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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Country diary: A bum note amid the dawn chorus | Mark Cocker

Hogshaw is a diverse ecosystem with rich birdlife, but faces threats from local council development plans despite a declared nature emergency.
Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

GB News makes its pitch for a slice of public broadcasting funds

GB News seeks access to government broadcasting grants through competitive tendering, challenging the automatic funding of the BBC.
London politics
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Steve Backshall comes face-to-face with killer whales in Cornwall

Steve Backshall encountered two of the UK's last resident killer whales off Cornwall, marking a significant wildlife moment.
Pets
fromPage Six
3 days ago

'Ben's Animals' documentary to make US premiere in NYC

Ben's Animals is a documentary about autism, art, and advocacy, premiering in New York City during International Autism Month.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

David Dimbleby laments crazy' BBC events broadcast team decision

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Barack Obama and Sir David Attenborough to appear in Queen Elizabeth BBC documentary

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting and community support.
London
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Exhibition charts how the City of London ended up owning Epping Forest

Epping Forest was preserved by the City of London after a series of legal actions and purchases in the 19th century.
fromMail Online
6 days ago

Britain has just 20 years to save its wildlife, experts warn

'Our results show that the next 20 years are critical,' lead author Dr Rob Cooke told the Daily Mail. 'By around 2050, we reach a point where the choices we make on emissions and land use will largely determine whether Britain moves towards a much more degraded or a much more nature‑positive future.'
Environment
Independent films
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Titanic and Avatar director James Cameron explains why bees are his latest fixation

James Cameron's documentary, Secrets of the Bees, reveals the complex behaviors and society of honeybees, challenging common perceptions of their intelligence.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We didn't want to be preachy': David Attenborough's unexpected new show which might enrage cat lovers

David Attenborough's 'Secret Garden' emphasizes the importance of local biodiversity and offers practical solutions to ease eco-anxiety regarding wildlife.
#scott-mills
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
Media industry

Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills said he 'fully cooperated' with 2016 investigation into alleged historical sexual offence

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
Media industry

Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills said he 'fully cooperated' with 2016 investigation into alleged historical sexual offence

#hedgehogs
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Healthy hedgehogs are best left in the wild | Letters

Hedgehogs are wild animals that should not be kept as pets; they thrive best in their natural habitat.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Sneak Peek PBS Screening "Life Unearthed with Ariel Waldman" w/ Q&A (Vogue Theatre)

Exclusive screening of LIFE UNEARTHED with Ariel Waldman on March 31, 2026, featuring episodes on American Prairies and a Q&A session.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago

HSTikkyTokky responds to Louis Theroux as Netflix doc exposes his true feelings

Call me racist, call me a misogynist, call me homophobic, call me a scammer - I'm all those things. I don't care. This is the general population of the UK right now, scattering to make comments online about me. They don't know me. They don't know my purpose.
SF LGBT
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

I lost half my life savings to a fake David Attenborough here's how it happened

A 74-year-old widow lost nearly half her life savings to a romance scammer impersonating David Attenborough on Facebook, exposing critical security flaws in social media user protection.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Church leaders criticise Christian owner of GB News over channel's climate attacks

Church leaders criticize Sir Paul Marshall for misleading statements on climate science and fossil fuel investments.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Has Today had its day? BBC's flagship Radio 4 show grapples with podcast age

BBC Radio 4's Today programme faces an existential crisis as it struggles to retain top talent amid the rise of podcasts and changing media opportunities.
#bbc
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago
Media industry

BBC knew about police investigation into Scott Mills nine years ago but sacked him last week after 'new information'

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

BBC apologises again for Baftas N-word incident as show removed from iPlayer for re-edit

The BBC apologised, removed the Bafta broadcast from iPlayer and will re-edit after a Tourette-afflicted attendee’s involuntary use of the N-word was aired.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tim Davie says BBC will stay on X to try to stem flood' of global misinformation

BBC will remain on X to combat global misinformation and reach young audiences despite pressure and concerns over X's content moderation and Grok-generated images.
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago
Media industry

BBC knew about police investigation into Scott Mills nine years ago but sacked him last week after 'new information'

