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BBC bias row: how a week of hostile headlines from rightwing media led to resignations

Rightwing media have published a series of attacks on the corporation after a memo from a former BBC adviser critical of its output

The Guardian - UK

Lisa Nandy says she still has confidence in BBC leaders after Trump speech edit

Culture secretary has spoken to BBC chair Samir Shah about criticised edit of US president’s 6 January 2021 speech

The Guardian - UK

Nandy ‘confident’ BBC bosses will deal with bias allegations

The corporation is expected to apologise on Monday following concerns about how a speech by Donald Trump was edited in Panorama.

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Where are the Shirley Valentines today?

The news that the actor Pauline Collins had died touched a nerve for Terri White. Brought up in a working-class culture, surrounded by Shirley Valentines (Rita, Sue and Bob too), she wondered, where on earth did they all go?

The Independent UK

Grieving daughter handed TV licence criminal conviction in fast-track court despite health struggles

A grieving woman with mental health problems is the latest case to emerge from the Single Justice Procedure

Evening Standard

The Tube presenter, the former ballerina and the banker: the BBC board’s members

While the director general, Tim Davie, is often in the spotlight, here is what you need to know about the rest of the broadcaster’s leadership

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson trying to undermine BBC leadership, insiders fear after leak

Director general under pressure after release of memo criticising reporting on Trump, trans rights and Gaza

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Minister ‘assured’ by BBC it is probing claims of selectively editing Trump clip

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy expects the BBC to examine questions around editorial standards thoroughly, No 10 said.

Evening Standard

BBC reporters cannot wear Black Lives Matter T-shirts in newsroom, says Tim Davie

Director general says it is inappropriate for a journalist who may be covering that issue ‘to be campaigning in that way’

The Guardian - UK

BBC reporters cannot wear Black Lives Matter T-shirts in newsroom – Tim Davie

He said the BBC stood against racism but it was ‘not appropriate for a journalist who may be covering that issue to be campaigning in that way’.

Evening Standard

BBC boss Tim Davie backs prosecution of people who evade licence fee

The director-general made his comments as he answered questions from his own staff on the BBC Breakfast sofa.

Evening Standard

Is BBC effective at being independent? Here’s what viewers say

BBC viewers are also demanding more coverage of certain topics

The Independent UK

38% of viewers say BBC ‘ineffective’ at being independent from Government

The figure was revealed in the corporation’s Our BBC, Our Future questionnaire results.

The Independent UK

BBC bosses want defence budget to help pay for the World Service

Exclusive: Executives at corporation say media monitoring and anti-disinformation are vital to national security

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BBC boss says corporation will ‘make a decision’ on Eurovision after others threaten boycott over Israel

Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have threatened to boycott the contest

Evening Standard

Tim Davie says BBC will ‘make a decision’ on Eurovision involvement

Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have threatened to boycott the contest in Vienna if Israel is allowed to take part.

Evening Standard

Davie urges ‘bit of swagger’ to help public service broadcasting remain relevant

Speaking at the RTS Cambridge Convention, BBC director general Tim Davie emphasised the importance of working collectively to ensure PSB growth.

The Independent UK

Spain to quit Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates

‘Big Five’ country follows in the footsteps of the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Ireland

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Evening Standard

BBC boss Tim Davie says Eurovision Song Contest has ‘never been about politics’

It comes as a string of broadcasters, including the Dutch Avrotros and Irish channel RTE, have called for a boycott over Israel’s participation.

The Independent UK

Bob Vylan gig cancelled after Charlie Kirk comments on stage

A planned performance in Tilburg has been cancelled

Evening Standard

Bob Vylan gig cancelled after remarks about assassinated Trump ally Charlie Kirk

Mr Kirk, who was a prominent political commentator in the US, was shot and killed at a Utah Valley University event on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Bob Vylan mock Charlie Kirk's assassination on stage sparking outrage

Frontman Bobby villain used derogatory language to refer to Kirk’s murder

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BBC under pressure over Nigel Farage coverage after new study

THE BBC is coming under fresh pressure over its coverage of Reform UK after a university study found it featured in a quarter of News at Ten…

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Thomas Skinner's future on Strictly uncertain after 'storming' out of launch event

It's now unknown whether the former Apprentice contestant will appear on Strictly, after mysteriously walking out of a press event to launch the show

Evening Standard

Thomas Skinner apologises for walking out of Strictly Come Dancing press event

The 34-year-old former Apprentice star said his departure was not related to the show, claiming he had seen messages on a reporter’s phone.

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