Former Google exec Matt Brittin to become next BBC director general
The BBC broadcaster is now recruiting for his deputy.
‘Adolescence’ maintains awards circuit dominance with 11 Bafta TV nominations
The BBC comfortably led nominations overall with the broadcaster spanning 73 across both craft and TV.
BBC on brink of securing permanent charter
Lisa Nandy indicates willingness to ditch 10-year renewal process, in exchange for more devolved commissioning power.
BBC sets out its version of events for airing racial slur during Baftas, calling it “a genuine mistake”
BBC director general explains to UK’s Culture, Media & Sport Committee why an involuntary racial slur was broadcast.
Paramount to combine HBO Max and Paramount+
Paramount chief exec David Ellison has outlined how his company will incorporate Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) following its $110bn deal for the US studio.
Analysis: how did the BBC broadcast a racial slur at the Baftas ceremony?
“The fact that it happened and was still in the programme 15 hours later is inexcusable.”
Netflix and Prime Video to be brought under enhanced Ofcom regulation in UK
Major UK SVoDs must comply with standards and accessibility features traditional broadcasters currently face.
‘The Testaments’ to open Series Mania festival as Forum set to focus on European alliances
The Lille event brings together international TV execs and European politicians.
Warner Bros streaming boss insists “more is not better” ahead of HBO Max UK launch
JB Perrette also touched on the potential acquisition of Warner Bros by Netflix.
BBC and YouTube lift the lid on landmark partnership
The BBC said the content it launches on YouTube will also drop at the same time on iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
Berlin 2026 selects Forum, Expanded, Co-Production Market titles
Forum selections include films by Rithy Panh, Joko Anwar, Kim Ekberg.
BBC files motion to dismiss Trump lawsuit
Corporation claims Florida court lacks ‘personal jurisdiction’ over it.
All3Media and Banijay eye production merger, says report
A deal remains uncertain but if it did progress, the combined company would be one of the world’s biggest producers.
