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BBC: Public share their views on TV licence fee Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now 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 A TV licence is needed to watch or record live programming and is a legal requirement for Britons who stream live using BBC iPlayer and Amazon Prime. However, millions of people could get a refund or a discount and it’s not just pensioners who could make savings. Related articles Sunak launches new inheritance tax and capital gains tax grab in April Outrage as online card payments could be declined As Britons find their budgets stretched to breaking point, people will be looking to make savings anywhere they can. Anyone can ask for a TV … [Read more...] about TV licence: How to get a refund on the £159 BBC licence fee

BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty gave co-star Charlie Stayt a brutal dressing down on Thursday's episode. Host Charlie was left unimpressed when weather presenter Matt Taylor appeared to leave the set mid-report. Matt carried out his weather update promising colder weather for the rest of the week. At the end of the weather report, Naga said: "Matt, thanks very much - we'll see you later!" But Charlie was eager to find out what the weather will be for the Jubilee weekend. "If you heard me mumbling there, I was asking about the Jubilee weekend weather, but Matt's gone now, has he?" Charlie remarked as Matt disappeared from the screen. READ MORE ON BBC BREAKFAST 'I'LL MISS YOU' BBC Breakfast fans panic that Naga Munchetty will quit after goodbye post WORTH THE WEIGHTS Naga Munchetty fans say the same thing as BBC star posts gym selfie Naga jumped in and corrected Charlie after he accused the weatherman of … [Read more...] about BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty give co-star brutal dressing down as he accuses weatherman of walking off mid-report

A CON artist is targeting Peaky Blinders fans by offering an exclusive meet-and-greet with the show's actors for a staggering £1,000. The conman has sent Instagram messages to fans under the name of actor Paul Anderson . The real Paul plays mob boss Tommy Shelby ’s brother in the BBC hit drama about a 1920s Birmingham crime family. The faker offers a private “meet and greet” with the stars including dinner with the Shelby clan and the chance to get autographs and photographs. Show fanatic Yasemin Kaptan was among those sent an invitation. She believes she was targeted as she runs a fan page dedicated to actor Cillian Murphy , who plays Tommy. READ MORE ON PEAKY BLINDERS SNEAK PEAK Cillian Murphy looks worlds away from Peaky Blinders' Tommy Shelby in new movie peaky sequel Peaky Blinders fans split as they 'work out' what will happen in spin-off film The 46-year-old told The Mirror : “As soon as I … [Read more...] about Peaky Blinders fan issues stern warning as BBC viewers targeted by ‘rip-off’ scam

AMANDA Burton made a triumphant return to Silent Witness tonight - 18 years after quitting the show. The actress, 64, has reprised her role of Sam Ryan for the 25th anniversary series in a special six part story that kicked off this evening. Amanda first appeared in Silent Witness as the lead role of pathologist Sam Ryan in 1996. She starred in 54 episodes before leaving in 2004, when her character returned home to Northern Ireland to be with her family. But tonight Sam was back in the lab after her husband was shot by a sniper. Fans of the show couldn't believe Amanda's character was back on the show and immediately took to Twitter to share their joy. Read more on Silent Witness HAUNTING TUNE Silent Witness theme song - atmospheric tune composed by John Harle WITNESS THE STARS Silent Witness is back - with a familiar face returning to the show One viewer tweeted: "I can not explain how excited I am … [Read more...] about Silent Witness viewers all say the same thing as Amanda Burton returns to the BBC drama after staggering 18 years

Danny Dyer has reportedly quit as host of BBC’s Saturday night quiz show, The Wall, after four series. The game show, which started in 2019, has been hosted by EastEnders star Danny for the past few years, with Angela Rippon acting as the question master. Each episode sees one pair take on The Wall in three rounds that test their general knowledge and trust in each other, in the hope of winning large sums of money. But it seems like presenter Danny, 44, has had enough of the challenge and will be walking away from the hit series. When asked by The Sun if he’d be returning to The Wall, he told the publication: ‘No.’ Despite his apparent exit, it seems the broadcaster is open to getting a new host onboard, and encouraged fans to watch old episodes on BBC iPlayer. The BBC told Metro.co.uk : ‘Whilst The Wall is off the air, fans can stream their favourite episodes on iPlayer. ‘Plus there are plenty of other great quiz and game shows currently airing on … [Read more...] about Danny Dyer ‘quits as host of BBC’s The Wall’ as show’s future thrown into doubt

