BBC

Culture news

Former football and BBC TV presenter to step down after Zionism post

The BBC has lost something of a national treasure. Gary Lineker has become almost as well known a broadcaster as he was a football player.

19/05/2025

Culture news

Why is this song by Spice Girls being censored by UK radio stations?

Slam it to the left / If you're havin' a good time / Shake it to the right / If ya know that you feel... well not so fine now, as the song ‘Spice Up Your Life’ is being censored. Here’s why.

29/03/2025

Culture news

Celebrities criticise BBC for pulling Gaza documentary

The film about the lives of children in Gaza was removed after the BBC said it discovered the film’s 14-year-old narrator was the son of an official for Palestinian organisation Hamas. However, it may not be as simple as that...

27/02/2025

Culture news

Neil Young is now confirmed as Glastonbury headliner?

Days after railing against the festival's association with the BBC, it seems Neil Young is back on track to headline Glastonbury.

03/01/2025

Culture news

Neil Young pulls out of Glastonbury over 'corporate control' claims

Canadian rockstar Neil Young has posted a confirmation that he and his Chrome Hearts band will not play the upcoming 2025 Glastonbury.

02/01/2025

Culture news

Why is the BBC refusing to play this chart-topping Christmas song?

The parody song ‘Freezing This Christmas’, by Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers, directly criticises the slashing of winter fuel payments for pensioners. It has hit No. 1 in the download charts and the BBC are facing growing criticism for refusing to play the track.

20/12/2024

Culture news

Gen Z continues to turn off traditional TV Ofcom study reveals

Under half of Gen Z regularly watches broadcast TV, a new survey by the UK’s broadcast regulator says.

31/07/2024

Culture news

Here are the best TV shows of 2024... So far

How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2024 ranking?

19/07/2024

Culture news

Has the BBC plagiarised "The Ministry of Time" from a Spanish drama?

In response to the allegations, the author of the book from which the BBC claims its upcoming series is adapted, describes the ordeal as an "unfortunate coincidence".

28/02/2024

Culture news

'Scoop': Sneak peek inside Netflix's Prince Andrew interview movie

The first official pictures from an upcoming Netflix film of Newsnight's infamous interview with Prince Andrew have been released.

05/02/2024

Culture news

Culture Re-View: How Doctor Who's first episode was made

23 November 1963: Doctor Who debuts on television

23/11/2023

Culture news

After 20 years, Top Gear will finally leave UK screens

Not with a bang but with a whimper. Well, actually with a bit of both, as it seems that the BBC's long-running motor show Top Gear may have finally left our screens.

22/11/2023

Culture news

Doctor Who returns: A guide to every actor to play the Doctor

For anyone who can't tell their Tennants from their TARDISes, here's the Euronews Culture guide to everything you need to know about Doctor Who.

22/11/2023

Culture news

In pictures: All the reasons to get excited about Doctor Who

The latest series of the legendary British sci-fi show is coming out later this year and it looks more incredible than ever.

21/07/2023

United Kingdom

Lawyer 'rubbishes' BBC explicit pictures story

A newspaper first reported claims one BBC star paid a teen for explicit pictures - something a lawyer representing the young person has denied.

10/07/2023

Culture news

BBC chief quits over role in Boris Johnson loan

The chairman of the BBC Richard Sharp has quit after a report found he failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest over his role in arranging a loan more than two years ago for Boris Johnson

28/04/2023

Culture news

Medical and police dramas lead nominations for BAFTA TV Awards

What were the best British shows on last year? Here are all the nominees for the 2023 BAFTA TV Awards.

22/03/2023

Culture news

Euroviews. Q&A: Lineker is a symbol of a culture war, says football writer

Britain is going through an extremely conservative era in politics where nothing is off the table. And Gary Lineker grew increasingly outspoken about progressive issues as he became a target, James Montague told Euronews.

14/03/2023

Culture news

BBC backtracks as ex-football star Gary Lineker returns to television

Gary Lineker will continue as the host of Match of the Day after the BBC reached an agreement with the presenter.

13/03/2023

Climate

‘I’m part of the solution’: How Bill Gates justifies his private jets

Taking about his climate innovation, Bill Gates addresses a glaring contradiction.

09/02/2023