Popular BBC sports host John Hunt is opening up about the shocking crossbow killings of his wife and two daughters and hailing the bravery of his eldest daughter at such a trying time. Hunt, a horse racing commentator for the BBC and Sky News, and his daughter, Amy, issued a statement Friday, acknowledging the outpouring...
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BBC Takes ‘Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience,’ Reality Series Training Brits for New Boy Band
A Korean pop series promising to be “a music experiment like no other” is set to launch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this summer. Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience is a six-part reality show following five boys from across the U.K. as they are put through the famed K-pop training process for 100...
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UK police detain crossbow attack suspect after three women killed
LONDON: United Kingdom police said on Wednesday (Jul 10) that a 26-year-old man was in custody after the wife and two daughters of a radio racing commentator were killed with a crossbow in a suspected “targeted” attack. Kyle Clifford, from Enfield in north London, was wanted in connection with the deaths of the three women...
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United Kingdom broadcasters deploy advanced tech for 2024 general election coverage
Subscribe to NewscastStudio for the latest news, project case studies and product announcements in broadcast technology, creative design and engineering delivered to your inbox. The 2024 UK General Election on July 4th presented a unique challenge for the country’s major broadcasters. Called unexpectedly early by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on May 22nd, the networks had...
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What the Seismic European Elections Mean for the Entertainment Industry
The impact of pivotal elections in the U.K. and France this week will be felt across Europe and across the globe. Within the entertainment industry, the results of voting on both sides of the channel are being carefully watched for signs of what seismic shifts in the political landscape — the end of 14 years...
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BBC newsreader George Alagiah left just £49k to wife and family in will
The late BBC newsreader George Alagiah left a modest £49,000 to his wife and family in his will. The esteemed News at Six presenter passed away on 24 July last year at the age of 67, following a ten-year battle with bowel cancer. His will revealed that he had £49,387 to his name at the...
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BBC slammed for hiring Nick Kyrgios as Wimbledon commentator
In short: The BBC is facing backlash for hiring Nick Kyrgios as a commentator for the upcoming Wimbledon tournament. Kyrgios has pleaded guilty to domestic violence and is a known supporter of Andrew Tate. What’s next? Women’s groups have been told the BBC will respond to their concerns in 12 days. The BBC has come under...
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BBC radio shows issued devastating blow as ratings plummet against rivals
BBC Radio has seen a landslide slump in listening figures over the past year. After looking at some of its biggest shows with celebrity DJs, Rajar figures state they have dropped in comparison to commercial rivals. It has been reported that Radio 2 has seen a slump of 8.5 per cent – which is surprising...
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The Body Shop shutters all store locations in United States as chain files for bankruptcy
The UK-based company announced its US subsidiary is no longer operational, effective March 1. The Body Shop shuts down operations in U.S. After filing for bankruptcy, The Body Shop has closed all of its U.S. based operations and will close dozens of Canadian stores. Cheddar The Body Shop is shutting the doors to all its...