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From Knock-backs To Front Stage

18th September 202117th September 2021 Becky W 151 Views 0 Comments BBC, church, Gospel Artist, gospel singer, Monique McKen

Gospel artist Monique McKen shares her journey to becoming crowned the BBC Gospel Singer of the Year 2021 and the

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BBC Helps Worshippers In Lockdown

6th November 20205th November 2020 Josie McFarlane 157 Views 0 Comments BBC, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Jesus, Lockdown, praise, Radio show, The Bible, Virtual church, worship

People of faith can hear broadcasts from clergy, musicians and the occasional celebrity during lockdown via their local BBC radio

BBC Film And The BFI Announce New Season Of British films

22nd October 202026th October 2020 Josie McFarlane 226 Views 0 Comments BAME, BBC, BFI, Black actors, BME, British Films, Diversity, Entertainment, film, Film industry, Inclusion, talent

BBC Film and the BFI today announce a new season of British films beginning on BBC Two on Saturday 24

BBC Arts pays tribute to filmmaker Sir Alan Parker tonight

16th September 202016th September 2020 Josie McFarlane 246 Views 0 Comments BBC, British, Death, filmmaker, Remember, Sir Alan Parker, Tribute

In a special tribute to film director Sir Alan Parker, BBC Arts presents a freshly restored print of his 1975

BBC to promote black and minority ‘senior leaders’

8th December 20196th December 2019 Josie McFarlane 660 Views 0 Comments BAME, BBC, black, Diversity, equality, leadership, Multi ethnic, opportunities

The BBC has announced its plan to promote black and ethnic minority colleagues as “senior leaders”. Corporation boss Tony Hall

Mark De Lisser hosts nationwide Xmas choir search show on BBC1

4th December 20194th December 2019 Josie McFarlane 852 Views 0 Comments BBC, choir, Gospel, Mark De Lisser, search, television

Vocal coach and Choral Arranger Mark De Lisser will host ‘Meet the Street at Xmas’ – airing from 16th December.

Trevor McDonald ‘had problem with’ being hired when BBC needed more black reporters

26th October 201922nd October 2019 Josie McFarlane 1157 Views 0 Comments BBC, black, Diversity, News, Race, television, Trevor McDonald

Trevor McDonald has opened up about being hired when the BBC needed more black reporters, admitting he ‘had a problem’

Ofcom criticises BBC’s ‘lack of transparency’ over Naga Munchetty case

7th October 20197th October 2019 Josie McFarlane 601 Views 0 Comments BBC, Diversity, Naga Munchetty, OfCom, Racism, television

Media watchdog Ofcom has said it has “serious concerns around the transparency of the BBC’s complaints process” following its handling

Uganda’s Solomon Serwanjja wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award

1st October 201930th September 2019 Josie McFarlane 1335 Views 0 Comments Africa, BBC, Journalism, Komla Dumor Award, Solomon Serwanjja, Uganda

Ugandan investigative reporter and news anchor Solomon Serwanjja has won the 2019 BBC World News Komla Dumor Award. Serwanjja is

Two new BBC series on forgotten black figures launched

7th July 20192nd July 2019 Josie McFarlane 1318 Views 0 Comments BBC, Black figures, Black history BME, Television series, The Tudors

The BBC has launched two new online series – Alt History and Black to Life – that take a look

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BBC publishes landmark report on BAME career progression and culture

17th August 201819th August 2018 Josie McFarlane 1259 Views 0 Comments accountability, agile, annual reports, Asian, BAME, BAME employees, BAME members, BAME person, BAME representation, BBC, BBC Studios, black, career progression, cultural awareness, culture, Diversity and Inclusion, ethnic diversity, Executive Committee, intelligent, leadership, leadership programme, leadership teams, minority ethnic, Modern, performance monitoring, staff engagement, Time Davie, trust, Tunde Ogungbesan, workforce

The BBC has published a landmark report on career progression and culture for staff from a black, Asian and minority

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BBC Children in Need on the road to success with Lookers

5th July 20173rd November 2017 Mariah 2519 Views 0 Comments BBC, bear, Children in Need, commitment, competition, dealership, franchised, fundraising, initiative, local, million, motor, partners, Pudsey, success, UK

National motor retailer Lookers has demonstrated its commitment to BBC Children in Need by aiming to raise £1 million. As