BBC unveils Glastonbury plans for 2020

The BBC will be recapturing the spirit of Glastonbury this summer, with BBC iPlayer and BBC TV reliving highlights from previous years in a bid to fill the void left by the cancelled festival.

The festival, organised by Michael Eavis … Read More

BBC Three could return to linear TV

BBC Three could come back to TV screens as a linear channel.

The channel, which first launched back in 2003, went online-only 2016, as part of wider budget cuts across the organisation. Since then, it has released content straight to … Read More

Homeschooling: BBC Bitesize Daily – Your Lesson Timetable

The BBC opens its doors today to its new homeschooling initiative, Bitesize Daily.

The virtual learning push brings together more than 200 teachers a host of celebrities to help parents provide curriculum-based learning for kids across the UK.

Running … Read More

BBC and Pact agree new deal for iPlayer streaming

The BBC and Pact have reached a new terms of trade deal, after criticism of the Beeb’s plans to extend its iPlayer window.

The industry body Pact raised concerns that independent producers were not being given a choice in the … Read More

BBC to host the Big Book Weekend this May

Festivals may be cancelled this summer, but the BBC will be bringing the literary world together for the Big Book Weekend this May.

For the full schedule, click here

The three-day virtual festival aims to bring together the best of … Read More

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:

Why do I need a TV … Read More

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