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The BBC’s speech-edit crisis and lessons for us
As a former BBC journalist, it is excruciating to watch heads roll over a lapse in editorial standards at an institution that thrived for 103 years in Britain.
17 November 2025, 05:00 AM
What the BBC controversy tells us about Western media bias
The recent departure of BBC bosses Tim Davie and Deborah Turness is a masterclass in unspoken power dynamics. The headlines told a story of scandal and pressure. But if you listen closely, you hear the real plot twist: the story wasn’t about their journalism; it was about whom they offended..
14 November 2025, 06:00 AM
Does Trump have a defamation case against the BBC?
Here is a look at what Trump would need to prove and how the BBC could defend itself.
12 November 2025, 07:36 AM
BBC's Match of the Day unveils new hosts to replace Lineker
Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman will share presenting duties on the iconic show, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year, when current host Lineker steps down at the end of this season.
15 January 2025, 16:54 PM
Judi Dench reveals tree in honour of Maggie Smith bore fruit on day of funeral
In honour of what would have been Maggie Smith’s 90th birthday on Saturday, a special program titled Maggie Smith at the BBC celebrated her life and career.
29 December 2024, 07:29 AM
Lineker to step down as Match of the Day host: Reports
In March last year, Lineker was briefly taken off air by bosses after comparing the language used to launch a British government asylum policy to the rhetoric of Nazi-era Germany on social media. That sparked a row about BBC presenters expressing political views.
12 November 2024, 02:30 AM
No offence intended by ‘Misstiano Penaldo’, says BBC
“The caption was simply intended as a play on words, which we have done many times before on Match Of The Day analysis graphics. There was no offence intended toward Cristiano Ronaldo,” the statement read.
9 July 2024, 09:05 AM
Asif Akbar makes an appearance on BBC’s ‘Nadia Ali Show’
Bangladeshi musician Asif Akbar recently attended an event hosted by the international media giant BBC in the UK. He engaged in a lively conversation on “The Nadia Ali Show” at the BBC's London headquarters.
18 May 2024, 05:44 AM
BBC Asian Network adds Shomoy Mahmud's song to playlist
In this era of globalisation, Bangla music and songs are making a significant mark on the global stage. Contributing to this continuous rise is the renowned vocalist, Shomoy Mahmud.
22 March 2024, 04:00 AM
Vaughan set for BBC return after being cleared over racism claim
Vaughan had been accused of using racist or discriminatory language towards a group of players of Asian ethnicity before a match for Yorkshire in 2009.
19 May 2023, 13:22 PM
Lineker loses his voice after BBC return
The former England striker was restored to his presenting role for live coverage of Manchester City's 6-0 thrashing of Burnley on Saturday, a week after being taken off air in an impartiality row
19 March 2023, 14:33 PM
Lineker crisis exposes impartiality row at heart of BBC
The Gary Lineker crisis that engulfed the BBC over the weekend brought to a head an increasingly acrimonious row about impartiality at the public-funded British broadcaster.
13 March 2023, 18:34 PM
BBC reinstates Lineker after asylum row
The former England footballer was removed after using Twitter to compare the language used to launch the new policy to the rhetoric of Nazi-era Germany.
13 March 2023, 10:45 AM
UK commentator John Motson dies aged 77
British soccer commentator John Motson has died aged 77, his family announced in a statement on Thursday.
23 February 2023, 10:50 AM
BBC's FA Cup coverage interrupted by audio from porn clip
The BBC issued an apology on Tuesday after their FA Cup coverage was interrupted by a pornographic audio clip.
18 January 2023, 12:50 PM
BBC’s 'Manchester United are rubbish' gaffe
The BBC was forced to apologise to Manchester United fans on Tuesday after a message appeared on their news ticker labelling the Premier League club as "rubbish".
24 May 2022, 14:02 PM
Tennis: Andy Murray wins third BBC Sports Personality award
Andy Murray was voted the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for a record third time on Sunday despite his wife telling him she was voting for one of his rivals.
19 December 2016, 05:44 AM
Tennis: Murray in the mix for record third BBC award
Andy Murray could round off his sensational year which has seen him finish as men's tennis world number one and win both Wimbledon and the Olympic title with a historic third BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
29 November 2016, 05:38 AM
Fire kills 13 at French bar
A fire during a birthday party at a bar in the northern French city of Rouen has killed at least 13 people and injured six.
6 August 2016, 04:22 AM
'No smoke without fire'
French midfielder Paul Pogba is a target for Manchester United their manager Jose Mourinho all but confirmed to the BBC in an interview.
22 July 2016, 18:00 PM