Media industry
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Ex-Google exec Matt Brittin now runs the BBC

Matt Brittin, the new Director-General of the BBC, faces challenges due to his lack of media experience and Google's controversial reputation.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From YouTube to Trump: six urgent issues for BBC's new boss, Matt Brittin

Matt Brittin faces immediate challenges as the new BBC director general, including funding reform, internal cuts, team building, and managing a court case.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Ex-Google Exec Named Top BBC Boss After Trump Editing Scandal Leadership Ousters

Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, has been appointed as the BBC's new director-general amid significant challenges and a $10 billion lawsuit from Donald Trump.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Louis Theroux's 20 best documentaries: from Savile and Scientology to prisons and painkillers

Louis Theroux transitions to Netflix after nearly 30 years with the BBC, launching with a documentary exploring the men's rights movement and online masculinity.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

TV host 'feels free' after Met PC misconduct ruling

A former Metropolitan Police officer used a fake identity to sexually exploit a TV presenter over five years, with a misconduct panel finding him guilty of gross misconduct and barring him from policing.
#huw-edwards
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

There's no way back for him': Martin Clunes on playing Huw Edwards in a controversial new drama

Huw Edwards returns to the screen after suspension due to serious legal charges, portrayed by Martin Clunes in a Channel 5 production.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

There's no way back for him': Martin Clunes on playing Huw Edwards in a controversial new drama

Huw Edwards returns to the screen after suspension due to serious legal charges, portrayed by Martin Clunes in a Channel 5 production.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

MPs 'deeply troubled' by BBC World Service funding uncertainty

The PAC was deeply troubled to learn that the BBC still does not know how much the government would fund the World Service for the coming year. The government provides about 30% of the budget for the World Service, which reaches more than 300 million people a week and is 'a jewel in the crown of the UK's soft power', according to the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee.
UK news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

WATCH: National Geographic's 'Secrets of the Bees' trailer from executive producer James Cameron

For its fifth anniversary, 'Secrets of' turns its lens to one of Earth's smallest yet most vital heroes: bees. Far more than pollinators, bees are socially complex, fast-thinking individuals and the most important insects on our planet. Their impact on the natural world and humanity is immeasurable, and we're only just beginning to see how extraordinary they truly are.
OMG science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

I was the first to interview Ian Huntley. Here's why I reported him to police'

I knew where the caretaker's house was, and it's quite nearby, and also he seemed to be the last man to see them. Though, it's always possible that the last man to see missing children or missing women is the culprit. So for those two reasons, I went to knock on the door.
UK news
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

BAFTA Kicks Blame to BBC for Airing John Davidson's Uncensored Outburst

BAFTA and the BBC faced criticism for failing to prevent and edit out John Davidson's uncensored outbursts at the awards ceremony, with both organizations deflecting responsibility despite acknowledging mistakes.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Churchill to be replaced by wildlife on future Bank of England banknotes

The key driver for introducing a new banknote series is always to increase counterfeit resilience. But it also provides an opportunity to celebrate different aspects of the UK. Nature is a great choice from a banknote authentication perspective and means we can showcase the UK's rich and varied wildlife.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Film and TV charity unveils landmark mental health principles for UK industry

The nine principles outline the core actions any production would need to take to ensure support for mental health is positively and routinely embedded. They include creating a culture that supports wellbeing; fostering respectful, inclusive relationships across teams; managing the impact of difficult subject matter; and managing workload.
Mental health
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Matt Brittin announced as BBC's next director-general to replace Tim Davie

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
#bbc-broadcasting-error
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

WATCH: British Pundit Throws Newspapers at the Camera During Heated Rant Causing His Feed to Malfunction

Dolan lamented, 'There's nothing in the studio to throw around,' before grabbing a stack of tabloid newspapers and tossing them at the camera, saying, 'It's the Boris way.'
Media industry
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

John Davidson Says BAFTA Promised Any Swearing Would be Edited Out of Broadcast

BAFTA failed to implement adequate safety measures for both the Sinners cast and activist John Davidson during the February 22 awards show, despite prior awareness of his Tourette's syndrome.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

