BBC should 'love bomb' elderly audience says Knight Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Saturday, the chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee warned the Beeb not to "alienate" the over-75's after it emerged the corporation have been sending "not particularly nice" letters demanding payment of the licence fee . Mr Knight explained how the BBC usually "relies" on the elderly to cover funding but are now desperate to fill a massive £50 million funding hole left open by Brits fed up with its output and now refusing to pay their licence fee. The news comes as the corporation ended its licence …
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BBC presenter Martine Croxall applauded as she saves awkward camera blunder live on air
BBC presenter Martine Croxall has been applauded by fans after saving what could have been a very awkward moment live on television. Starting off the news bulletin, the 50-year-old was stood up facing the camera as she said: ‘Hello everybody, this is Afternoon Live.’ However, as she tried to continue to read the top headlines, the camera appeared to have a mind of its own and panned round to the news desk. Thinking on her feet (quite literally), the newsreader told viewers at home: ‘I’ve lost you, I shall make my way back to the desk, I think that’s the safest thing to do.’ She then walked round to her seat that was all in darkness and sat down to the lights coming on. ‘Do excuse me,’ she said: ‘I will tell you all about our top story in just one second.’ As the camera finally found her, Martine smiled down the lens, remaining calm and collective, as she continued: ‘Good afternoon.’ The short clip was shared on social media, where viewers told Martine how …
Sweltering BBC anchor caught wearing shorts and deck shoes under desk on hottest day
As the mercury rose in the UK this week please spare a thought for the BBC anchors who have to wear full suits under sweltering lights. Well, unless you’re newsreader Shaun Ley, who took matters into his own hands when he was spotted wearing shorts and deck shoes under the desk in a live TV blunder. In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment, Ley was spotted by some extremely eagle-eyed viewers on Wednesday sporting the more casual attire, as the camera panned across his desk in a wide shot that exposed his pins which were clearly crying out for some fresh air in the hot temps. The thing is – while it might have been the hottest day thus far earlier in the week, this isn’t the first time the newsreader has been caught in his shorts, as punters on social media pointed out he’d also shed his long trousers last Friday. Both times he kept things formal from the waist up, with a smart suit jacket, shirt and tie, but we have to say we are more than here for the whole ‘business …
Gabby Logan laughs off ‘wardrobe malfunction’ as she presents BBC Olympic coverage
Gabby Logan has been hosting some of the BBC's coverage of the Olympics in Tokyo. And on Saturday morning, the veteran presenter laughed off an accidental wardrobe malfunction that saw her and colleagues Denise Lewis and Jessica Ennis-Hill all clothed in red and pink ensembles. Gabby quickly addressed the unintentional colour coordination when the show began and explained how she and the sporting experts should have discussed what they were planning to wear. Gabby said: “It’s a big day isn’t it? It just feels like things have ramped up. So much so that we decided to wear exactly the same colour today and didn’t consult." The ladies were also joined by Michael Johnson but he did not match them. “Obviously Michael has got a sort of mind of his own Denise,” Gabby teased as Michael was seen sporting a grey T-shirt. Gabby Logan laughed when she noticed that she and her colleagues wore similar tones ( Image: BBC) “We’re teaming in the grey that’s …
Naga Munchetty bids farewell to BBC journalist Rory Cellan-Jones as he steps down
Naga Munchetty has praised one of her fellow BBC stars following his shock announcement that he is quitting the corporation after four decades of service. The 46-year-old TV star was saddened by the news that technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones is hanging up his microphone after 40 years of work at the BBC. The 63-year-old declared it was time for him to move on after previously joining the BBC way back in 1981 – declaring he was looking forward to new challenges as he enters his twilight years. Taking to Twitter on Tuesday, Rory – who revealed in May 2019 that he is battling Parkinson's disease – explained that he was now counting down to the end of his time on the Beeb after a colourful and varied career. Rory Cellan-Jones has announced he is quitting the BBC after 40 years of service ( Image: BBC) He wrote: “Some personal news..in late October I shall be leaving the BBC. “I’ve had the most fabulous time working with brilliant …
Gabby Logan reacts as BBC Olympics panel spark Twitter frenzy on outfits ‘It’s Wednesday!’
Tokyo 2020: Gabby Logan notes pundits' pink outfits Sign up for FREE now for the biggest moments from morning TV SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Gabby Logan was joined in the BBC’s Olympics studio by Michael Johnson, Denise Lewis and Jessica Ennis-Hill as they commentated on the events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games . On Wednesday’s show, the sporting experts were all donning pink coloured outfits, causing much confusion among viewers. Fans quickly took to Twitter to discuss the colour coordination and whether it was accidental or not. Related articles Michael Johnson handed back Olympic …
BBC Newsnight: Travel boss blasts ‘completely disruptive’ Covid traffic light system
Traffic light system is 'disruptive' to the industry says expert Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Virginia Messina, acting chief executive of World Travel and Tourism Council, has called for a more simplified assessment of travellers entering the UK. She explained the potential addition of new watch lists to the current system was prejudicial for not only the travel sector but also customers. Trending She told BBC Newsnight: “I would completely agree that the traffic light system has been incredibly confusing. “I think we definitely need to move into a more simplified system to get to the point where we’re basing the risk …
Dan Walker: BBC presenter sets record straight as to why Olympics coverage ‘suddenly ends’
Dan Walker’s dig to Sam Quek over hockey defeat Sign up for FREE now for the biggest moments from morning TV SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker, 44, took to Twitter today to enlighten viewers about how the broadcaster covers the Olympic Games, after a social media user asked why the opening titles play every time they swap presenters. The former host of Football Focus is currently commentating from BBC's Tokyo Olympics studio, which is based in Salford, alongside co-host Sam Quek, and was happy to explain to keen viewers why the Olympic titles feature heavily in the broadcasting. Related articles Naga Munchetty bids farewell to BBC colleague in emotional post Kirstie …
Dan Walker explains behind-the-scenes reason for BBC Breakfast Olympics changes
Fans love to see behind-the-scenes as to why BBC Breakfast runs the way it does, and presenter Dan Walker answered a viewer's question about the Olympics coverage. One viewer tweeted to ask: "Can anyone explain why the BBC Olympics coverage show suddenly ends when they swap presenter, then they play the opening titles of the Olympics and it starts all over again?" "Why don't they just hand over to the next presenter and carry on?" Some social media users had a guess as to why. "Guessing it’s so they can clearly chop up the segments for iPlayer?" thought one Twitter user. "Because they don't actually change presenters, the people in the seats regenerate, and you can't show that pre-watershed," joked another. "It's because the opening titles are cool" added another joker. Fortunately, Dan himself saw the viewer's query and was on hand with an answer. He shared the question and replied: "Good question. It’s because the team in the gallery (editor, …
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Strictly Come Dancing 2020 confirmed to return by BBC with restricted run
Strictly Come Dancing will officially return for a 2020 series – with BBC confirming the first set of plans in order to accommodate social distancing guidelines. The upcoming series of the dancing favourite will still go ahead, but will have a shorter run time than previous years in order to cut down the amount of people involved. A statement released by the BBC said: ‘The Strictly Come Dancing team are doing everything they can to bring the nation plenty of Strictly magic later this year. ‘To ensure we deliver the high standards audiences know and love, and in light of the ongoing considerations around Covid-19, this year’s series of Strictly will have a slightly shorter run than usual. ‘The safety of our cast and crew is of the utmost importance to us and further updates will be made in due course.’ It’s not been confirmed how much shorter the show will be, but it’s been expected that Kevin Clifton and AJ Pritchard, who both quit the series this year, won’t be …
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