BBC Parliament relays BBC News Channel during recess
For the first time in the channel’s history, BBC Parliament effectively closed down (albeit …
Pingdemic takes BBC English regions’ breakfast bulletins off air
The “pingdemic” has claimed a victim just as you thought TV was getting back to normal. English …
Freedom Day heralds the partial return of Martin Parr’s Oneness idents on BBC One
19th July is Freedom Day in England. From then legal restrictions to combat Covid are replaced by …
Channel 4 supporters rewriting its past in privatisation debate
One of the most depressing things about the debate over the future of Channel 4 is the deliberate …
New BBC blocks logo has been hiding in plain sight for months
As we first reported back in February, the BBC has been reviewing the design and usage of its …
Could BBC Studios or ITV snap up Channel 4?
Proposals to privatise Channel 4 have infuriated the channel’s supporters. Some in the …
BBC unveils Tokyo 2020 Olympics trail
The BBC’s official trail for the 2020 Olympic Games has been released.
“No-one watches linear TV anymore”
There is something very dreary about the predictions of the end of linear television. Last night an …
How BBC national regions promoted shows pre-90s
If you’ve got it – flaunt it. This message, sadly, didn’t seem to be appreciated …
EastEnders episodes to debut online during Euro 2020
A few days ago we speculated on EastEnders‘ long-term future amid falling ratings. Now the BBC …
EastEnders’ long-term future in doubt?
In the mid-80s the BBC faced two crises.
The role branding might play in healing the wounds inflicted by the Bashir affair
Trust in journalism is hard to create and easy to destroy. The potential for lasting reputational …