BBC news presenter Huw Edwards was warned about his conduct online two years before the scandal that triggered his departure from the corporation, The Sunday Times reports.
Edwards, the chief anchor of BBC News and the go-to presenter for the country’s biggest events, including announcing Queen Elizabeth’s death in 2022 and helming the BBC’s coverage of King Charles’ Coronation in 2023, resigned from the BBC last week, nine months after The Sun newspaper first reported that he had paid thousands of pounds to a young person in exchange for explicit images.
The Sunday Times reports that a confidential review into the allegations and how the BBC treated its star presenter reveals that this was not the first complaint made about Edwards, that a woman from the public contacted the BBC in May 2021, after exchanging messages with the news presenter on social media. The Sunday Times says this complaint was investigated,...
Edwards, the chief anchor of BBC News and the go-to presenter for the country’s biggest events, including announcing Queen Elizabeth’s death in 2022 and helming the BBC’s coverage of King Charles’ Coronation in 2023, resigned from the BBC last week, nine months after The Sun newspaper first reported that he had paid thousands of pounds to a young person in exchange for explicit images.
The Sunday Times reports that a confidential review into the allegations and how the BBC treated its star presenter reveals that this was not the first complaint made about Edwards, that a woman from the public contacted the BBC in May 2021, after exchanging messages with the news presenter on social media. The Sunday Times says this complaint was investigated,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Broadcasting House, the headquarters of the BBC, as it appeared in 2014.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) says well-known news presenter Huw Edwards has resigned following certain medical advice from his doctors.
His resignation comes about a year after Edwards’ wife named his as the target of a scandal that involved the newsreader paying a young man in exchange for certain risqué images.
The scandal was first reported by The Sun newspaper, which claimed that Edwards — who was not named in the initial reports — paid a former drug addict tens of thousands of British pounds in exchange for sexually-explicit images.
Edwards was suspended by the broadcaster while it investigated allegations of workplace policies and sexual misconduct. One of those investigations centered around how the BBC handled its investigative process after a person complained about Edwards’ behavior. The BBC later apologized for certain missteps related to their processes.
Edwards has not appeared...
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) says well-known news presenter Huw Edwards has resigned following certain medical advice from his doctors.
His resignation comes about a year after Edwards’ wife named his as the target of a scandal that involved the newsreader paying a young man in exchange for certain risqué images.
The scandal was first reported by The Sun newspaper, which claimed that Edwards — who was not named in the initial reports — paid a former drug addict tens of thousands of British pounds in exchange for sexually-explicit images.
Edwards was suspended by the broadcaster while it investigated allegations of workplace policies and sexual misconduct. One of those investigations centered around how the BBC handled its investigative process after a person complained about Edwards’ behavior. The BBC later apologized for certain missteps related to their processes.
Edwards has not appeared...
- 4/22/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Huw Edwards, a longtime British TV presenter and host of the BBC‘s flagship News at Ten program until July 2023, has resigned.
On Monday, the U.K. pubcaster said Edwards took medical advice before deciding to officially resign from the BBC after stepping away nine months ago following a June 2023 report from The Sun that alleged Edwards had paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos.
“Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC. After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors,” a BBC spokesperson said in a short statement. “The BBC has accepted his resignation, which it believes will allow all parties to move forward. We don’t believe it appropriate to comment further.”
Shortly after The Sun report, in July 2023, Edwards stepped away from his BBC hosting duties. His wife, Vicky Flind, in a statement,...
On Monday, the U.K. pubcaster said Edwards took medical advice before deciding to officially resign from the BBC after stepping away nine months ago following a June 2023 report from The Sun that alleged Edwards had paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos.
“Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC. After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors,” a BBC spokesperson said in a short statement. “The BBC has accepted his resignation, which it believes will allow all parties to move forward. We don’t believe it appropriate to comment further.”
Shortly after The Sun report, in July 2023, Edwards stepped away from his BBC hosting duties. His wife, Vicky Flind, in a statement,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
BBC presenter Huw Edwards has resigned from the corporation after receiving “medical advice” from his doctors.
“Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC,” the corporation said in a statement on Monday. “After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors. The BBC has accepted his resignation which it believes will allow all parties to move forward. We don’t believe it appropriate to comment further.”
The news broke in early July 2023 that a top BBC presenter was facing allegations of paying a teenager for sexually explicit photographs, later revealed to be Edwards.
Edwards’ wife, Vicky Flind, issued a statement on July 12 saying Edwards was suffering “serious mental health issues” and had been hospitalized. “As is well documented, he has been treated for severe depression in recent years,” she said. “The events of the last few days have greatly worsened matters.
“Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC,” the corporation said in a statement on Monday. “After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors. The BBC has accepted his resignation which it believes will allow all parties to move forward. We don’t believe it appropriate to comment further.”
The news broke in early July 2023 that a top BBC presenter was facing allegations of paying a teenager for sexually explicit photographs, later revealed to be Edwards.
Edwards’ wife, Vicky Flind, issued a statement on July 12 saying Edwards was suffering “serious mental health issues” and had been hospitalized. “As is well documented, he has been treated for severe depression in recent years,” she said. “The events of the last few days have greatly worsened matters.
- 4/22/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Huw Edwards has resigned from the BBC, almost a year after reports claimed that the newsreader had paid a young person for sexually explicit images.
“Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC,” said a statement from the broadcaster.
“After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors. The BBC has accepted his resignation which it believes will allow all parties to move forward.”
One of the BBC’s most high-profile newsreaders, who also fronted its election coverage, Edwards was revealed to be the subject of a Sun exposé about a ‘BBC presenter’ who had allegedly paid a young person around £30,000 for indecent images last summer. He was named on July 12 by his wife Vicky Flind, who said at the time the presenter was “suffering from serious mental health issues” and was receiving in-patient hospital care.
Director...
“Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC,” said a statement from the broadcaster.
“After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors. The BBC has accepted his resignation which it believes will allow all parties to move forward.”
One of the BBC’s most high-profile newsreaders, who also fronted its election coverage, Edwards was revealed to be the subject of a Sun exposé about a ‘BBC presenter’ who had allegedly paid a young person around £30,000 for indecent images last summer. He was named on July 12 by his wife Vicky Flind, who said at the time the presenter was “suffering from serious mental health issues” and was receiving in-patient hospital care.
Director...
- 4/22/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
In July 2023, the BBC commissioned a review of the effectiveness of its non-editorial complaints policies and processes, following a complaint about the alleged behavior of former news anchor Huw Edwards who was later named by his wife as being the one accused of having paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos. On Tuesday, the U.K. public service broadcaster unveiled plans to “enhance” its complaints process after the review found “shortcomings” in its existing system.
The assessment was led by BBC Group chief operating officer Leigh Tavaziva and undertaken by Deloitte, under the direction of the firm’s senior partner Simon Cuerden. Its findings, published on Tuesday, identified “shortcomings” that require enhancements.
“The initial complaint in this case was not escalated quickly enough to senior management, and we have apologized to the complainant for this,” the public broadcaster emphasized.
“The review has been comprehensive and far-reaching, considering both the processes...
The assessment was led by BBC Group chief operating officer Leigh Tavaziva and undertaken by Deloitte, under the direction of the firm’s senior partner Simon Cuerden. Its findings, published on Tuesday, identified “shortcomings” that require enhancements.
“The initial complaint in this case was not escalated quickly enough to senior management, and we have apologized to the complainant for this,” the public broadcaster emphasized.
“The review has been comprehensive and far-reaching, considering both the processes...
- 2/27/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The BBC did not “consider the potential wider significance” of the complaint against Huw Edwards when it was logged last May, a review into the disgraced newsreader has said.
The review, published in the past few minutes, makes for uncomfortable reading for the nation’s public broadcaster and its response to the initial complaint made against Edwards. BBC Group Chief Operating Officer Leigh Tavaziva said the broadcaster has apologised to the complainant about the speed in which it was escalated.
The BBC newsreader was revealed to be the subject of a Sun exposé about a ‘BBC presenter’ who had allegedly paid a young person around £30,000 for indecent images, and Director General Tim Davie soon after ordered two reviews into the matter – one on BBC complaints processes, which published today, and the other a ‘factfinding investigation.’
The initial complaint was made in May 2023 but BBC senior leadership was only informed on July 6, the review said,...
The review, published in the past few minutes, makes for uncomfortable reading for the nation’s public broadcaster and its response to the initial complaint made against Edwards. BBC Group Chief Operating Officer Leigh Tavaziva said the broadcaster has apologised to the complainant about the speed in which it was escalated.
