BBC’s director-general Tim Davie arrives for first day as he threatens to AXE ‘left-wing’ comedies

Some of the BBC’s top comedy shows have faced criticism in recent years over perceived left-wing bias, while BBC comedians have also faced criticism over political comments and jokes. Last year, comedian Jo Brand made a joke on BBC Radio Four’s comedy show Heresy about throwing battery acid over ‘unpleasant’ politicians. She branded the throwing … Read more

BBC’s director-general Tim Davie arrives for first day as he threatens to AXE ‘left-wing’ comedies

Some of the BBC’s top comedy shows have faced criticism in recent years over perceived left-wing bias, while BBC comedians have also faced criticism over political comments and jokes. Last year, comedian Jo Brand made a joke on BBC Radio Four’s comedy show Heresy about throwing battery acid over ‘unpleasant’ politicians. She branded the throwing … Read more

BBC packs TV schedules with Australian dramas and comedies

The BBC is filling its TV schedule with popular dramas and comedies imported from Australia in an effort to fill the gaps in air time created by the coronavirus.  The broadcasting corporation, which is home to the international hits Fleabag and Killing Eve, will screen shows including The Heights and The Secret She Keeps, after Covid-19 left … Read more

Reese Witherspoon inks deal with to star in and produce two romantic comedies for Netflix

Reese Witherspoon ‘couldn’t be more excited’ as she inks deal with to star in and produce two romantic comedies for Netflix with ‘strong, smart and determined female leads’ Actress, 44,  will play the lead role in both projects Witherspoon won Oscar in 2006 playing June Carter Cash in Walk the Line  By Adam S. Levy For … Read more