Russell Joslin death: Lesley Granger heads BBC inquiry
The BBC has chosen an "experienced HR expert" to head an inquiry into how complaints were handled from a reporter thought to have killed himself.www.bbc.co.uk
Clive Dunn and the art of playing older people
The late Clive Dunn specialised in playing much older characters than himself. It's an art perfected by a small group of actors.www.bbc.co.uk
David Cameron testing app to aid government decisions
A mobile app to aid in decision-making and day-to-day government affairs is being trialled by the prime minister. Mr Cameron has been using it to keep track of live data relating to jobs, housing and other areas.www.bbc.co.uk
BBC fears telescope my reach aliens
What if aliens really do exist? The thought itself is too much for BBC bosses to handle. The media behemoth shut down a TV presenter's plan to point a radio telescope at a newly-discovered planet out of fear that aliens might answer back.www.skynews.com.au
BBC correspondent slammed for 'Jewish lobby' tweet
(JTA) -- The umbrella organization of British Jewry criticized the BBC's correspondent in Washington for referring to the "Jewish lobby" in a tweet about the U.S.www.jta.org
BBC stars face pay shake-up in tax row
Some of the BBC's biggest stars will see their pay arrangements change after a controversy over potential tax avoidance.www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
The new Archbishop of Canterbury: why is the BBC obsessed with the fact that ...
Reports on Radio Four's Today Programme this morning suggest that the BBC have bought into the narrative being pushed by Labour spinners that where you come from is as significant as where you're going.blogs.telegraph.co.uk
Noor Inayat Khan: The Indian princess who spied for Britain
The Princess Royal has unveiled a sculpture of Noor Inayat Khan, a WWII agent dubbed the "Spy Princess" by her biographer Shrabani Basu, in London's Gordon Square Gardens.www.bbc.co.uk
Cycle safety should be 'legacy of the Games' - Dave Brailsford
A greater awareness of cycle safety should be "a legacy" of the Olympic Games, the performance director of British Cycling has said.www.bbc.co.uk
David Elstein calls for breakup of BBC news in wake of Jimmy Savile scandal
"The arthritic response of the BBC to the Savile affair has exposed an unnecessarily complex management structure, a confused and confusing governance system, and an urgent need to break up the monolithic news and current affairs department," he said ...www.guardian.co.uk
As Teletubbies Exit India, BBC Blames 'Uniquely Challenging' Market
Delays in digitization affect broadcasters like the BBC because analog cable operators in India are purported to underreport subscriber data, leading to lower audience measures, which eventually affects ad rates that broadcasters can command.india.blogs.nytimes.com
Cameron warns of 'gay witch-hunt'
David Cameron fears a "witch-hunt" against gay people by those commenting online about child abuse allegations. The prime minister made his comment on This Morning after being unexpectedly handed a list of names of people, who the ITV1 show's ...www.bbc.co.uk
Greater Manchester PCC: Cuts are reckless says candidate
Government spending cuts for Greater Manchester Police are "reckless", the Labour candidate for the police and crime commissioner post has said.www.bbc.co.uk
Twitter resets 'hacked' passwords
The mass email coincided with incidents involving several high-profile accounts, including at least one account belonging to the BBC. Other media organisations, such as the TechCrunch blog, reported being warned. Twitter gave no indication of the cause ...www.bbc.co.uk
BBC ignored my Jimmy Savile child sex fears
David Hardwick was becoming a regular guest on a radio show of Savile's in the early 1970s, and had told the BBC that he witnessed young teenage girls leaving his motor home in an isolated area of a service station.www.ripleyandheanornews.co.uk
Guatemala earthquake: Search for San Marcos missing
Hundreds of rescuers are sifting debris of wrecked towns for survivors of Wednesday's earthquake in Guatemala. The 7.4-magnitude tremor, the most powerful to hit Guatemala since 1976, left at least 52 people dead, many more injured and thousands ...www.bbc.co.uk
Robots in the classroom help autistic children learn
Autistic children may learn better from robots than from human teachers, according to evidence emerging from a trial at a school in Birmingham.www.bbc.co.uk
NK Maribor 1
By David Ornstein BBC Sport. Jermain Defoe scored a brilliant hat-trick as Tottenham returned to form with a victory over NK Maribor that ignites their Europa League campaign.www.bbc.co.uk
BBC Cymru Wales-S4C programme agreement for four years
BBC Cymru Wales and S4C have welcomed an agreement that guarantees current levels of investment in programmes for the Welsh language broadcaster over the next four years.www.bbc.co.uk
French diplomatic service is the world's best, UK says
Britain's diplomats have been told to learn lessons from the French, if they are to become the best diplomatic service in the world.www.bbc.co.uk
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