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Newsnight host Kirsty Wark
Kirsty Wark to leave Newsnight after next general election
Kirsty Wark announces that she is stepping down as a lead presenter of Newsnight after 30 years.
Oct 26, 20:43
Michael Parkinson pictured in July 2022
Sir Michael Parkinson dies, aged 88
Veteran broadcaster and renowned interviewer Sir Michael Parkinson dies at the age of 88.
Aug 17, 10:09
Gary Lineker in his Match of the Day pomp
BBC director-general brands Gary Lineker "immense value" for BBC
BBC director-general Tim Davie defends Gary Lineker's £1.35m annual salary, arguing that he provides "immense value" for the broadcaster.
Jul 18, 16:17
Huw Edwards pictured on March 27, 2020
BBC DG Tim Davie says Huw Edwards investigation could take months
BBC director-general Tim Davie tells Parliament that the investigation into complaints against Huw Edwards could take months to complete.
Jul 18, 14:49
BBC chairman Richard Sharp
BBC chairman Richard Sharp steps down over Boris Johnson loan fiasco
Richard Sharp resigns from his position as chairman of the BBC after an investigation finds that he did not fully disclose details of a loan deal involving Boris Johnson.
Apr 28, 14:18
Len Goodman during his time on Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly, Dancing With The Stars colleagues pay tribute to Len Goodman
Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing With The Stars colleagues pay tribute to Len Goodman following his death at the age of 78.
Apr 26, 16:46
Len Goodman during his time on Strictly Come Dancing
Former Strictly judge Len Goodman dies, aged 78
Strictly Come Dancing's former head judge Len Goodman dies, aged 78.
Apr 24, 09:35
Gary Lineker in his Match of the Day pomp
Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day following BBC suspension
The BBC announces that Gary Lineker will return to present Match of the Day after he was suspended following an impartiality row over his comments about the Government's asylum policy.
Mar 13, 16:45
Eurovision 2023 logo
Liverpool chosen to host Eurovision 2023
Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Liverpool, it is announced.
Oct 7, 19:32
Kalush Orchestra celebrate winning Eurovision on May 15, 2022
Search for host city begins as UK confirmed to host Eurovision 2023
The BBC says that it is to begin a search for a host city after agreeing to stage the Eurovision Song Contest in the UK next year.
Jul 25, 18:16
New BBC Director-General Tim Davie
In Full: Tim Davie's speech to staff on BBC future
Read BBC director-general Tim Davie's speech to staff in full as he outlines the corporation's cost-cutting plans and digital future.
May 26, 21:34
BBC World Service logo
BBC World Service given £4.1m bonus funding to tackle Russian disinformation
The BBC World Service is given £4.1 million by the government in order to increase its Russian and Ukrainian-language coverage of the war.
Mar 24, 13:00
BBC Moscow correspondent Steve Rosenberg
BBC suspends work of all journalists in Russia
The BBC temporarily suspends the work of all of its journalists in Russia in response to a restrictive new law.
Mar 4, 17:02
BBC News Russian homepage
BBC News reports huge increase in traffic from Russia
The BBC reports record users of its Russian language news service following the invasion of Ukraine.
Mar 2, 21:05
Bobby, Honey and Kathy on EastEnders on February 4, 2022
BBC director-general confident of EastEnders future
BBC director-general Tim Davie says that he remains "confident" of EastEnders' long-term future.
Feb 1, 15:25
Barry Cryer
Veteran comedian Barry Cryer dies, aged 86
Comedy great Barry Cryer dies peacefully in hospital at the age of 86.
Jan 27, 13:11
New BBC Director-General Tim Davie
Tim Davie: 'Nothing safe from cuts at the BBC'
BBC director-general Tim Davie says that all options are on the table for cost-cutting as the corporation looks to find £285m in savings.
Jan 21, 19:52
BBC mosaic
BBC 'disappointed' by licence fee freeze
The BBC says that 'tough choices' will have to be made following the government's decision to freeze the cost of a TV licence.
Jan 17, 18:35
BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg pictured in January 2019
BBC confirms Laura Kuenssberg's exit as political editor