The BBC newsreader was revealed to be the subject of a Sun exposé about a ‘BBC presenter’ who had allegedly paid a young person around £30,000 for indecent images, and Director General Tim Davie soon after ordered two reviews into the matter – one on BBC complaints processes, which published today, and the other a ‘factfinding investigation.’
The initial complaint was made in May 2023 but BBC senior leadership was only informed on July 6, the review said,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Steven Moffat began working on his new limited series “Douglas Is Cancelled” in 2018, before most people — Moffat included — had even heard of the term “cancel culture.”
It was only later he realized his story — about a distinguished news anchor whose life is turned upside down when an unguarded comment goes viral — exemplified it.
“At the time I wrote this, I wouldn’t have known the expression,” the screenwriter, best known for his work on fan favorites “Sherlock” and “Doctor Who,” tells Variety. “Obviously, [once I did] I co-opted it straight into the title.”
The show follows the misadventures of Douglas Bellowes, played by Hugh Bonneville of “Paddington” and “Downton Abbey” fame. After a rare verbal misstep at a wedding spirals out of control, he finds himself scrambling to salvage both his personal and professional lives. Karen Gillan (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) also stars as Douglas’ ambitious and internet-savvy co-host Madeline.
“What’s funny...
It was only later he realized his story — about a distinguished news anchor whose life is turned upside down when an unguarded comment goes viral — exemplified it.
“At the time I wrote this, I wouldn’t have known the expression,” the screenwriter, best known for his work on fan favorites “Sherlock” and “Doctor Who,” tells Variety. “Obviously, [once I did] I co-opted it straight into the title.”
The show follows the misadventures of Douglas Bellowes, played by Hugh Bonneville of “Paddington” and “Downton Abbey” fame. After a rare verbal misstep at a wedding spirals out of control, he finds himself scrambling to salvage both his personal and professional lives. Karen Gillan (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) also stars as Douglas’ ambitious and internet-savvy co-host Madeline.
“What’s funny...
- 2/26/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
ITV is to publish a talent “charter” setting out key standards expected from its high-profile presenters following the publication of the long-awaited Phillip Schofield review, which rejected the notion that there was a “toxic culture” on This Morning and that ITV knew anything of his affair.
Led by Jane Mulcahy Kc, the review made several recommendations following the Schofield scandal that led to his resignation, but denied there was a “toxic culture” on the show he had been helming for years.
Schofield resigned from This Morning in disgrace in May and was dropped by his agency Ymu after admitting to a years-long affair with a much younger colleague. Soon after, ITV instructed Mulcahy to review the facts around Schofield following his departure. ITV bosses had been grilled by the UK’s Culture, Media & Sport Committee but denied any hard evidence was ever provided about the affair.
Having spoken to 48 people,...
Led by Jane Mulcahy Kc, the review made several recommendations following the Schofield scandal that led to his resignation, but denied there was a “toxic culture” on the show he had been helming for years.
Schofield resigned from This Morning in disgrace in May and was dropped by his agency Ymu after admitting to a years-long affair with a much younger colleague. Soon after, ITV instructed Mulcahy to review the facts around Schofield following his departure. ITV bosses had been grilled by the UK’s Culture, Media & Sport Committee but denied any hard evidence was ever provided about the affair.
Having spoken to 48 people,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
British TV vet Samir Shah has been unveiled as the new BBC Chair, coming with a major decision on the licence fee imminent.
Shah, who runs production company Juniper TV and used to be a senior BBC News exec, has been appointed by the government several months after the resignation of Richard Sharp, who left the corporation after just two years amidst the conflict-of-interest scandal involving the facilitation of a potential loan for Boris Johnson.
Shah has been working on and off in TV for four decades and is well known in industry circles. He used to run the BBC’s political journalism shows and was a non-exec director during the ‘Crowngate’ affair involving Queen Elizabeth II, at which point he advised Director General Mark Thompson over a scandal that led to the resignation of BBC One Controller Peter Fincham. He bought Juniper in 1998 and has made shows for the likes of the BBC,...
Shah, who runs production company Juniper TV and used to be a senior BBC News exec, has been appointed by the government several months after the resignation of Richard Sharp, who left the corporation after just two years amidst the conflict-of-interest scandal involving the facilitation of a potential loan for Boris Johnson.
Shah has been working on and off in TV for four decades and is well known in industry circles. He used to run the BBC’s political journalism shows and was a non-exec director during the ‘Crowngate’ affair involving Queen Elizabeth II, at which point he advised Director General Mark Thompson over a scandal that led to the resignation of BBC One Controller Peter Fincham. He bought Juniper in 1998 and has made shows for the likes of the BBC,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Huw Edwards, the BBC’s lead anchor who broke the news of the Queen’s death last year, will not be returning to the broadcaster, according to reports in the British media.
This week Deadline reported that the UK government had been accused of interfering with the BBC’s independence after piling pressure on the broadcaster to grip the Huw Edwards scandal in July.
Now, The i newspaper reports that an internal investigation into the journalist’s conduct has concluded, and he is now in discussions over his future with BBC managers.
The investigation followed allegations in The Sun newspaper back in July that Edwards had paid a young person to send him explicit photographs. He was also accused of sharing “inappropriate messages” with BBC staff.
At the time, Edwards said in a statement that he had done nothing illegal. In the months since, he has been on sick leave from the BBC,...
This week Deadline reported that the UK government had been accused of interfering with the BBC’s independence after piling pressure on the broadcaster to grip the Huw Edwards scandal in July.
Now, The i newspaper reports that an internal investigation into the journalist’s conduct has concluded, and he is now in discussions over his future with BBC managers.
The investigation followed allegations in The Sun newspaper back in July that Edwards had paid a young person to send him explicit photographs. He was also accused of sharing “inappropriate messages” with BBC staff.
At the time, Edwards said in a statement that he had done nothing illegal. In the months since, he has been on sick leave from the BBC,...
- 11/25/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Ciisa, the independent body set up to police bullying and harassment complaints in UK TV and film, will officially go live next year.
The announcement is a long-anticipated one, especially in light of recent scandals such as the allegations against Russell Brand.
The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (Ciisa), which is backed financially by all UK broadcasters, will offically start taking complaints next year, with more details to come on its inner workings.
The news was celebrated by those who have already championed Ciisa, such as big stars including Ruth Wilson, Keira Knightley, Naomie Harris and Stephen Graham, along with Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer, who most recently backed the body at the Rts Cambridge Convention last week.
“Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy a creative career, while feeling safe and working in a professional environment,” said Frazer. “It’s important that industry comes together to tackle bullying, harassment and discrimination,...
The announcement is a long-anticipated one, especially in light of recent scandals such as the allegations against Russell Brand.
The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (Ciisa), which is backed financially by all UK broadcasters, will offically start taking complaints next year, with more details to come on its inner workings.
The news was celebrated by those who have already championed Ciisa, such as big stars including Ruth Wilson, Keira Knightley, Naomie Harris and Stephen Graham, along with Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer, who most recently backed the body at the Rts Cambridge Convention last week.
“Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy a creative career, while feeling safe and working in a professional environment,” said Frazer. “It’s important that industry comes together to tackle bullying, harassment and discrimination,...
- 9/29/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
BBC Director General Tim Davie has declined to rule out an external inquiry into the Russell Brand allegations as he stresses the issues surrounding the situation are “not wholly historic.”
Pressed on the BBC’s internal review at the Rts Cambridge Convention and whether the BBC could look outside the corporation for help, he said: “I don’t rule out anything.”
Davie unveiled the internal review led by Peter Johnston earlier this week following the allegations published by The Times and Channel 4, which range from rape to sexual assault and come from four women. The BBC has also removed content featuring Brand from its VoD player and yesterday Davie told staff he didn’t know how some of Brand’s older broadcasts were allowed to air.
The BBC has a number of reviews in place at the moment including into Tim Westwood and Huw Edwards and Davie said “my...
Pressed on the BBC’s internal review at the Rts Cambridge Convention and whether the BBC could look outside the corporation for help, he said: “I don’t rule out anything.”
Davie unveiled the internal review led by Peter Johnston earlier this week following the allegations published by The Times and Channel 4, which range from rape to sexual assault and come from four women. The BBC has also removed content featuring Brand from its VoD player and yesterday Davie told staff he didn’t know how some of Brand’s older broadcasts were allowed to air.
