Just 11% of top talent from diverse background.
Just one-tenth of the BBC’s top on-screen talent is from a black, ethnic, minority background (Bame), the corporation’s Annual Report has revealed (reports Broadcast).
Bame stars make up 11% of the corporation’s top earners, with the likes of BBC Radio DJ Trevor Nelson and newsreader George Alagiah among the highest paid, with salaries of between £250,000 and £300,000.
Radio 4 Today programme presenter Mishal Husain earns between £200,000 and £250,000, less than half than her colleague John Humphrys’ £600,000-£650,000 salary.
Across the BBC, some 14% of its workforce is from a Bame background, in line with the national average.
Bame stars’ salaries pale in comparison with some of the corporation’s biggest earners, which include Radio 2 presenter and former Top Gear host Chris Evans, who topped the payroll with a salary of around £2.2m.
Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman, who also hosted a Michael Buble special at Christmas and Film 2016, was the highest...
Just one-tenth of the BBC’s top on-screen talent is from a black, ethnic, minority background (Bame), the corporation’s Annual Report has revealed (reports Broadcast).
Bame stars make up 11% of the corporation’s top earners, with the likes of BBC Radio DJ Trevor Nelson and newsreader George Alagiah among the highest paid, with salaries of between £250,000 and £300,000.
Radio 4 Today programme presenter Mishal Husain earns between £200,000 and £250,000, less than half than her colleague John Humphrys’ £600,000-£650,000 salary.
Across the BBC, some 14% of its workforce is from a Bame background, in line with the national average.
Bame stars’ salaries pale in comparison with some of the corporation’s biggest earners, which include Radio 2 presenter and former Top Gear host Chris Evans, who topped the payroll with a salary of around £2.2m.
Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman, who also hosted a Michael Buble special at Christmas and Film 2016, was the highest...
- 7/19/2017
- ScreenDaily
Just 11% of top talent from diverse background.
Just one-tenth of the BBC’s top on-screen talent is from a black, ethnic, minority background (Bame), the corporation’s Annual Report has revealed (reports Broadcast).
Bame stars make up 11% of the corporation’s top earners, with the likes of BBC Radio DJ Trevor Nelson and newsreader George Alagiah among the highest paid, with salaries of between £250,000 and £300,000.
Radio 4 Today programme presenter Mishal Husain earns between £200,000 and £250,000, less than half than her colleague John Humphrys’ £600,000-£650,000 salary.
Across the BBC, some 14% of its workforce is from a Bame background, in line with the national average.
Bame stars’ salaries pale in comparison with some of the corporation’s biggest earners, which include Radio 2 presenter and former Top Gear host Chris Evans, who topped the payroll with a salary of around £2.2m.
Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman, who also hosted a Michael Buble special at Christmas and Film 2016, was the highest...
Just one-tenth of the BBC’s top on-screen talent is from a black, ethnic, minority background (Bame), the corporation’s Annual Report has revealed (reports Broadcast).
Bame stars make up 11% of the corporation’s top earners, with the likes of BBC Radio DJ Trevor Nelson and newsreader George Alagiah among the highest paid, with salaries of between £250,000 and £300,000.
Radio 4 Today programme presenter Mishal Husain earns between £200,000 and £250,000, less than half than her colleague John Humphrys’ £600,000-£650,000 salary.
Across the BBC, some 14% of its workforce is from a Bame background, in line with the national average.
Bame stars’ salaries pale in comparison with some of the corporation’s biggest earners, which include Radio 2 presenter and former Top Gear host Chris Evans, who topped the payroll with a salary of around £2.2m.
Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman, who also hosted a Michael Buble special at Christmas and Film 2016, was the highest...
- 7/19/2017
- ScreenDaily
Touchdown! The BBC has announced a two-year deal with NFL to show live matches and highlights.
The broadcaster will have rights to air Super Bowl 50 as well as the three games at Wembley Stadium.
BBC Two will also introduce a weekly highlights show later this year.
