74 m. ago MasterChef scandal timeline: A brief history as Gregg Wallace and John Torodo are sacked

The BBC cookery show is forever changed following a lengthy investigation that upheld allegations against long-time hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode

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2 h. ago John Torode was sacked by the BBC from MasterChef for using 'the worst racial slur there is'

The Australian-born chef, 59, has also been accused of lying about claims he wasn't told he was being sacked before it ended up in the press.

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2 h. ago Brits demand end to BBC licence fee over Masterchef, Glastonbury and Gaza scandals

Anger over the BBC comes in the wake of a series of significant controversies, including Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set, Gregg Wallace's MasterChef candal and an investigation into the coverage of Gaza

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2 h. ago BBC announce surprise new presenter for Blue Peter amid big move to Manchester

The "national treasure" from Wigan becomes the 44th ever presenter on the long-running children's programme

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3 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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3 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star supported in major announcement that means 'more than you know'

Nadiya Bychkova will soon be gearing up for a return to the BBC One dance contest in a matter of week

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4 h. ago BBC Strictly's Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec celebrate anniversary with sweet update

Strictly Come Dancing stars Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec recently celebrated their anniversary and the professional dancer marked the occasion with a sweet tribute

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4 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden declares love after 'adventure' with co

The dancer declared her love for one of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars as they came to the end of their latest 'adventure'

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4 h. ago Naga Munchetty issues apology to BBC Breakfast viewers saying 'we're having issues'

BBC Breakfast had a slight technical glitch during the latest live broadcast, which did not go unnoticed by hosts Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty.

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5 h. ago John Torode ‘preparing to sue’ BBC for ‘unfair’ MasterChef sacking

Celebrity chef ‘believes there is no proof’ he used ‘offensive racist term’

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6 h. ago Diane Abbott says she has no regrets over comments that saw Labour suspend her

Abbott was suspended by the Labour Party in 2023 after a letter comparing different forms of racism but was readmitted a year later.

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7 h. ago Why isn't EastEnders on tonight? BBC soap taken off air again in major schedule shake

EastEnders fans may be disappointed tonight as the BBC soap has been taken off its usual 7.30pm slot on BBC One - and won't be back on air again until next week

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13 h. ago BBC 'will still air Gregg Wallace and John Torode's final MasterChef series' despite axe

The BBC and Banijay UK are reportedly still planning to air the final MasterChef series featuring axed Gregg Wallace and John Torode despite findings - and when the 'dust settles'

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14 h. ago Hamas politicians and its military wing are not the same, BBC News chief says

The BBC’s Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone documentary was removed from iPlayer in February.

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20 h. ago Family of Peter Falconio say ‘weight has been lifted’ after his killer dies

Bradley John Murdoch was convicted in 2005 of murdering Mr Falconio and assaulting his girlfriend Joanne Lees at gunpoint.

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20 h. ago Honorary degree for Lindsey Burrow, who supported late husband Rob through MND

The charity campaigner’s story is one of love, bravery and selflessness, Leeds Beckett University’s vice chancellor said.

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20 h. ago BBC address future of Doctor Who amid uncertainty following Ncuti Gatwa exit

Speculation around the brodcaster's partnership with Disney+ has been growing in recent months

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23 h. ago Coroner raises concerns about police firearms training after man fatally shot

Sean Fitzgerald was shot in the chest by an armed officer in Coventry in 2019.

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23 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland's next move 'revealed' months after show win

The comedian and Strictly Come Dancing 2024 winner is getting busier

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25 h. ago John Torode ‘blindsided’ by MasterChef sacking 'he learnt about off BBC News'

The 59-year-old chef was said to be ‘heartbroken’ after the BBC and production company Banijay confirmed his departure

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