BBC to call for permanent charter and end of political appointments to board

The BBC proposes ending political board appointments and establishing a permanent charter to protect its independence from government interference.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Wild London: 5 things we learned from David Attenborough's new doc

There are snakes living in London trees Just a short slither away from London Zoo and Camden, an estimated 40 snakes are living in the trees on Regent's Canal. Aesculapian snakes are native to continental Europe and it remains unclear how they came to be living in the heart of London. Shy and harmless to humans, the snakes play a role in the food chain, helping to keep down the numbers of rats and mice in the capital city.
Environment
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

BBC orders quick investigation into BAFTA broadcast slur

The BBC apologized for failing to censor a racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette syndrome during the BAFTA awards broadcast, launching an investigation into the incident.
#bbc-world-service
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

BBC World Service at risk because of funding cuts and poor management, warn MPs

The BBC World Service faces declining global influence due to funding cuts and poor management, while Russian and Chinese state media expand their international reach with significantly higher budgets.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

BBC World Service at risk because of funding cuts and poor management, warn MPs

The BBC World Service faces declining global influence due to funding cuts and poor management, while Russian and Chinese state media expand their international reach with significantly higher budgets.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

How King Charles helped criminals to feel' again through bee-keeping

King Charles promotes environmental harmony through a Prime Video documentary and a prison beekeeping project, while accessible journalism is funded by donations rather than paywalls.
Film
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'A letter from Attenborough started my wildlife filming career'

Christian Marot overcame dyslexia and discouragement to become a professional wildlife camera operator, photographing urban nature, earning competition recognition and working with Sir David Attenborough.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Seized review captivating documentary goes inside a shocking newspaper raid

Police seized devices and reporting materials from Marion County Record, sparking national outcry as a symbolic threat to press freedom and fracturing local community.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Frederick Wiseman Always Made His Point

Frederick Wiseman transformed documentary cinema by exposing institutional operations and human consequences through observational films that revealed systemic failures and provoked censorship.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

From roundtable to the camera: The Traitors' Brian Davidson celebrates record-breaking year for Studio Snap

Davidson, a professional photographer and owner of Glasgow-based Studio Snap, is celebrating his strongest trading year to date, with revenues up more than 70 per cent in 2025. The surge follows his memorable appearance on series two of The Traitors, which turned him into a familiar face for millions of viewers, and, unexpectedly, a powerful brand amplifier for his business.
Photography
Television
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

BBC close to landmark deal to produce original shows for YouTube

BBC will commission original YouTube-first programmes to reach younger audiences, with potential later migration to BBC platforms and possible international monetisation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Birdwatching with Sean Bean: best podcasts of the week

On the face of it, the RSPB picking Ned Stark as the host of the new series of their podcast seems odd. But it turns out he's been a birder since childhood, who crams in birdwatching between acting gigs. He's warm and honest in his first podcast, chatting to fellow ornithology lover Elbow's Guy Garvey about spotting different species while working abroad, recognising bird song and the meditative joy of watching the feathered creatures. Alexi Duggins Widely available, episodes fortnightly
Podcast
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Why King Charles wasn't going to be diverted' from environmental issues

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Cecil: The Lion and the Dentist review inside the horrific big cat killing that outraged the world

There are a lot of unanswered possibly unanswerable questions in the air at the moment. Questions such as what prompts a husband to drug his wife and, for a decade, invite strange men over to his house to rape her while she lies unconscious in the marital bed? Or: what kind of a person do you have to be to hang around with a convicted child sexual offender and billionaire who is exercising his perversions in plain sight,
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

BBC to conduct fast-track investigation into racial slur incident at Baftas

The BBC has been reviewing what happened at Bafta on Sunday evening. This was a serious mistake and the director-general has instructed the Executive Complaints Unit (ECU) to complete a fast-tracked investigation and provide a full response to complainants.
UK news
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In a world of lies, we need the BBC more than ever. This week could be our last chance to save it | Polly Toynbee

The BBC charter renewal consultation closes March 10, and public support is critical to protect the broadcaster from right-wing efforts to undermine or dismantle it during a period of global information warfare.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Police created 'intelligence profile' of BBC journalist subject to phone surveillance | Computer Weekly

