Deborah Turness has been appointed CEO, BBC News and Current Affairs.
BBC English regions to launch HD versions
Regional programmes broadcast by BBC One in England will finally be available in HD from next month.
BBC gains greater prominence on Sky platform
The BBC and Sky say they’ve renewed and expanded their long-term strategic partnership.
Sky Deutschland to launch Sky Nature and Sky Documentaries
German pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland will launch the new thematic channels Sky Nature and Sky Documentaries on September 9, 2021.
BBC secures Wimbledon extension
The BBC and the All England Club have announced a three-year extension to their broadcast partnership, giving the BBC the domestic rights to broadcast The Championships, Wimbledon up to and including 2027.
BBC, ITV and C4 complete Digital UK and Freesat integration
BBC, ITV and Channel 4 have announced that they have brought together Digital UK Ltd, which facilitates the provision of Freeview, and Freesat (UK) Ltd, which offers access to the UK’s subscription-free satellite TV service.
ITV takes White City lease
ITV is to take a 13-year lease on Broadcast Centre in White City from the BBC.
BBC “broadly favours” faster introduction of paywalls
The BBC’s DG Tim Davie believes it should be looking at the introduction of paywalls for its news services in markets with higher disposable income and scale such as the US.
Sky wins key women’s football rights
Sky Sports has announced a ground-breaking, three-year deal with the FA to become the primary broadcaster of the Barclays Women’s Super League (BFAWSL) from September this year.
BBC Global News to become part of BBC Studios
BBC Global News Limited will come under the management of BBC Studios as the BBC looks to build its commercial income.