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Bobby Ball dies aged 76 after Covid-19 diagnosis
The star was one half of comedy duo Cannon & Ball and appeared in Last of the Summer Wine.
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Bobby Ball dies aged 76 after Covid-19 diagnosis
The star was one half of comedy duo Cannon & Ball and appeared in Last of the Summer Wine.
BBC issues staff with new social media guidance
Staff will not be allowed to express a personal opinion on politics or other controversial subjects.
Channel 4 to repay £1.5m furlough payment
It says it expects to end "an incredibly challenging year" with a "significant financial surplus".
Fundraiser for unwitting Borat star raises $110,000
Jeanise Jones has been praised for deflecting misogynistic comments during the spoof documentary.
Music industry reports progress on diversity
The number of black, Asian and minority ethnic staff working in music has increased since 2016.
From playground raps to being signed by Idris Elba
One of the south Londoner's songs became a soundtrack for Black Lives Matter protests this summer.
Oh! Calcutta!: The naked truth of a 70s stage hit
Its long scenes of nudity caused a stir but now it could be controversial for different reasons.
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Bobby Ball dies aged 76 after Covid-19 diagnosis
The star was one half of comedy duo Cannon & Ball and appeared in Last of the Summer Wine.
BBC issues staff with new social media guidance
Staff will not be allowed to express a personal opinion on politics or other controversial subjects.
Channel 4 to repay £1.5m furlough payment
It says it expects to end "an incredibly challenging year" with a "significant financial surplus".
Fundraiser for unwitting Borat star raises $110,000
Jeanise Jones has been praised for deflecting misogynistic comments during the spoof documentary.
Music industry reports progress on diversity
The number of black, Asian and minority ethnic staff working in music has increased since 2016.
From playground raps to being signed by Idris Elba
One of the south Londoner's songs became a soundtrack for Black Lives Matter protests this summer.
Oh! Calcutta!: The naked truth of a 70s stage hit
Its long scenes of nudity caused a stir but now it could be controversial for different reasons.
BBC issues staff with new social media guidance
Staff will not be allowed to express a personal opinion on politics or other controversial subjects.
Channel 4 to repay £1.5m furlough payment
It says it expects to end "an incredibly challenging year" with a "significant financial surplus".
Fundraiser for unwitting Borat star raises $110,000
Jeanise Jones has been praised for deflecting misogynistic comments during the spoof documentary.
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