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Ted Turner transformed television as we know it. Here are five of his biggest accomplishments.
There is little of the media landscape over the past half-century that Ted Turner didn't play a key role in building. From creating the 24-hour news cycle to laying the groundwork for the cable-television boom, Turner revolutionized modern media.
Rhod Gilbert returns to TV after cancer with new series
Comedian Rhod Gilbert is returning to television after being treated for head and neck cancer. The Carmarthen-born 56-year-old was diagnosed in 2022, and underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy; he was eventually given the all-clear following…
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Lord of the Flies' Comes to Television for the First Time in a New Miniseries. In the 1950s, the Now-Famous Novel Almost Never Got Published
A new adaptation of William Golding's 1954 novel Lord of the Flies is airing on Netflix for U.S. audiences. The four-part miniseries, written by Jack Thorne and originally aired by BBC, follows a group of schoolboys stranded on a deserted island as…
The WNBA's 2026 TV distro plan is (almost) perfect. Let's resolve that 'almost'
Welcome back to MoneyCall, The Athletic's weekly sports business cheat sheet. Name-dropped today: Caitlin Clark, Sabreena Merchant, Annie Costabile, Pablo Torre, Bryson DeChambeau, Coco Gauff, John Sterling, Mina Kimes, Cherie DeVaux, the Met Gala…
Bloomberg Surveillance TV: May 6th, 2026
The economy and the markets are 'under surveillance' as we cover the latest in finance, economics and investment. Listen to Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern for the top interviews from Bloomberg Surveillance Television. And join…
TV favourite 'out of the running' for Strictly job after bombshell announcement
Bradley Walsh seems to have taken himself out of the running for the hosting job on Strictly Come Dancing. The TV star, 65, was amongst a list of other well-known television faces thought to be up for the presenting role on the hit BBC show…
How to watch Dallas Wings in 2026: TV schedule for Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and company
For the first time in a long time, the Dallas Wings feel like must-see TV. The WNBA has obliged — 36 of Dallas' 44 regular-season games are on national TV, second-most in the league. The Wings bring Paige Bueckers back for year No. 2, fresh…
Ted Turner, Who Shaped Cable TV and Launched CNN, Has Died at 87
Ted Turner, the swashbuckling media titan who helped shape the modern cable-television industry, ushering in the era of 24-hour news with CNN while building other major networks that bear his name, died Wednesday at age 87, according to a…
Ted Turner, former Braves owner who revolutionized TV, dies at 87
Ted Turner never threw a pitch or swung a baseball bat. But he will forever be remembered as one of the most legendary figures in Braves history. Turner revolutionized the satellite and cable television industries and brought the Braves into living…
F1 agrees new TV deal in UK as announcement made over future of coverage
Sky Sports have confirned they have extended their agreement as the exclusive broadcaster for F1 in the UK and Ireland for a further five years. The confirmation came today, with both Sky Sports and F1 releasing a joint statement revealing the deal…
Trump-pick Steve Hilton gets California poll boost after TV debate
Republican Steve Hilton moved into first place in California's June 2 gubernatorial primary in a new late-April poll that showed him leading following a major televised debate. A new SurveyUSA poll conducted April 28–May 1 shows Hilton…
CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Ted Turner, the brash and outspoken television pioneer who created a media empire and transformed the news business by creating CNN and introducing the 24-hour cable news cycle, died Wednesday. He was 87. He died surrounded…
How to watch Timberwolves vs. Spurs: Second Round Game 2 TV channel and streaming options for May 6
The NBA Playoffs will see the San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves face off in the second round, with Game 2 next to come. The Timberwolves have a 1-0 lead in the series. Venue: Frost Bank Center Time: 9:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Streaming…
How to watch Timberwolves vs. Spurs: Second Round Game 2 TV channel and streaming options for May 6
The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves are facing off in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 2 coming up. The Timberwolves hold a 1-0 lead in the series. Venue: Frost Bank Center Time: 9:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Streaming…
BBC presenter announces exit after a decade on air and marrying live on TV
A BBC News presenter has bid a final farewell to the broadcaster after nearly a decade. Award-winning reporter Thomas Mackintosh revealed today on social media that he was departing the BBC after nine and a half years in the role. He famously got…
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