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2026
BBC appoints Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia to its Board
The BBC appointed Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia as a non-executive director to its Board for a four-year term. She was to take up the position that week.
2026
BBC appoints Rhuanedd Richards as permanent Director, BBC Nations
The BBC appointed Rhuanedd Richards as its permanent Director, BBC Nations, with immediate effect. She had been serving in the role on an interim basis.
2026
BBC announces planned closure of three linear broadcast services
The BBC announced that the linear broadcast services of BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra will close in spring 2027. Their programming will remain available through digital services and other platforms.
2026
Judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in BBC lawsuit
A federal judge ordered Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by Dec. 11 in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The order came as the BBC’s lawyers sought to depose him during discovery.
2026
BBC appoints Chris Sussman as director of comedy
The BBC has appointed former Netflix and BBC Studios executive Chris Sussman as its director of comedy, reporting to chief content officer Kate Phillips and leading the BBC comedy commissioning team.
2026
Afghan authorities suspend BBC radio broadcasts across Afghanistan
According to the broadcaster, as reported by Reuters, Afghan authorities have suspended BBC radio broadcasts across Afghanistan.
2026
Apple TV acquires worldwide rights to Small Prophets
Apple TV has acquired the worldwide streaming rights to the British comedy series Small Prophets, which will stream on Apple TV starting October 7 in most markets including the US, and in the UK next year.
2026
Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over Panorama documentary edit
Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC over a 2024 Panorama documentary that edited together separate portions of his Jan. 6 speech; the BBC has apologized for how the edit was constructed but not for the underlying accusation.
2022
BBC and British Council partner on global youth training programme
The BBC World Service is partnering with the British Council on Crossing Divides around the Globe, a programme to train 1,000 young people from 100 countries in listening and dialogue skills.
2022
BBC acquires Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy
The BBC acquired the six-part series Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy for BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. The programme was produced by CNN and RAW.
2022
Ofcom launches investigation into BBC coverage
Ofcom said it had launched an investigation into BBC coverage after reviewing the BBC's final response to complaints and finding that the matter raised issues under its due-accuracy rules.
2022
BBC apologizes and clarifies disputed coverage
The BBC apologized for not doing more to highlight that details in its report were contested, amended the online story and issued a clarification about the news report. Its executive complaints unit said there was no evidence to support claims of victim-blaming.
2022
BBC Turkey journalists strike amid pay and healthcare demands
UNI Global Union reported that BBC journalists in Turkey were on strike after negotiations with the Turkish Journalists Union over pay, healthcare access, and other issues. The union said the BBC had refused to propose an offer it considered reasonable.
2022
The Guardian and BBC win Investigation of the Decade award
The Guardian and BBC were awarded Investigation of the Decade for their joint work on the Panama Papers, according to the article.
2021
Channel 5 News apologizes for revealing the winner early
Channel 5 News apologized after accidentally revealing the winner of BBC's Celebrity MasterChef before the programme had been broadcast.
2021
Malika Keswani’s discrimination claim against the BBC
Former BBC production manager Malika Keswani alleges that the BBC racially discriminated against her during a job interview and later victimised her. The BBC denies her claims, and the tribunal proceedings were continuing when reported.
2021
BBC partners with TaP Music for Eurovision 2022
The BBC confirmed a partnership with TaP Music for Eurovision 2022. BBC Studios and TaP Music will work together to determine the British act and entry for the contest.
2021
BBC unveils updated logos and graphics
The BBC unveiled updated logos and graphics for its services, including slightly smaller BBC lettering, new icons, and updated designs for its television and online services. Some idents were scheduled to begin airing on October 20.
2021
BBC Studios appoints Tom Fussell as CEO
BBC appointed Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios. Fussell had served as the studio’s interim CEO since September 2020.
2021
BBC wins Broadcaster of the Year
The BBC won Broadcaster of the Year at the New York Festivals Radio Awards.