comedies

BBC’s director-general Tim Davie arrives for first day as he threatens to AXE ‘left-wing’ comedies

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Some of the BBC’s top comedy shows have faced criticism in recent years over perceived left-wing bias, while BBC comedians have also faced criticism over political comments and jokes. Last year, comedian Jo Brand made a joke on BBC Radio Four’s comedy show Heresy about throwing battery acid over ‘unpleasant’ politicians. She branded the throwing … Read more

BBC packs TV schedules with Australian dramas and comedies

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BBC packs TV schedules with Australian dramas and comedies as a cheap way to fill gaps created by coronavirus BBC will import selection of popular Australian dramas and comedies to the UK  Corporation purchased shows including The Heights and The Secret She Keeps  The organisation has previously aired shows Top of the Lake and Safe Harbour  … Read more