"NFL has a growing fanbase in the UK, and I'm delighted that the BBC can bring it free to air for our audience," BBC director of sport Barbara Slater stated.
NFL UK managing director Alistair Kirkwood added: "We are very pleased and excited to be back on the BBC."
The three matches at Wembley Stadium were previously announced to be New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins (October 4), Jacksonville Jaguars vs Buffalo Bills (October 25) and Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs (November 1).
The broadcaster will have rights to air Super Bowl 50 as well as the three games at Wembley Stadium.
BBC Two will also introduce a weekly highlights show later this year.
"NFL has a growing fanbase in the UK, and I'm delighted that the BBC can bring it free to air for our audience," BBC director of sport Barbara Slater stated.
NFL UK managing director Alistair Kirkwood added: "We are very pleased and excited to be back on the BBC."
The three matches at Wembley Stadium were previously announced to be New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins (October 4), Jacksonville Jaguars vs Buffalo Bills (October 25) and Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs (November 1).
- 9/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Coverage of the Six Nations Championship will be staying on free-to-air television for the next six years at least.
BBC and ITV will share broadcast rights of the international rugby union tournament from 2016, it has been announced.
In order to split the amount of matches equally, BBC will air Wales, Scotland and France's home fixtures, while ITV will play host to England, Ireland and Italy's home ties.
That means that the BBC will air eight matches live in 2016, while ITV will air seven. The figures will be reversed in 2017 and the two broadcasters will alternate every year after.
Reacting to the new deal, BBC's Director of Sport Barbara Slater, said: "It's great news for fans of the Six Nations that the championship will be staying on free-to-air television."
ITV's Niall Sloane added: "We're delighted to be strengthening our ties with the game."
The BBC has had exclusive rights to the...
BBC and ITV will share broadcast rights of the international rugby union tournament from 2016, it has been announced.
In order to split the amount of matches equally, BBC will air Wales, Scotland and France's home fixtures, while ITV will play host to England, Ireland and Italy's home ties.
That means that the BBC will air eight matches live in 2016, while ITV will air seven. The figures will be reversed in 2017 and the two broadcasters will alternate every year after.
Reacting to the new deal, BBC's Director of Sport Barbara Slater, said: "It's great news for fans of the Six Nations that the championship will be staying on free-to-air television."
ITV's Niall Sloane added: "We're delighted to be strengthening our ties with the game."
The BBC has had exclusive rights to the...
- 7/9/2015
- Digital Spy
The FIFA Women's World Cup is getting thorough coverage this summer, with the BBC broadcasting every game.
All 52 matches from Canada will be shown live across BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Red Button or online.
Jacqui Oatley will lead the coverage and will be joined in the studio by former England internationals Rachel Yankey and Rachel Brown-Finnis.
Joining Jonathan Pearce in the commentary box will be Fa International Player of the Year Sue Smith.
Match of the Day's Steve Bower and former Leeds United Ladies player Lucy Ward will be broadcasting from Canada.
Director of BBC Sport Barbara Slater said: "This promises to be another exciting World Cup and we are delighted to be bringing audiences live coverage of every match.
"Our TV offering alongside the wealth of radio, online and digital content means the BBC will be at the heart of the action as the tournament unfolds.
"Just...
All 52 matches from Canada will be shown live across BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Red Button or online.
Jacqui Oatley will lead the coverage and will be joined in the studio by former England internationals Rachel Yankey and Rachel Brown-Finnis.
Joining Jonathan Pearce in the commentary box will be Fa International Player of the Year Sue Smith.
Match of the Day's Steve Bower and former Leeds United Ladies player Lucy Ward will be broadcasting from Canada.
Director of BBC Sport Barbara Slater said: "This promises to be another exciting World Cup and we are delighted to be bringing audiences live coverage of every match.
"Our TV offering alongside the wealth of radio, online and digital content means the BBC will be at the heart of the action as the tournament unfolds.
"Just...
- 5/11/2015
- Digital Spy
A record-breaking peak of 9.63 million viewers watched the conclusion of this year's Six Nations as England faced France in the final match.
