BBC Loses Rights to Commonwealth Games and Boat Race as Coverage Shifts to New Broadcasters Friday, June 5, 2026 bbc commonwealth channel5 tntsports broadcasting sports rights football cricket wimbledon sport For the first time in 76 years, the BBC will not broadcast the Commonwealth Games, marking a significant shift in the UK’s sports broadcasting landscape. The iconic event, set to take place in Glasgow from July 23 to August … Read More
BBC TV Licence Refunds of £180 Available with One Document Tuesday, May 12, 2026 tvlicence refund uk bbclicence tvlicensing priceincrease streaming broadcasting concession cancellation The cost of a UK TV Licence rose to £180 in April 2024, but households who have paid the full amount and now no longer require their licence can apply for a refund under updated TV Licensing rules. If you have paid for a TV … Read More
Liza Tarbuck Leaves BBC Radio 2, Fans Express Heartfelt Disappointment Thursday, March 12, 2026 lizatarbuck bbcradio2 radio departure listeners saturday music shaunkeavney broadcasting fans Liza Tarbuck, the beloved host of BBC Radio 2’s Saturday evening show, has officially stepped down, much to the dismay of her loyal listeners. Over recent weeks, Shaun Keavney has been covering her slot, sparking … Read More
Freeview Switch-Off Update: Labour Government Responds Amid Rising Petition Wednesday, March 11, 2026 freeview switchoff labour digitalinclusion broadcasting television broadband dtt iptv petition The Labour government has recently released an update regarding the potential switch-off of Freeview, the UK’s primary digital terrestrial television service. In recent weeks, a petition opposing the move has gathered … Read More
Legendary BBC Journalist Sir Mark Tully Passes Away at 90 Sunday, January 25, 2026 sirmarktully bbc journalism southasia india foreigncorrespondent broadcasting radio4 tributes history Sir Mark Tully, a broadcasting legend who “opened India to the world,” has died at the age of 90. The veteran BBC journalist and acclaimed correspondent passed away on January 25, drawing heartfelt tributes for … Read More
When UK Households Need Two BBC TV Licences: What You Need to Know Sunday, January 25, 2026 tvlicence bbc ukhouseholds secondhome licencefee streaming tvrules batterypowered tvlicencefee broadcasting UK households may be required to hold two BBC TV licences in specific situations, a requirement that comes as licence fees are set to increase to nearly £182 this year due to inflation. The Labour government plans to raise … Read More