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Diary: YouTube gold as BBC query sends Oliver round the twist
Tuesday 29 May 2012
A superb video went up on YouTube yesterday, a revelation to anyone who has never witnessed a real life spin-doctor haranguing a journalist.
David Faulkner: 'When Sherwani scored... I knew I had my Olympic gold'
Tuesday 29 May 2012
In our series celebrating Great Britain's feats, David Faulkner, who set up the third goal, remembers triumph over the West Germans
PFA's chief backs Sol Campbell over fears of racist violence in Ukraine during Euro 2012
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Sol Campbell has the support of the Professional Footballers' Association after warning of the danger of racist abuse and violence at Euro 2012.
PFA says Euro 2012 racism concerns should not be underestimated
Monday 28 May 2012
Sol Campbell has the support of the Professional Footballers' Association after warning of the danger of racist abuse and violence at Euro 2012.
Hero or Villain? Robert Peston
Sunday 27 May 2012
Fiscal policy, eh? Phwoar! Triple-A ratings: they get the blood pumping, don't they? And don't even get us started on eurozone rescue-fund implementation...
BBC presenter held by police in Zimbabwe
Saturday 26 May 2012
A BBC classical music presenter has been arrested and detained in Zimbabwe, a human rights group has said.
Observations: One to Watch - Holly Walsh, comedian, 31
Saturday 26 May 2012
Every cloud has a silver lining.
BBC secure 'Match of the Day' rights for £179.7m
Friday 25 May 2012
The BBC have paid £179.7million to keep their rights to the Match of the Day highlights programme of Premier League games for three years from the 2013/14 season.
Boris Johnson names senior BBC journalist as communications chief
Friday 25 May 2012
A senior BBC political journalist has been appointed as London Mayor Boris Johnson's communications chief.
Top of the Pops to be resurrected as live stage show
Wednesday 23 May 2012
The glory days of Pan’s People will be revisited when Top of the Pops is resurrected as a live stage show featuring a new troupe of dancers who will interpret golden oldies.
BBC chief Caroline Thomson spent £1,194 on taxis in three months
Wednesday 23 May 2012
One of the favourites to become the next BBC director general claimed more than £1,000 in taxi fares in three months.
BBC Worldwide and National Film and Television School announce game design scholarships
Wednesday 23 May 2012
BBC Worldwide to contribute funding towards four scholarships.
Ex-England footballer Kevin Beattie admits making false benefits claim
Tuesday 22 May 2012
A former England football defender - once dubbed the new "Bobby Moore" - has admitted falsely claiming benefits.
Talks avert Jubilee strike at BBC
Tuesday 22 May 2012
The threat of a strike by BBC journalists and technicians over the Diamond Jubilee weekend has been removed after talks over pay.
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