The English lost the Championship on points in the deciding contest screened on BBC One on Saturday (March 20), but in terms of viewing figures the match beat the previous Six Nations record of England v France in 2011, which peaked at 9.56m.
Saturday also saw a peak of 4.1m watch Italy v Wales and a peak of 5.1m tuning in for Scotland v Ireland.
BBC Sport's website saw big traffic numbers as well, with 8.22m unique UK users, breaking the previous record of 8.03m during the London Olympics.
4.4m mobile users browsed the site on their devices.
Barbara Slater, Director BBC Sport, said: "What an amazing end to such a thrilling Six Nations championship, and duly reflected in such a huge audience figure of 9.63m on BBC One,...
The English lost the Championship on points in the deciding contest screened on BBC One on Saturday (March 20), but in terms of viewing figures the match beat the previous Six Nations record of England v France in 2011, which peaked at 9.56m.
Saturday also saw a peak of 4.1m watch Italy v Wales and a peak of 5.1m tuning in for Scotland v Ireland.
BBC Sport's website saw big traffic numbers as well, with 8.22m unique UK users, breaking the previous record of 8.03m during the London Olympics.
4.4m mobile users browsed the site on their devices.
Barbara Slater, Director BBC Sport, said: "What an amazing end to such a thrilling Six Nations championship, and duly reflected in such a huge audience figure of 9.63m on BBC One,...
- 3/23/2015
- Digital Spy
Sky Sports has announced that it will broadcast the Open Championship from 2017.
The £75 million deal brings an end to 61 years of free-to-air coverage of the golf tournament, which is usually broadcast on the BBC.
The five-year deal is thought to be worth over double the current £7m-a-year contract with the BBC.
However, highlights will remain on the BBC, with two hours per night from 8pm.
"Sky Sports has a passion for golf that has spanned two decades, offering unrivalled commitment, airtime and promotion as well as year-round innovative coverage," said Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis.
"We look forward to working with The R&A to entertain and engage new and existing golf fans through our multi-platform coverage and also at the grassroots level via Sky Academy."
The director of BBC Sport, Barbara Slater, said: "We're obviously disappointed that we were unable to retain live TV coverage of the Open Championship.
The £75 million deal brings an end to 61 years of free-to-air coverage of the golf tournament, which is usually broadcast on the BBC.
The five-year deal is thought to be worth over double the current £7m-a-year contract with the BBC.
However, highlights will remain on the BBC, with two hours per night from 8pm.
"Sky Sports has a passion for golf that has spanned two decades, offering unrivalled commitment, airtime and promotion as well as year-round innovative coverage," said Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis.
"We look forward to working with The R&A to entertain and engage new and existing golf fans through our multi-platform coverage and also at the grassroots level via Sky Academy."
The director of BBC Sport, Barbara Slater, said: "We're obviously disappointed that we were unable to retain live TV coverage of the Open Championship.
- 2/3/2015
- Digital Spy
The BBC will continue to broadcast Premier League highlights for at least the next three years with a new multi-year contract awarded to Match of the Day.
Director of television at the BBC Danny Cohen confirmed the news today (January 29).
"We're keeping Premier League highlights on BBC for a further three years through to and including the 2018/19 season," read a post on the programme's official Twitter feed.
Cohen added: "Brilliant news that the BBC has won a new multi-year contract for Match of the Day. #Ilovematchoftheday @Bbcmotd."
Included in the new agreement is Match of the Day's current Sunday morning repeats, spin-off show MOTD2, Football Focus, and a new midweek show to be broadcast on Wednesday nights on BBC Two and BBC Two HD.
We're keeping Premier League highlights on BBC for a further 3 years through to & including the 2018/19 season! #Motd pic.twitter.com/cVD4S8nBJv
— Match of the Day...
Director of television at the BBC Danny Cohen confirmed the news today (January 29).
"We're keeping Premier League highlights on BBC for a further three years through to and including the 2018/19 season," read a post on the programme's official Twitter feed.
