already increasing in some areas.




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ANDREW PIERCE: BBC in a spin over its Ukip DJ Mike Read 

Why is the poptastic former Radio 1 DJ causing a headache for his employers; who had to move their conference after it clashed with the Scottish referendum and what will Boris do next.




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HSBC trashes claims dividend row will see it quit Britain

Some HSBC directors are said to be furious at the Bank of England for forcing it to cancel its dividend and suggested the bank should move its headquarters from London to Hong Kong.




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Why is my renewal quote for car cover higher with LV= than ABC?

I received my renewal quote from LV= and it was too much so I decided to switch to ABC. However, I found out ABC is owned by LV=. How can the prices be so different?




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How series three of BBC thriller Killing Eve came to life in some VERY ordinary West London streets

Fans of the BBC hit drama Killing Eve have been thrilled to spot so many filming locations they recognise from suburban London neighbourhoods in the programme.




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Hard-up parents complain that their children are missing out on BBC's Bitesize homeschooling lessons

Families without a TV licence said they cannot access some of the BBC Bitesize Daily's video content, which is available each week day on BBC iPlayer and via the red button at 9am.




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Computer says YES! Little Britain revival has BBC Big Night In viewers demanding a new series

The BBC's Big Night In kicked off on Thursday evening to raise funds for Children In Need, Comic Relief and the battle against COVID-19.




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BBC's Big Night In viewers rejoice as Miranda reunites with former co-stars

BBC's Big Night In viewers rejoiced as Miranda Hart reunited with her former co-stars for a special sketch on Thursday evening during the fundraiser.




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Joe Sugg butchers girlfriend Dianne Sugwell's hair on BBC's Big Night In

The YouTuber was let loose on the red-haired Strictly dancer in a live segment of the fundraising special.




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BBC misses the point AGAIN as viewers SLAM the use of FIVE presenters for Big Night In

The BBC was attacked by viewers on Twitter for the second time this week on Thursday night, as it hosted its second telethon for charity.




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Listeners are left in tears over BBC Radio 1's biggest ever Live Lounge

The Live Lounge recording to support people impacted by Covid-19 sees more than 20 performers cover the Foo Fighters song Times Like These, and was played on the BBC Radio 1 this morning.




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Chancellor Rishi Sunak praised for appearance on the BBC's Big Night In

The Chancellor, speaking from Downing Street, told viewers that we would remember how 'we came together as a country' as he announced the Government's pledge to match all donations raised.




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BBC's Big Night In: Catherine Tate reprises her iconic role as schoolgirl Lauren

Catherine Tate reprised her much-loved role as schoolgirl Lauren Cooper alongside David Tennant during the BBC's Big Night In on Thursday evening.




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BBC's Big Night In: Corrie's Liz McDonald gatecrashes EastEnders quiz

The landlady (Beverley Callard) appeared to rub The Queen Vic's landlady Linda (Kellie Bright) the wrong way during BBC's charity fundraising event, Big Night In, on Thursday.




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BBC's Big Night In: Doctor Who stars join forces to praise NHS staff

Past and present Doctor Who stars took part in BBC's Big Night In on Thursday to pay tribute to the NHS.




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BBC's Big Night In: The Body Coach Joe Wicks can barely manage three sit-ups and orders a pizza

The fitness guru, 33, tried his hand at comedy with a hilarious sketch featuring a lazy pizza ordering PE teacher during BBC's charity fundraising event, Big Night In, on Thursday.




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BBC's Big Night In: Strictly's Oti Mabuse and Anton Du Beke lead the pros in epic dance-along

Stars including Oti Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, Amy Dowden and Graziano Di Prima appeared alongside thrilled fans who sent in their own videos dancing to the Dua Lipa Physical.




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BBC News apologises after mistaking Brighton Pavilion for a mosque during a report on Ramadan

The gaffe took place on BBC Wales during a live broadcast on Friday and was instantly spotted by eagle-eyed viewers.




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Former BBC Radio 4 presenter Richard Sanders dies, aged 62, after catching coronavirus in hospital 

Mr Sanders, who presented the programme Farming Today until 1998, died after contracting COVID-19 while in hospital, current presenter Charlotte Smith said on Saturday.




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BBC Race Across the World winners Emon and Jamiul Choudhury discuss nail biting finale

Uncle and nephew Emon and Jamiul Choudhury have shared the 'amazing experience' of taking part and eventually winning BBC's Race Across the World following the climax of the show on Sunday.




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Clip of BBC correspondent appearing in a spoof sex scene removed

BBC Ireland correspondent Emma Vardy filmed the clip with her boyfriend Aaron Adams as part of a parody of Queen classic I Want to Break Free to raise money for the NHS.




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The Greatest Dancer has been AXED as ratings plummet following the BBC show's second season

It was confirmed by the BBC on Tuesday that the dance competition show would not return,  after it was reported that it had been dropped by the channel following dwindling ratings.




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BBC DJ Gilles Peterson's accused stalker fires her lawyers after claims of 'witness intimidation'

Sarah Jayne Rook, 43, fired her lawyer Theresa Gerald on Friday after claiming she has been 'heavily intimidated'. She plans to represent herself and said her family have received death threats.




