Category : Broadcasting


Google's Matt Brittin Named BBC Director General

Matt Brittin, former Google executive, has been confirmed as the BBC's next director general, succeeding Tim Davie. He will lead the broadcaster through funding challenges and digital transformation.

Clunes Plays Huw Edwards in Channel 5's 'Power' Drama

Martin Clunes delivers a chilling performance as disgraced BBC newsreader Huw Edwards in Channel 5's controversial drama 'Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards,' exploring the grooming scandal that ended his career.

Captive Audience: True Crime Horror on BBC Two Tonight

Tonight's TV highlights include the grim true crime documentary Captive Audience on BBC Two, exploring the Steven Stayner abduction case that sparked media frenzy and family tragedy. Plus, Lisa Kudrow returns in The Comeback on Sky Comedy.

ABC Staff Strike Over Job Security and Fair Pay

More than 2,000 ABC employees walked off the job for the first time in two decades, disrupting programming with BBC broadcasts and music fill-ins as they demanded sustainable jobs and improved working conditions.

Matt Brittin: BBC's New Boss Faces Sleep-Deprived Role

Matt Brittin, a former Google executive and fitness enthusiast, takes over as BBC director general, navigating financial cuts, political scrutiny, and a lack of broadcasting experience in British media's toughest job.

Matt Brittin Named New BBC Director-General

Matt Brittin, former Google president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, will succeed Tim Davie as BBC director-general in May 2026, amid legal and editorial challenges.

Ed Balls Confronts Huw Edwards' Publicist on GMB

Ed Balls and Susanna Reid were left stunned during a bizarre Good Morning Britain interview with Huw Edwards' publicist, who defended his role while claiming to investigate the disgraced broadcaster's crimes.

BAFTA TV Awards 2026: Full Nominees List Revealed

The complete nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Television Awards have been unveiled, with 124 programmes competing across major categories. Comedian Greg Davies will host the ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall on May 10.

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