The PSNI unlawfully created detailed intelligence profiles and conducted sustained surveillance of BBC journalist Vincent Kearney between 2006 and 2014 to identify his confidential journalistic sources.
fromVulture
1 month ago

The BBC Gives Its Side of the BAFTA Story: 'Genuine Error'

BBC director-general Tim Davie said the BBC "profoundly regrets" the inclusion of the N-word in the broadcast of this year's BAFTAs, which he characterized as unintentional and the result of a "genuine error." Davie claims that no one in the on-site broadcast truck heard John Davidson, the activist with Tourette's, shout a racial slur while Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage during the February 22 awards ceremony.
Media industry
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

From Curiosity to Culture: Will Smith and Nat Geo on the inspiration behind 'Pole to Pole'

Will Smith journeys across all seven continents for a 100-day, five-year National Geographic project documenting remote stories, cultures, and extreme environments.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Boom time for anti-racist TV: how an 84 bottle of wine triggered an explosion in British broadcasting

Channel 4's 1980s commissioning led a radical era of British television that funded sustained, authentic multi-ethnic storytelling.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Older women disappear' from BBC presenting roles, internal review finds

While women outnumbered men in terms of presenters under 50, men significantly outnumbered women among the over-50s with 237 women to 394 men. It found there are nearly four times as many male presenters over 60 as female in the BBC's content division, which makes programmes. There were nearly twice as many older men than women 31 compared with 16 in BBC News. Within the nations and the English regions division, there were between three and four times as many older men as female presenters.
Television
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

How the British countryside became 2026's breakout onscreen star

"On that bleak hill-top the earth was hard with a black frost, and the air made me shiver through every limb," so wrote Emily Brontë. In a story studded with untameable lust, unbreakable love, fierce tempers and shocking acts of revenge, perhaps the most faithful aspect of Emerald Fennell's latest film, "Wuthering Heights", to its 1847 novel is the tempestuous depiction of the remote English countryside. The Yorkshire moors, to be exact.
Film
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Poisoned chalice? The BBC's struggles to find a successor to Tim Davie

The BBC director general role faces significant challenges as talented executives withdraw from consideration following repeated crises, including a recent incident at the Bafta awards involving offensive language.
Television
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Eilis O'Hanlon: Does the world really need another documentary about Lucy Letby? Netflix thought so

Netflix's series on Lucy Letby raises privacy and public-interest tensions while revisiting contested evidence in a high-profile neonatal murder conviction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

BBC faces profound jeopardy' without funding overhaul, Tim Davie says

We do want reform, he said. We do want reform of the licence fee. However, we're not just about driving the amount we get from households higher. My biggest fears are that we just roll on and think it's going to be OK. We don't reform enough. At that point, we don't get regulatory reform and more flexibility. That's my biggest worry. And I think, if we don't do that, we're in trouble.
UK politics
Television
fromwww.courant.com
1 month ago

Anderson Cooper says he's exiting from 60 Minutes,' but staying with CNN

Anderson Cooper is leaving 60 Minutes to spend more time with his young children after nearly two decades contributing to the program.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Question Time audience member's Reform UK care home' dig leaves studio laughing

Audience ridicule on BBC Question Time highlighted public scepticism that Reform UK can be a party of change amid high-profile Tory defections to Farage's party.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'You can't cut costs with animal welfare': The British zoos fighting for survival

Jersey's Durrell Zoo faces severe financial strain, risking closure within three years and forcing conservation and animal care cuts despite rising sector-wide budget pressures.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Our ducks get the royal treatment too | Brief letters

A set of anecdotes and suggestions: a royal duck flock, family train coaches, contradictory ad-free sports coverage, apostrophe confusion, and a duvet-washing tip.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Guardian nominated for more than 20 honours at 2026 Press Awards

The Guardian received over 20 Press Awards nominations with 27 shortlisted entries across 21 categories, spanning national, specialist, and multimedia journalism.
Media industry
fromMen's Journal
2 months ago

BBC In Talks For Groundbreaking Deal With YouTube

BBC will premiere bespoke exclusive content on YouTube to attract younger audiences and boost overseas advertising revenue while facing a $10 billion Trump lawsuit.
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