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BBC's Mark Thompson: 'We got it wrong with older women'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:44:00 +0000

The BBC boss says corporation has 'case to answer' on older women on screen.

Yahoo chairman Roy Bostock exits in board shake-up

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:44:00 +0000

Yahoo chairman Roy Bostock and three fellow executives leave the company.

BBC Persian journalists 'detained in Iran'

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:21:00 +0000

Local reports say people linked to TV station held by security forces in Iran.

BBC Persian facing intimidation in Iran

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:36:00 +0000

The BBC says Iran waging "a campaign of bullying and harassment" against staff.

Television 'misrepresents' young people and older women

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:33:00 +0000

Broadcasters stereotype the young and fail to put older women on TV, a survey finds.

BBC iPlayer, ITV Player to launch on Sky Anytime+

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:40:00 +0000

Sky finally agrees deals to bring the catch-up TV services to its customers.

BBC director general Mark Thompson 'to step down after Olympics'

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:02:00 +0000

Thompson will end eight-year reign this year or in early 2013, says report.

BBC Trust reverses half of local radio budget cuts

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:21:00 +0000

The Trust asks the BBC to find a further �10 million worth of budget savings.

Lord Patten 'to ask for BBC local radio cuts reprieve'

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:58:00 +0000

BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten expected to call for reprieve on �15m cuts.

'Top Gear' producers defend India special: 'Jokes at expense of hosts'

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:19:00 +0000

Top Gear producers say jokes were at the expense of the hosts, not the Indian people.

Sky Sports F1 coming to Virgin Media

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:38:00 +0000

The cable operator to offer new Formula One channel, but not in high definition.

'Top Gear' India special branded as 'tasteless' by Indian Commission

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:12:00 +0000

Indian diplomats complain to BBC over Top Gear special's "toilet humour".

BBC exceeds senior job and pay cuts target

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:40:00 +0000

The corporation cuts senior pay by almost 27% and headcount by just over 24%.

Former F1 car designer Gary Anderson joins BBC F1 team for 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

The BBC's former Moto GP anchor Jennie Gow also moves to BBC Radio 5 Live.

'X-Men' cinematographer Don McAlpine to receive special AACTA Award

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:59:00 +0000

Cinematographer Don McAlpine says that his Raymond Longford gong is an "honour".

'Something for the Weekend' revival campaign attracts celeb support

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:55:00 +0000

Something for the Weekend fans want the BBC to reverse its decision to axe the show.

BBC wins court battle over prisoner interview

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:43:00 +0000

The high court says it is in public interest for BBC to interview Babar Ahmad.

'Sherlock' Steven Moffat interview: 'Holmes might not survive'

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Steven Moffat chats to Digital Spy about the future of Sherlock.

Hundreds of TV licensing jobs at risk in Bristol

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:05:00 +0000

Communications Workers Union describes move from Bristol as "callous".

This Week's Must-See TV: 5 Shows You Shouldn't Miss

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:00:01 +0000

Take a look at what's on television this week with Tube Talk's top picks.