Laura Kuenssberg will step down as the BBC's political editor next Easter after seven years in the role.
Dec 20, 12:24
Andrew Neil on Question Time on September 16, 2021
Andrew Neil to make BBC comeback after GB News exit?
Andrew Neil reportedly holds talks with BBC director-general Tim Davie in a move that could see him eventually return to the broadcaster.
Oct 23, 13:24
New BBC Director-General Tim Davie
BBC director-general Tim Davie given £75,000 pay rise
BBC director-general Tim Davie is given a £75,000 pay rise despite the corporation's ongoing cost-cutting measures.
Sep 26, 03:31
A BBC satellite
BBC, Sky sign new partnership deal
Sky and the BBC confirm that they have signed a new deal which will see BBC content given enhanced exposure to Sky customers.
Sep 15, 00:29
Prince Philip pictured in October 2018
BBC 'will learn lessons from coverage of Prince Philip's death'
The BBC's director-general reportedly says that the corporation will learn lessons following complaints over the level of its coverage of Prince Philip's death in April.
Aug 20, 16:21
BBC Bitesize
BBC to roll out daily education programming following school closures
The BBC announces plans to broadcast educational programming on BBC Two and CBBC following the news that schools across the UK must close.
Jan 6, 02:24
A general shot for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022
BBC secures broadcast rights to 2022 Commonwealth Games
The BBC is confirmed as the domestic broadcaster of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, due to be held in Birmingham.
Oct 21, 16:15
Paul Mescal in Normal People
BBC Three to use kids' spare capacity for relaunch?
The BBC will reportedly make use of spare capacity on its two kids' channels in order to relaunch BBC Three as a linear TV channel.
Sep 28, 14:23
BBC Radio 1 Dance
BBC Radio 1 launches spinoff dance station
The BBC announces plans for Radio 1 Dance, a new "24-hour stream" dedicated to dance music.
Sep 17, 09:13
New BBC Director-General Tim Davie
BBC begins content audit process
BBC director-general Tim Davie challenges all department heads to come up with plans of what they would do with just 80% of their current budgets.
Sep 16, 11:27
BBC Three logo
BBC to end "linear expansion" amid BBC Three, Four rumours
New BBC director-general Tim Davie says that the BBC has reached "the end of linear expansion".
Sep 4, 09:12
New BBC Director-General Tim Davie
Tim Davie dismisses idea of BBC subscription model
New BBC director-general Tim Davie rejects suggestions that the corporation should transition to a Netflix-style subscription fee rather than take funding from the licence fee.
Sep 4, 07:33
New BBC Director-General Tim Davie
Tim Davie outlines plans for "simpler, leaner" BBC
New BBC director-general Tim Davie delivers a vision for a less-is-more approach as he looks to guarantee the corporation's future.
Sep 4, 03:43
BBC One controller Charlotte Moore
Charlotte Moore promoted to BBC's chief content officer
BBC One controller Charlotte Moore is promoted to the BBC Board and the role of the corporation's chief content officer.
Sep 4, 01:15
Baroness Nicky Morgan pictured on January 14, 2020
Nicky Morgan in line to become BBC chair?
Baroness Nicky Morgan reportedly emerges as a frontrunner to become the BBC's new chairperson when the role is vacated next February.
Aug 17, 16:13
New BBC Director-General Tim Davie
Tim Davie named as new BBC Director-General
The BBC confirms that BBC Studios head Tim Davie will take over as its new Director-General from September.
Jun 5, 20:24
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Thursday, November 21


RuPaul's Drag Race UK: iPlayer, from 8pm and BBC Three, 9pm
For the semi-finals, the queens must roast their former competitors in front of extra-special guest judge Siobhan McSweeney

Cruel Intentions: Prime Video, from 8am
TV series following two rich step-siblings determined to maintain their elite status at all costs

The Colosseum: The Arena of Death with Dan Snow: Channel 5, 9pm
As Gladiator II hits cinemas, a look back at the real history that inspired the movie

EastEnders: iPlayer, from 6am and BBC One, 7.30pm
George is stunned when Elaine informs him that she wants a prenup before they get married