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BBC

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a government-funded general entertainment and news broadcaster based in London, United Kingdom. It operates around a dozen domestic television and radio networks in the United Kingdom, as well as BBC News, BBC Entertainment and BBC World Service.

Firefighters tackle a blaze at the former headquarters of the BBC in London. (Photo courtesy London Fire Brigade)

Fire breaks out at former BBC headquarters in London

A fire broke out along the top floors of the BBC's former international television headquarters in London.

The Freely streaming service logo on a Hisense smart TV set. (Courtesy photo)

Everyone TV to launch streaming dongles for Freely service

New devices made by French electronics firm Netgem will allow Britons to use the Freely platform on their existing TV sets.

YouTube logo on a smartphone.

Broadcasters need to lean into YouTube, British TV regulator says

Shows and movies from public service broadcasters like the BBC, Channel 4 and ITV should be easily found on the biggest streaming platform in the world, Ofcom said.

The Freely streaming service logo on a Hisense smart TV set. (Courtesy photo)

Everyone TV adds more streaming channels to Freely

Everyone TV, the media consortium backed by the United Kingdom's four main public service broadcasters (PSBs), has added more channels to its free streaming service Freely TV.

(Courtesy logo, Graphic by The Desk)

European Broadcasting Union launches fact-checking unit

Public service broadcasters participating in the EBU will work on a new fact-check initiative that will strengthen investigative journalism and help fight online misinformation.

A soccer ball inside a stadium.

British broadcasters fined for colluding on freelancer pay

BBC, ITV and BT Sport illegally shared information to suppress pay to contractors, a British regulator found.

Broadcasting House, the headquarters of the BBC, as it appeared in 2014. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

Viewpoint: BBC scandal involving Gaza documentary erodes public trust

The blunder added further fuel to criticism against the public broadcaster and overshadowed what was otherwise an important film.

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Dorothy Byrne
Broadcasting House, the headquarters of the BBC, as it appeared in 2014. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

Ampere: Streaming revenue surpasses public TV in Europe

Public service broadcasters are seeing viewership and revenue shift toward premium services like Netflix and Prime Video, but their on-demand platforms are still popular.

The cast of "Gavin & Stacey." (Photo courtesy BBC Studios)

“Gavin & Stacey” Christmas Day special draws 12 million to BBC

The series finale of the BBC's "Gavin & Stacey" attracted a larger audience than the King's Christmas message aired on BBC, ITV and Sky.

The front of ITV Studios in Greater Manchester as it appeared in 2020. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Ofcom: Public service broadcasters face numerous challenges

Broadcasters like the BBC and ITV are viewed favorably by the public, but continue to face pressure from streaming services and other forms of entertainment and news.

Broadcasting House, the headquarters of the BBC, as it appeared in 2014. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

British government to raise BBC license fee with inflation

The BBC will continue to be supported through the TV license until at least 2027, and will see adjustments based on inflation, the U.K.'s Culture Secretary affirmed this week.

The logos of AMC Networks and BBC America. (Graphic by The Desk)

AMC Networks acquires full control of BBC America for $49 million

AMC Networks has bought out its partner for the cable channel BBC America.

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