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The script submission for the 27th International Radio Playwriting Competition started
Jan 14, 2020The script submission for the 27th International Radio Playwriting Competition has already started, and it will end on January 31, 2020. The global competition, hosted by BBC World Service and the British Council, offers the unique... -
BBC’s first TV newsreader Nan Winton dies
May 21, 2019The first woman to read the news on BBC television has died at the age of 93. Nancy Wigginton, who was better known as Nan Winton, became the first female TV newsreader at the corporation on... -
Pound jumps as BBC forecasts Theresa May to win vote
Dec 13, 2018The British pound jumped Wednesday after the BBC reported that a majority of Conservative Party lawmakers were set to back Prime Minister Theresa May in a no-confidence vote. At about 1330 GMT, sterling advanced to $1.2579,... -
Dr Who gets a female touch by Jodie Whittaker
Jul 21, 2018British actress Jodie Whittaker was unveiled Thursday as the first woman to play “Doctor Who,” telling fans of the cult BBC series she felt the weight of history — but that gender should be irrelevant these... -
Matt Le Blanc to step down as BBC ‘Top Gear’ host
Jun 1, 2018Matt LeBlanc, former star of 1990s U.S. hit comedy “Friends”, said on Thursday he will step down as co-host of the BBC motoring program “Top Gear” after the next series. The American actor, who achieved global... -
BBC confirmed as official radio broadcaster for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
May 27, 2018“That the ball-by-ball coverage of the tournament will be broadcast on BBC Test Match Special is great news,” said ICC Chief Executive David Richardson. BBC Test Match Special has secured rights to broadcast ball-by-ball coverage of...
