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2021
BBC acquires Australian series Bump
The BBC acquired the Australian comedy drama Bump for BBC One and iPlayer; ITV Studios is distributing the series.
2021
Patricia Larkin sues the BBC over asbestos exposure
Patricia Larkin launched legal action against the BBC over the death of her husband, Christopher Larkin, from mesothelioma after he worked at the BBC's Maida Vale studios. The article also reports that the BBC had conceded liability for his death.
2021
Apple announces 9/11 documentary for Apple TV+
Apple announced that the documentary “9/11: Inside the President's War Room,” made with the BBC, would make its global debut on Apple TV+ and BBC One in September.
2021
BBC Bitesize faces criticism over climate-change resource
BBC Bitesize faced public criticism over a GCSE climate-change resource that listed positive as well as negative impacts of global warming. The BBC said it had reviewed the page and was amending the content to align with current curricula.
2021
BBC apologizes for broadcast images during Eriksen's emergency treatment
The BBC apologized after complaints that its coverage continued while Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen received emergency treatment during the Euro 2020 game against Finland. The BBC said it took its coverage off air as quickly as possible after the match was suspended.
2021
BBC launches Open Music training scheme
The BBC launched Open Music, a training scheme offering creatives and musicians training, masterclasses, hands-on experience and mentoring across four areas.
2021
BBC wins 16 Audio and Radio Industry Awards
The BBC won 16 awards at the Audio and Radio Industry Awards, including awards for BBC Radio 1, BBC Newsbeat, BBC 1Xtra, and BBC Radio 4.
2021
BBC faces criticism over protest coverage
The BBC faced criticism for showing only a short clip of the Kenmure Street protest. Critics accused the broadcaster of sanitizing or deliberately limiting its coverage.
2021
BBC faces criticism over Andrew Marr Show election-period lineup
The BBC faced criticism after The Andrew Marr Show featured representatives from Labour, the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats but no SNP representative in its final edition before the Scottish Parliament election. A BBC spokesperson said the programme had interviewed the SNP leader the previous week.
2021
Jem Stansfield sues BBC over crash-test experiment injuries
Presenter Jem Stansfield sued the BBC, claiming injuries including whiplash, psychological scars, dizziness and brain damage after taking part in a crash experiment for a BBC science show. The BBC disputed the severity of his injuries in court.
2021
Jem Stansfield sues the BBC over injuries
BBC presenter Jem Stansfield is suing the BBC for £3.7 million, alleging that injuries he suffered during a 2014 crash simulation caused disabling whiplash, brain damage, psychological scars and dizziness. The BBC disputed the impact and degree of his injuries.
2021
BBC cookery programme draws criticism over its description of Kashmir
After the BBC One programme “Recipes that Made Me: Kashmir” described the food as being from “Azad Kashmir in northern Pakistan” and showed a map placing it in Pakistan, viewers and a UK-based representative of the Jammu Kashmir Study Centre criticized the programme's portrayal. A BBC spokesperson said the series celebrated food from communities across the Indian subcontinent.
2021
BBC apologizes and investigates impersonator interview
After an interview aired with a man impersonating US senator Cory Booker, the BBC issued a correction and apology, described the interview as appearing to be a deliberate hoax, and said it was looking into what went wrong.
2021
BBC faces criticism over Woman’s Hour interview
More than 100 public figures signed an open letter criticising a BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour interview with Zara Mohammed as “strikingly hostile.” The letter said the questioning reinforced damaging and prejudicial tropes about Islam and Muslim women. The article also reports that the BBC removed the original tweet featuring a clip of the interview following complaints.
2021
BBC apologizes and updates article after criticism of candidate description
After criticism of its description of Labour candidate Nicky Massey as a “working mum,” the BBC said it updated the article and apologized to her.
2021
BBC fined for contempt of court
A High Court ruling fined the BBC £28,000 for contempt of court after footage of an online hearing was included in a broadcast. The BBC had admitted the contempt and apologized.
2021
BBC apologizes and corrects inaccurate India map
After a map in a BBC World Service video omitted Jammu and Kashmir and drew a formal complaint and public criticism, the BBC apologized and corrected the online broadcast. The BBC described the map as inaccurate.
2021
BBC apologizes for Phil Spector death headline
The BBC apologized for an original headline about Phil Spector's death, saying it did not meet editorial standards. The headline was changed within minutes, and an automatically issued tweet with the original headline was deleted. The wording drew criticism from public figures and commentators.
2021
BBC criticized over interview with lockdown-opposing academic
The BBC was called “grossly irresponsible” for airing an interview with an Oxford professor who opposed lockdowns and disputed that the new Covid variant spread more quickly.
2020
BBC appoints Leigh Tavaziva as group COO
The BBC appointed Leigh Tavaziva as group chief operating officer. She was scheduled to take up the role on 1 February 2021.