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BBC Radio 2 loses more than a million listeners as Ken Bruce fans desert broadcaster in favour of rival Greatest Hits Radio

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Weekly audience figures for BBC Radio 2 between January and March were down by 1.23 million from 14.46 million to 13.23 million - nearly 9 per cent on the same period last year.

BBC Race Across the World viewers 'worried' as credits roll after unexpected show first 'sealed'

Fans were in disbelief at the end of tonight's dramatic episode

Emma's always been terrific...but her first Today shift was in danger of edging into Oprah territory, writes JAN MOIR as she listens in to BBC Radio 4 at breakfast

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JAN MOIR: No surprise that Emma Barnett 's debut on the Today programme was confident, assured and polished, but did we have to suffer quite so many moments of cheery self-reverence?

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Gary Lineker cried when Alan Shearer and Ian Wright backed him over tweet row with BBC

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In 2023 Gary Lineker was briefly suspended by the BBC for refusing to withdraw a comment comparing Government asylum policy to the Nazis, and has confessed that he cried when his colleagues walked out in solidarity

Gary Lineker cried when Alan Shearer and Ian Wright backed him over tweet row with BBC

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In 2023 Gary Lineker was briefly suspended by the BBC for refusing to withdraw a comment comparing Government asylum policy to the Nazis, and has confessed that he cried when his colleagues walked out in solidarity

The Repair Shop fans demand BBC show shake-up as Jay Blades steps back following marriage split

FANS of The Repair Shop have called on the BBC to shake-up the show following Jay Blades’ departure.

The Repair Shop fans demand BBC show shake-up as Jay Blades steps back following marriage split

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FANS of The Repair Shop have called on the BBC to shake-up the show following Jay Blades’ departure.

BBC newsreader ‘astonished’ to be playing Glastonbury 2024

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BBC newsreader Ros Atkins will be playing at Glastonbury (Picture: BBC)

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BBC EastEnders fans rumble truth about marriage as newcomer grows close to another Walford lady

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Moments after dismissing Bianca Jackson, Junior Knight focused his attention on a second well-known Walford lady this Wednesday, leaving fans to question his marriage.

BBC EastEnders viewers livid as they blast Whitney Dean exit storyline

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Whitney Dean is due for an emotional exit in upcoming scenes after 15 years in Walford. But as her last storyline plays out on screens, soap fans are impatient to see her leave

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing announces new spin-off show to mark 20th anniversary

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The new show will take a look back at the most memorable moments from the past two decades

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Chris Packham's future on BBC nature series confirmed after show axe

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Springwatch first began back in 2005 and gives viewers a look at British wildlife as the seasons change in the United Kingdom.

BBC announce new Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show to mark 20th anniversary

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It's good news for fans of Strictly Come Dancing as the iconic BBC series prepares to treat viewers to even more dancefloor antics ahead of the show's 20th anniversary

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Strictly Come Dancing announce huge new spin-off show to mark BBC show’s 20th anniversary

TO celebrate a huge milestone Strictly Come Dancing has announced a brand new spin-off show.

Strictly Come Dancing announce huge new spin-off show to mark BBC show’s 20th anniversary

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TO celebrate a huge milestone Strictly Come Dancing has announced a brand new spin-off show.

BBC prosecutes thousands for not paying TV Licence despite them doing 'right thing'

The BBC has spoken out with a statement after fielding criticism over the crackdown on customers who've not paid for a TV licence.

BBC Homes Under the Hammer's Martin Roberts sparks concern with emotional post

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The presenter shared an emotional post on social media saying he's 'clinging on'

BBC responds to criticism after 2,500 convicted for not paying TV licence in April

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People are being convicted in courts held outside of public viewing, which critics argue can be unjust.

BBC The Repair Shop expert admits 'sad to be at the end' after 'special' restoration

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Dean Westmoreland is the resident cobbler as he restores shoes on BBC One's The Repair Shop.

Johannes Radebe says he has 'had call' to swap Strictly Come Dancing for another BBC show

Johannes made his Doctor Who debut on Saturday night in part of a double-bill for the new series starring Ncuti Gatwa.