BBC presenter Nick Robinson suffers ‘cryptocurrency’ social media hack The journalist has been locked out of his X account. The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025
BBC journalist Nick Robinson’s social media ‘hacked to promote cryptocurrency’ The journalist has been locked out of his X account Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025
Amol Rajan calls Kumbh Mela stampede 'unimaginable‘ ‘There were countless utterly terrifying times,’ the broadcaster said The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025
"We need Jungle I’m afraid": 2024 - the year in pop It's time to take a look back at all the stars, hits, gigs, music and more that have made 2024 such a glittering gem MusicRadar · Dec 30, 2024
Kemi Badenoch bides her time but may have less of it than she thinks It’s not yet clear what the Tory leader is selling – and with Nigel Farage rising in the polls, the clock is ticking The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2024
Amol Rajan left mortified after asking terminally ill Dame Esther Rantzen awkward question on BBC Radio ‘That was probably the worst question I’ve ever asked’ said the host The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024
TV tonight: the incredible juggling act of Volodymyr Zelenskiy Superb series following Ukraine’s leader comes to an end. Plus: John Major chats with by Amol Rajan. Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024
John Major backs Tony Blair over Brexit’s immigration impact The former Conservative prime minister gave his damning verdict on the consequences of Brexit which has left the UK a less powerful player on the world stage The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024
Huw Edwards: Attorney general under pressure to appeal against ‘lenient’ sentence for ex-BBC presenter Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has written to the attorney general asking for him to appeal the ‘lenient’ sentence handed to disgraced former BBC presenter Huw Edwards The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024
The week in TV: America’s New Female Right; Slow Horses; The Perfect Couple; Funny Woman – review The BBC’s scattergun study of ‘tradwives’ fails to identify their motivation; Jackson Lamb is back and kicking up a stink; Nicole Kidman excels in ice queen mode; and Gemma Arterton returns as Britain’s answer to Mrs Maisel The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2024
TV tonight: Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s remarkable pivot from comedian to president How a TV star playing a fictional leader went on to lead Ukraine. Plus: Rob and Romesh perform a Metallica classic at Download. Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2024
Martha Kearney steps down from presenting Radio 4’s Today programme Tributes paid to BBC presenter who says she will enjoy lie-ins after six years of 3am starts The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
BBC Radio 4 scraps daily horse-racing tips from Today programme Racing Post describes shake-up as ‘significant blow’ to profile of sport as it struggles to stay relevant The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2024
Emma Barnett on the Today programme review – so chilled John Humphrys will choke on his cornflakes Cool, calm and confidently ribbing guests, Barnett will clearly bring a youthful energy to the BBC Radio 4 morning show – even if she did sound like she was on a royal visit to the studio rather than actually working there The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024 It’s Labour’s turn to crash and burn as party can’t defend Elphicke’s defection Anneliese Dodds drew the short straw and was sent out to pretend Nat had always been Labour through and through
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024 UK politics: Tory defector Natalie Elphicke apologises for comments about women who were sexually assaulted by her ex-husband – as it happened Comments made after Charlie Elphicke jailed for two years criticised by new colleagues in Labour party
Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2024 Former BBC newsreader Jan Leeming says she no longer gets work because of received pronunciation accent The former newsreader says she ‘has given up trying’ to pursue earlier career
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2024 ‘Astonishing speed!’: the University Challenge final reviewed by last year’s winner From questions about urea to Jeremy Paxman’s lingering legacy, it was a showdown to challenge Oxbridge bias. Alex Radcliffe, captain of Durham’s 2023 winning team, sizes up this year’s final
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2024 Jeremy Hunt’s done his best – but his best isn’t nearly good enough If his family and friends really cared about Jezza’s mental health they would persuade him to quit
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2024 TV tonight: Sheila Hancock is on sparkling form in a brilliant interview Amol Rajan welcomes the actor, singer and author. Plus: a double dose of Jimmy Carr. Here’s what to watch this evening
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2024 ‘We need jungle, I’m afraid’: how University Challenge went viral on the rave scene A quote from Amol Rajan, host of the highbrow British quiz has inspired a stream of samples in tracks – and invitations for him to perform live
MusicRadar · Jan 10, 2024 "I can't accept drum 'n' bass - we need jungle, I'm afraid": Producers sample University Challenge quiz show in jungle bangers as host's response to contestant goes viral "This is why the internet was invented"
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024 ‘I can’t accept drum and bass’: Fans remix Amol Rajan’s University Challenge response into dance track Clip of University of Aberdeen team being corrected after identifying jungle music as drum and bass was widely shared online
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023 Esther Rantzen ‘considering assisted dying’ if cancer treatment fails Broadcaster, 83, is waiting to hear result of ‘miracle drug’ and says she wants UK law to give the terminally ill the choice of how they die
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023 BBC called to defend ‘elitist’ format of University Challenge Professor complains that show’s Oxbridge bias is even more pronounced in Christmas specials and calls for public debate