BBC makes history with first ever kids’ presenter with Down’s Syndrome

BBC bosses have made history by employing the first ever kids’ TV presenter with Down’s Syndrome, after George Webster, 21, made his debut on Monday.  Following his appearance in the CBeebies house, the Leeds-born host spoke of his joy at making his debut but also insisted there is still a desperate need for more representation of disabled … Read more

Noel Clarke, 45, QUITS his TV production company after 20 women accused him of sexual misconduct 

Actor Noel Clarke, 45, QUITS his TV production company after 20 women accused him of sexual misconduct Noel Clarke stood down as director of Unstoppable Film and Television Limited Actor is also no longer a person of ‘significant control’ in charge of the company  Bafta winner also quit his posts with another company called Crongton … Read more

The BBC’s World Affairs Editor John Simpson talks about his travels to Angola, Colombia and Iran

The BBC’s World Affairs Editor John Simpson reveals his love for China, Iran and Ed Sheeran tracks – and recalls an air rage incident with a Colombian cartel member By Margaret Hussey For The Daily Mail Published: 09:29 EDT, 2 August 2021 | Updated: 09:29 EDT, 2 August 2021 The BBC’s World Affairs Editor John … Read more

Annie Mac bids an emotional farewell to Radio 1 after 17 years with a star-studded bash

She announced she would be leaving BBC Radio 1 in April after 17 years on-air. And after bidding farewell during an emotional final show on Friday, Annie Mac, 43, took to the dancefloor at The London EDITION with a string of celebrity pals. For her own leaving party, the Irish DJ looked sensational in a lobster-printed … Read more

Stacey Dooley shares intimate snap with boyfriend Kevin Clifton ahead of his opening theatre show

They fell head over heels while partnered on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018. And Stacey Dooley, 34, gave fans a glimpse at a tender moment with boyfriend Kevin Clifton, 38, as she wished him the best of luck for the opening night of Singin’ In The Rain at Sadler’s Wells Theatre on Friday. The documentary maker … Read more

Former England striker Gary Lineker joins LaLigaTV talent line-up after leaving BT Sport

Huge coup for LaLigaTV as they snap up Gary Lineker on a multi-year deal to present Spanish football… just months after he quit his Champions League presenter role at BT Sport Gary Lineker has signed a multi-year deal to be part of LaLiga TV’s coverage He will present key fixtures and feature regularly in their … Read more

Ex-TV exec mother of swimmer Tom Dean says BBC coverage of Tokyo 2020 ‘pains me’

The mother of Team GB’s most successful athlete at Tokyo 2020, Tom Dean, today said it ‘pains’ her that the BBC has missed major medal moments and suffered a barrage of complaints from viewers over their coverage. Jacquie Hughes, a former BBC boss now working for broadcasting complaints watchdog Ofcom, has spoken out as she … Read more