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BBC makes major change to radio broadcasts after almost a century
After decades on the airwaves, the BBC has officially switched off its long wave radio service, bringing nearly a century of broadcasting to a close. The final long wave transmission from BBC Radio 4 was broadcast at 1am on Saturday, ending the…
BBC ends its long wave radio broadcasts after almost a century
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BBC ends its long wave radio broadcasts after almost a century
The BBC has ended its long wave radio broadcasts after almost 100 years. BBC Radio 4, which was the last long wave radio station in the UK, had the service permanently switched off at 1am on Saturday. Long wave services have been used since 1934…
Age UK urges 'leave no-one behind' as BBC ends long-wave radio broadcasts
Age UK has warned of the importance of “leaving no-one behind” as the BBC ended its long-wave radio broadcasts after almost 100 years. BBC Radio 4, which was the last long-wave radio station in the UK, had the service permanently…
Broadcast networks tout Mamdani's victories, proclaim socialism is 'resonating'
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is being touted as an 'undeniable power broker' after his slate of radical socialist endorsees won in state and national races on Tuesday night. This might seem like good news for Republicans, since it can make the…
ITV makes major broadcasting change after hated World Cup hydration breaks
ITV will reportedly axe in-game adverts from its rugby union coverage when it broadcasts the National Championship next month. The broadcaster launched in-game advertisements using a split screen to its coverage of the Six Nations earlier this…
New broadcast deal could push NRL salary cap up to $20m by 2028
The new multibillion-dollar broadcast rights deal could push the salary cap as high as $20 million for 2028, paving the way for the NRL to crown its first $2 million-per-season player. The NRL is putting the finishing touches to a new rights…
Semra Hunter: ten things you should know about ITV's American broadcaster
Semra Hunter has become one of the standout stars of ITV's coverage at the 2026 World Cup. The American presenter has quickly won over viewers alongside Laura Woods and Mark Pougatch as the broadcaster covers the biggest FIFA World Cup in history.
BBC ends its long wave radio broadcasts after almost a century
BBC Radio 4, which was the last long wave radio station in the UK, had the service permanently switched off at 1am on Saturday. Long wave services have been used since 1934 and were used to transmit messages during the Second World War. Radio 4…
Age UK urges 'leave no-one behind' as BBC ends long-wave radio broadcasts
BBC Radio 4, which was the last long-wave radio station in the UK, had the service permanently switched off at 1am on Saturday. Long-wave services have been used since 1934 and were used to transmit messages during the Second World War. Radio 4…
Graham Norton teases Madonna and Kylie Minogue moments ahead of special broadcast
Broadcaster Graham Norton made a guest appearance on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show with Gary Davies to discuss his highly anticipated television event, Madonna & Graham. Airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, the documentary special offers fans an…
Colombia vs Portugal live updates: World Cup 2026 game latest score and news
Follow live as Colombia and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal go head to head to win Group K. Portugal and Colombia go head-to-head in their final group game, with top spot in Group K on the line at the World Cup. Portugal are looking for a second…
BBC given huge headache Wimbledon organisers do them no favours
The BBC is facing a tough scheduling decision right at the start of Wimbledon. One of the broadcaster's premier sporting events kicks off on Monday with an enticing day of tennis at SW19. Yet there's one considerable challenge confronting the Beeb…
'I'm Huw Edwards' publicist and even I think his latest move is a terrible idea'
Huw Edwards has launched a mental health blog two years after his conviction Huw Edwards' former publicist, Barry Tomes, has spoken out about the disgraced BBC anchor's new mental health blog, urging caution about pursuing it. In 2024, the…
Mark Pougatch accused BBC of lying before moving sides to host World Cup on ITV
ITV presenter Mark Pougatch accused the BBC of distorting the facts surrounding his departure after he left the broadcaster six years ago. Now aged 58, he is among ITV's most prominent sports presenters and is currently anchoring their World Cup…
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