In 1990, the Lancashire village of Waddington launched its own TV station. With homemade soaps and chaos, it captured 95% of viewers, beating Coronation Street and predicting today's YouTube era. Discover the story.
Apple's landmark Formula 1 deal, worth $140m annually from 2026, signals a strategic shift in sports broadcasting, prioritising ecosystem engagement over traditional reach. Discover the implications for UK sports.
Stockton's hyperlocal JobsPlus scheme connects residents with employment, offering financial aid and community support. Over 270 have found jobs since summer 2024. Will funding continue?
Sky News presenter Katie Spencer's live TV F-bomb during a David Walliams report left viewers stunned. Watch the moment and see the hilarious reaction.
ITV's 2025 festive lineup is branded 'dreadful', but the real culprit is our shift to streaming giants like Netflix. As traditional TV viewership declines, can British broadcasters survive the Christmas ratings war?
A critical mission to save thousands of lost British TV programmes faces a ticking clock. Urgent action is needed to locate and preserve our disappearing broadcasting heritage.
Ofcom reveals Love Island dominated 2025 complaints over Shakira Khan's treatment. The regulator received thousands of protests but chose not to investigate. Explore the full list.
Sir Humphrey Burton, the visionary BBC and LWT broadcaster who shaped arts TV and created Young Musician, has died. Read his remarkable story.
Sir Humphrey Burton, the former BBC head of music who revolutionised classical music broadcasting, has died at 94. Discover the legacy of the man who brought classical music to millions.
The BBC has vowed to defend itself against a $10bn lawsuit filed by Donald Trump, who alleges the broadcaster maliciously edited his pre-Capitol riot speech. Get the latest on this major legal clash.
Donald Trump's $10bn lawsuit against the BBC is an act of intimidation that threatens a vital British institution. Discover why defending public service media matters more than ever.
The government has begun a formal review of the BBC's Royal Charter, focusing on its sustainable funding and public trust. Explore the future of the UK's public broadcaster.
As the government launches its green paper on BBC charter renewal, we examine the six potential funding models on the table, from subscriptions to a household levy, and rate their likelihood.
Eurovision faces its biggest crisis as Israel's participation in the 2025 contest causes a major rift, threatening the event's unity and future. Discover the full story.
The Eurovision Song Contest is facing a major rift as several countries threaten to boycott the 2026 event after Israel was cleared to compete. Explore the escalating political controversy.
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia boycott Eurovision 2025 over Israel's participation. Analysis compares this political crisis to the contest's 70-year history of boycotts.
The EBU's decision to include Israel in Eurovision 2026 has led to boycotts from Spain, Ireland and others, leaving fans questioning the contest's founding values. Read the full analysis.
TNT Sports suffers a double blow as it loses UK rights to the Champions League and international rugby. Analysis reveals the broadcaster's strategy to balance the books and future challenges.
Emma Lloyd, Netflix's VP for EMEA partnerships, emerges as leading contender to replace Alex Mahon as Channel 4 chief executive amid broadcaster's digital transformation.
ABC Sydney faces internal and external criticism after replacing Chris Bath with Thomas Oriti, creating an all-male presenter lineup from Breakfast through Drive. Read about the diversity concerns.
Timothy Garton Ash reveals essential democratic safeguards against populist threats, from public broadcasting to electoral reform. Learn how to protect your freedoms before it's too late.
Explore how fan demand for control and relevance is fragmenting sports broadcasting. Discover the new hybrid models and what it means for the future of live sport.
The BBC faces unprecedented threats from US political pressure and tech billionaires. Discover the urgent reforms needed to protect this vital British institution and defend democracy.
Analysis of TNT Sports' first Ashes broadcast in Australia, where Alastair Cook and Becky Ives carried a stripped-back production. Discover how the coverage fared.
MPs reveal the BBC is losing over £1bn annually from licence fee evasion and non-use, as streaming services gain popularity. Discover the future of public broadcasting.
Major League Baseball announces a sweeping new three-year media rights agreement worth nearly $800m annually, bringing ESPN, NBC and Netflix on board. Discover the new broadcast landscape.
Over 800 mourners gathered at Sydney's St Andrews Cathedral for radio legend John Laws' state funeral. Russell Crowe delivered a touching eulogy for the 'Golden Tonsils'.
GB News under investigation after presenting unscientific research linking foreign-sounding names to court defendants. Ofcom assessing complaints about potentially racist content.
The Guardian's From the Archive returns with Season 4 featuring Graham Norton's career insights and rare audio interviews. Listen now to discover broadcasting history!
John Oliver exposes the dire consequences of Republican-led defunding of US public media, threatening local news and emergency services. Discover why this matters.