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Documentary following Prince William over the course of a year will air on the BBC

The one-off programme, currently titled Tackling Mental Health With the Duke of Cambridge, will see the prince examine 'men's mental health through the prism of football'.




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Family TV viewing is back thanks to Covid-19 crisis, says BBC Two boss

Patrick Holland, controller of BBC Two, spoke after the BBC told its staff that the corporation will have to make savings of £125 million this year after coronavirus affected its income.




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SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: BBC's Sir Humphrey Burton lays bare the secrets of biggest names in memoir

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Sir Humphrey Burton is to spill the beans in a memoir, including anecdotes about acquaintances like Andrew Lloyd Webber and Leonard Bernstein.




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Maya Jama keeps things casual in a pale grey tracksuit and bucket hat as she leaves the BBC studios

The presenter, 25, cut a casual figure in a pale grey tracksuit and black bucket hat as she was seen leaving the BBC studios in London on Friday.




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Normal People laid bare: Between the sheets of the BBC hit

Normal People tells the story of Marianne (right) and Connell (left), who fall in love in sixth form, and charts their on-off relationship through university. The series is being hailed as 'perfect'.




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Shostakovich: Symphony No 11 review: It's brilliantly orchestrated here by the BBC Philharmonic

Shostakovich's 11th Symphony here receives a performance of exceptional eloquence from the Manchester-based BBC Philharmonic under their chief guest conductor, the Finn John Storgårds.




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Culture Minister Oliver Dowden blasts BBC director-general over bias in wake of Panorama programme

Mr Dowden urged director-general Tony Hall to 'uphold the highest standards in relation to integrity and impartiality' in the wake of the Panorama programme which featured five left-wing activists.




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BBC's adaptation of Sally Rooney's Normal People is praised for 'perfect example of consent

Intimacy coach Duchess Iphie analysed the sex scene from the second episode of BBC's Normal People, telling FEMAIL seeking consent and mutual nudity made it the perfect on-screen moment.




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SPORTS AGENDA: Radio 5 Live Sport editor Mike Carr whizzes out of the BBC

SPORTS AGENDA: Big, unexpected news out of the BBC on Friday when, in an illuminatingly terse email, staff were informed that Radio 5 Live Sport editor Mike Carr had left the building.




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Heartbreaking images of baby images chained up in tiny cages leave BBC viewers distressed

BBC viewers were shown heartbreaking images of gibbons in tiny cages on Primates. It focused on trade in Malaysia, where the capture of gibbons is decimating the wild population.




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Normal People star Paul Mescal lied to BBC producers about being able to drive when he got the role

He is the breakout star of the BBC's new teenage sex drama Normal People - but actor Paul Mescal has admitted he only got the part after fibbing to BBC producers about whether he could drive.




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TV Licence could cost more for people in larger homes, BBC insider reveals

People living in larger homes could pay more for their TV Licence if plans to base its costs on council tax bands are approved. A household charge was 'probably the future,' the source said.




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Yasmin Evans cuts a stylish figure as she leaves BBC Radio Studios

The DJ, 29, showcased her toned figure in a mint green midi skirt with a daring thigh-high slit.




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Normal People star Paul Mescal is stunned as James Corden reveals the BBC drama 'changed my life' 

the Normal People star, 24, who plays Connell Waldren was left stunned on Thursday as James Corden revealed on Twitter that the Sally Rooney adaptation 'changed my life'.




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Normal People stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal reveal their plans beyond the hit BBC drama

Fans have been clamouring for another instalment since the show aired earlier this month but the pair were not giving away any hints about whether a follow-up could be in the pipeline.




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BBC Sport boss defends 'cull' of veteran broadcasters

The BBC's head of television sport Philip Bernie's comments came after the departures of several veteran presenters such as John Inverdale, 62, led to accusations of a 'cull'.




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BBC 'may not award Sports Personality of the Year' for 2020 due to coronavirus crisis

The broadcaster may be forced to hold off on awarding the gong for this year with what promised to be an action-packed calendar severely disrupted due to the pandemic.




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BBC's Wimbledon bonanza for fans! Sue Barker hoping to present live from SW19

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC is hoping to make up for the loss of Wimbledon with a daily show across the scheduled fortnight featuring top players and great memories from the past.




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Sue Barker on how she aims to be at Wimbledon for a BBC tennis spectacular

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MIKE DICKSON: Many millions will share Sue Barker's anguish at Wimbledon's cancellation, though she still hopes to serve viewers their fortnight tennis fix.




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Mother with MS has disability benefits axed after JobCentre staff received fraud claim tip off

A mother who suffers with multiple sclerosis is accusing the DWP of wrongly cutting her off from disability benefits after JobCentre staff received a fraud claim tip-off (pictured, Clare Slater).




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BBC's Andrew Neil nowhere to be seen on Budget Day but will return for the 'more important' Autumn Statement

Where was the BBC’s Daily Politics presenter, Andrew Neil, on Budget Day? Apparently the Budget is viewed as a state occasion by the BBC. And thus the exclusive preserve of Edwards.




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How odd the licence fee mess is one story about cuts the BBC ISN'T obsessed about

DOMINIC LAWSON: BBC Newsnight also cited the Depression of the 1930s as the nearest thing to modern Britain under the Conservatives.