Cohen added: "Brilliant news that the BBC has won a new multi-year contract for Match of the Day. #Ilovematchoftheday @Bbcmotd."
Included in the new agreement is Match of the Day's current Sunday morning repeats, spin-off show MOTD2, Football Focus, and a new midweek show to be broadcast on Wednesday nights on BBC Two and BBC Two HD.
We're keeping Premier League highlights on BBC for a further 3 years through to & including the 2018/19 season! #Motd pic.twitter.com/cVD4S8nBJv
— Match of the Day...
- 1/29/2015
- Digital Spy
Sir Chris Hoy is to receive the BBC Sports Personality Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Scottish cycling star will collect the honour at the BBC Sports Personality Awards on Sunday, December 14.
The event will be held at the Sse Hydro in Glasgow, gracing Scotland for the first time in its history.
"It's a huge honour to be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award," said Hoy. "I never thought I'd see my name alongside the likes of Sir Steve Redgrave, David Beckham, Seve Ballesteros and others who've received this incredible honour.
"It makes it even more special to be receiving the award in Scotland."
"As a former BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner, Sir Chris Hoy has been a tremendous ambassador for sport and, although he has retired from cycling, continues to be an inspiration to young athletes," explained Barbara Slater, director at BBC Sport.
Hoy announced his retirement from competitive cycling...
The Scottish cycling star will collect the honour at the BBC Sports Personality Awards on Sunday, December 14.
The event will be held at the Sse Hydro in Glasgow, gracing Scotland for the first time in its history.
"It's a huge honour to be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award," said Hoy. "I never thought I'd see my name alongside the likes of Sir Steve Redgrave, David Beckham, Seve Ballesteros and others who've received this incredible honour.
"It makes it even more special to be receiving the award in Scotland."
"As a former BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner, Sir Chris Hoy has been a tremendous ambassador for sport and, although he has retired from cycling, continues to be an inspiration to young athletes," explained Barbara Slater, director at BBC Sport.
Hoy announced his retirement from competitive cycling...
- 12/10/2014
- Digital Spy
The BBC and ITV have signed a new deal to broadcast the next two World Cups.
The 2018 and 2022 finals in Russia and Qatar will continue to be broadcast on the two channels, after a deal was agreed with FIFA.
The 2018 World Cup will be the 14th consecutive finals that have been shared by the BBC and ITV.
BBC director of sport Barbara Slater said: "We are delighted to have secured the rights to one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
"It is fantastic news that the pinnacle event in world football will continue to be available free of charge for everyone in the UK.
"As we prepare for kick-off in Brazil we hope viewers at home will enjoy watching it as much as we will look forward to broadcasting it."
Niall Sloane, ITV director of sport, added: "The excitement building on the eve of this summer's tournament in...
The 2018 and 2022 finals in Russia and Qatar will continue to be broadcast on the two channels, after a deal was agreed with FIFA.
The 2018 World Cup will be the 14th consecutive finals that have been shared by the BBC and ITV.
BBC director of sport Barbara Slater said: "We are delighted to have secured the rights to one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
"It is fantastic news that the pinnacle event in world football will continue to be available free of charge for everyone in the UK.
"As we prepare for kick-off in Brazil we hope viewers at home will enjoy watching it as much as we will look forward to broadcasting it."
Niall Sloane, ITV director of sport, added: "The excitement building on the eve of this summer's tournament in...
- 6/9/2014
- Digital Spy
The BBC has announced that Glasgow will host this year's Sports Personality of the Year.
The annual event will take place on Sunday, December 14 at the Sse Hydro, with 12,000 guests expected to attend.
Sports Personality honours sportsmen and women over the year, which will have included the World Cup, Winter Olympics and the Commonwealth Games among other high-profile events.
Andy Murray won last year's prize, after being crowned Wimbledon champion in the summer.