The BBC has a number of reviews in place at the moment including into Tim Westwood and Huw Edwards and Davie said “my...
- 9/20/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
“What led to that being on air?,” questioned Director General Tim Davie of Russell Brand’s old BBC broadcasts today, as he set out the scope of the review into Brand, which should report back in “weeks not months.”
Addressing the allegations in an all-staff Q&a this afternoon, Davie said Peter Johnston, Director of Editorial Complaints and Reviews, will oversee the report.
“We’ll look at any complaints made about Russell Brand’s conduct during his time, what was known at the time, what was done – so full transparency, we’re digging into anything that we’ve got there,” he added. “I’m hoping for an initial report in weeks, not months. So this is not something we want to take too long [over], but we do want to get to the facts.”
Brand presented shows on BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio 2 between 2006 and 2008 before he was sacked...
Addressing the allegations in an all-staff Q&a this afternoon, Davie said Peter Johnston, Director of Editorial Complaints and Reviews, will oversee the report.
“We’ll look at any complaints made about Russell Brand’s conduct during his time, what was known at the time, what was done – so full transparency, we’re digging into anything that we’ve got there,” he added. “I’m hoping for an initial report in weeks, not months. So this is not something we want to take too long [over], but we do want to get to the facts.”
Brand presented shows on BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio 2 between 2006 and 2008 before he was sacked...
- 9/19/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The BBC is actively weighing whether it should replace Huw Edwards as the anchor of its flagship election night show amid continued uncertainty over the presenter’s future.
Edwards has been suspended since July as the BBC investigates his conduct following allegations in The Sun newspaper that he paid a young person for sexually explicit images.
Deadline understands that the BBC is in the early stages of planning for a significant UK general election, which could usher in a new government after 13 years of Conservative rule.
The election is expected to take place next year, though Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could call an early vote, meaning senior BBC executives are giving thought to who should anchor its output.
Edwards, who earns up to £440,000, presented 2019’s election night coverage and signed a new deal with the BBC earlier this year which would have guaranteed his place as master of ceremony...
Edwards has been suspended since July as the BBC investigates his conduct following allegations in The Sun newspaper that he paid a young person for sexually explicit images.
Deadline understands that the BBC is in the early stages of planning for a significant UK general election, which could usher in a new government after 13 years of Conservative rule.
The election is expected to take place next year, though Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could call an early vote, meaning senior BBC executives are giving thought to who should anchor its output.
Edwards, who earns up to £440,000, presented 2019’s election night coverage and signed a new deal with the BBC earlier this year which would have guaranteed his place as master of ceremony...
- 9/6/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
There should be “no great moral panic” over the recent spate of BBC presenter exits, according to content boss Charlotte Moore.
While numerous high-paid presenters have left the BBC in recent times, including the likes of top radio host Ken Bruce, Emily Maitlis and Andrew Marr, Moore shrugged off concerns about an exodus, stating that “there is a more even relationship [between talent and the networks] than people think.”
“When someone moves on it’s not the great moral panic everyone thinks it is,” she added. “If we remember that then the balance becomes more evenly placed.”
Presenter behavior off air has been in the spotlight of late due to the Huw Edwards and Phillip Schofield scandals and Moore revealed she has had to have conversations with both on and off-screen talent about their behavior in the past.
“There is a big gulf between what people are paid and the power that exists on any production,...
While numerous high-paid presenters have left the BBC in recent times, including the likes of top radio host Ken Bruce, Emily Maitlis and Andrew Marr, Moore shrugged off concerns about an exodus, stating that “there is a more even relationship [between talent and the networks] than people think.”
“When someone moves on it’s not the great moral panic everyone thinks it is,” she added. “If we remember that then the balance becomes more evenly placed.”
Presenter behavior off air has been in the spotlight of late due to the Huw Edwards and Phillip Schofield scandals and Moore revealed she has had to have conversations with both on and off-screen talent about their behavior in the past.
“There is a big gulf between what people are paid and the power that exists on any production,...
- 8/24/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
ITV programs boss Kevin Lygo has urged no “hasty judgement” before the independent report into Phillip Schofield is published, citing “enormous pressure from press and social media.”
The independent probe into the disgraced This Morning host will likely be published next month, the exec confirmed today at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
The commercial broadcaster drafted in Jane Mulcahy Kc to examine the facts around Schofield’s relationship with a much younger runner in late May.
Lygo said Mulcahy has been “talking to everyone involved, taking our phones and looking at every text we’ve sent, including emails and WhatsApps,” as he joked: “I’m sure nothing relevant to this inquiry will be revealed [by my WhatsApps].”
Lygo confirmed the report will most likely be published at the end of next month and urged calm until then.
“The most important thing is to get facts and truth, not a hasty judgement,” he added. “There...
The independent probe into the disgraced This Morning host will likely be published next month, the exec confirmed today at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
The commercial broadcaster drafted in Jane Mulcahy Kc to examine the facts around Schofield’s relationship with a much younger runner in late May.
Lygo said Mulcahy has been “talking to everyone involved, taking our phones and looking at every text we’ve sent, including emails and WhatsApps,” as he joked: “I’m sure nothing relevant to this inquiry will be revealed [by my WhatsApps].”
Lygo confirmed the report will most likely be published at the end of next month and urged calm until then.
“The most important thing is to get facts and truth, not a hasty judgement,” he added. “There...
- 8/23/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Avalon boss Jon Thoday has said he is “surprised” that ITV bosses weren’t aware of Phillip Schofield’s relationship with a much younger runner on This Morning.
Speaking during the Power of TV debate at the Edinburgh TV Festival, the boss of the Starstruck producer and Rose Matafeo agency said “it is management’s job to know what is going on.”
Schofield resigned in disgrace several weeks ago from the popular breakfast show and ITV CEO Carolyn McCall has since said “no evidence” of the affair was brought to her team, while more This Morning current and former staff have since approached a government committee with toxicity complaints. ITV has said it informally approached the younger runner and Schofield around a dozen times over the years about the affair rumors.
“If you run a business and someone is doing something wrong it’s unusual for [management] not to know about it,...
Speaking during the Power of TV debate at the Edinburgh TV Festival, the boss of the Starstruck producer and Rose Matafeo agency said “it is management’s job to know what is going on.”
Schofield resigned in disgrace several weeks ago from the popular breakfast show and ITV CEO Carolyn McCall has since said “no evidence” of the affair was brought to her team, while more This Morning current and former staff have since approached a government committee with toxicity complaints. ITV has said it informally approached the younger runner and Schofield around a dozen times over the years about the affair rumors.
“If you run a business and someone is doing something wrong it’s unusual for [management] not to know about it,...
- 8/23/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC has found itself in hot water once again over the behind-the-scenes behavior of one of its highest profile presenters.
The BBC Northern Ireland Director this morning said he would not be commenting on the specifics of the case of Stephen Nolan, who, an Irish Times exposé alleged yesterday, sent “sexually explicit images” of a later convicted sex offender to other BBC employees working on his radio and television shows, amongst other accusations. Nolan declined to comment on the allegations via the BBC press office.
Nolan was paid more than £400,000 last year and hosts shows on Radio 5 Live and Radio Ulster.
The Irish News alleges that the BBC carried out an investigation into his behavior in 2018 following accusations from a member of his production team that he sent sexually explicit images of reality TV contestant Stephen Bear to them. Former Celebrity Big Brother contestant Bear was subsequently convicted of...
The BBC Northern Ireland Director this morning said he would not be commenting on the specifics of the case of Stephen Nolan, who, an Irish Times exposé alleged yesterday, sent “sexually explicit images” of a later convicted sex offender to other BBC employees working on his radio and television shows, amongst other accusations. Nolan declined to comment on the allegations via the BBC press office.
Nolan was paid more than £400,000 last year and hosts shows on Radio 5 Live and Radio Ulster.
The Irish News alleges that the BBC carried out an investigation into his behavior in 2018 following accusations from a member of his production team that he sent sexually explicit images of reality TV contestant Stephen Bear to them. Former Celebrity Big Brother contestant Bear was subsequently convicted of...
- 8/16/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Prince Harry looks set for a courtroom battle with The Sun newspaper’s publisher in the UK.
The British royal’s damages claim over allegations of unlawful information gathering can go ahead to trial, a High Court judge has ruled. The case could be heard next year.
However, the Duke of Sussex’s claims of phone hacking were dismissed and won’t form part of the lawsuit.
