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UK government launches review into licence fee decriminalisation

Newly re-elected British prime minister Boris Johnson has reiterated his government’s plans to review sanctions…

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Sky cools on adding BBC/ITV streamer BritBox to set-top box

Sky has reportedly lost interest in a distribution deal with the ITV-BBC joint venture Britbox….

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BBC Children’s chief Alice Webb to join Universal’s Eagle Rock

BBC Children’s director Alice Webb is leaving the UK public broadcaster to join Universal Music-backed…

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BBC facing licence fee pressure as UK government explores decriminalising non-payment

The future of UK public broadcaster the BBC has again come into question after the…

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BBC expands BAME representation with senior adviser strategy

The BBC is expanding its commitment to BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) representation, with…

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BBC unveils three-prong strategy to improve disability representation

The BBC has unveiled a three-prong strategy to improve disability representation on and off screen…

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TV critic and broadcaster Clive James dies, aged 80

Australian writer and broadcaster Clive James has died aged 80. James died on Sunday following…

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‘McMafia’, ‘Real Full Monty’ among International Emmy winners

UK series McMafia has picked up the International Emmy Award for drama at the 47th…

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MGM hires Channel 4 alum to head new UK-based unscripted arm

MGM Television is setting up an unscripted arm in the UK and has appointed former…

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Former BBC exec Sohail Shah targets northern talent with new prodco

Former BBC entertainment commissioner Sohail Shah has set up a Manchester-based prodco that will target…