Barbara Slater, the Director of BBC Sport, said: "As hosts of this year's Commonwealth Games, it's fitting that Glasgow rounds off what will be a spectacular year of sport by staging BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
"This show will be something very special; marking the successes of those who've excelled in their chosen sport in 2014 and welcoming back those who have made history thanks to their previous achievements. Plans are now well underway for this year's Sports Personality.
The annual event will take place on Sunday, December 14 at the Sse Hydro, with 12,000 guests expected to attend.
Sports Personality honours sportsmen and women over the year, which will have included the World Cup, Winter Olympics and the Commonwealth Games among other high-profile events.
Andy Murray won last year's prize, after being crowned Wimbledon champion in the summer.
Barbara Slater, the Director of BBC Sport, said: "As hosts of this year's Commonwealth Games, it's fitting that Glasgow rounds off what will be a spectacular year of sport by staging BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
"This show will be something very special; marking the successes of those who've excelled in their chosen sport in 2014 and welcoming back those who have made history thanks to their previous achievements. Plans are now well underway for this year's Sports Personality.
- 5/20/2014
- Digital Spy
BBC Sport has revealed how it plans to cover the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup from Brazil across digital devices.
The broadcaster is aiming to deliver 24/7 coverage of the tournament that will stretch from desktops and smartphones to tablets and connected TVs.
Rio Ferdinand, Thierry Henry among BBC's World Cup team
To keep viewers abreast of all the action, a daily World Cup breakfast video will be made available online each morning from the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer, on connected TVs, and to download via the BBC iPlayer app for offline viewing.
As well as broadcasts on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC Three, full match replays and highlights videos will be available to catch up on-demand from a range of devices and platforms.
BBC Sport mobile and tablet apps aim to offer the fastest match stats and text commentary away from the TV screen, as well as automatic goal alerts.
The broadcaster is aiming to deliver 24/7 coverage of the tournament that will stretch from desktops and smartphones to tablets and connected TVs.
Rio Ferdinand, Thierry Henry among BBC's World Cup team
To keep viewers abreast of all the action, a daily World Cup breakfast video will be made available online each morning from the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer, on connected TVs, and to download via the BBC iPlayer app for offline viewing.
As well as broadcasts on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC Three, full match replays and highlights videos will be available to catch up on-demand from a range of devices and platforms.
BBC Sport mobile and tablet apps aim to offer the fastest match stats and text commentary away from the TV screen, as well as automatic goal alerts.
- 5/7/2014
- Digital Spy
BBC has secured the rights to broadcast the Davis Cup for the next three years.
The corporation will be able to broadcast all of Great Britain's Davis Cup World Group matches until 2016.
The Gb Davis Cup Team, which this year includes Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, will be in the elite World Group of the competition for the first time since 2008.
BBC Director of Sport Barbara Slater said that 2014 "has the markings of a fantastic year of sport".
"I'm pleased that we can now add Great Britain's Davis Cup matches to our coverage on the BBC," she stated. "These ties are a welcome addition to our existing sport portfolio which this year includes the Winter Olympics, the World Cup, Wimbledon, Commonwealth Games, The Open, Atp World Tour Finals and Formula 1."
The Gb Davis Cup Team face the USA on clay in their first round tie, which takes place between January 31 and February 2 in San Diego.
The corporation will be able to broadcast all of Great Britain's Davis Cup World Group matches until 2016.
The Gb Davis Cup Team, which this year includes Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, will be in the elite World Group of the competition for the first time since 2008.
BBC Director of Sport Barbara Slater said that 2014 "has the markings of a fantastic year of sport".
"I'm pleased that we can now add Great Britain's Davis Cup matches to our coverage on the BBC," she stated. "These ties are a welcome addition to our existing sport portfolio which this year includes the Winter Olympics, the World Cup, Wimbledon, Commonwealth Games, The Open, Atp World Tour Finals and Formula 1."
The Gb Davis Cup Team face the USA on clay in their first round tie, which takes place between January 31 and February 2 in San Diego.
- 1/21/2014
- Digital Spy
Former BBC sports broadcaster David Coleman has passed away at the age of 87 following a short illness.
