Government reportedly “not bluffing” on scrapping Licence Fee

The government is “not bluffing” when it comes to scrapping the Licence Fee, a senior source has reportedly said.

The Sunday Times today quoted its source as saying the government is “not bluffing on the Licence Fee” and that it … Read More

Mandy: BBC Two orders full series from Diane Morgan

BBC Two has ordered a full series of Mandy from Diane Morgan.

Mandy debuted as part of Comedy Shorts on BBC iPlayer in 2019 and sees the Cunk On Britain, Motherland and After Life star play the title role. The … Read More

BBC iPlayer and the TV Licence: Your questions answered

As of 1st September 2016, you now need a TV Licence to use BBC iPlayer to watch BBC programmes live, after broadcast or download them to stream offline.

Here’s what you need to know:

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TV Licence rises to £157.50 this April

The government has confirmed that from 1st April 2020 the cost of the annual television licence fee will increase from £154.50 to £157.50.

The government, not the BBC, is responsible for setting the level of the licence fee and announced … Read More

Trailer: The Split returns for Season 2 this February

The Split is back on our screens this February, and a new trailer gives us a glimpse of the second season.

Set in the fast-paced, messy world of London’s high-end divorce circuit, The Split is a witty examination of modern … Read More

Trailer: Inside No.9 returns this February for Season 5

Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith return to BBC Two this month for more exceptionally twisted tales. Yes, Inside No. 9 is back for a fifth season, and a new trailer gives us a glimpse of the small shocks in store.

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BBC Director General Tony Hall to step down this summer

BBC Director General Tony Hall will step down this summer, raising questions about what the corporation’s future will look like.

The Beeb has faced multiple obstacles since he began the post in 2013, leaving behind the Jimmy Savile and Lord … Read More

Marriage Story leads Golden Globes nominations as Netflix dominates race

Marriage Story is leading this year’s Golden Globes nominations, as Netflix dominates the awards race.

The streaming giant launched back in 2010, going on to produce original content in 2012. Now, less than a decade later, Netflix is dominating at … Read More

BBC America’s The Watch expands cast

Anna Chancellor, James Fleet, Ingrid Oliver, Ruth Madeley, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, and Bianca Simone Mannie have joined the cast of BBC America’s disruptive original series, The Watch, premiering in 2020.

Co-produced by BBC Studios and Narrativia, The Watch is inspired … Read More

Channel 4 joins BritBox as broadcasters take on Netflix

Channel 4 has joined BritBox just in time for the launch of the new streaming service.

A joint venture from the BBC and ITV, BritBox is a subscription platform aiming to push back against the competition of the SVOD giants … Read More