BBC may not be in ‘safe hands’ under its chair, says committee head
The most senior MP on the culture select committee says Samir Shah’s evidence to MPs was “wishy-washy”. Read more about this story ….
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Cate Blanchett among BBC Radio 4 festive guest editors
The Christmas line-up also includes former PM Baroness Theresa May and inventor Sir James Dyson. Read more about this story ….
Rupert Grint: ‘I’ll never step out of Ron Weasley’s shadow’
The actor told the BBC he’s written a letter to the next child actor playing Ron in the upcoming HBO TV adaptation of the books. Read more about this story ….
Is time running out for BBC chair Samir Shah after latest resignation?
The departure of board member Shumeet Banerji adds to pressure on Shah, the BBC’s media and culture editor writes. Read more about this story ….
Eurovision changes rules after Israel voting controversy
There are new rules about government campaigns, as well as the number of votes each fan can cast. Read more about this story ….
Vogue Williams and Tom Read Wilson enter TV jungle as I’m A Celebrity’s late entrants
The late entrants’ arrival was teased in Wednesday night’s episode of the ITV show. Read more about this story ….
Line of Duty to return for seventh series on BBC
Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston will all reprise their roles in the hugely popular drama. Read more about this story ….
Reselling tickets above face value set to be banned by government
Ministers are expected to announce the plan to tackle touts and resale sites offering tickets at several times face value. Read more about this story ….
Pauline Quirke’s family on her dementia: ‘She’s still funny and recognises us’
The family of the Birds of a Feather actress say “she’s still funny, she’s talking, she’s happy”. Read more about this story ….
All you need to know as I’m a Celebrity 2025 kicks off
Alex Scott, Jack Osbourne and Ruby Wax are among those being dumped in the middle of the Australian outback. Read more about this story ….