The BBC will stop broadcasting CBBC and BBC Four as linear channels at some point in the next few years as it aims to rebuild for the "digital age", the corporation has announced. In a speech to staff this afternoon, director-general Tim Davie said the BBC must reform to stay relevant and continue to provide great value for all. They said there were "plans to stop broadcasting smaller linear channels, such as CBBC and BBC Four and Radio 4 Extra, after the next few years". Mr Davie said: "This is our moment to build a digital-first BBC. Something genuinely new, a Reithian organisation for the digital age, a positive force for the UK and the world." Under the plans, the BBC News and BBC World News channels will merge to create a single 24-hour TV news channel serving both UK and international audiences. Advertisement The channel, which will be called BBC News, will "offer greater amounts of shared content" and offer the option of separating broadcasts … [Read more...] about BBC plans to stop broadcasting CBBC, BBC Four and Radio 4 Extra

The first clip from a new documentary about Queen Elizabeth shows the monarch like we've never seen her before. Ahead of the upcoming documentary from BBC Studios Productions, they have released a first look clip at the documentary, which features a multitude of never before seen footage to celebrate the upcoming Platinum Jubilee. Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen will feature a number of private videos which have been shot by the Royal Family themselves and have never been seen by the public until this day. This new clip shows Queen Elizabeth relaxing with her family on HMS Vanguard in the 1940s. The documentary has been released to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee ( Image: BBC / Royal Collection Trust) In the clip, The Royal family can be seen relaxing on board the Royal Navy's latest battleship, HMS Vanguard in 1947. It was the vessel which transported them from South Africa for their tour that year. On the clip, the audio comes from extracts from The Queen's … [Read more...] about First look at BBC’s Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen as monarch shares private family videos

BBC Four and CBBC will no longer be aired as traditional broadcast channels after the next few years as part of the corporation's plans to become "digital first". They will end as linear TV channels and are expected to move online to the iPlayer, while Radio 4 Extra could become available on the BBC Sounds service only. Announcing what it described as "a blueprint to build a digital-first public service media organisation", the BBC said 1,000 jobs will be cut over the next few years. The BBC World News and BBC News channels will merge to create a single 24-hour TV news channel serving both UK and international audiences as part of the corporation's wider plans. Regional TV news programmes in Oxford and Cambridge are also among the services being scrapped - merging with the BBC's Southampton and Norwich operations. Advertisement Director-general Tim Davie told staff: "This is our moment to build a digital-first BBC. Something genuinely new, a Reithian … [Read more...] about BBC slashes jobs and set to move CBBC and BBC Four online

Andrew Neil describes BBC licence fee as a 'Straitjacket' Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition 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 Tim Davie, the director-general of the BBC , is due to address staff on Thursday after saying earlier this week he would have to look at the volume of material produced by the corporation – a move, it is understood, designed to weather the licence fee freeze at £159 for two years. Related articles BBC licence fee warning as Nadine Dorries wields AXE on hated levy BBC licence fee on brink: Execs admit 'existential' crisis The settlement will cost the BBC £285million in funding by 2027, Mr Davie said when the decision was … [Read more...] about BBC4 faces AXE: Arts channel bleeding funds as Netflix and £285m black hole hammer Beeb

A GENTLEMAN Jack lover was left "overcome with emotion" after coming out as gay to her grandparents - but admits she's still rocked by shame. Suranne Jones stars as the intriguing landowner Anne Lister in the popular programme who in the first series began a romance with another woman. With the season two finale just days away, a documentary dedicated to the show, Gentleman Jack Changed My Life , told the story of six devoted viewers who were inspired by Anne’s courage to live openly. Chichi came out to her grandparents after watching the programme. She said: "It’s always been in a negative light most of the time. "I did go through a period thinking I was pansexual and then realising I definitely am gay. READ MORE ON GENTLEMAN JACK straight up Gentleman Jack fans have same complaint about BBC series' 'scarring' sex scene BIG MOVE Gentleman Jack viewers all say the same thing as BBC 'finally' makes key change … [Read more...] about I finally came out as a lesbian after watching Gentleman Jack – but I’m still rocked by shame