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‘Thrown under the bus’: Melanie Sykes says she quit TV after bad treatment by industry
In a new book that follows her autism diagnosis, the former presenter of The Big Breakfast describes a career marred by sexism and coercive behaviour
Tara Conlan
25, Apr, 2023 @6:50 PM
Scared of the Dark will help public understand sight loss, says blind contestant
Chris McCausland says Channel 4 show gave him the experience of ‘being the most able’ competitor
Tara Conlan
14, Apr, 2023 @5:00 AM
Peaky Blinders creator launches construction of new film and TV studio
Steven Knight’s Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham will house ska drama This Town, UB40 and Peaky Blinders film
Tara Conlan
21, Mar, 2023 @3:47 PM
The new Grange Hill? BBC goes back to school with teen drama Phoenix Rise
Show’s creators say they aim to portray ‘authentic stories’ and celebrate teenagers’ resilience
Tara Conlan
24, Feb, 2023 @12:00 PM
Jane Hill and Ben Brown among anchors axed as BBC merges news channels
Insiders say departure of popular BBC News channel presenters – with Martine Croxall also going – could prompt ageism row
Tara Conlan
02, Feb, 2023 @6:15 PM
Astronaut Tim Peake to present new Channel 5 show about space
Tim Peake: Secrets of Our Universe to head wave of high-end shows as broadcaster pivots upmarket
Tara Conlan
25, Jan, 2023 @7:30 PM
‘Ghost stories are essentially optimistic’: Mark Gatiss leads a spooky on-air Christmas
League of Gentlemen star’s two programmes are part of a rich seam of shows about the supernatural this year
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23, Dec, 2022 @6:00 AM
The Traitors: how ‘Highland Hunger Games’ became the BBC’s new hit
Psychological reality show hosted by Claudia Winkleman is already attracting visitors to the Scottish castle where it is filmed
Tara Conlan
09, Dec, 2022 @5:20 PM
‘Bridgerton effect’ hides reality of black lives in British history, says Sara Collins
Confessions of Frannie Langton writer applauds Netflix hit but warns of impact of ‘fantasy’ on viewers
Tara Conlan
21, Nov, 2022 @6:00 AM
BBC to air ‘escapism’ and ‘resilience’ shows during cost of living crisis
New David Attenborough series and advice shows among programmes scheduled to help viewers through ‘tough times’
Tara Conlan
28, Sep, 2022 @11:01 PM
Siberian tiger v bear: even David Attenborough ‘wowed’ by Frozen Planet II
The BBC’s new wildlife series overcame photography challenges with hi-tech equipment and years of patience
Tara Conlan
10, Sep, 2022 @2:30 PM
Strike action brews over plan to close BBC News channel
Exclusive: TUC tells director general merging UK-focused channel with BBC World News would damage democracy
Tara Conlan
02, Sep, 2022 @5:00 AM
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