Prince Harry claims journalists and private investigators working for The Sun and the News of the World have used unlawful methods to obtain information about him. He made similar claims in his Netflix doc series Harry and Meghan.
The News of the World was shuttered in 2011 after it emerged an investigator working for the paper had intercepted voicemails of the missing schoolgirl Milly Dowler, giving her family false hope she was alive.
News Group Newspapers (Ngn) denies the allegations.
Ngn lawyers argued he...
The British royal’s damages claim over allegations of unlawful information gathering can go ahead to trial, a High Court judge has ruled. The case could be heard next year.
However, the Duke of Sussex’s claims of phone hacking were dismissed and won’t form part of the lawsuit.
Prince Harry claims journalists and private investigators working for The Sun and the News of the World have used unlawful methods to obtain information about him. He made similar claims in his Netflix doc series Harry and Meghan.
The News of the World was shuttered in 2011 after it emerged an investigator working for the paper had intercepted voicemails of the missing schoolgirl Milly Dowler, giving her family false hope she was alive.
News Group Newspapers (Ngn) denies the allegations.
Ngn lawyers argued he...
- 7/27/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated: Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. tabloid The Sun has responded to a U.K. House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee demand for story verification and insight into the decision-making processes around its Huw Edwards bombshell earlier this month.
In a letter to committee head Caroline Dinenage, The Sun editor Victoria Newton has cited “in-house lawyers with vast experience” in the area and with access to experienced external advice. She also said affidavits were obtained from key witnesses before publication, with corroborative evidence.
“Further comment would encroach into editorial decision-making and legal privilege and extend beyond proper enquiry by parliament into a free press,” Newton wrote. “We stand by our reporting which is subject to law and regulatory oversight.”
Newton also said that relevant material which supports and corroborates The Sun’s reporting of the original Edwards story has been provided to the BBC’s corporate investigations team.
On...
In a letter to committee head Caroline Dinenage, The Sun editor Victoria Newton has cited “in-house lawyers with vast experience” in the area and with access to experienced external advice. She also said affidavits were obtained from key witnesses before publication, with corroborative evidence.
“Further comment would encroach into editorial decision-making and legal privilege and extend beyond proper enquiry by parliament into a free press,” Newton wrote. “We stand by our reporting which is subject to law and regulatory oversight.”
Newton also said that relevant material which supports and corroborates The Sun’s reporting of the original Edwards story has been provided to the BBC’s corporate investigations team.
On...
- 7/26/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The UK’s influential Culture, Media & Sport Committee has written to both the BBC and The Sun over investigations into Huw Edwards and Dan Wootton.
Caroline Dinenage wrote to BBC Acting Chair Elan Closs Stephens yesterday saying the committee is “keen to see that the BBC conducts its two wider reviews in a transparent manner” following the Edwards scandal.
The BBC has launched two reviews since the accusations against Edwards, one of which will be a ‘factfinding’ investigation and the other a more detailed work on protocols. Director General Tim Davie has already said the latter could take several months to report back and a Deloitte partner has been drafted in to help.
“We share your concern to respect the privacy of individuals and to give due regard to the BBC’s duty of care obligations,” said Dinenage’s letter. “As such it is entirely appropriate that the BBC’s...
Caroline Dinenage wrote to BBC Acting Chair Elan Closs Stephens yesterday saying the committee is “keen to see that the BBC conducts its two wider reviews in a transparent manner” following the Edwards scandal.
The BBC has launched two reviews since the accusations against Edwards, one of which will be a ‘factfinding’ investigation and the other a more detailed work on protocols. Director General Tim Davie has already said the latter could take several months to report back and a Deloitte partner has been drafted in to help.
“We share your concern to respect the privacy of individuals and to give due regard to the BBC’s duty of care obligations,” said Dinenage’s letter. “As such it is entirely appropriate that the BBC’s...
- 7/25/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The BBC has defended the high volume of coverage it dedicated to the scandal involving Huw Edwards, the British broadcaster’s highest-paid news presenter.
BBC News extensively covered the story after Edwards was accused in reports by The Sun newspaper of paying a young person for sexually explicit images.
BBC journalists supported the original claims by reporting separate allegations against Edwards, including from a second young person who said they received abusive messages from the anchor.
Audience members contacted the corporation to complain that “too much” coverage was given over to the scandal, including rolling news, radio phone-ins, and bulletin-leading stories.
The BBC did not disclose how many complaints it received, but for the corporation to issue a response, it usually means that it received 100 or more missives from concerned viewers.
“BBC News reports on the BBC independently and impartially in the same way as we would with any other organisation,...
BBC News extensively covered the story after Edwards was accused in reports by The Sun newspaper of paying a young person for sexually explicit images.
BBC journalists supported the original claims by reporting separate allegations against Edwards, including from a second young person who said they received abusive messages from the anchor.
Audience members contacted the corporation to complain that “too much” coverage was given over to the scandal, including rolling news, radio phone-ins, and bulletin-leading stories.
The BBC did not disclose how many complaints it received, but for the corporation to issue a response, it usually means that it received 100 or more missives from concerned viewers.
“BBC News reports on the BBC independently and impartially in the same way as we would with any other organisation,...
- 7/24/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC has published its terms of reference for the review of its non-editorial complaints process following last week’s Huw Edwards scandal.
The review will be led by BBC Group COO Leigh Tavaziva and Deloitte, under the direction of Simon Cuerden. It is set to commence this month and will be completed by late fall.
“The objective of the review is to assess the effectiveness of the current BBC policies and processes regarding non-editorial complaints and allegations (complaints) which come into the BBC,” according to a press release. “The review will cover complaints received by the BBC Public Service or World Service in the U.K. It will not cover the editorial complaints process. Areas of the BBC not currently within scope, e.g. BBC Studios, will be considered for assessment as part of the action plan from this review.”
The news broke in early July that a top...
The review will be led by BBC Group COO Leigh Tavaziva and Deloitte, under the direction of Simon Cuerden. It is set to commence this month and will be completed by late fall.
“The objective of the review is to assess the effectiveness of the current BBC policies and processes regarding non-editorial complaints and allegations (complaints) which come into the BBC,” according to a press release. “The review will cover complaints received by the BBC Public Service or World Service in the U.K. It will not cover the editorial complaints process. Areas of the BBC not currently within scope, e.g. BBC Studios, will be considered for assessment as part of the action plan from this review.”
The news broke in early July that a top...
- 7/21/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
BBC Chiefs Grilled in U.K. Parliament Ahead of Funding Model Review, in the Aftermath of Huw Edwards
BBC director general Tim Davie and acting chair Elan Closs Stephens answered searching questions from the U.K. Lords Communications and Digital Committee on Tuesday on the corporation’s funding model.
The BBC’s main source of revenue is annual license fee of £159 ($202). The BBC annual report, which was published last week revealed that the number of people who bought a license fee fell by 500,000 to 24.3 million. Consequently, BBC revenues dipped from £3.8 billion to £3.74 billion. The license fee, which is currently frozen for two years, is set to rise significantly in April 2024.
It emerged on Tuesday morning that a review into the BBC funding model could be ordered this fall. “The evidence that there is a growing unwillingness to pay is shown by figures each year. The licence fee model is becoming unsustainable,” the London Times said, quoting a government source.
Variety understands that the timing of the review is...
The BBC’s main source of revenue is annual license fee of £159 ($202). The BBC annual report, which was published last week revealed that the number of people who bought a license fee fell by 500,000 to 24.3 million. Consequently, BBC revenues dipped from £3.8 billion to £3.74 billion. The license fee, which is currently frozen for two years, is set to rise significantly in April 2024.
It emerged on Tuesday morning that a review into the BBC funding model could be ordered this fall. “The evidence that there is a growing unwillingness to pay is shown by figures each year. The licence fee model is becoming unsustainable,” the London Times said, quoting a government source.
Variety understands that the timing of the review is...
- 7/18/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Journalists and other personnel at BBC News remain divided over the organisation’s treatment of the story concerning its most senior news anchor Huw Edwards – identified on Wednesday as the presenter at the centre of allegations of spending thousands of pounds on sexual pictures.
The Times of London reports concerns within the building that one BBC news presenter, Victoria Derbyshire, had been making enquiries about the alleged behaviour of another senior presenter, in the days before the scandal came to light. Derbyshire went on to break a story on daily current affairs show Newsnight that three BBC staffers (current and past) had accused Edwards of sending them inappropriate messages.
The Times quotes another unnamed presenter saying, “I felt like it was more of an Hr thing than a story.”