The presenter was born on April 26, 1926 in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. His immediate family hailed from County Cork, Ireland and Coleman spent his early years as a competitive runner. He began his career in journalism working at the Stockport Express and also worked for the British Army Newspaper Unit during his time in military service.
David Coleman dies: Stars pay tribute to veteran BBC presenter
Coleman became the editor of the Cheshire Country Express at the age of 22. He was unable to participate in trials for the 1952 British Olympics team because of injury, and instead contacted the BBC to see if he could get involved with their athletics coverage.
After providing him with occasional work, the BBC offered him a more permanent role in 1954. Coleman then moved to Birmingham to work as a news assistant and sports editor.
The presenter was born on April 26, 1926 in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. His immediate family hailed from County Cork, Ireland and Coleman spent his early years as a competitive runner. He began his career in journalism working at the Stockport Express and also worked for the British Army Newspaper Unit during his time in military service.
David Coleman dies: Stars pay tribute to veteran BBC presenter
Coleman became the editor of the Cheshire Country Express at the age of 22. He was unable to participate in trials for the 1952 British Olympics team because of injury, and instead contacted the BBC to see if he could get involved with their athletics coverage.
After providing him with occasional work, the BBC offered him a more permanent role in 1954. Coleman then moved to Birmingham to work as a news assistant and sports editor.
- 12/21/2013
- Digital Spy
The BBC has announced its broadcasting plans for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.
Over 200 hours of network TV coverage will be led by a presentation team of Clare Balding, Hazel Irvine and Jonathan Edwards working from 7am to 7pm on BBC Two and BBC Two HD.
Director of BBC Sport Barbara Slater said: "The Sochi Winter Olympics kicks off a huge year of major events for BBC Sport in outstanding style.
"The extensive coverage across TV, radio, digital and online, coupled with our superb presenting line-up, offers audiences the unparalleled coverage of a major sporting event that they expect from us.
"I'm delighted that we are once again able to bring every moment live to audiences, building on the success of our coverage of the Summer Games in London."
Balding will also front a daily highlights programme on BBC Two/BBC Two HD from 7-8pm each night, while Matthew Pinsent,...
Over 200 hours of network TV coverage will be led by a presentation team of Clare Balding, Hazel Irvine and Jonathan Edwards working from 7am to 7pm on BBC Two and BBC Two HD.
Director of BBC Sport Barbara Slater said: "The Sochi Winter Olympics kicks off a huge year of major events for BBC Sport in outstanding style.
"The extensive coverage across TV, radio, digital and online, coupled with our superb presenting line-up, offers audiences the unparalleled coverage of a major sporting event that they expect from us.
"I'm delighted that we are once again able to bring every moment live to audiences, building on the success of our coverage of the Summer Games in London."
Balding will also front a daily highlights programme on BBC Two/BBC Two HD from 7-8pm each night, while Matthew Pinsent,...
- 12/4/2013
- Digital Spy
Gary Lineker, Clare Balding and Gabby Logan have been announced as joint presenters of the 2013 BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards, as Sue Barker steps down from the hosting job after 19 years.
Barker remains as a member of the judging panel and will play a major role in this year's 60th anniversary show.
Barker said: "It has been an honour to present BBC Sports Personality of the Year for the last 19 years and I have loved every minute of it.
"The BBC have asked me to stay but I had made the decision to downsize my commitments a while ago, and I knew that the time would be right after what was always set to be a magical 2012."
She added: "I will still be very much involved with the show though, and am looking forward to the 60th Anniversary celebrations coming up this year.
I also of course look...
Barker remains as a member of the judging panel and will play a major role in this year's 60th anniversary show.
Barker said: "It has been an honour to present BBC Sports Personality of the Year for the last 19 years and I have loved every minute of it.
"The BBC have asked me to stay but I had made the decision to downsize my commitments a while ago, and I knew that the time would be right after what was always set to be a magical 2012."
