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TV must do more to educate, says Professor Brian Cox
A prominent physics professor and TV presenter has accused the BBC of not taking its responsibility to educate viewers seriously enough.
Only rain ahead of the Olympics Opening Ceremony could shake Boyle, says Lord Coe
The only moment when Danny Boyle looked stressed in the build-up to the Olympics Opening Ceremony was when it started to rain, Lord Coe has said.
I’ll reapply lipgloss at 25 miles, says Marathon-runner Amy Childs
Amy Childs plans to stop during the London Marathon this Sunday to do her make-up, the ex-TOWIE star revealed today.
Training for the London Marathon makes me grumpy, says BBC presenter Susanna Reid
Training for the London Marathon, or lack of it, is making one BBC Breakfast presenter grumpy - so much so that she has said she will not run it again.
Tardis spotted in Trafalgar Square as stars film 50th anniversary Doctor Who special
Doctor Who’s famous Tardis landed in Trafalgar Square today as stars Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman filmed at the landmark location.
Twenty Twelve and Olympic Opening Ceremony both in running for Baftas
Spoof sitcom Twenty Twelve, inspired by last year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games, has been nominated for a Bafta.
Doctor Who is too sexy, says first ever director
Hit sci-fi TV show Doctor Who has been criticised for becoming more sexual by the man in charge of its first ever series.
BBC’s The Voice holds out in Saturday night ratings battle
The Saturday night ratings contest - between Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway and The Voice - returned an inconclusive result, with both shows able to claim victory.
Olympic opening ceremony nominated for Bafta
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games has been nominated for a top award at the TV Baftas.
ITV pips BBC in the Saturday night ratings stakes
BBC talent show The Voice returned to our screens for a second series this weekend - and fell short in the Saturday night ratings contest.
Final day of operations at BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre will close its doors today after 53 years.
Haye says ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here’ has given him a new audience
David Haye will return to the ring on June 29 to begin his quest for another heavyweight title - and the 32-year-old believes he will be cheered on by fans all over the world after his ventures away from boxing in recent months.
Carol Vorderman in dramatic heels staircase fall
Former Countdown start Carol Vorderman ended up in hospital with a broken nose when she fell down stairs in four-inch heels after a meeting in central London.
Broadcasters praised for Olympic coverage at awards ceremony
Broadcasters and film-makers involved with covering the London 2012 Games left last night’s Royal Television Society Programme Awards with a familiar taste of success - except this time it was their own.
Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary year to be the ‘biggest and best’
Doctor Who fans have been promised the biggest and best year for the show as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Sherlock and Twenty Twelve recognised at Broadcasting Press Guild Awards
Benedict Cumberbatch and the Olympic and Paralympic Games spoof comedy Twenty Twelve were among the winners at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards in London today.
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