However, a Newsnight source defended the editorial decisions, telling the paper:
“Whenever there’s a story about the BBC we bend...
The Times of London reports concerns within the building that one BBC news presenter, Victoria Derbyshire, had been making enquiries about the alleged behaviour of another senior presenter, in the days before the scandal came to light. Derbyshire went on to break a story on daily current affairs show Newsnight that three BBC staffers (current and past) had accused Edwards of sending them inappropriate messages.
The Times quotes another unnamed presenter saying, “I felt like it was more of an Hr thing than a story.”
However, a Newsnight source defended the editorial decisions, telling the paper:
“Whenever there’s a story about the BBC we bend...
- 7/16/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC’s main primetime news presenter Huw Edwards and his family are receiving advice from former News of the World tabloid editor Andy Coulson, The Guardian reports.
The paper states that Edwards’ wife Vicky Flind – herself a TV producer – consulted Coulson before issuing her statement identifying her husband on Wednesday evening.
The presenter is currently in hospital, according to his wife, following allegations that he had paid £35,000 for inappropriate pictures from a teenage user of crack cocaine.
Coulson runs a PR agency specialising in crisis management. He previously edited News of the World between 2003 and 2007, and went on to become then-prime minister David Cameron’s director communications. He was jailed in 2014 for hacking offences.
His support for Edwards puts him in opposition to his former boss, Rupert Murdoch, boss of News UK and owner of The Sun newspaper, which first published the allegations but is facing backlash in some quarters,...
The paper states that Edwards’ wife Vicky Flind – herself a TV producer – consulted Coulson before issuing her statement identifying her husband on Wednesday evening.
The presenter is currently in hospital, according to his wife, following allegations that he had paid £35,000 for inappropriate pictures from a teenage user of crack cocaine.
Coulson runs a PR agency specialising in crisis management. He previously edited News of the World between 2003 and 2007, and went on to become then-prime minister David Cameron’s director communications. He was jailed in 2014 for hacking offences.
His support for Edwards puts him in opposition to his former boss, Rupert Murdoch, boss of News UK and owner of The Sun newspaper, which first published the allegations but is facing backlash in some quarters,...
- 7/15/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The BBC has spoken to Newsnight journalists involved in investigating Huw Edwards after staff raised concerns about being approached for information regarding the star presenter’s conduct.
In a sign that Newsnight may have crossed a line with its inquiries, managers made the team aware that some staff felt uncomfortable being asked questions about their interactions with Edwards, who is suspended amid accusations he paid a young person for explicit images.
Deadline revealed yesterday that presenter Victoria Derbyshire was examining Edwards’ conduct prior to allegations being published in The Sun newspaper last Friday. Now, three sources have told Deadline that there was disquiet over how Newsnight’s probe developed this week.
Newsnight was accused of “profiling” potential Edwards sources by trawling through the 5,810 people he follows on Twitter and identifying BBC employees who may have had allegations to share about his behavior. Edwards’ Twitter ‘likes’ were also said to have been examined.
In a sign that Newsnight may have crossed a line with its inquiries, managers made the team aware that some staff felt uncomfortable being asked questions about their interactions with Edwards, who is suspended amid accusations he paid a young person for explicit images.
Deadline revealed yesterday that presenter Victoria Derbyshire was examining Edwards’ conduct prior to allegations being published in The Sun newspaper last Friday. Now, three sources have told Deadline that there was disquiet over how Newsnight’s probe developed this week.
Newsnight was accused of “profiling” potential Edwards sources by trawling through the 5,810 people he follows on Twitter and identifying BBC employees who may have had allegations to share about his behavior. Edwards’ Twitter ‘likes’ were also said to have been examined.
- 7/14/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: BBC News journalists had begun work on a potential exposé about Huw Edwards prior to The Sun newspaper sparking a UK media storm about the presenter, Deadline can reveal.
BBC sources said Newsnight anchor Victoria Derbyshire was examining accusations about Edwards’ conduct in the days before The Sun made explosive claims about the star allegedly paying a teenager for explicit images.
Derbyshire’s enquiries last week raised eyebrows among some BBC staff and it is not clear if senior editors in the news unit were aware of the work. The revelation has also sparked questions over whether allegations about Edwards were circulating in the newsroom and if senior managers were informed.
Newsnight broadcast its findings on Wednesday night, just hours after Edwards was named as the presenter who had been suspended by the BBC after five days in which his identity was kept out of mainstream media reporting.
The...
BBC sources said Newsnight anchor Victoria Derbyshire was examining accusations about Edwards’ conduct in the days before The Sun made explosive claims about the star allegedly paying a teenager for explicit images.
Derbyshire’s enquiries last week raised eyebrows among some BBC staff and it is not clear if senior editors in the news unit were aware of the work. The revelation has also sparked questions over whether allegations about Edwards were circulating in the newsroom and if senior managers were informed.
Newsnight broadcast its findings on Wednesday night, just hours after Edwards was named as the presenter who had been suspended by the BBC after five days in which his identity was kept out of mainstream media reporting.
The...
- 7/13/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Speculation has been building in the U.K. about the identity of a “well-known” BBC presenter, described as a “household name,” accused in a report from The Sun of paying an underage teenage boy approximately £35,000 for explicit photos.
The guessing game in recent days has become so widespread that several U.K. television personalities have issued statements to insist it’s not them.
On Wednesday, Variety reported that the mystery man’s identity was revealed to be BBC News anchor Huw Edwards, one of organization’s most senior on-air personalities.
Edwards was revealed to be the accused in a statement issued by his wife, Vicky Flint.
Read More: Prince William, Prince Harry Release Statements Following Panorama Investigation, With William Saying The BBC ‘Let My Mother Down’
“In light of the recent reporting regarding the ‘BBC Presenter’ I am making this statement on behalf of my husband Huw Edwards, after what...
The guessing game in recent days has become so widespread that several U.K. television personalities have issued statements to insist it’s not them.
On Wednesday, Variety reported that the mystery man’s identity was revealed to be BBC News anchor Huw Edwards, one of organization’s most senior on-air personalities.
Edwards was revealed to be the accused in a statement issued by his wife, Vicky Flint.
Read More: Prince William, Prince Harry Release Statements Following Panorama Investigation, With William Saying The BBC ‘Let My Mother Down’
“In light of the recent reporting regarding the ‘BBC Presenter’ I am making this statement on behalf of my husband Huw Edwards, after what...
- 7/12/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
BBC Director General Tim Davie has warned that it will be complex for the corporation to get to the bottom of allegations against Huw Edwards while being mindful of its duty of care to the presenter.
In an email to BBC staff hours after Edwards was named as the presenter at the eye of a UK media storm, Davie said it was a “difficult time” for those involved.
Edwards is currently in hospital receiving treatment for mental health issues, his wife said. The presenter will not face a police inquiry, but his alleged conduct will now be the focus of a BBC investigation.
It follows The Sun newspaper reporting that the BBC star had given a young person £35,000 in return for sex pictures. The exchanges allegedly began in 2020 when the young person was aged 17.
Edwards, the BBC’s highest-profile and highest-paid news anchor, is yet to comment on the allegations.
In an email to BBC staff hours after Edwards was named as the presenter at the eye of a UK media storm, Davie said it was a “difficult time” for those involved.
Edwards is currently in hospital receiving treatment for mental health issues, his wife said. The presenter will not face a police inquiry, but his alleged conduct will now be the focus of a BBC investigation.
It follows The Sun newspaper reporting that the BBC star had given a young person £35,000 in return for sex pictures. The exchanges allegedly began in 2020 when the young person was aged 17.
Edwards, the BBC’s highest-profile and highest-paid news anchor, is yet to comment on the allegations.
- 7/12/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Huw Edwards — one of the most recognizable faces on British TV and the host of the BBC’s flagship News at Ten program — has been revealed as having allegedly paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos.
Edwards was named by his wife, Vicky Flind, in a statement issued on the veteran BBC presenter’s behalf to the U.K. Press Association. “In light of the recent reporting regarding the ‘BBC Presenter’ I am making this statement on behalf of my husband Huw Edwards, after what have been five extremely difficult days for our family. I am doing this primarily out of concern for his mental well-being and to protect our children,” she said.
And the BBC, in its own statement, said the Metropolitan Police had completed its investigation into Edwards and would take no further action. “We’re grateful to them for completing this work at speed. The police had...