She added: "I will still be very much involved with the show though, and am looking forward to the 60th Anniversary celebrations coming up this year.
I also of course look...
- 9/18/2013
- Digital Spy
Ian Wright has been appointed co-host of BBC Radio 5 live's 606 programme for the 2013/14 season.
The former Arsenal striker will present the live football phone-in show with Kelly Cates on Sundays.
Wright - who previously worked as a pundit on Match of the Day - said he was pleased to be back on the BBC.
"There will be lots to talk about and a lot of divided opinion," he said. "For me, it's all about the fans and what the fans think. I like to hear all sorts of opinions, everyone is entitled to one."
Cates - daughter of Liverpool icon Kenny Dalglish - said of Wright: "As well as having been a brilliant footballer, he's a real fan of the game."
"You don't know what somebody's going to ask," she continued, "what point somebody's going to make, which way the conversation is going to go.
"When it does get heated and it does get passionate,...
The former Arsenal striker will present the live football phone-in show with Kelly Cates on Sundays.
Wright - who previously worked as a pundit on Match of the Day - said he was pleased to be back on the BBC.
"There will be lots to talk about and a lot of divided opinion," he said. "For me, it's all about the fans and what the fans think. I like to hear all sorts of opinions, everyone is entitled to one."
Cates - daughter of Liverpool icon Kenny Dalglish - said of Wright: "As well as having been a brilliant footballer, he's a real fan of the game."
"You don't know what somebody's going to ask," she continued, "what point somebody's going to make, which way the conversation is going to go.
"When it does get heated and it does get passionate,...
- 8/1/2013
- Digital Spy
The BBC has confirmed a new broadcast agreement for Rugby League from 2013 to 2017.
The deal with Img covers the 2013 and 2017 Rugby League World Cups and 2014 and 2016 Four Nations tournaments on TV, radio and online.
Director of BBC Sport Barbara Slater said: "It's very exciting to cap our Rugby League portfolio with the top international tournaments, enabling us to offer audiences the pinnacle events of the sport each year.
"These add to our already comprehensive coverage, which gives the full narrative of the season.
"This is a great opportunity to bring Rugby League to a wide audience and showcase the best players in the world through the BBC's multi-platform coverage."
The BBC will cover all of England's group games at the Rugby League World Cup in 2013 on TV and radio, and will also cover a quarter-final, a semi-final and the final at Old Trafford on November 30.
Additional coverage will feature on TV highlights programmes,...
The deal with Img covers the 2013 and 2017 Rugby League World Cups and 2014 and 2016 Four Nations tournaments on TV, radio and online.
Director of BBC Sport Barbara Slater said: "It's very exciting to cap our Rugby League portfolio with the top international tournaments, enabling us to offer audiences the pinnacle events of the sport each year.
"These add to our already comprehensive coverage, which gives the full narrative of the season.
"This is a great opportunity to bring Rugby League to a wide audience and showcase the best players in the world through the BBC's multi-platform coverage."
The BBC will cover all of England's group games at the Rugby League World Cup in 2013 on TV and radio, and will also cover a quarter-final, a semi-final and the final at Old Trafford on November 30.
Additional coverage will feature on TV highlights programmes,...
- 4/15/2013
- Digital Spy
The BBC has announced a commitment to increased coverage of women's football across its TV, radio and online platforms.
Jacqui Oatley is to front two preview shows on BBC Two ahead of major tournaments, the Fa Women's Cup Final and the UEFA European Women's Championship.
On May 26 at 3pm, the Fa Women's Cup Final is back on the BBC, after Sky's three-year deal for the event ended in 2012.
Some viewers had complained last year after Sky cut live TV coverage of the clash between Birmingham City Ladies and Chelsea Ladies early.
Sky was accused of being "sexist" after it switched during extra time to build-up of the men's League One play-off final. The remainder of extra time and penalties was instead offered on the red button.
Ahead of the 2013 Fa Women's Cup Final, the BBC will run the first of its two preview shows on May 20, offering build-up to the...
