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ITV Emmerdale 'signs up BBC soap star' for huge role that will shake up the Dingles

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Emmerdale has signed a former Waterloo Road star for a major role in the soap, which will see them cause chaos for the Dingles in upcoming storylines

Wayne Rooney to join BBC for Euro 2024 coverage

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With the domestic seasons across Europe almost at an end, attention will soon turn to Euro 2024, and Wayne Rooney is just one ex-player to have been snapped up to provide punditry duties for the competition. The enjoyment of watching…

BBC Radio 2's Vernon Kay boosts '£300k' salary with new job after losing listeners

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Vernon Kay - who is reportedly on a £300,000 salary - has seen figures for his BBC Radio 2 show drop since Ken Bruce left the station after 31 years to join Greatest Hits Radio

BBC told to ‘hang heads in shame’ after signing Kyrgios for Wimbledon

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A senior British MP and the co-founder of a well-known women’s safety organisation have condemned the BBC’s plans to use the Australian in their coverage.

Scots BBC Antiques Roadshow star gives health update following brain scan amid cancer battle

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BBC Antiques Roadshow's Theo Burrell gave fans an update after disclosing she had been diagnosed with a brain tumour and suffered from a 'hard' week waiting on results

BBC respond to Eurovision complaints: “Some aspects of the broadcast…didn’t appeal to everyone”

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The BBC has responded to complaints about this year’s Eurovision coverage saying “some aspects of the broadcast…didn’t appeal to everyone.”

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BBC Race Across the World viewers say 'it makes no difference' over 'baffling' move

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The latest episode of BBC Race Across the World kicked off with the couples racing to the checkpoint to try and get a head start to the final

Oh yes he did! Vernon Kay tops up his '£300K' BBC salary with a three-week stint in panto after one million listeners tuned out of his Radio 2 show

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The presenter, 50, who was a controversial choice to replace the beloved broadcaster when he quit the BBC last March, will appear in Aladdin at the Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe.

Radio 2's Vernon Kay tops up his ‘£300K’ BBC salary with extra job after losing listeners

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Official figures have revealed that BBC Radio 2 listeners have dipped since beloved DJ Ken Bruce left the station last year.

BBC Antiques Roadshow star reveals result of brain scan after cancer diagnosis

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Antiques Roadshow specialist Theo Burrell previously shared that she had been diagnosed with a brain tumour and has kept fans updated on her health in the months since then

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MasterChef fans blast BBC final for ‘waste of time’ element as they demand major shake-up

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MASTERCHEF fans have been pushed to boiling point after tuning in to the final episode.

BBC and ITV reveal list of commentators for Euro 2024

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The BBC and ITV have officially unveiled their commentating lineups for Euro 2024. The two television networks previously obtained the rights to broadcast the entire upcoming tournament on United Kingdom television. As a result, the talent…

BBC The One Show taken off air in last minute schedule shake-up

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The One Show was removed from BBC schedules on Wednesday in a last-minute schedule shake-up.

How MPs turned to BBC reporter for clarity on election gossip

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The BBC's Henry Zeffman describes how Westminster gossip caused mass confusion among staff.

Euro 2024 pundit wars: BBC and ITV unveil their line-ups with Laura Woods and Gary Lineker front and centre - so who comes

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Broadcasters have followed suit, with the BBC and ITV both confirming their line-ups as they bid to win the ratings battle.

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Giovanni Pernice goes to war with BBC & hires attack dog lawyers to fight Strictly misconduct probe

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GIOVANNI Pernice has furiously hit back at allegations of abuse on Strictly Come Dancing – and instructed lawyers to help clear his name.

Giovanni Pernice goes to war with BBC & hires attack dog lawyers to fight Strictly misconduct probe

GIOVANNI Pernice has furiously hit back at allegations of abuse on Strictly Come Dancing – and instructed lawyers to help clear his name.

BBC are slammed for hiring Nick Kyrgios as a Wimbledon pundit after the Aussie tennis star admitted to assaulting his ex-girlfriend: 'It's a disgrace'

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DAVID COVERDALE: The BBC has come under fresh criticism for hiring Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios (left) as a Wimbledon pundit after he admitted last year to assaulting an ex-girlfriend.

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Taskmaster's Kiell Smith-Bynoe branded “perfect” as he debuts as new host of BBC show

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The Great British Sewing Bee returned with its 10th series.