Edwards was named by his wife, Vicky Flind, in a statement issued on the veteran BBC presenter’s behalf to the U.K. Press Association. “In light of the recent reporting regarding the ‘BBC Presenter’ I am making this statement on behalf of my husband Huw Edwards, after what have been five extremely difficult days for our family. I am doing this primarily out of concern for his mental well-being and to protect our children,” she said.
And the BBC, in its own statement, said the Metropolitan Police had completed its investigation into Edwards and would take no further action. “We’re grateful to them for completing this work at speed. The police had...
- 7/12/2023
- by Alex Ritman and Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The BBC staffer accused of paying a teenager for sexually explicit photographs has been named as Huw Edwards, one of the network’s top anchors.
The equivalent of NBC’s Brian Williams (before he was fired for embellishing an Iraq war story), Edwards is one of the most senior on-air figures at the corporation and was the anchor chosen to break news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death to the world last September. He is the fourth highest paid figure at the BBC.
Edwards’ wife, Vicky Flind, issued a statement on the anchor’s behalf saying Edwards is suffering “serious mental health issues” and has been hospitalized. “As is well documented, he has been treated for severe depression in recent years,” she said. “The events of the last few days have greatly worsened matters.”
Last weekend, U.K. tabloid The Sun broke the news that an unnamed anchor — whom they...
The equivalent of NBC’s Brian Williams (before he was fired for embellishing an Iraq war story), Edwards is one of the most senior on-air figures at the corporation and was the anchor chosen to break news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death to the world last September. He is the fourth highest paid figure at the BBC.
Edwards’ wife, Vicky Flind, issued a statement on the anchor’s behalf saying Edwards is suffering “serious mental health issues” and has been hospitalized. “As is well documented, he has been treated for severe depression in recent years,” she said. “The events of the last few days have greatly worsened matters.”
Last weekend, U.K. tabloid The Sun broke the news that an unnamed anchor — whom they...
- 7/12/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Huw Edwards has been named as the BBC presenter who allegedly paid a teenager tens of thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images.
Edward, the BBC’s highest-paid news anchor, was named by his wife Vicky Flind, who said the presenter was “suffering from serious mental health issues” after being at the eye of an enormous media storm.
She added that Edwards, who was suspended by the BBC on Sunday, was receiving in-patient hospital care and will respond to the allegations against him when he is in a position to do so.
In a separate statement, the Metropolitan Police said no criminal offense had been committed by Edwards following its scoping exercise of the available evidence.
The BBC said it would now move forward with its own investigation into Edwards’ alleged conduct, ensuring that it conducts a “thorough assessment of the facts, whilst continuing to be mindful of our duty of care to all involved.
Edward, the BBC’s highest-paid news anchor, was named by his wife Vicky Flind, who said the presenter was “suffering from serious mental health issues” after being at the eye of an enormous media storm.
She added that Edwards, who was suspended by the BBC on Sunday, was receiving in-patient hospital care and will respond to the allegations against him when he is in a position to do so.
In a separate statement, the Metropolitan Police said no criminal offense had been committed by Edwards following its scoping exercise of the available evidence.
The BBC said it would now move forward with its own investigation into Edwards’ alleged conduct, ensuring that it conducts a “thorough assessment of the facts, whilst continuing to be mindful of our duty of care to all involved.
- 7/12/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC has revealed that the amount paid to its biggest stars has surged to a six-year high, as Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker topped the talent pay table once again.
The BBC’s annual report revealed that salaries for presenters earning more than £150,000 totaled £23.4M in the 12 months to the end of March 2023.
This was a 15% increase compared with last year’s pay of £20.2M and was at its highest level since 2017, when the BBC spent £28.6M on its best-known presenters.
Lineker topped the ranking for the sixth consecutive year, with his salary remaining stable at £1.35M. Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball was the best-paid female presenter, pocketing as much as £985,000.
In a year in which he anchored coverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, Huw Edwards had a pay rise of at least £25,000. He took home a minimum of £435,000 in the year to March.
Total talent pay,...
The BBC’s annual report revealed that salaries for presenters earning more than £150,000 totaled £23.4M in the 12 months to the end of March 2023.
This was a 15% increase compared with last year’s pay of £20.2M and was at its highest level since 2017, when the BBC spent £28.6M on its best-known presenters.
Lineker topped the ranking for the sixth consecutive year, with his salary remaining stable at £1.35M. Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball was the best-paid female presenter, pocketing as much as £985,000.
In a year in which he anchored coverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, Huw Edwards had a pay rise of at least £25,000. He took home a minimum of £435,000 in the year to March.
Total talent pay,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
King Charles III’s historic Coronation on May 6 starts at 10 a.m. BST in the UK at 5 a.m. Et/2 a.m. Pt in the U.S. Every major British and American network will have live coverage of the event, which you can watch live in the player embedded below.
The Itinerary
The first Coronation for seven decades will see Charles and Queen Consort Camilla take a King’s Procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. There will then be a service during which the official Coronation will take place, beginning around 10:20 a.m. GMT (2:20 a.m. Pt)
King Charles III will be officially crowned, and his wife Camilla will become Queen Camilla during the ceremony. King Charles technically became King upon his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September, but the Coronation — the first in the UK since 1953 — will make it official. Camilla has been Queen...
The Itinerary
The first Coronation for seven decades will see Charles and Queen Consort Camilla take a King’s Procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. There will then be a service during which the official Coronation will take place, beginning around 10:20 a.m. GMT (2:20 a.m. Pt)
King Charles III will be officially crowned, and his wife Camilla will become Queen Camilla during the ceremony. King Charles technically became King upon his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September, but the Coronation — the first in the UK since 1953 — will make it official. Camilla has been Queen...
- 5/6/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
For many royalists, the coronation of King Charles III is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Many royal family followers were not alive when Queen Elizabeth was coronated in 1953. Therefore, Charles’ ascension is something that will draw great public interest. There are many ways this historic event can be watched. Here’s a guide to keeping up with every minute of the day’s many elements.
King Charles’ coronation takes place on May 6, 2023, | Dan Kitwood/Getty Images How to watch the coronation of King Charles III
There are many options to watch the coronation of King Charles III. CBS, ABC, and NBC will all have reporters on the ground at the event.
As for cable services, both Fox News and CNN will have complete coronation coverage. The BBC and streaming service Paramount+ will also cover the event.
Sky News is streaming the coronation on its website, app, and YouTube channel. The coronation will...
King Charles’ coronation takes place on May 6, 2023, | Dan Kitwood/Getty Images How to watch the coronation of King Charles III
There are many options to watch the coronation of King Charles III. CBS, ABC, and NBC will all have reporters on the ground at the event.
As for cable services, both Fox News and CNN will have complete coronation coverage. The BBC and streaming service Paramount+ will also cover the event.
Sky News is streaming the coronation on its website, app, and YouTube channel. The coronation will...
- 5/5/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tobi De Graaff Joins Sky Studios
Veteran UK exec Tobi de Graaff is joining Sky Studios as Senior VP of Commercial. The former BBC Studios Director of Commissioning and Co-Production has most recently been running his own business, Beiboot Representation, but is now stepping into an international role focused on commercial and co-production partnerships, including Sky’s distribution relationship with Comcast cousin NBCUniversal Global Distribution. He’ll work closely with Sky Studios’ editorial and commissioning teams across Europe. He’ll also take charge of the international scripted team, which is currently headed by Jason Simms in the UK and LA-based SVP Rebecca Segal, accorifn to an internal note from Sky Studios COO Caroline Cooper seen by Deadline. Both Simms and Segal will report to de Graaf, who has also worked for ITV Studios, when he joins in July.
Chris Kattan Joins Indie LA Drama ‘Angel City’
Chris Kattan (Saturday Night Live...
Veteran UK exec Tobi de Graaff is joining Sky Studios as Senior VP of Commercial. The former BBC Studios Director of Commissioning and Co-Production has most recently been running his own business, Beiboot Representation, but is now stepping into an international role focused on commercial and co-production partnerships, including Sky’s distribution relationship with Comcast cousin NBCUniversal Global Distribution. He’ll work closely with Sky Studios’ editorial and commissioning teams across Europe. He’ll also take charge of the international scripted team, which is currently headed by Jason Simms in the UK and LA-based SVP Rebecca Segal, accorifn to an internal note from Sky Studios COO Caroline Cooper seen by Deadline. Both Simms and Segal will report to de Graaf, who has also worked for ITV Studios, when he joins in July.
Chris Kattan Joins Indie LA Drama ‘Angel City’
Chris Kattan (Saturday Night Live...
