BBC Scotland welcomes Ofcom’s decision to approve provisionally the new BBC Scotland channel
Steve Carson, multi-platform commissioning head at BBC Scotland, said today’s announcement by the regulator is another positive step which will enable the broadcaster to step up its plans.
Sir Cliff Richard, OBE v (1) BBC (2) SYP Witness Statements
At the suggestion of the court, witness statements from these proceedings can be found below.
Statement regarding Human Planet
The BBC today released the following statement regarding Human Planet which was broadcast in 2011:
BBC statement following publication of the independent review of S4C and the Government’s response
The BBC welcomes the review’s strong endorsement of its current partnership with S4C which has developed over more than 35 years.
Naomi Ellenbogen QC’s role in the On-Air Review
In response to a number of queries and external comments regarding the role of Naomi Ellenbogen QC in the BBC’s On-Air Review, we set out further details below.
Tributes to Sean Hughes
The BBC has today released the following tribute to Sean Hughes who died this morning aged 51.
BBC Burmese TV ends broadcasts on MNTV
The BBC has ceased broadcasting Burmese language news bulletins via Yangon-based MNTV.
Tony Hall's statement on the death of Sir Bruce Forsyth
“Sir Bruce was one of the greatest entertainers our country has ever known."
Statement on Radio 4’s Saturday Review
Radio 4’s Controller Gwyneth Williams has today confirmed that Saturday Review will continue to be broadcast on Radio 4. Williams has decided to retain the programme beyond the autumn as part of Radio 4’s distinctive overall arts and cultural offer to audiences.
Tributes to Barry Norman
The BBC has today released the following tribute to Barry Norman who died yesterday evening aged 83.
Response from Tony Hall, BBC Director-General to Andy Parker, CEO of Capita
Tony Hall, Director-General of the BBC, has today replied to Andy Parker, Capita CEO, following the company’s review of its TV Licensing field operations.
Statement on Kabul bombing and Mohammed Nazir
Statement from Francesca Unsworth, BBC World Service Director:
Response from Andy Parker, CEO of Capita to Tony Hall, BBC Director-General
Andy Parker, Capita CEO, has written to Tony Hall, Director-General of the BBC, following the company’s review of its TV Licensing field operations.
Tributes to John Noakes
The BBC has today released the following tribute to John Noakes.
Statement on BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend
Radio 1’s Big Weekend will be continuing as planned this weekend in Hull.
BBC Executive response to the National Audit Office review: Managing The BBC’s Workforce
The BBC Executive welcomes this report from the NAO which concludes that “the BBC’s approach to managing its workforce is securing better value for money than in the past, and is better placed to face the challenge of delivering more change in the future”.
Draft Election Guidelines for the General Election
The draft Election Guidelines for the General Election are now available.
Tributes to Brian Matthew
The BBC has released the following tributes to Brian Matthew, who sadly passed away earlier today.
Updated statement regarding Brian Matthew
We were informed by close family and friends that Brian had passed away in the night. They have since been in contact to say that he remains critically ill.
Letter from Tony Hall, BBC Director-General to Julian Knight MP
Tony Hall, Director-General of the BBC today sent the following letter to Julian Knight MP regarding coverage of the Brexit debate.