All BBC articles – Page 352
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NewsBBC to personalise iPlayer for connected-TV apps
BBC iPlayer is preparing to roll out personalisation services across its connected-TV apps in 2016 after Christmas viewing on the platform rose by a third.
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NewsBBC pledges Scotland support
BBC director general Tony Hall has pledged to work with the Scottish creative industries over the coming decade to build a sustainable production sector, following criticism from local indies.
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NewsBBC hit by rising FOI requests
The BBC has made nearly 3,000 freedom of information (FOI) disclosures over the past five years and requests to the corporation are rising, as the government presses ahead with controversial plans to reform the Act.
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NewsBBC Studios appoints chief operating officer
Anna Mallett, the director and project lead for the BBC Studios proposals, has been appointed as the division’s chief operating officer.
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NewsRobot Wars rebooted by BBC2
Classic entertainment format Robot Wars is to be rebooted in a “bullet-proof arena” by Mentorn Scotland for BBC2.
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NewsBBC1 adapts Apple Tree Yard
Kudos is to adapt Louise Doughty’s best-selling psychological thriller Apple Tree Yard for BBC1.
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NewsBBC eyes digital services to improve Scottish offering
Tony Hall has indicated that the BBC will use its digital strategy to better serve Scottish audiences over the next charter period.
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CommentThe art of judging the mood
Ripping up BBC 6Music’s schedule to reflect how listeners felt about David Bowie’s death was a reminder of the unique potency of radio, says Paul Rodgers
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VideoVIDEO: The Rack Pack, BBC iPlayer
iPlayer original comedy-drama charting the ’80s snooker battle between Alex Higgins and Steve Davis.
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RatingsTracey Ullman makes solid start on BBC1
MONDAY: The David Bowie documentaries which aired following the musical legend’s death failed to reel in large crowds, as Tracey Ullman’s Show got off to a good start on BBC1.
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NewsBBC lifts lid on £200m Scotland spend
The BBC has lifted the lid on how it spends £200m of licence fee cash in Scotland ahead of director general Tony Hall appearing in front of a Holyrood committee on Tuesday.
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NewsSchedules cleared for Bowie tributes
The BBC and Channel 4 are clearing their schedules to pay tribute to David Bowie after he died of cancer on Sunday.
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VideoVIDEO: The Getaway Car, BBC1
Contestants will take part in a variety of driving challenges in the BBC in-house series.
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NewsChris Evans reveals Top Gear plans
The forthcoming series of Top Gear will feature segments filmed in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
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RatingsThe Voice stammers on return
SATURDAY: The Voice UK failed to get a boost from its new coaches, as the BBC1 show returned for its fifth run with a nearly million fewer viewers than last year.
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NewsWolf Hall clinches Golden Globe
Wolf Hall scooped a Golden Globe on Sunday night and executive producer Sir Colin Callender used the triumph to warn the government against diminishing the BBC.
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NewsHarding eyes £5m BBC News savings
The next 12 months are set to be a “defining” year for BBC News as James Harding begins prioritising his budget to help meet the corporation’s £150m annual savings target.
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NewsEastEnders tops Xmas catch-up viewing
EastEnders came out on top in the festive catch-up stakes, as the BBC reported a 32% uplift in viewing over connected TVs and games consoles.
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RatingsDeath In Paradise murders Jericho
THURSDAY: Death In Paradise was on murderous form for its fifth series after it arrested double the audience of ITV’s ambitious “wild west” drama Jericho.
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NewsBBC defends live Labour resignation
The BBC has defended its handling of Labour frontbencher Stephen Doughty’s live TV resignation following criticism on social media.