- 4/20/2023
- by Jesse Whittock, Zac Ntim and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Simon Cowell has spoken out for the first time on David Walliams’ departure from Britain’s Got Talent.
Bgt returned for its 16th season over the weekend, with longtime star Cowell reuniting with Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon on the judging panel.
The trio were joined by Bruno Toniolo, who has stepped in to replace Walliams.
Back in January, it was confirmed that the Little Britain star would not be reprising his role as a judge on the reality competition following reports that he had made disrespectful comments about contestants.
A transcript obtained by The Guardian allegedly revealed that Walliams described a woman contestant as being like “the slightly boring girl you meet in the pub that thinks you want to f*** them, but you don’t”.
Walliams apologised for his “disrespectful” comments at the time, stating: “These were private conversations and – like most conversations with friends – were never intended to be shared.
Bgt returned for its 16th season over the weekend, with longtime star Cowell reuniting with Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon on the judging panel.
The trio were joined by Bruno Toniolo, who has stepped in to replace Walliams.
Back in January, it was confirmed that the Little Britain star would not be reprising his role as a judge on the reality competition following reports that he had made disrespectful comments about contestants.
A transcript obtained by The Guardian allegedly revealed that Walliams described a woman contestant as being like “the slightly boring girl you meet in the pub that thinks you want to f*** them, but you don’t”.
Walliams apologised for his “disrespectful” comments at the time, stating: “These were private conversations and – like most conversations with friends – were never intended to be shared.
- 4/17/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
Ana De Armas has named the moment she knew she had “made it” in Hollywood.
The actor made her debut on Saturday Night Live during this weekend’s episode (15 April).
In her monologue, De Armas, 34, recalled some of her early experiences in Hollywood.
The Cuban-Spanish star moved to Los Angeles in her twenties, after having begun her acting career in Cuba and Spain.
The Blonde star also spoke about the two times that she felt she had truly “made it”.
De Armas said that the first occasion was when her name was used as an answer in the New York Times crossword puzzle.
She said, however, that the moment was superseded by her SNL debut.
“I feel very lucky to be here,” she said. “I remember the first time my name was in the New York Times crossword. Everyone texted me and they said, ‘You made it – and I thought I did.
The actor made her debut on Saturday Night Live during this weekend’s episode (15 April).
In her monologue, De Armas, 34, recalled some of her early experiences in Hollywood.
The Cuban-Spanish star moved to Los Angeles in her twenties, after having begun her acting career in Cuba and Spain.
The Blonde star also spoke about the two times that she felt she had truly “made it”.
De Armas said that the first occasion was when her name was used as an answer in the New York Times crossword puzzle.
She said, however, that the moment was superseded by her SNL debut.
“I feel very lucky to be here,” she said. “I remember the first time my name was in the New York Times crossword. Everyone texted me and they said, ‘You made it – and I thought I did.
- 4/17/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
Ana De Armas has shared a sweet story about Robert DeNiro visiting her family in Cuba.
The Blonde star made her Saturday Night Live debut over the weekend.
During the episode, De Armas delivered a heartwarming monologue in which she recalled some of her early experiences in Hollywood.
The Cuban-Spanish actor, 34, began her career in Cuba before she moved to Spain at the age of 18. In her twenties, she moved to Los Angeles.
“This has been a magical year. Not only was I nominated for an Oscar, but in three weeks, I’m going to officially become an American citizen!” de Armas said. “I am proud to become a citizen because when I moved here, everyone was so welcoming.”
One person she gave a special shout out to was Robert DeNiro, whom she starred with in her first film in the US, the sports biopic Hands of Stone (2016).
De Armas...
The Blonde star made her Saturday Night Live debut over the weekend.
During the episode, De Armas delivered a heartwarming monologue in which she recalled some of her early experiences in Hollywood.
The Cuban-Spanish actor, 34, began her career in Cuba before she moved to Spain at the age of 18. In her twenties, she moved to Los Angeles.
“This has been a magical year. Not only was I nominated for an Oscar, but in three weeks, I’m going to officially become an American citizen!” de Armas said. “I am proud to become a citizen because when I moved here, everyone was so welcoming.”
One person she gave a special shout out to was Robert DeNiro, whom she starred with in her first film in the US, the sports biopic Hands of Stone (2016).
De Armas...
- 4/17/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
The BBC has reportedly issued letters gauging interest for voluntary redundancy to its top presenting stars, sending shockwaves through the corporation.
The move is thought to be part of a cost-saving mission by the corporation, which includes reducing spending in its news division.
On Saturday night (15 April), the Mail reported that the BBC’s interim managing editor of news and current affairs, Philippa Busby, has written to all its senior TV and radio presenters asking them to consider voluntary redundancy.
The publication reported that Huw Edwards, Clive Myrie and Sophie Raworth were among those to receive letters. The Independent has contacted their representatives for comment.
On Twitter, Edwards said the move was a “standard invitation to consider applying for voluntary redundancy” and “nothing more”.
Alongside a picture of him and his mother drinking champagne, he wrote: “Reality check. A standard Hr exercise by @BBCNews (one of many over the years) is just that.
The move is thought to be part of a cost-saving mission by the corporation, which includes reducing spending in its news division.
On Saturday night (15 April), the Mail reported that the BBC’s interim managing editor of news and current affairs, Philippa Busby, has written to all its senior TV and radio presenters asking them to consider voluntary redundancy.
The publication reported that Huw Edwards, Clive Myrie and Sophie Raworth were among those to receive letters. The Independent has contacted their representatives for comment.
On Twitter, Edwards said the move was a “standard invitation to consider applying for voluntary redundancy” and “nothing more”.
Alongside a picture of him and his mother drinking champagne, he wrote: “Reality check. A standard Hr exercise by @BBCNews (one of many over the years) is just that.
- 4/17/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin has hinted that the hit HBO series won’t end at season two.
During a panel about the apocalyptic drama on Sunday (16 April) at Nab in Las Vegas, Mazin said there’s “quite a bit of story to tell”.
“Our plan is to do it not just for one more season,” he said of the show starring Pedro Pascal. “We should be around for a while.”
The update comes after Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie, gave her thoughts on when season two is likely to arrive.
Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show last month, Ramsey said, “It will be a while. I think we’ll probably shoot at the end of this year, beginning of next.”
“So it’ll probably be the end of 2024, early 2025.”
Earlier this month, the filming location for The Last of Us season two was revealed. Deadline reported that...
During a panel about the apocalyptic drama on Sunday (16 April) at Nab in Las Vegas, Mazin said there’s “quite a bit of story to tell”.
“Our plan is to do it not just for one more season,” he said of the show starring Pedro Pascal. “We should be around for a while.”
The update comes after Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie, gave her thoughts on when season two is likely to arrive.
Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show last month, Ramsey said, “It will be a while. I think we’ll probably shoot at the end of this year, beginning of next.”
“So it’ll probably be the end of 2024, early 2025.”
Earlier this month, the filming location for The Last of Us season two was revealed. Deadline reported that...
- 4/17/2023
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - TV
Emma Watson has opened up in a rare personal post to mark her 33rd birthday.
The Harry Potter star, who turned 33 on Saturday (15 April), shared a post on Instagram describing how she had “stepped away from my life” over the past couple of years.
“This is 33,” she began. “Holy moly. Before 29 I hadn’t even heard of a Saturn Return as a concept. Let’s just say that now I am well acquainted.”
She went on to write about how she had learnt to surf “badly”, ridden horses, done “a lot of therapy” and “said goodbye to my Grandma and Grandpa”.
“I cut my thumb nail off on both hands trying to cook for myself and then was only able to do things one handed for months,” she wrote. “I felt really sad and really pissed off about a lot of things. I learnt more about love and being a woman…...
The Harry Potter star, who turned 33 on Saturday (15 April), shared a post on Instagram describing how she had “stepped away from my life” over the past couple of years.
“This is 33,” she began. “Holy moly. Before 29 I hadn’t even heard of a Saturn Return as a concept. Let’s just say that now I am well acquainted.”
She went on to write about how she had learnt to surf “badly”, ridden horses, done “a lot of therapy” and “said goodbye to my Grandma and Grandpa”.
“I cut my thumb nail off on both hands trying to cook for myself and then was only able to do things one handed for months,” she wrote. “I felt really sad and really pissed off about a lot of things. I learnt more about love and being a woman…...
- 4/16/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Film
A TikTok video about the extortionate food and drink costs at Coachella has gone viral.
