All BBC articles – Page 4
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Industry TrendsIWD2023: Gender diversity in broadcast technology: forward momentum, but the pipeline needs work
In 2022, in honour of International Women’s Day, we looked at the state of gender diversity in broadcast technology. The consensus of the interviewees was that although the industry had made progress, there was more that needed to be done. One year on, we are revisiting the topic with a ...
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NewsInvestigation launched into appointment process of BBC chairman
The process of appointing BBC chairman Richard Sharp is to be investigated following reports he helped Boris Johnson secure a loan.
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NewsBBC offers glimpse into earliest days of radio to mark 100 year anniversary
To mark its 100th anniversary, the BBC has published a full listing of the radio programmes that were available in its very first year in operation on the BBC Programme Index.
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Industry TrendsIBC2022 International Honour for Excellence awarded to the BBC for their ‘special place in the broadcasting industry’
The IBC2022 International Honour for Excellence, IBC’s highest award, has been given to the BBC in its 100th year, recognising the organisation’s leadership as “the start of the whole media industry”.
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NewsSir Damon Buffini appointed deputy chair of BBC Board
The BBC has named Sir Damon Buffini as Deputy Chair of the BBC Board, and appointed Gary Newman, Ian Griffiths and Claire Hungate to its Commercial Board.
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NewsBBC leads way at RTS Craft & Design Awards 2022
The BBC led the way at the RTS Craft & Design Awards 2022, sponsored by Apple TV+, with 14 wins across the 29 competitive categories.
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NewsBritish TV programme exports return to growth
Global sales of British TV programmes returned to growth in 2021/22 after last year’s pandemic-related decline, according to producers’ alliance Pact.
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NewsBBC Studios acquires ‘Inside the Factory’ producer Voltage TV
BBC Studios has taken full ownership of unscripted indie production company Voltage TV, whose credits include Inside the Factory for BBC Two, DNA Journey for ITV and The British Tribe Next Door for Channel 4.
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News2023 Eurovision Song Contest: Liverpool to host
Liverpool has been selected as the Host City for the 67th 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, following a bidding race with the city of Glasgow.
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NewsBBC World Service to cut nearly 400 jobs
The BBC World Service is to cut 382 jobs as part of plans announced last week to accelerate its digital offering and to reduce costs.
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NewsBBC Studioworks officially launches Kelvin Hall production hub in Glasgow
BBC Studioworks has officially launched its new purpose-built studios in Kelvin Hall in Glasgow’s West End.
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Industry TrendsRTS Conference: BBC, Channel 4 and ITV on household budgets, going digital and diversity
This year’s Royal Television Society’s London Convention saw major broadcasting heads discuss the cost-of-living crisis affecting consumer streaming behaviour, the importance of personalised and diversified content, decentralising broadcast away from London and respective internal digital developments.
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Industry TrendsCoverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral peaks at 28 million viewers in UK
A peak audience of around 28 million viewers watched the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on television in the UK.
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NewsIBC2022 Awards: BBC centenary, Ukrainian broadcasting efforts, 3D graphics and XR celebrated
IBC has announced its most prestigious innovation award will be presented to the BBC to celebrate its 100 years in the media industry. The International Honour for Excellence this year recognises the world’s first public broadcaster and its achievements since it first went on air in 1922 as the organisation ...
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NewsBBC Studioworks extends lease and makes ‘significant investment’ at Elstree Studios
BBC Studioworks is building on its partnership with Elstree Studios with “significant investment” being made across the facility.
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NewsWomen’s Euros finals generate record audiences
The final of the Women’s Euros 2022 was the most watched women’s football game on UK television of all time.
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NewsBBC confirmed as 2023 Eurovision host broadcaster
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC have confirmed that the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in the United Kingdom.
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Daily NewsNEP supports Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee
NEP Group revealed that it worked with BBC Studios Events on the broadcast of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee in June.
