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BBC apologises to staff as review into Russell Brand's time on Radio 2 and 6 Music finds colleagues felt 'unable to raise' concerns and stayed silent 'because he would always get his way'
30 Jan 2025 13:39 GMT
… out by Peter Johnston, BBC director of editorial complaints, … Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches revealed four women … several criticisms of the BBC, including its decision to … the report.
'The BBC acknowledges that Russell Brand categorically …
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BBC presenter Sally Magnusson quits after 27 years as she makes bold career move
30 Jan 2025 17:00 GMT
… step down from presenting BBC Scotland’s flagship news … to maintaining links with the BBC as a freelance broadcaster.” … Panorama. Her most recent BBC Scotland television documentary was Alzheimer’s, … the departure of other key BBC staff members. Just yesterday, …
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Timeline of events around Russell Brand allegations and the BBC review
30 Jan 2025 14:44 GMT
… Times, Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches is published, … Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Channel 4 and production company Banijay … separate internal investigations.
The BBC says it is “urgently … expectations”.
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BBC director general Tim Davie says …
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Lesley Manville's murder mystery drama to return after success on BBC
30 Jan 2025 16:21 GMT
… Murders
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Sue Deeks, Head of BBC Programme Acquisition, also … Ryeland murder mystery series for BBC viewers to enjoy". … for PBS MASTERPIECE and the BBC. The drama, executive produced … managed by Sony Pictures Television and PBS Distribution in …
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Huge BBC Scotland star quits flagship news show after 27 years on air
30 Jan 2025 13:27 GMT
… Sally continued to present the BBC One Scotland show, which … into broadcasting, first on BBC Scotland’s new Current … Praise on television. Her most recent television documentary for BBC Scotland was … maintaining links with the BBC as a freelance broadcaster …
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BBC Apologizes After Investigation Finds LA Staff “Joked” About Russell Brand Exposing Himself To Woman In Bathroom
30 Jan 2025 13:39 GMT
… comedian, who worked on BBC and Channel 4 shows, has vehemently … into Brand alongside probes by Channel 4 and Big Brother … from legal fees.
Both Channel 4 and Banijay published their … Brand investigations last year. Channel 4 said “two new worrying …
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BBC's Sally Magnusson to leave Reporting Scotland after 27 years on air
30 Jan 2025 15:02 GMT
… into broadcasting, first on BBC Scotland’s new Current Account … Praise on television. Her most recent television documentary for BBC Scotland was … maintaining links with the BBC as a freelance broadcaster … News and Current Affairs at BBC Scotland, added: " …
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Legendary BBC presenter stepping down after 27 years
30 Jan 2025 13:57 GMT
… stepping aside after joining BBC’s flagship news programme … maintaining links with the BBC as a freelance broadcaster.” … on television.
Her most recent television documentary for BBC Scotland … help people with dementia.
BBC newsreader Sally Magnusson in …
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BBC apologise to staff over Russell Brand complaint handling
30 Jan 2025 15:28 GMT
… Meanwhile, the publicly-funded BBC meticulously reviewed all evidence presented … these sensitive issues.
The BBC has apologised following the … seen the report. The BBC acknowledges that Russell Brand … media narratives on this channel. But amidst this litany …
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Six Nations TV rights is drama in itself as TNT Sports 'bid' presents dilemma for BBC
30 Jan 2025 14:30 GMT
… Nations about to dominate our television screens from this weekend … move, especially as the BBC is coming under increasing budgetary … in 2023, the then BBC Sport director Barbara Slater remarked … crunch talks. The current BBC Sport director, Alex Kay- …