In footage that has been liked 250,000 times at the time of writing, TikTok user Jackie Tanti told her followers: “Just so you all know, these two coffees and two burritos cost us $64. Capitalism really popped off today.”
That is equivalent to approximately £51.
The California-based festival is currently in its first weekend, and will return from Friday 21 April to Sunday 23 April, with the same artists performing at both shows.
This year, the festival is headlined by Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny on each Friday, K-pop girl group Blackpink on each Saturday, and enigmatic R&b star Frank Ocean on each Sunday.
Also among the lineup this year are a number of British exports including Gorillaz, The Chemical Brothers, Sg Lewis, Idris Elba, Charli Xcx, Yungblud and more.
Weekend two general admission tickets are on sale...
In footage that has been liked 250,000 times at the time of writing, TikTok user Jackie Tanti told her followers: “Just so you all know, these two coffees and two burritos cost us $64. Capitalism really popped off today.”
That is equivalent to approximately £51.
The California-based festival is currently in its first weekend, and will return from Friday 21 April to Sunday 23 April, with the same artists performing at both shows.
This year, the festival is headlined by Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny on each Friday, K-pop girl group Blackpink on each Saturday, and enigmatic R&b star Frank Ocean on each Sunday.
Also among the lineup this year are a number of British exports including Gorillaz, The Chemical Brothers, Sg Lewis, Idris Elba, Charli Xcx, Yungblud and more.
Weekend two general admission tickets are on sale...
- 4/16/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Music
Morgan Freeman has spoken out against Black History Month and the term “African-American” in a rare interview.
The actor, 85, who can currently be seen in Zach Braff’s film A Good Person, discussed race in the interview.
He told The Sunday Times’s Culture magazine: “Two things I can say publicly that I do not like. Black History Month is an insult. You’re going to relegate my history to a month?
“Also ‘African-American’ is an insult. I don’t subscribe to that title. Black people have had different titles all the way back to the n-word and I do not know how these things get such a grip, but everyone uses ‘African-American’.”
He continued: “What does it really mean? Most Black people in this part of the world are mongrels. And you say Africa as if it’s a country when it’s a continent, like Europe.”
Black History Month,...
The actor, 85, who can currently be seen in Zach Braff’s film A Good Person, discussed race in the interview.
He told The Sunday Times’s Culture magazine: “Two things I can say publicly that I do not like. Black History Month is an insult. You’re going to relegate my history to a month?
“Also ‘African-American’ is an insult. I don’t subscribe to that title. Black people have had different titles all the way back to the n-word and I do not know how these things get such a grip, but everyone uses ‘African-American’.”
He continued: “What does it really mean? Most Black people in this part of the world are mongrels. And you say Africa as if it’s a country when it’s a continent, like Europe.”
Black History Month,...
- 4/16/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Film
The BBC has reportedly issued letters gauging interest for voluntary redundancy to its top presenting stars, sending shockwaves through the corporation.
The move is thought to be part of a cost-saving mission by the corporation, which includes reducing spending in its news division.
On Saturday night (15 April), the Mail reported that the BBC’s interim managing editor of news and current affairs, Philippa Busby, has written to all its senior TV and radio presenters asking them to consider voluntary redundancy.
The publication reported that Huw Edwards, Clive Myrie and Sophie Raworth were among those to receive letters. The Independent has contacted their representatives for comment.
On Twitter, Edwards said the move was a “standard invitation to consider applying for voluntary redundancy” and “nothing more”.
Nick Robinson said on Twitter: “First newspapers call for cut to licence fee. Then same papers report shock at redundancies, closures or repeats. Later papers say...
The move is thought to be part of a cost-saving mission by the corporation, which includes reducing spending in its news division.
On Saturday night (15 April), the Mail reported that the BBC’s interim managing editor of news and current affairs, Philippa Busby, has written to all its senior TV and radio presenters asking them to consider voluntary redundancy.
The publication reported that Huw Edwards, Clive Myrie and Sophie Raworth were among those to receive letters. The Independent has contacted their representatives for comment.
On Twitter, Edwards said the move was a “standard invitation to consider applying for voluntary redundancy” and “nothing more”.
Nick Robinson said on Twitter: “First newspapers call for cut to licence fee. Then same papers report shock at redundancies, closures or repeats. Later papers say...
- 4/16/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Eight months after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her son Charles is set to be officially crowned as king.
The monarch will be crowned King Charles III in a ceremony on Saturday 6 May, which comes during a special Bank Holiday weekend.
Thousands are expected to gather on the route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, with procedings also set to be televised in full.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the coronation on TV...
A live broadcast of ceremonial events will air on the BBC throughout the day, including the procession to the Abbey, the coronation itself, and the journey back to Buckingham Palace.
Following their return to The Mall, King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort, will appear on the balcony.
Coverage will lead on BBC One, with BBC Two airing signed coverage of the ceremony.
Via the red button, there will also be...
The monarch will be crowned King Charles III in a ceremony on Saturday 6 May, which comes during a special Bank Holiday weekend.
Thousands are expected to gather on the route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, with procedings also set to be televised in full.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the coronation on TV...
A live broadcast of ceremonial events will air on the BBC throughout the day, including the procession to the Abbey, the coronation itself, and the journey back to Buckingham Palace.
Following their return to The Mall, King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort, will appear on the balcony.
Coverage will lead on BBC One, with BBC Two airing signed coverage of the ceremony.
Via the red button, there will also be...
- 4/12/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Veteran broadcaster David Dimbleby has turned down the chance to play a role in the BBC’s coverage of the King’s coronation, according to reports.
The BBC’s coverage of the 6 May event will be led by Kirsty Young, 54, in a studio outside Buckingham Palace, with Huw Edwards, 61, and Clare Balding, 52, providing commentary.
Dimbleby, 84, was offered a role in the coverage, according to a report in The Times, but opted against playing “second fiddle” in the presenting lineup.
The Independent has contacted Dimbleby’s representatives for comment.
It is not clear what exactly Dimbleby’s role would have entailed, but it signals a shift from tradition: his father Richard covered the funeral of George VI in 1952 and Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation the following year.
Dimbleby himself has been a prominent figure in the BBC’s royal coverage for many years and he came out of retirement last September...
The BBC’s coverage of the 6 May event will be led by Kirsty Young, 54, in a studio outside Buckingham Palace, with Huw Edwards, 61, and Clare Balding, 52, providing commentary.
Dimbleby, 84, was offered a role in the coverage, according to a report in The Times, but opted against playing “second fiddle” in the presenting lineup.
The Independent has contacted Dimbleby’s representatives for comment.
It is not clear what exactly Dimbleby’s role would have entailed, but it signals a shift from tradition: his father Richard covered the funeral of George VI in 1952 and Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation the following year.
Dimbleby himself has been a prominent figure in the BBC’s royal coverage for many years and he came out of retirement last September...
- 4/11/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
The BBC has unveiled its presenter line-up for King Charles III’s Coronation next month.
Presenters revealed this morning include Huw Edwards, who will provide commentary on the Saturday May 6 proceedings, Anita Rani and Clare Balding. Rani will join the gathered crowds while Balding, the new face of the BBC’s tennis coverage, will provide commentary on the ceremonial route.
The event will take place on Saturday May 6 and involve a number of ceremonial proceedings with King Charles III and his wife Camilla, who will be crowned Queen alongside him in London.
Other presenters revealed this morning include Kirsty Young, JJ Chalmers, Sophie Raworth and radio presenters Mishal Hussain, Martha Kearney and James Naughtie.
The BBC said the event, which comes around eight months after King Charles’ mother Queen Elizabeth II passed away, will “be at the forefront of technology with proceedings on iPlayer streaming live from multiple locations in...
Presenters revealed this morning include Huw Edwards, who will provide commentary on the Saturday May 6 proceedings, Anita Rani and Clare Balding. Rani will join the gathered crowds while Balding, the new face of the BBC’s tennis coverage, will provide commentary on the ceremonial route.
The event will take place on Saturday May 6 and involve a number of ceremonial proceedings with King Charles III and his wife Camilla, who will be crowned Queen alongside him in London.
Other presenters revealed this morning include Kirsty Young, JJ Chalmers, Sophie Raworth and radio presenters Mishal Hussain, Martha Kearney and James Naughtie.
The BBC said the event, which comes around eight months after King Charles’ mother Queen Elizabeth II passed away, will “be at the forefront of technology with proceedings on iPlayer streaming live from multiple locations in...
- 4/11/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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