Apprentice Season 20 Review: Failure as Art Form
The 20th season of The Apprentice premieres with candidates turning failure into entertainment gold. Our review explores why this chaotic series remains compelling television after two decades.
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Michael Barton: BBC Local Radio Pioneer Dies Aged 94
Michael Barton, the founding controller of BBC Local Radio who launched innovative programming including Hindi-Urdu and Bengali shows at Radio Sheffield, has died aged 94.
The Apprentice 2026: Full Contestant Line-Up Revealed
Meet all 20 contestants competing for Lord Sugar's £250,000 investment in the new series of The Apprentice, including business owners, entrepreneurs and controversial figures.
Claire Sweeney Leaves Coronation Street for Annie
Actress Claire Sweeney, who plays Cassie Plummer, is departing Coronation Street in summer 2026 to star as Miss Hannigan in the UK tour of musical Annie.
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EastEnders: Joel's Guilty Plea Seals Major Exit
In a dramatic BBC iPlayer early release, EastEnders' Joel Marshall changes plea to guilty during trial over Vicki Fowler attack, leading to a major character departure.
Emmerdale: Rhona and Marlon Under Police Investigation
DS Walsh questions Rhona Goskirk and Marlon Dingle about their whereabouts during Ray Walters' murder in Emmerdale, leaving them fearful as secrets threaten to surface.
Beckham: Family at War Review - Noise Over Substance
Channel 4's documentary Beckham: Family at War offers a baffling, surface-level take on the Beckham feud, filled with content creators but no new insights, in a 30-minute primetime slot.
Tim Campbell: 'I'm Not Softer Than Karren Brady'
The Apprentice 2026 star Tim Campbell MBE speaks exclusively to City AM about his role, rejecting claims he's softer than Karren Brady and discussing business innovation.
Emmerdale: Marlon's Marriage Fears Amid Graham's Return
Marlon Dingle discovers Rhona knew about Graham Foster's resurrection in early ITVX release, sparking marital tension in Emmerdale.
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Apprentice Season 20 Premieres with Hong Kong Challenge
Lord Sugar's business reality show The Apprentice launches its 20th season on BBC One, featuring a special Hong Kong task and returning winner Tim Campbell as guest judge.
Freeview Viewers Slump from 12m to 2m
Freeview usage has collapsed from nearly 12 million homes in 2012 to just 2 million today, sparking debates over its potential shutdown by 2034 amid the streaming revolution.
Sky News Wins Three Political Podcast Awards 2026
Sky News secured three trophies at the 2026 Political Podcast Awards, including Presenter of the Year for Electoral Dysfunction and Most Original Format for Politics At Sam And Anne's.
BBC Demands Tighter Vetting After Apprentice Tweets
The BBC has urged stricter background checks after offensive tweets from Apprentice contestant Levi Hodgetts-Hague emerged, highlighting ongoing issues with problematic reality TV casting.
BBC Freeview Switch-Off Threatens Universal Service
A former ITV executive warns that the BBC's proposal to end Freeview by 2034 would force households to buy broadband, excluding poorer viewers and ending the era of universal public service broadcasting.
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BBC Names Interim Director General Rhodri Talfan Davies
The BBC announces Rhodri Talfan Davies as interim director general from 3 April, succeeding Tim Davie, amid ongoing legal challenges and charter review.
Goalhanger Podcasts Nets Chernin Group Investment
Gary Lineker's Goalhanger Podcasts receives minority investment from US-based Chernin Group to accelerate US expansion and develop new content formats.
BBC Names Interim Director as Davie Prepares Departure
The BBC has appointed Rhodri Talfan Davies as interim general director, taking over from Tim Davie in April while the corporation searches for a permanent replacement.
Womanosphere Figures Back ICE Amid Immigration Crackdown
Conservative influencers Riley Gaines and Allie Beth Stuckey are telling followers to suppress empathy for ICE targets, as the 'womanosphere' movement faces growing dissent over recent enforcement actions.
BBC iPlayer to Target Licence Fee Evaders
The BBC plans to link online accounts with home addresses via iPlayer to identify households evading the £174.50 annual TV licence fee, aiming to reduce £550m in annual losses.
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Lord Sugar's 'Heated Exchange' Cut from Apprentice
Lord Alan Sugar reveals a 'heated exchange' was edited out of The Apprentice's 20th series premiere, which features a Hong Kong scavenger hunt and 20 new candidates.
MOTD Digital Strategy Boosts Viewing Figures
BBC's Match of the Day sees a significant rise in digital consumption, offsetting traditional TV declines, following a new strategy and presenter changes.
Beckham Family Feud Documentary Airs Tonight
Channel 4's new documentary 'Beckham: Family At War – Untold' explores the fallout from Brooklyn Beckham's explosive social media accusations against parents David and Victoria Beckham.
Emmerdale: Graham's Return Sparks Joe's Betrayal on ITVX
Joe Tate's emotional confrontation with Graham Foster unfolds in an early ITVX release, revealing deep-seated betrayal and police involvement in Emmerdale's latest dramatic twist.
David Speers Hosts New ABC National Forum Show
ABC confirms David Speers will host new panel show ABC National Forum, replacing Q+A with focus on Jewish Australian experiences in debut episode.
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Industry: Finance Glamour Returns as Cultural Touchstone
HBO's Industry has evolved from a muted 2020 debut to a 2026 cultural phenomenon, reflecting renewed corporate aspiration and satirising City life, Westminster politics, and financial trends.
Stephen Colbert Sets Final Late Show Date for May 21
Stephen Colbert has revealed the final episode of The Late Show will air on May 21, 2025, ending a CBS institution that began in 1993 under David Letterman.
Emmerdale's Bear Confesses to Killing Ray Walters
Bear Wolf reveals he killed Ray Walters in Emmerdale, solving the whodunnit amid police scrutiny. The confession comes as DS Walsh questions him about Anya's grave.
Bari Weiss: CBS Strategy Leaves Network 'Toast'
New CBS editor Bari Weiss tells staff the network must transform or face irrelevance, while addressing controversial decisions and staff fears in her first town hall meeting.
BBC iPlayer Could Track Licence Fee Evasion via Address Links
The BBC is developing plans to connect iPlayer accounts to home addresses, potentially identifying millions of households watching without paying the £174.50 TV licence fee.
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Corrie Fans Shocked by Sam's Dramatic New Look
Coronation Street viewers express surprise as actor Jude Riordan returns to the soap with a noticeably matured appearance, sparking recast rumours and discussion.
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