Ofcom criticises BBC’s ‘lack of transparency’ over Naga Munchetty case
Media watchdog Ofcom has said it has “serious concerns around the transparency of the BBC’s complaints process” following its handling
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Uganda’s Solomon Serwanjja wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award
Ugandan investigative reporter and news anchor Solomon Serwanjja has won the 2019 BBC World News Komla Dumor Award. Serwanjja is
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BBC urged to reconsider Naga Munchetty complaint decision
Dozens of black actors and broadcasters have called on the BBC to overturn its decision to uphold a complaint against
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Two new BBC series on forgotten black figures launched
The BBC has launched two new online series – Alt History and Black to Life – that take a look
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Danny Baker fired by BBC over royal baby chimp tweet
Broadcaster Danny Baker has been fired by the BBC over his “stupid unthinking gag” on Twitter about the Duke and
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Escaping Gangs: Jail, Death or Redemption: BBCThree’s documentary on the work of SPAC Nation
The church that brought you Gospel Drill, drugs and weapons surrendered on the altar and the rehabilitation of hundreds of
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BBC ‘burying’ Songs of Praise in lunchtime slot:
Senior religious figures in Northern Ireland have voiced their disappointment at the BBC’s decision to move the broadcast time of
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BBC ‘Year of Beliefs’ to shine light on faith and values in modern UK
The BBC is launching a year-long series of programmes examining faith, belief and values in modern Britain. As part of its coverage
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Komla Dumor Award 2019: Seeking a rising star of African journalism
The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in
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Whoopi Goldberg asked to be the first female Doctor Who
Whoopi Goldberg has revealed that years ago she asked BBC bosses to give her the lead role in Doctor Who.
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BBC announces new programmes celebrating British diversity, including a collaboration with Sir Lenny Henry
BBC 4 has announced a series of new programmes that will celebrate British diversity. The new programmes will explore the
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‘Google Doodle’ celebrates Evelyn Dove’s 117th Birthday
Today’s ‘Google Doodle’ celebrates the life and legacy of British star Evelyn Dove, a classically trained singer, pianist, and actress
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7 black women who are rocking TV in 2018
2018 has been a big year for black TV and film. We’ve had brand new seasons of Dear White People, Black-ish, and Insecure,
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The link between earth tremors, God and Nigeria’s elections
In the BBC’s series of letters from Africa, Nigerian writer and novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers why some earth tremors
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BBC publishes landmark report on BAME career progression and culture
The BBC has published a landmark report on career progression and culture for staff from a black, Asian and minority
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