All news on the topic: BBC

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Billy Joel's unusual demand as he shares 'no plans' for retirement
Music icon Billy Joel has revealed an unusual backstage demand ahead of his outdoor gigs that's surprisingly low maintenance for the 74-year-old global chart topping musician
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EastEnders fans rumble Lisa Fowler's true motive as she makes soap return
Lisa Fowler - played by Lucy Benjamin - made her long awaited return to EastEnders this evening after two decades away from the BBC soap with some bad news for Keanu
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BBC News doesn't know teen's identity & hasn't seen 'evidence' against presenter
The teenager released a letter via their lawyer today where they disputed their mother's claims, and said 'nothing inappropriate or unlawful has taken place between our client and the BBC personality'
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Teen denied their mother's claims against BBC presenter before story published
A lawyer acting on behalf of the young person at the heart of the BBC presenter scandal says the 20-year-old denied allegations about the presenter to The Sun via their mother before the initial story was published on Friday
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Teenager claims allegations against suspended BBC presenter are not true
A lawyer representing the young person at the centre of the allegations made against a BBC presenter has disputed their mother's claims, saying 'nothing inappropriate or unlawful has taken place between our client and the BBC personality'
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Met Police issues statement on BBC presenter crisis - but no investigation yet
The Met Police have issued a statement following the suspension of a BBC male presenter who allegedly paid a teenager for explicit images
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Morning Live confirms Gethin Jones to return tomorrow after star's wedding
The Welsh television host flew to Italy at the weekend to attend the wedding of co-star Dr Xand van Tulleken, meaning he was absent from the BBC's Morning Live on Monday morning as he took the day off to recover
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Top legal expert explains why BBC presenter can't be named
A top legal expert has explained why the BBC male presenter who allegedly paid a teenager for explicit images has not been named
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All we know about claims BBC presenter paid teen for sexually explicit photos
A male member of staff has been suspended by the BBC amid claims that an unnamed presenter paid a teenager tens of thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images, the young person has since denied their mother's allegations
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Antiques Roadshow guest gobsmacked over whopping value of poster he found in bin
A guest appearing on the BBC show – which was filmed at Newbry Hall in Yorkshire – was astonished when antiques expert John Baddeley estimated the value of an old Band Aid poster
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Top prosecutor slams BBC for not reporting presenter to cops for months
A top prosecutor has hit out at the BBC for not suspending the BBC presenter who allegedly paid a teenager for explicit images earlier
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Eamonn Holmes claims BBC is 'prolonging the inevitable' by not naming presenter
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes claimed the BBC is 'prolonging the inevitable' by not naming the presenter behind the teen sex picture scandal
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TV licence fee rise 'could be cut' next year to ease pressure on households
Last year, former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries announced that the fee would be frozen for two years, before rising in 2024 - with inflation this rise could take to price from £159 to £172
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Family of teenager 'upset' with BBC over response to presenter image claims
The family of the teenager who is said to have been 'upset' by the BBC's response after the initial complaint
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BBC presenter's bold move that blew his cover, according to alleged victim's mum
The mum of the teenager in question claims her child was paid more than £35,000 for sexually explicit photos from a well-known BBC presenter, who did not keep his identity a secret from the youngster
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Stephen Lawrence's mum voices alarm over slow action on criminal cops
Baroness Doreen Lawrence warns the existing police misconduct and performance processes do not have the trust and confidence of the police or the public - saying they can be "inconsistent and confusing"
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BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay explains two-week absence as Ben Thompson steps in
BBC Breakfast star Jon Kay usually hosts the programme with Sally Nugent. He took to social media to explain his two-week absence
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BBC boss on why presenter accused of paying teen for explicit pics isn't named
An unnamed male BBC employee was suspended following allegations a presenter paid a teenager more than £35,000 for sexually explicit images
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BBC 'to meet police today' over claims star paid teen for explicit snaps
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they have been contacted by the BBC in relation to allegations a top presenter paid a teenager for explicit photos
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BBC presenter 'called teenager twice to demand their mum stopped investigation'
Following a male presenter being suspended by the BBC, it's now been reported that the man in question last week allegedly called the teenager who sent them explicit images to request their mother 'stops the investigation'
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'Crisis could worsen for the BBC as innocent figures smeared on social media'
Why the TV star was not suspended earlier, what evidence was presented to the BBC and what did it do to establish the truth are among the questions that must be answered
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BBC under fire over time it took to suspend star as 'celeb cop unit' called in
Refusing to name the BBC host also led to wild speculation online over the identity of the figure. Three stars, Gary Lineker, Rylan Clarke and Jeremy Vine, had to issue denials after their names were mentioned
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Jeremy Vine threatens legal action as people falsely say he's suspended BBC star
Broadcaster Jeremy Vine has taken to social media to state he has sought legal advice and will be taking action against people who falsely claim he's the scandal-hit BBC presenter
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Cop who exposed Jimmy Savile as pervert insists suspended BBC presenter is named
The former police officer who exposed Jimmy Savile as a pervert has insisted the suspended BBC presenter, who allegedly payed a teen for explicit pics, should be named
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EastEnders star shares major career news months after quitting legendary soap
Former EastEnders actor Jaz Singh Deol turned his back on Walford nine months ago but while fans have called for him to make a return, it appears they may have to wait even longer