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March 21, 2019 Top Stories

Bob Shennan Appointed BBC’s Group Managing Director

March 21, 2019

The BBC has named Bob Shennan, who is currently director of radio and music, as group managing director, to oversee strategy, policy, legal, commercial rights and business affairs.

February 27, 2019 Top Stories

BBC & ITV to Bring BritBox Streaming Service to the U.K.

February 27, 2019

The BBC and ITV are partnering to launch an original streaming service in the U.K. that promises the "biggest collection of British content available" on any streaming platform.

January 17, 2019 Top Stories

Anne Bulford Stepping Down as BBC’s Deputy Director-General

January 17, 2019

Anne Bulford, the BBC’s deputy director-general, has decided to exit the company in the spring to pursue a portfolio of non-executive roles.

October 25, 2018 Top Stories

Ofcom Urges Greater Risk-Taking, Transparency at BBC

October 25, 2018

Delivering its first annual report on the BBC's performance, Ofcom says the pubcaster is "generally delivering its remit for audiences," but needs greater transparency, more risk-taking and an increased emphasis on attracting young audiences.

October 8, 2018 Top Stories

RTS Video: BBC’s Tony Hall

October 8, 2018

Tony Hall, director general of the BBC, addressed the RTS London Conference about "tomorrow’s BBC."

July 12, 2018 Top Stories

BBC Annual Report Touts Studios Performance, Competitive Challenges

July 12, 2018

The BBC faces significant challenges from competitors and ongoing financial pressures, the pubcaster said in its 2017-18 annual report, while also touting the performance of BBC Studios, which delivered a profit in its first year as a commercial subsidiary.

June 20, 2018 Top Stories

Raft of Comedy Commissions for BBC

June 20, 2018

BBC has unveiled its slate of upcoming and returning comedies, which features a lineup of up-and-coming comedic talent.

June 11, 2018 Top Stories

BBC, ITV, Channel 4 & Arqiva to Invest £125 Million in Freeview

June 11, 2018

The BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and network operator Arqiva have signed a new five-year agreement to accelerate Freeview’s transition to a "fully hybrid platform."

November 3, 2017 Top Stories

Tony Hall Warns of Threats to British Television

November 3, 2017

Tony Hall, director-general of the BBC, issued a warning about the future of home-grown British content in a speech yesterday, noting that there could be a £500 million funding shortfall by 2026.

October 13, 2017 Top Stories

Ofcom Calls for More U.K. Content on BBC Services

October 13, 2017

British media regulator Ofcom has established new quotas for U.K.-originated shows on BBC channels, including in the areas of arts, music, comedy and kids' content.

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Bob Shennan Appointed BBC’s Group Managing Director

BBC & ITV to Bring BritBox Streaming Service to the U.K.

Anne Bulford Stepping Down as BBC’s Deputy Director-General

Ofcom Urges Greater Risk-Taking, Transparency at BBC

RTS Video: BBC’s Tony Hall

BBC Annual Report Touts Studios Performance, Competitive Challenges

Raft of Comedy Commissions for BBC

BBC, ITV, Channel 4 & Arqiva to Invest £125 Million in Freeview

Tony Hall Warns of Threats to British Television

Ofcom Calls for More U.K. Content on BBC Services

Team GB Commissions Olympics Prep Series

ZDF Studios Sells More Betty’s Call

Nordisk Film TV to Honor Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

Bavaria Fiction Restructures Development Division

KM Appoints France Télévisions Alum as CEO

CANAL+ Group & Warner Bros. Discovery Renew Pay-TV Pact

DIRECTV Abandons DISH Acquisition

Chernin Entertainment Promotes for TV Division Leads

MIP CANCUN Wraps with 750 Delegates from 40 Countries

Channel 4 Orders More Extreme Cake Makers from Boomerang

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