BBC iPlayer may charge for older shows in new plan
The UK government proposes a 'top-up' subscription for older BBC iPlayer content to secure the broadcaster's future. Have your say in the public consultation.
The UK government proposes a 'top-up' subscription for older BBC iPlayer content to secure the broadcaster's future. Have your say in the public consultation.
The UK's first Universal Studios theme park has been granted planning permission near Bedford. The £500m part-publicly funded project promises 8,000 jobs and a £50bn economic boost. Read the full details.
The UK's first Universal Studios theme park has received planning permission near Cambridgeshire, promising 8,000 jobs and a massive £50 billion economic boost. Discover the details.
Larian Studios releases an upgraded Divinity: Original Sin 2 for Switch 2. Discover a clever loophole to get it cheap and see how The Game Awards boosted player numbers.
The UK government is considering major reforms to the BBC's charter and funding, aiming to depoliticise its board and secure its long-term future. Explore the potential changes and what they mean for the broadcaster.
The government has begun a formal review of the BBC's Royal Charter, focusing on its sustainable funding and public trust. Explore the future of the UK's public broadcaster.
Donald Trump files a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama edit, as UK ministers publish a green paper on the future of the licence fee. Political leaders clash over the broadcaster's independence.
As the government launches its green paper on BBC charter renewal, we examine the six potential funding models on the table, from subscriptions to a household levy, and rate their likelihood.
US President Donald Trump launches a massive £7.5 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging a Panorama documentary maliciously edited his January 6 speech. Read the full details.
Donald Trump files a $5bn lawsuit against the BBC for editing his Capitol speech. The broadcaster apologised, calling it an 'error of judgement'. Full details inside.
Netflix's $82.7bn acquisition of Warner Bros will see major game studios like NetherRealm and Avalanche Software, and future titles like Hogwarts Legacy 2, become part of the streaming giant's portfolio. Read the full analysis.
Benedict Cumberbatch has sold a controlling stake in his SunnyMarch production company to Lumina Studios Group. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for the future of the firm behind hits like 'The Courier'. Read the full story.
Samus Aran returns in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Our review explores if this atmospheric, retro sci-fi adventure justifies the long wait. Read the full verdict.
The BBC announces The Traitors Season 4 premieres January 1, 2026 on BBC One and iPlayer. Get episode dates, cast details, and Celebrity Traitors renewal news.
After an 18-year wait, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond arrives on Nintendo Switch with baffling design choices. Our review explores why it entertains but will anger long-time fans.
Mike Bubbins returns as Tony Mammoth in the BBC Two sitcom's second series. This review explores the show's deadpan send-up of masculinity and its surprising insights into modern life. Watch now on BBC iPlayer.
The BBC's new reality show, The Marvellous Miniature Workshop, sees expert model-makers recreate poignant personal places in miniature. The result is a uniquely charming and deeply emotional half-hour of television, now on iPlayer.
A fire at BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay headquarters forced a full evacuation and took BBC Radio Scotland Breakfast off air. Presenters describe the scene as emergency services responded. Read the latest.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 returns to Elstree with six couples facing the first-ever Instant Dance Challenge. Live coverage from 6.05pm on BBC One. Follow all the action!
Historian Rutger Bregman accuses BBC of cowardice after it removed his Trump corruption remark from Reith lecture broadcast, sparking free speech debate.
Douglas Adams' sci-fi comedy masterpiece returns to the stage at Riverside Studios. Discover how this new production handles the beloved galactic adventure.
A new immersive theatre adaptation of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy at Riverside Studios baffles critics with confusing plot changes and misplaced romance focus. Runs until 15 Feb 2026.
Labour government greenlights major £750m Hollywood-style film studio in Buckinghamshire, creating 4000 jobs and signalling pro-growth planning policy shift.
A £1bn film and TV studio complex, the Camden Film Quarter, is planned for Kentish Town. The project promises world-class facilities and 500 affordable homes, sparking local debate.
Former BBC board member Shumeet Banerji reveals how leaked memo and leadership changes have encouraged corporation's enemies. Read the full investigation.
Shoegaze pioneers My Bloody Valentine deliver a pulverising two-hour sensory experience at Aviva Studios. Read our full review of their seismic Manchester performance.
Discover Iver, the Buckinghamshire village where house prices average £599,880 - £60k cheaper than London - with celebrity neighbours and 23-minute Elizabeth Line access to Paddington.
BBC board members face MPs over Trump speech edit scandal, denying coup allegations while admitting to slow response. Key resignations and potential lawsuit revealed.
Former BBC adviser Caroline Daniel disputes claims of systemic bias, telling MPs the corporation took impartiality 'extremely seriously'. Explore the internal debate that rocked the BBC leadership.
Senior BBC figures questioned over leaked memo that triggered leadership crisis. Explore the key revelations about bias claims, internal reviews, and the future of the broadcaster.