Tom Waits to join Iggy Pop for unforgettable BBC Radio 6 special
Legendary songwriters Tom Waits and Iggy Pop are set to take over the airwaves for a special show on BBC Radio 6 Music, full of songs and storytelling.
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Coco Chanel: Unbuttoned | The woman behind the wardrobe
From humble beginnings to unparalleled luxury, Coco Chanel: Unbuttoned is a whynow production that peels back the layers of the self-made woman whose influence transcends fashion.
Elton John blasts BBC Introducing cuts as 'a worrying step" and a 'neglect of musicians'
Elton John joins Nile Rodgers and others in voicing concerns over cuts to BBC Introducing, lamenting the potential loss of support for emerging UK artists.
Best of TV this week
There's simply too much good telly on these days. Here are guides you through the very best of TV this week.
What happened to the Great British sketch show?
From essential teatime viewing to the bottom of the streaming pile, we ask why no-one makes sketch shows anymore, and are they due for a comeback?
Gary Lineker will return to BBC while review takes place
Gary Lineker will return to BBC programming this weekend, while an independent review into the corporation’s social media guidance takes place.
BBC One will not broadcast episode of new David Attenborough show over potential 'backlash from Tory MPs and rightwing press'
David Attenborough will return to our screens this weekend, narrating a flagship new series on British wildlife, but the BBC has decided not to broadcast one of the episodes over fears “its themes of the destruction of nature would risk a backlash from Tory politicians and the rightwing press”, according to the Guardian.
Nancy Zamit interview | Hummingbird, Mischief, The Goes Wrong Show, mental health
Simon Brew speaks to Nancy Zamit about Mischief Theatre, Hummingbird, mental health and more in this exclusive interview with whynow.
'Whatever. I'll be dead' | JK Rowling says she doesn't worry about her legacy in new podcast
JK Rowling has said she doesn't concern herself with thoughts of legacy or how she'll be remembered in the debut episode of a new podcast called The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling.
Happy Valley and the art of an ending
After BBC’s hugely popular Happy Valley concluded on Sunday, Sarah Kennedy explores how it all came together for the show’s masterful finale.
Music organisations express ‘grave concern’ over future of BBC Introducing
Music organisations have written a letter to the Chair of the BBC Board, expressing their concerns over the future of BBC Introducing, which for years has helped support new and emerging talent.
7 TV shows you might have missed in December 2022
Gary Oldman and David Tennant lead the pack in fantastic telly aired last month. Here are the TV shows you might have missed in December.
Happy Valley complements the festive season which is meant to be fearful
Happy Valley is one of the least cheerful places on Earth, but it's also great to watch at the turn of the year.
BBC reportedly axes Top Of The Pops Christmas Special
The BBC has reportedly axed the Top Of The Pops Christmas special, ending 57 years of the annual festive music show, which was first aired in 1964.
Nia Archives and Fred Again.. among BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2023 longlist
BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2023 longlist has been revealed, with Nia Archives, Cat Burns and Fred Again.. all among the prestigious selection of acts tipped for huge success next year.
In Conversation with Alan Yentob | Yentob meets Stephen Fry and Bob Geldof on BBC Four
New to BBC Four is In Conversation with Alan Yentob, a two part series in which Yentob sits down and talks to Stephen Fry and Bob Geldof to help mark the BBC centennial.
The Power of the Doctor says goodbye to Jodie Whittaker's Time Lord
The new Doctor Who speacial, ‘The Power of the Doctor’ gave us a chance to say goodbye to Jodie Whittaker’s 13th Doctor and revealed a surprise new Doctor.
Desert Island Discs | More than 90 lost episodes found by collector
Over 90 lost recordings of Desert Island Discs have been discovered, featuring the likes of Bing Crosby, Dame Margot Fonteyn, Jimmy Stewart and David Hockney.
BBC Media Editor Amol Rajan confirmed as new host of University Challenge
The BBC's current Media Editor Amol Rajan will be replacing Jeremy Paxman as the host of University Challenge when the veteran broadcaster steps down this autumn.
Jeremy Paxman to leave University Challenge after almost thirty years
Jeremy Paxman is set to leave the BBC's longest-running quiz show, University Challenge, after 28 years at the helm....
5 TV shows you might have missed in July
Sarah Kennedy walks us through all the good telly you might have missed in the month of July, but there’s still time to catch up.
BBC launches inquiry into Tim Westwood complaints
Tim Westwood, a former Radio 1 DJ, was accused of sexual misconduct and the BBC is now launching a full inquiry into its own actions.
7 shows you might have missed in June 2022
There’s so much good telly on these days, it’s a struggle to keep up. Sarah Kennedy highlights 7 shows you might have missed last month.
BBC admits it received six misconduct complaints against DJ Tim Westwood
The BBC has said it received six sexual misconduct complaints about disgraced DJ Tim Westwood, contradicting previous claims from the corporation that it never received any.
Record-breaking streaming figures for BBC’s Glastonbury coverage
Glastonbury coverage was streamed a record-breaking number of times across the BBC’s digital platforms, the broadcaster has revealed.
7 TV Shows You Might Have Missed in May 2022
Looking for some television to catch up on? Sarah Kennedy rounds up the best TV shows you might have missed from May 2022.
Sex Education Star Ncuti Gatwa Announced As The New Doctor Who
The Rwandan actor will take the mantle from Jodie Whitaker who announced her departure as the Thirteenth Doctor in the beloved series in 2021.
Matthew Graham Confirms Life on Mars Sequel Script is Finished
Creator Matthew Graham took to social media to tease the new sequel to the cult favourite series, starring John Simm.
Tim Westwood Accused Of Sexual Misconduct
Tim Westwood, the former BBC Radio1 DJ, has been accused of sexual misconduct over incidents between 1992 and 2017.
