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BBC in its last stages, says John Simpson

BBC in its last stages, says John Simpson

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

John Simpson, one of BBC's longest serving news reporter, said the corporation's future is bleak as the world service was paying the price of the licence fee being chopped. "The future? Well, I don't think that it's going to look very good for the BBC. I think the BBC we have known, for good or worse, is now in its last stages," said the veteran correspondent.

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

BBC bags radio rights in India

BBC bags radio rights in India

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

The BBC won exclusive radio rights to all international matches in India for four years, including the England series.

My place in the team is not a given: Anderson

My place in the team is not a given: Anderson

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

James Anderson says he still has to show he deserves his spot in the England Test squad ahead of the home summer but the 41-year-old seamer believes he is in the "best shape" of his life.

Dr Kelly was our source, BBC admits

Dr Kelly was our source, BBC admits

Rediff.com20 Jul 2003

The BBC's director of news, Richard Sambrook, disclosed this after speaking to the family of Dr Kelly, who was found dead on Friday.

BBC apologises for Boycott's four-letter rant

BBC apologises for Boycott's four-letter rant

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Cricketer-turned-commentator Geoffrey Boycott kicked up a storm with an on-air four-letter rant during the third England-South Africa ODI, prompting the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to apologise for the indiscretion.

BBC resignations astonished Hutton

BBC resignations astonished Hutton

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

He was also shocked by the public furore over his report on David Kelly's death.

Western media's coverage of Ram mandir biased: VHP

Western media's coverage of Ram mandir biased: VHP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The VHP expressed its concerns and condemned the dissemination of "misleading information" regarding the construction of the temple alleged to be built atop a razed mosque.

BBC to cut 2,900 jobs

BBC to cut 2,900 jobs

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

The British Broadcasting Corporation on Tuesday said it would cut about 2,900 jobs, more than 10 per cent of its workforce, as a part of "transformation" of the world's biggest public broadcaster, aimed at saving 320 million pounds a year.

BBC to slash 6,000 jobs

BBC to slash 6,000 jobs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

'This Indian team can be beaten again'

'This Indian team can be beaten again'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'England lost the game because not one of their batsmen had a match-winning innings. That is what they'll look back at. Scores of 30-70 don't win Test matches...'

BBC telecast of documentary: Govt says action will be taken

BBC telecast of documentary: Govt says action will be taken

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

An upset government on Thursday said necessary action will be taken after BBC ignored its advice and broadcast the controversial interview of Delhi gangrape convict even as it asked video sharing website YouTube to remove the documentary as it is "very sensitive".

Crystal Palace humiliate Man United

Crystal Palace humiliate Man United

Rediff.com7 May 2024

A makeshift United defence that included Casemiro at centre-back was easily picked apart by Palace on several occasions

Blair tried to bully BBC: Dyke

Blair tried to bully BBC: Dyke

Rediff.com29 Aug 2004

The former BBC director general has accused PM of trying to force the corporation to change its tone of coverage of the Iraq war and the issue of WMD.

England spinner Jack Leach to undergo knee surgery

England spinner Jack Leach to undergo knee surgery

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Left-arm spinner Jack Leach is set to undergo a knee surgery on Tuesday after being ruled out of the England's ongoing five-Test tour of India.

BBC chief gets death threats after Jeremy Clarkson sacking

BBC chief gets death threats after Jeremy Clarkson sacking

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

The chief of the BBC has reportedly received death threats after his decision to sack the network's popular motoring-show host

27 BBC bosses earn more than Brit prime minister

27 BBC bosses earn more than Brit prime minister

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

BBC executives have claimed more than pound 350,000 in expenses in the last five years, it has been revealed. The claims include more than pound 2,000 to fly director general Mark Thompson's family home from their holiday in Italy in the wake of the Andrew Sachs row. He earns a salary of pound 647,000 per annum.

BBC uncovers football's ugly secrets

BBC uncovers football's ugly secrets

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

A BBC investigation into alleged illegal payments in English football pointed the finger at Bolton Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce.

BBC face lawsuit over Panorama

BBC face lawsuit over Panorama

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

The BCC programme alleged corruption and rule-breaking in English football.

BBC journalist Alan Johnston freed in Gaza

BBC journalist Alan Johnston freed in Gaza

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Describing his abduction as an 'appalling experience,' Johnston, 45, said it was 'fantastic' to be free.

BBC apologises to Queen Elizabeth

BBC apologises to Queen Elizabeth

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

'In this trailer there is a sequence that implies that the queen left a sitting prematurely,' the BBC said in a statement. 'This was not the case, and the actual sequence of events was mis-represented.'

