City AM: Sue Barker rebuffed approach from Sky Sports to front tennis coverage

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Tennis broadcasting stalwart Sue Barker has revealed she rebuffed an approach to work for Sky Sports as the former face of Wimbledon’s BBC coverage remains away from the cameras.

Advanced Television: Disney+ resurrects Blind Date; orders The Rooneys

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Disney+ has announced a raft of reality commissions including the return of the iconic dating series Blind Date, reimagined for a contemporary audience.

Deadline: UK Culture Secretary Says BBC Has “Problem Of Leadership” After String Of Gaza Scandals (Story exited)

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UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy has launched a stinging attack on the BBC, accusing the broadcaster of having a “problem of leadership” after its latest editorial debacle over the Gaza conflict.

Deadline: BBC Says It “Regrets” Not Pulling Bob Vylan Glastonbury Set After Controversial Chants (Story exited)

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The BBC has said it “regrets” not cutting its live stream of Bob Vylan‘s controversial performance at Glastonbury.

Deadline: Toby Jones Talks UK Drama Sector’s “Existential” Crisis & Champions BBC

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Acting star Toby Jones has suggested the UK drama sector is going through an existential crisis as its grapples with developments such as the rise of AI and competition from globals streamers as well as growing income barriers for entry into the creative industries.

Advanced Television: Prime Video UK acquires True Crime package from Story Films

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All3Media International has partnered with Prime Video on a new true crime title package from prodco Story Films, which will debut on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland this year.

Advanced Television: BBC, S4C score rights for Japan v Wales rugby tour

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BBC Cymru Wales and S4C have announced a deal for the live free-to-air rights for the Wales men’s rugby team’s two-Test tour of Japan this July.

Broadband TV News: Peter O’Kane to step down as BBC CTO

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The BBC’s chief technology officer is to leave the BBC after 15 years.

Deadline: BBC Storyville Seeking New Head Following Role Closures & 20% Reduction In Films

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The BBC’s storied documentary strand Storyville is restructuring and seeking a new head.

Deadline: BBC News Presenters Back Demand For Strike Vote As Colleagues Face Compulsory Layoffs

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BBC News presenters are among those calling on their union to hold a strike ballot over colleagues facing compulsory redundancy.

Advanced Television: GetYourGuide sponsors Sky Sports’ Summer of Sport

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This summer, GetYourGuide is partnering with Sky Sports to kick off a campaign that drives awareness of the experiences industry.

Advanced Television: RugbyPass TV FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus

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World Rugby and Samsung have partnered to launch the RugbyPass TV FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus.

Deadline: BFI Awards £1.65M For Co-Pros Through UK Global Screen Fund

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The BFI has allocated £1.65M to back 11 international co-productions that UK companies are making with overseas counterparts.

Advanced Television: Roku streaming players now available in UK

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The Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus are now available in the UK, featuring a new compact design and the latest Roku streaming technology.

Advanced Television: UKTV, Talented People renew partnership

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UKTV and Talented People have announcd the renewal of their successful partnership for a third year and the partnership’s expansion into recruitment for roles in scripted production.

Deadline: BBC Boss Tim Davie Tells Staff Not To Fight With Their Families Over Gaza Output

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BBC boss Tim Davie has urged staff not to fight with loved ones if they encounter hostility about the British broadcaster’s coverage of the war in Gaza.

Deadline: BBC Pledges To Be “Mindful” Of Spoilers After Irate Viewers Complain About ‘Doctor Who’ Reveal

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The BBC has promised to be more “mindful” of spoilers in news stories after viewers complained about an article reporting on Ncuti Gatwa’s final Doctor Who episode.

Deadline: ‘The Crown’ Studio Elstree Brings In MBS Group To Manage Operations

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Elstree Studios, the historic UK film studio home to The Crown and Strictly Come Dancing, has teamed with The MBS Group to manage its operations.

Deadline: UK Culture Minister Chris Bryant Downplays Likelihood Of Improvements To High-End TV Tax Credit

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UK Culture Minister Chris Bryant has downplayed the likelihood of the Labour government improving the UK’s high-end TV (HETV) tax credit following calls from across the industry.

Advanced Television: 5 to broadcast snooker ranking events

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Two key events on the global World Snooker Tour calendar, the Players Championship and Tour Championship, will both be televised live by 5 for the first time in the new 2025/26 season.