BBC TV Licence Holders Cancel After New Advert, Eligible for Up to £180 Refund Monday, July 20, 2026 bbc tvlicence romeshranganathan advert cancellation refund dougalwilson criticism worldcup socialmedia Following the broadcast of a new BBC advert on Sunday, many TV licence holders are cancelling their subscriptions, with some receiving refunds of up to £180. The advert, featuring comedian Romesh Ranganathan and directed by … Read More
Andy Burnham Backs TV Licence Reform with Regional Focus and Household Subsidies Monday, July 6, 2026 bbc burnham licencefee regionalbroadcasting publicbroadcast streaming subsidies charter mediapolicy devolution Andy Burnham, widely regarded as a future Prime Minister, is reportedly open to reforming the £180-a-year BBC TV licence fee to make it more affordable for lower-income households, according to I News. His vision includes a … Read More
Peaky Blinders Creator Announces Ambitious Vision for Birmingham’s Film and TV Industry Thursday, June 25, 2026 peakyblinders birmingham film television digbeth studios stevenknight creativeindustry bbc westmidlands Birmingham is rapidly emerging as a “world class” centre for television and film production, thanks to the persistent efforts of Peaky Blinders creator and James Bond screenwriter Steven Knight. Speaking before … Read More
Four Groups Eligible for Free BBC TV Licences Amid Rising Cuts and Licence Fee Debate Friday, June 19, 2026 bbc licencefee tvlicences budgetcuts pensioncredit streaming discounts television lordmichaelgrade uk The BBC TV licence fee is once again under intense scrutiny. Former BBC One controller Lord Michael Grade has publicly condemned the current licence fee as “ridiculous” and called for it to be lowered. His … Read More
Freeview Faces Possible End: Households Could Face £200 Broadband Costs Monday, June 8, 2026 freeview dtt broadband streaming tvswitch digitaltv bbc accessibility government consultation The future of Freeview TV in the UK is under threat as the government prepares to move away from digital terrestrial television (DTT) after 2034. This policy shift could force millions of households to abandon traditional TV … Read More
BBC Cold War Thriller Filmed in Birmingham Wins Praise as ‘Better than The Night Manager’ Saturday, June 6, 2026 thegame coldwar spythriller bbc birmingham television drama mi5 espionage thriller Viewers are rediscovering the BBC’s Cold War drama, The Game, which many now acclaim as superior to the acclaimed series The Night Manager. Created by Toby Whithouse, who co-wrote the script with Sarah Dollard and Debbie … Read More