BBC bosses were urged to drop the UK’s Eurovision 2024 entry after he signed a letter that called Israel an “apartheid regime” and criticised “Zionist propaganda”. Olly Alexander backed an LGBT charity which accused Israel of genocide, a newspaper reported. The Tory
Eurovision outrage was unleashed on the BBC, with calls for the broadcaster to axe Olly Alexander as the UK’s representative after it emerged he had signed an anti-Israel letter. Alexander, who is the frontman of electropop outfit Years and Years, was announced
Nick Robinson erupted at the chief of the doctor’s union in a fiery clash this morning as he questioned planned Christmas and New Year strikes. The veteran BBC interviewer took the chief of the BMA council to task over plans for junior
England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps admitted that she felt “sick” as she prepared to give her speech after being named BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2023 on Tuesday. An incredible year for the 30-year-old saw her play a
The 70th edition of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award will take place on Tuesday evening as six sports stars battle for the honour. The ceremony will be broadcast live from MediaCityUK in Salford. And Express Sport is on hand
Claims the BBC withheld documents linked to Martin Bashir’s 1995 interview with Princess Diana are being probed by the Information Commissioner’s Office. Its criminal division is involved in the investigation. It follows a judge criticising the BBC for failing to release a
A criminal investigation could be in store for the BBC over claims the broadcaster hid damaging documents linked to the controversial interview between Martin Bashir and Princess Diana. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) last night said its criminal investigations team is reviewing
Ian Wright is leaving Match of the Day at the end of the season, having first appeared on the BBC show in 1997 while he was still a player. He has been a regular fixture alongside host Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer,
Ian Wright has announced that he will step down from BBC’s Match of the Day at the end of the season. The former Arsenal and Crystal Palace striker, 60, has provided punditry on the Premier League highlights show for over 25 years.
Gary Lineker could be angling for a job as a political commentator on Sky, Trevor Phillips suggested on his show this morning. The BBC Sport presenter has repeatedly landed himself in hot water for his outspoken tweets – with recent examples including