BBC to promote black and minority ‘senior leaders’
The BBC has announced its plan to promote black and ethnic minority colleagues as “senior leaders”. Corporation boss Tony Hall
Read more
BBC
Mark De Lisser hosts nationwide Xmas choir search show on BBC1
Vocal coach and Choral Arranger Mark De Lisser will host ‘Meet the Street at Xmas’ – airing from 16th December.
Read more
Trevor McDonald ‘had problem with’ being hired when BBC needed more black reporters
Trevor McDonald has opened up about being hired when the BBC needed more black reporters, admitting he ‘had a problem’
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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.
Read more
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
Read more
‘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
Read more
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,
Read more