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US Magistrate Sets Hard December Deadline for Trump Deposition in BBC Defamation Suit
A US magistrate judge orders Donald Trump to complete a sworn deposition by December 11 in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC after he cancelled a previous session.
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Digital Adventurer Leo Olsson Joins Blue Peter Ahead of High-Altitude Debut
Filmmaker Leo Olsson has been named the 45th presenter of Blue Peter, preparing for a 15,000-foot formation skydive ahead of his November screen debut.
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New Footage and Launch Timing Confirmed for This City is Ours Return
The BBC has confirmed a 25 October premiere for the second series of its hit drama This City is Ours, accompanied by a new trailer and promotional artwork.
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BBC Unveils First Look at Welsh Coastal Crime Drama The Last Detectives
The BBC has released first-look images and plot details for its six-part crime drama The Last Detectives, starring Mark Lewis-Jones and Steffan Rhodri.
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Amy Dowden and Chris Appleton Become First Couple Eliminated From Strictly 2026
Chris Appleton and Amy Dowden became the first couple to leave BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing 2026 after losing a Movie Week dance-off.
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Sheridan Smith Crime Thriller Axed by BBC After Single Series Run
The BBC confirms that the crime thriller The Cage, starring Sheridan Smith, will not return for a second series following its April broadcast.
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Dame Esther Rantzen, Trailblazing Broadcaster and Childline Founder, Dies at 86
Broadcaster, Childline founder, and assisted-dying campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen has died at 86, leaving a legacy of consumer journalism and social advocacy.
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Strictly Come Dancing 2026: Premiere Marks Shift to Triple-Presenter Format
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One tonight, introducing a trio of presenters and 15 new celebrity couples as the competition shifts to live broadcasts.
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Monty Don Concludes 20-Year Tenure Leading BBC’s Gardeners’ World
Monty Don will step down from BBC’s Gardeners’ World after the current series, ending a 22-year tenure that redefined the flagship horticultural program.
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Lee Mack Reflects on Two Decades of ‘Not Going Out’ as Sitcom Returns
As ‘Not Going Out’ celebrates its 20th anniversary with a new season, Lee Mack reflects on how his comedic approach and industry standards have evolved since 2004.
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BBC Opens ‘Doctor Who’ to New Bidders for 2028-2029 Season
The BBC has officially opened the tender process for the future of ‘Doctor Who’, seeking ambitious, flexible production models for the 2028-2029 television year.
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BBC Host Challenges Reform UK Representative Over £17 Billion Tax Proposal
Naga Munchetty pressed Reform UK spokesman Robert Jenrick during a BBC Breakfast broadcast over the party’s £17 billion plan to raise the tax threshold.
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BBC Drama ‘Vigil’ Returns for Arctic-Set Third Season
The hit BBC thriller Vigil returns for a six-part third season on August 30, shifting its high-stakes investigation to a remote Arctic research station.
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Ratings Success Meets Narrative Debate: ‘Ludwig’ Season 2 Navigates Fan Criticism Ahead of Tonal Shift
BBC’s hit mystery drama Ludwig draws record ratings for its second season launch but faces viewer backlash over a perceived plot hole, just as stars tease a major shift.
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Jo Gardiner, Beloved ‘Race Across the World’ Contestant, Passes Away at 61
Jo Gardiner, a fan favorite from the BBC’s Race Across the World, has died at 61, just one year after the tragic loss of her son and co-star, Sam.