Sir David Attenborough is returning to narrate the second series of hit nature documentary Dynasties. The beloved broadcaster, 94, will delve into the existences of an array of animals, including an elephant, cheetah, puma and hyena for the upcoming BBC One series. Similar to the first series, Dynasties II will follow four animal leaders in … Read more
Viewers tuning into the first episode of BBC One’s festive remake of the 1947 classic Black Narcissus found themselves unable to watch as a plucky nun tackled a ‘terrifying’ set of stone steps above a steep ravine – branding it an ‘elf and safety nightmare’. The 54-minute long episode, set in a decaying former palace … Read more
The Crown’s Olivia Colman and Claire Foy will be seen battling it out over their shared role as Queen Elizabeth II in the BBC’s upcoming virtual Cinderella panto. Adding to the strong Crown flavour will be Helena Bonham Carter, who played Princess Margaret on the Netflix show – though The Queen’s Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy, who … Read more
TV presenter Paul O’Grady has hit out at the BBC‘s ‘shameful’ decision to air a show about designer dogs. The animal activist, 65, weighed in on the broadcaster’s documentary Will My Puppies Make Me Rich? and claimed it ‘encouraged puppy farming.’ Speaking to the Mirror, The Love Of Dogs host said: ‘This kind of c**p only … Read more
Peter Alliss, the BBC’s legendary ‘voice of golf’, dies at 89, less than a month after commentating on the Masters from home despite his failing health Peter Alliss’ broadcasting career spanned an extraordinary 60 years from 1961 He won more than 20 tournaments and played in eight Ryder Cups as a player He gave Sean … Read more
Peter Alliss, the BBC’s legendary ‘voice of golf’, dies at 89, less than a month after commentating on the Masters from home despite his failing health By Max Mathews For Mailonline Published: 11:23 GMT, 6 December 2020 | Updated: 11:31 GMT, 6 December 2020 Peter Alliss, the former BBC commentator known as ‘the voice of … Read more
The BBC have unveiled their Christmas schedule for BBC One. On Tuesday, the channel revealed the festive treats they had in store for viewers from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day, but disappointed many when they realised a third of the schedule was packed with repeats and game shows. License fee payers were notably unhappy with … Read more
BBC’s desperate drive to win younger viewers is alienating older middle class ones with satisfaction levels ‘starting to wane’, Ofcom report warns Ofcom said the BBC was out of touch with large swathes of licence fee payers Satisfaction levels from over-55s and the well-off is ‘waning’ for the first time Ofcom warned that only half … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: How BBC bureaucrats sacked Doctor Who star Sylvester McCoy via LETTER – and why ‘internal politics’ were behind the show’s 15-year hiatus By Candice Jackson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:55 GMT, 22 November 2020 | Updated: 21:58 GMT, 22 November 2020 Scottish actor Sylvester McCoy, 77, was the final Doctor during the original … Read more
What’s the best radio comedy ever? I’m sorry I haven’t a clue! Radio 4 favourite is named greatest of all time BBC Radio 4’s I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue named greatest radio comedy of all time Hancock’s Half Hour, Round The Horne and On The Hour to top Radio Times poll Judge Ade Edmondson … Read more