BBC World ties up with 6 Indian mobile cos

BBC World ties up with 6 Indian mobile cos

Rediff.com6 May 2008

BBC World has tied up with six mobile service providers in India. The broadcaster would be looking to deliver video news clips on mobiles soon. BBC World News has a global weekly television audience of 78 million, an increase of 2 million over last year, while the website presently attracts 29 million people a month. The online version of the website presently attracts close to 1 million visitors every month. BBC has no plan to introduce an India-specific English web soon.

BBC editor compares extremist with Gandhi, Mandela

BBC editor compares extremist with Gandhi, Mandela

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The British Broadcasting Corporation has come under fire after one of its editors allegedly compared a British Muslim radical preacher to Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Winston Churchill.

Murray hits back at critics after another 1st Rd exit

Murray hits back at critics after another 1st Rd exit

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'Do me a favour': Andy Murray hits back after legacy questioned

India complains to BBC about 'cheap, tasteless' Top Gear show

India complains to BBC about 'cheap, tasteless' Top Gear show

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Controversial TV personality Jeremy Clarkson has once again been accused of racism after mocking Indian culture in a 'Top Gear' Christmas Special on BBC.

Interview with BBC's Hardtalk presenter

Interview with BBC's Hardtalk presenter

Rediff.com22 May 2006

'Even in the slums I do sense a sense of possibility that wasn't there before,' says the BBC's Stephen Sackur.

Indian releases 'UK's Daughter' video in response to BBC documentary

Indian releases 'UK's Daughter' video in response to BBC documentary

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

The claims made in his video reflect a widespread anger in India, especially among nationalists, who believe the BBC's India's Daughter unfairly maligned the country and made false generalisations about the attitudes of its men.

'Exposed' England will have to do some 'deep thinking' after India thrashing

'Exposed' England will have to do some 'deep thinking' after India thrashing

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

England head coach Brendon McCullum said they will have to do some deep thinking about their approach after being "exposed" in the final four matches in India but is convinced their first series defeat under his watch will make them a better side.

BBC eyes 20% equity in Radio Midday

BBC eyes 20% equity in Radio Midday

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams set to fly into space again

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams set to fly into space again

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The mission has been delayed for several years because of setbacks in the spacecraft's development.

Cavendish bags BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Cavendish bags BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Rider Mark Cavendish was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday to cap a memorable 12 months in which the Briton won the road race world title and the Tour de France green jersey.

Revoke ban on BBC documentary: Editors Guild of India

Revoke ban on BBC documentary: Editors Guild of India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Editors Guild of India has appealed to the government to revoke the ban on the telecast of the BBC documentary, depicting the aftermath of the brutal gangrape and murder of Nirbhaya in 2012, saying the move was "wholly unwarranted".

Soccer PIX: Last-gasp Casemiro sets up United for Liverpool clash

Soccer PIX: Last-gasp Casemiro sets up United for Liverpool clash

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Brazilian Casemiro struck late to send Manchester United into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest as teenagers Jayden Danns and Lewis Koumas inspired Liverpool to a 3-0 win over Southampton on Wednesday.

Mirabai Chanu becomes first athlete to win this award twice in a row

Mirabai Chanu becomes first athlete to win this award twice in a row

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year twice in a row.

For BBC, they are not terrorists, just gunmen

For BBC, they are not terrorists, just gunmen

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

A group of legislators of Labour Party has criticised the BBC for not referring to the Mumbai attackers as "terrorists" in its news bulletins but the UK-based news organisation has defended the practice.

Heptullah slams UPA govt for allowing to make BBC documentary

Heptullah slams UPA govt for allowing to make BBC documentary

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Union Minister Najma Heptullah on Saturday slammed the previous UPA government

UK's Daughter: Youtube video-maker responds to BBC's Nirbhaya docu

UK's Daughter: Youtube video-maker responds to BBC's Nirbhaya docu

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Youtube video-maker Harvinder Singh responds to India's Daughter with a film on UK's rape states.

EPL: Liverpool outclass Chelsea; City up to second

EPL: Liverpool outclass Chelsea; City up to second

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Twenty-year-old Conor Bradley scored his first goal for Liverpool and claimed two assists as Juergen Klopp's team moved five points clear at the top

Gambhir frontrunner as BCCI rejects Aussie coach claims

Gambhir frontrunner as BCCI rejects Aussie coach claims

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'The reports circulating in certain media sections are completely incorrect.'