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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.

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Amazon to bring Freely to Fire TVs in United Kingdom

The U.K.'s public service broadcasters will bring their Freely television platform to Amazon Fire TVs later this year.

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

BBC boss says subscriptions, advertising not a viable option

The broadcaster is looking at a universal service fee to generate domestic revenue as it projects a further increase to its operating deficit.

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CNN brings Amber Ruffin, Michael Ian Black to quiz show

CNN has tapped acclaimed comedians Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black to serve as the team captains for Have I Got News For You.

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CNN to launch American version of “Have I Got News For You”

Former "Daily Show" correspondent Roy Wood, Jr. will host the U.S. version of the show, starting in September.

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

BBC to issue 500 pink slips as deficit projected to grow

The BBC is planning to further reduce its employee headcount as the broadcaster works to address ongoing financial challenges.

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Streaming trend taking over Europe, but consumers already feeling financial pinch

Europeans are subscribing to more streaming services, according to survey data from Bango, but price increases and the paradox of choice are creating fatigue among consumers there.

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BBC will offer some Wimbledon matches in Ultra HD

The BBC has affirmed plans to offer a handful of live events from the Wimbledon Championships in ultra high-definition.

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Broadcasters launch Freely TV in United Kingdom

The service offers streaming versions of linear channels and on-demand content from Britain's public service broadcasters.

Local Now adds six BBC FAST channels to streaming service

The channels added to Local Now include BBC Game Shows, BBC Impossible and BBC Top Gear, among others.

BBC News presenter Huw Edwards appears at an event in Cardiff University.

BBC news presenter Huw Edwards resigns from broadcaster

Huw Edwards has resigned from the BBC following certain medical advice from his doctors.

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Ofcom revises accessibility code to include streaming TV services

The code requires video program providers to offer accessibility features like subtitles and descriptive audio.

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Britbox has 3.75 million subscribers, is profitable, BBC exec says

Britbox has no plans to raise prices or introduce an ad-supported tier, the BBC's global media and streaming chief Rebecca Glashow said.

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