Jacqui Oatley is to front two preview shows on BBC Two ahead of major tournaments, the Fa Women's Cup Final and the UEFA European Women's Championship.
On May 26 at 3pm, the Fa Women's Cup Final is back on the BBC, after Sky's three-year deal for the event ended in 2012.
Some viewers had complained last year after Sky cut live TV coverage of the clash between Birmingham City Ladies and Chelsea Ladies early.
Sky was accused of being "sexist" after it switched during extra time to build-up of the men's League One play-off final. The remainder of extra time and penalties was instead offered on the red button.
Ahead of the 2013 Fa Women's Cup Final, the BBC will run the first of its two preview shows on May 20, offering build-up to the...
- 3/11/2013
- Digital Spy
BBC sports presenter, praised for knowledgeable, engaging style during London 2012, wins achievement of the year
Capping a summer that was almost as golden for her as it was for the winning athletes, Clare Balding was recognised on Friday for the Olympic and Paralympic coverage that prompted national admiration of her presenting skills, as she collected achievement of the year at the Women in Film and Television awards.
The sports presenter – praised for her knowledgeable, engaging style during London 2012 – was the best known of three women honoured for their roles in broadcasting the Olympic Games.
Joining her on the awards podium were Tracey Seaward, who took the producer award for her work on Danny Boyle's spectacular opening ceremony, while Barbara Slater, the BBC's first female director of sport, won the inspirational woman award.
"I take the award on behalf of all of the women in sports television," Balding said after accepting her award.
Capping a summer that was almost as golden for her as it was for the winning athletes, Clare Balding was recognised on Friday for the Olympic and Paralympic coverage that prompted national admiration of her presenting skills, as she collected achievement of the year at the Women in Film and Television awards.
The sports presenter – praised for her knowledgeable, engaging style during London 2012 – was the best known of three women honoured for their roles in broadcasting the Olympic Games.
Joining her on the awards podium were Tracey Seaward, who took the producer award for her work on Danny Boyle's spectacular opening ceremony, while Barbara Slater, the BBC's first female director of sport, won the inspirational woman award.
"I take the award on behalf of all of the women in sports television," Balding said after accepting her award.
- 12/8/2012
- by Vicky Frost
- The Guardian - Film News
Clare Balding, Lynne Ramsay and Olivia Colman were among the winners at this year's Sky Women in Film and TV (Wftv) Awards. The awards were announced today (December 7) at a ceremony at the London Hilton, Park Lane, hosted by Sue Perkins. Awards CEO Kate Kinninmont said: "It's been another outstanding year for the Sky Wftv Awards! We're so proud that three of our winners - Clare Balding, Barbara Slater and Tracey Seaward - were key players in delivering the most watched TV event in UK broadcasting history, the London Olympics.
"I'm also particularly pleased that we have two exceptional film directors, Lynne Ramsay and Sally El Hosaini, amongst our winners this year. "There's still a significant gender disparity when it comes to feature film directors but the talent of Lynne and Sally, irrespective of (more)...
"I'm also particularly pleased that we have two exceptional film directors, Lynne Ramsay and Sally El Hosaini, amongst our winners this year. "There's still a significant gender disparity when it comes to feature film directors but the talent of Lynne and Sally, irrespective of (more)...
- 12/7/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Sir Steve Redgrave and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson are among the panel of this year's BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Denise Lewis, Chair of UK Sport Baroness Campbell and Director of BBC Sport Barbara Slater will also work together to decide the 2012 shortlist, alongside other experts and representatives from the BBC and the newspaper industry. Sue Barker, Gary Lineker and Clare Balding will host this year's competition, to be broadcast live from the ExCeL in London on Sunday, December 16 on BBC One. A crowd of over 15,000 is expected for the ceremony, its biggest event of its 59-year history. This year's shortlist will prove to be one of the most hotly contested ever, with many British sports stars achieving huge success in 2012. Jessica Ennis, Mo Farah, Ben Ainslie, Sir Chris Hoy and Ellie (more)...
- 10/19/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
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