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The Box review: Gary Lineker’s big new ITV gameshow is an existential crisis in telly form

2/5 In this scattershot, confounding show, a set of celebs are released from yellow boxes to take on baffling tasks. Lineker is a likeable host, but he might have been more selective for his first post-MOTD foray into primetime

The Independent UK

Romesh, Mr Tumble and Louis Theroux’s lever of doom: The BBC advert dividing the nation

We thought the dodgy half-time show was the most divisive moment of the World Cup final... but then the BBC aired a starry new advert making the case for its cultural relevance

The Independent UK

With Sky buying ITV, are the BBC and Channel 4 now merging? Here's what's happening to free TV in the UK

TV in the UK could be very different in just a year's time – here's the latest on what to expect

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After 92 years, the BBC shuts down its most groundbreaking radio service

The Beeb has finally called time on its longest-running radio service

People will talk about our Sturgeon interview for 10 years, BBC host boasts

FORGET the World Cup. Producers at the BBC seem to be taking part in a different sweepstake altogether. That is: How many days of mileage can we get…

The National (Scotland)

Gary Lineker says he’s ‘allowed an opinion’ after leaving the BBC

Lineker stepped down as the presenter of ‘Match Of The Day’ after 26 years in May last year

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker on life after the BBC: I’m not treading on so many eggshells

Lineker stepped down as the presenter of Match Of The Day after 26 years in May last year.

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World Cup 2026: The BBC's presenters, pundits, commentators and reporters in full

The BBC's World Cup 2026 team of presenters, pundits, commentators and reporters has been revealed with a stellar line-up from the broadcaster

FourFourTwo

Why Amol Rajan had to say goodbye to the Today programme

IN FOCUS: Whether you’re a fan of the ‘Today’ host’s warm, conversational tone or bristle at his informal presenting style, Amol Rajan certainly knows how to get an audience talking. As one of the BBC’s most ubiquitous faces steps down from his biggest gig yet, Katie Rosseinsky looks at how…

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker on building his podcast empire, being single and what he really thinks about the BBC

If you thought it was all over for Gary Lineker after he quit the Beeb, think again — the podcast king is now a bona fide media mogul who we are going to hear a whole lot more of in 2026

Evening Standard

BBC in its happiest place – reporting on and analysing itself

Chair Samir Shah is a picture of misery before MPs while Robbie Gibb proves the master of deflection

The Guardian - UK

Maybe the BBC can learn a thing or two about fake news from Trump

The broadcaster didn’t make a very good job of its untruth – possibly because it hasn’t had as much practice

The Guardian - UK

The BBC is in a British Broadcasting Crisis – and only has itself to blame

STATE OF THE ARTS: From Glastonbury to ‘MasterChef’ to the split with Nadiya Hussain, the BBC has been embroiled in a succession of intensifying scandals over the past few weeks. Fiona Sturges asks why the Beeb can’t seem to stop shooting itself in the foot

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Who are the BBC pundits and commentators for the FA Cup final?

The BBC pundits and commentators for the FA Cup final have been announced, with an all-star cast present

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‘I feel really, really cross at incredibly dumb decisions’: Stephen Sackur on the end of HARDtalk – and leaving the BBC

For 19 years he has held the powerful to account on a show that attracts huge audiences around the world. Now it is over. He discusses his anger with management, his pride in his team – and what he’ll do next

Evening Standard

Huge BBC star 'in talks to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef' after 'sexual misconduct' scandal

Wallace, 60, resigned from the show in November after a series of sexual misconduct allegations

The Independent UK

Saturday Kitchen star tipped to replace Gregg Wallace on Masterchef

Presenter exited the cooking shows amid an investigation into ‘inappropriate’ comments

The Independent UK

Neil Young backtracked on his takedown of ‘corporate’ Glastonbury – but he was right

STATE OF THE ARTS: Before walking back the decision, the ‘Heart of Gold’ singer-songwriter said he was turning down a headline slot at the 2025 festival because it was under the ‘corporate control’ of the BBC. He wasn’t exactly wrong, writes Louis Chilton... but it’s complicated

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Evening Standard

Next Match of the Day presenter: Who could host after Gary Lineker exit?

Mark Chapman and Alex Scott are among the contenders

The Guardian - UK

Election TV review: Clive Myrie’s chicken grilling kicks off chaotic four-channel extravaganza

Beeb dominates the visuals battle, as stilted political podcaster chat blights ITV and Channel 4 coverage

BBC's Wimbledon 2024 coverage to get big picture boost that'll please the purists

The Beeb will broadcast Wimbledon tennis in 4K HDR again.

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Euro 2024 is a disappointing death blow for 4K broadcasts – but there’s hope for HDR

Euro 2024 not being captured in 4K is very disappointing for football fans who for years have had the tasty UHD carrot dangled in front of them.

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Euro 2024: Who are the BBC presenters, pundits and commentators?

The BBC's Euro 2024 presenting, punditry and commentary line-ups are sure to feature plenty of familiar faces

Evening Standard

OPINION - Lauren Laverne has ruined Desert Island Discs: bring back Kirsty Young

It seems like the same programme. The dreamy opening theme with its soaring strings, the cosy tête-à-tête between host and guest, the interspersed tracks ranging from classical to pop to world music. But there is something wrong with Desert Island Discs, whose guest today is Delia Smith. Like other fans…

BBC confirms death of Top Gear, but there are still 33 series available to stream on iPlayer

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