17 h. ago Which country music legend was almost killed by an ostrich? The Saturday quiz

From Brick, Chancery and Hangar to Flat Holm, Lundy and the Wolves, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which country music legend was almost killed by an ostrich in 1981?2 Sarah Mullally has been named as the 106th what?3 What first met at Thingvellir in Iceland in 930?4 In the power industry, what is EfW?5 Lacryma Christi wine comes from vineyards on which mountain?6 What BBC sitcom has been running for 19 years?7 Whose report led to the adoption of all-seater stadiums in the UK?8 Which chess piece was originally known as the vizier?What links: 9 Brick; Chancery; Hangar; Leather; Park; Pudding?10 Sierra de Urbión; Tordesillas; Zamora; Porto?11 Son of Cush; ninth musical variation; maritime patrol aircraft; Iranian embassy siege?12 Caldey; Denny; Flat Holm; Lundy; Stert; The Wolves?13 Boxing; chariot racing; discus; javelin; long jump; pankration; wrestling?14 James Bond; Alec Leamas; Alden Pyle; Adolf Verloc?15 Cate Blanchett; Penélope Cruz; Diane Keaton; Mira Sorvino; Dia...

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18 h. ago Why BBC owes a bigger apology to women like JK Rowling than to Donald Trump

The BBC must apologise to women for its biased coverage of the gender debate, one of the most important stories of the decade

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23 h. ago Trump says he will take legal action against BBC, despite its apology

US president tells reporters he will sue the corporation for ‘anywhere between a billion and $5bn’Donald Trump has told reporters he will still take legal action against the BBC next week, despite the British broadcaster apologising for a misleading edit of one of his speeches.On Friday evening, the US president told reporters aboard Air Force One “we’ll sue them for anywhere between a billion and $5bn, probably sometime next week. We have to do it.” Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Naga Munchetty reportedly under formal BBC investigation over alleged bullying

Previous claims against BBC Breakfast presenter have been escalated to full investigation, according to the SunThe BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty is reportedly being formally investigated over allegations of bullying.It follows previous claims of bullying by the 50-year-old broadcaster on the programme, which have now been escalated to a full investigation, according to the Sun. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Jules Von Hep says ‘after years of seeing naked bodies’ he’s learned to nourish not punish his own

Men frequently struggle with body image issues and according to experts, do so overwhelmingly in early adulthood. A 2021 BBC report indicates that 48 per cent of men aged 16-40 reported poor body image affecting their mental health.

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48 h. ago BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty faces 'formal investigation after receiving MORE complaints following bullying allegations'

A formal investigation into the BBC Breakfast presenter has reportedly been launched, after she faced a string of complaints and bullying allegations.

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50 h. ago BBC accused of misleading viewers two years before controversial Panorama Trump edit

BBC Newsnight reportedly played a similar edit of the US president’s speech in June 2022

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52 h. ago BBC accused of misleading viewers on Trump speech two years before Panorama edit

BBC Newsnight reportedly played a similar edit of the US president’s speech in June 2022.

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60 h. ago Reporter questions claim of BBC ‘systemic bias’ on trans issues

Deborah Cohen says she is not aware of any attempts within corporation to stop or shape her reporting on subjectA reporter at the heart of the BBC’s coverage of gender dysphoria has questioned claims that the corporation suffers from “systemic bias” on trans issues, saying it ran a series of reports without any interference.Claims that the BBC had failed to properly cover gender and trans issues formed part of a memo alleging “serious and systemic problems” of bias at the corporation. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago BBC reporter who covered gender dysphoria questions claim of ‘systemic bias’

Deborah Cohen says she is not aware of any attempts within corporation to stop or shape her reporting on trans issuesA reporter at the heart of the BBC’s coverage of gender dysphoria has questioned claims that the corporation shows “systemic bias” on trans issues, saying it ran a series of reports without any interference.Claims that the BBC had failed to properly cover gender and trans issues formed part of a memo alleging “serious and systemic problems” of bias at the corporation. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago I’ve seen the BBC flat out on the canvas before. Brave journalism is the best way to hit back | Roger Mosey

The corporation is again being put to the test. Now is its chance to double down on reporting that serves the people of the UKRoger Mosey is a former head of BBC TV NewsThe BBC is battered and sprawling on the canvas again. As a corporation executive, I lived through a number of these episodes: the Hutton report into coverage of Iraq, which resulted in the resignation of Greg Dyke as director general; and then the Jimmy Savile revelations, which helped force out George Entwistle, even though he had nothing to do with the appalling crimes of history. Now Tim Davie has resigned over the misleading editing of a Panorama programme, and the BBC’s enemies haven’t just scented blood: they have got it.There is only one response, and that is to get up and fight. As digital nonsense and lies swamp us every day, and tech billionaires in foreign countries decide what we see and hear, there is a stronger case than ever for British content and for journalism that serves the people of the UK – wit...

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5 d. ago Hit BBC show The Traitors boosts economy by more than £20million and creates jobs

An economic impact report by the BBC found that the Traitors franchise has generated an estimated £21.8 million boost to Scotland's economy

Economics

5 d. ago Trump threatens BBC with $1bn legal action over edit of speech in documentary

Leaked BBC report said film had ‘completely misled’ viewers by splicing two parts of January 6 speech togetherDonald Trump has threatened legal action against the BBC and welcomed the resignations of two of its most senior figures after a campaign against the broadcaster that reached fever pitch over criticism that its flagship documentary programme in 2024 used a misleading edit of a Trump speech.Lawyers for the US president said that the BBC must retract the Panorama documentary by Friday or face a lawsuit for “no less” than $1bn (£760m), according to US media outlets who cited the letter. The BBC has confirmed it had received a letter and said it will respond in due course. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Moment BBC reported its own downfall: Newsreader announced on air director general Tim Davie had quit

The senior pair sensationally stepped down amid an impartiality row which has rocked the national broadcaster after an internal report accused it of bias and censorship.

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5 d. ago STEPHEN GLOVER: Davie had to go but who believes it will really change the woke sect that the BBC has become?

Nearly a week has passed since we learned about a leaked report showing how BBC 's Panorama had doctored a speech by Donald Trump to make him say something awful that he hadn't actually said.

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6 d. ago BBC staff 'euphoric' following shock departure of boss Tim Davie

Those working for BBC have reportedly been left 'euphoric' after learning that Tim Davie had resigned from his post as Director General

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6 d. ago BBC shuts down reports of plans to axe Strictly Come Dancing’s Sunday results show

In recent weeks, the results have leaked ahead of the Sunday night broadcast

Culture

6 d. ago BBC shuts down 'plans to axe Strictly results show' after shake

The BBC has issued a statement after reports Strictly Come Dancing bosses were under pressure to make a change

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6 d. ago BBC is set to say sorry to Donald Trump over doctored Panorama video scandal

The apology letter is reportedly expected to come from BBC chairman Samir Shah, addressing the doctored Trump footage in a letter to Culture Committee chair Dame Caroline Dinenage early next week.

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6 d. ago BBC says sorry to Donald Trump over doctored Panorama video scandal

The apology letter is reportedly expected to come from BBC chairman Samir Shah, addressing the doctored Trump footage in a letter to Culture Committee chair Dame Caroline Dinenage early next week.

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