14 h. ago BBC period drama hailed as 'one of the best ever' with 'magical' storylines

The BBC series, which stars Derek Jacobi, is told from the perspective of Roman Emperor Claudius - who is also the narrator of the series

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54 h. ago Recent ‘tough period’ is not the real existential threat facing the BBC

Shifting media landscape and declining income from licence fee point to tough financial choices aheadAs understatement goes, Tim Davie appeared to have mastered it as he presented the BBC’s annual report. Questions poured in over whether he had ever considered his position as a succession of problems landed on his desk this year. In response, he acknowledged he and the BBC had faced a “tough period”.The failure to cut a Glastonbury livestream, missed opportunities to address the behaviour of former presenter Gregg Wallace and criticism over its handling of two Gaza documentaries have seen a huge amount of opprobrium heading the BBC’s way in recent weeks. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Sacked Gregg Wallace 'pulled trousers down in front of two women' as 50 new claims emerge

Gregg Wallace has been axed from MasterChef after he was accused of making inappropriate sexual comments and jokes over a 13-year period on the BBC show

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1 week ago BBC iPlayer quietly adds 'sensual' period drama with 'sad but perfect' ending

The film is based on Ian McEwan's 2001 novel of the same name

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1 week ago Doctor Who star's drama hailed 'best show in a while' is streaming now

The three-part BBC series originally aired in 2018 and is now available to stream for free.

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2 w. ago ITV detective drama hailed as 'brilliant' watch for Dept Q fans as it storms Netflix chart

Netflix viewers have been binging a 'brilliant' ITV detective drama after the six-parter arrived on Netflix after originally airing on the terrestrial channel back in January

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2 w. ago Netflix adds mystery thriller hailed BBC Three's 'most successful drama since its reboot'

The series is based on the novels by Holly Jackson

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2 w. ago Star of legendary BBC period drama looks unrecognisable 31 years on from series' final episode after Hollywood makeover

The show followed the lives of two sisters, Beatrice (Stella Gonet) and Evangeline Eliott, trying to set up a dress making business while in London in the 20s.

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3 w. ago David Tennant's Around the World in 80 Days hailed as 'action

The latest adaptation of Jules Verne's 1872 novel has been a huge hit with fans of historical period dramas and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer now

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3 w. ago Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones confirms TV return in BBC period drama

Ruth Jones, who played Nessa in Gavin and Stacey, has confirmed her next TV role following the conclusion of the BBC sitcom last year

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3 w. ago Mobland fans urged to watch Irish gang series hailed 'best drama in years'

Mobland viewers have been binge-watching the gripping gang drama.

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3 w. ago Explosive Love Island episode immediately hailed as 'best ever' after incredible drama

The latest challenge has caused some of the most dramatic scenes in the show's history, and fans are loving it.

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4 w. ago Love Island fans hail latest episode 'best in show's history' as villa erupts into mayhem

Love Island fans were treated to a night of non-stop drama and arguments in tonight's episode, with some hailing the episode one of the best in the ITV2 show's history

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4 w. ago BBC Breakfast boss Richard Frediani 'takes extended period of leave after bullying probe was opened as bosses hold crisis talks amid claims he shook a female colleague'

It was previously claimed that the show's staff are feeling increasingly 'uneasy' around Frediani , with the former ITV editor accused of 'shaking' a female editor while working on the show.

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4 w. ago BBC Breakfast's Richard Frediani takes 'extended leave amid bullying allegations'

BBC Breakfast boss Richard Frediani has reportedly agreed to an extended period of leave after concerns were raised about alleged bullying behaviour

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4 w. ago Nostalgic drama hailed as ‘best film of 2022’ and 'masterpiece' available to stream now

The Scots movie, starring Paul Mescal, has a 95 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is certified fresh.

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last month David Tennant's BBC period drama with 'phenomenal' cast now on iPlayer

The most recent adaptation of Jules Verne's 1872 novel Around the World in 80 Days starring Scottish star David Tennant has been hailed as a 'riveting' and 'action-filled' delight by critics and viewers alike

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