Broadcast Operations Manager. Former Television Director. Owner of Irish terriers. All my own views. Mainly found on other platforms these days 🇬🇧 🏳️🌈
I had the privilege of directing a @BBCNews programme titled The Elder’s in 2015. Among the distinguished panelists was President #JimmyCarter, whose wisdom and presence left a lasting impression. The discussion was hosted by @AmroliwalaBBC
Rest in peace, Jimmy Carter.
Today it’s 50 years since I first presented Playschool wearing my blue beads and silver heart. I adore bringing joy into the lives of my #Playschool Babies during the 12 years I was on the programme. @CBeebiesHQ ❤️
EXCLUSIVE: 'Have I Got News for You' producer Jimmy Mulville is unhappy with the BBC‘s decision to censure the show over a joke involving Victoria Beckham.
In a statement shared with Deadline, Mulville — a producer who rarely pulls his punches — said the nearly year-long investigation into the joke after two viewer complaints was a “total waste of the licence fee” and an example of the “BBC’s paranoia about causing offence” deadline.com/2026/09/have-i-…
Trump made his first remarks without the TV pool and it is impossible to hear him through the White House feed. He is doing an unveiling of the new helipad just before Xi’s visit.
Nothing but static for 9 minutes and Trump is wheels up.
LMFAO -- Trump is holding an event at the White House right now but there's no audio because the press pool isn't there. The Newsmax host notes that this is an example of Trump's attacks on the press "backfiring just a little bit"
🎬 BBC and Birmingham City University announce landmark 10-year partnership to develop the next generation of creative media professionals
The collaboration will establish a centre for creative skills and learning at the Tea Factory in Digbeth
More ➡️ bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2026/b…
ALT Photo of the Tea Factory development in Digbeth.
Want to present your own show on BBC Radio 1 this Christmas? 🎄🎙️
Applications are now OPEN for the Radio 1 Christmas Presenter Takeover!
Apply now 👉 bbc.co.uk/upandcoming
Friday editions of Newsnight are moving to 7pm.
Matt Chorley presents a new peak-time slot, bringing an insight into the week's biggest political stories ahead of the weekend. Monday to Thursday episodes remain at 10.30pm.
More ➡️bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2026/n…
ALT From left to right: Matt Chorley, Victoria Derbyshire, Paddy O'Connell standing in the Newsnight studio
The best insights and exclusive interviews - Friday #Newsnight moves to 7pm on BBC Two from September 18th.
Newsnight remains at 10.30pm Monday to Thursday.
Here's what you can expect:
BBC Newsnight
Follow BBC Newsnight on X, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok and Facebook. Catch up on iPlayer https://bbc.in/2Ps915G
"South Park" is changing its name to "South America" for Season 29.
“Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA. We especially want to thank our parent company Paramount -- a Skydance Capitulation," creators Trey Parker & Matt Stone said in a statement, trolling Trump for changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America (and Google and Apple for accepting it).
Season 29 premieres Sept. 16th at 10pm ET/PT on Comedy Central. Additional new episodes will premiere Sept. 30, Oct. 14, Oct. 28, Nov. 11 and Nov. 25.
variety.com/2026/tv/news/sou…
It's official. Small Prophets series two is coming!
The hit comedy conjured up by Mackenzie Crook returns for a second series following its stellar first run.
Learn more ➡️ bbc.in/4iRraIr
ALT A bearded man looking at the camera, with a young woman next to him, looking at him.