Mr. Gatwa, a star of the Netflix series “Sex Education,” will be the first Black man to play the title character in the enduring BBC science fiction franchise.
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A Duchess Brought Low by ‘A Very British Scandal’
In a new show on Prime Video, Claire Foy plays a British aristocrat whose sex life became the subject of salacious tabloid stories in the 1960s.
Book Review: ‘The BBC,’ by David Hendy
David Hendy’s “The BBC” looks back at 100 years of wartime reporting, dramas, satires and weather reports.
In Joan Collins Documentary, She Just Gets on With It
The actress (don’t call her an actor, please) reflects on her seven-decade career, predatory Hollywood and why sometimes it’s better not to relive the past.
Why TV-Inspired Vacations Are on the Rise
TV-themed itineraries are on the rise, taking travelers on adventures with familiar shows during a time of uncertainty.
Russian Censorship Law Forces Reporters to Weigh Safety
Western news outlets are engaging in a tense debate over balancing an urgent need to bear witness with journalists’ ability to report freely under strict new laws there.
Several Western News Organizations Suspended Operations in Russia
BBC and Bloomberg News were among the media outlets that instructed Russia-based reporters to cease news gathering after a new law cracked down on news and free speech.
Russia Steps Up Censorship With Law Against ‘False Information’
Calling the war in Ukraine a “war” in social media, print or broadcast will be a crime punishable by up to 15 years in jail. Russia also blocked access to foreign news sites.
BBC Revives Shortwave Radio Dispatches in Ukraine and Draws Ire of Russia
The British broadcaster is turning to frequencies that still work during a communications blackout.
After Moving Online, BBC Three Returns to the Airwaves
The British public broadcaster moved a youth-focused channel online, but now it’s changing course as viewing habits continue to mutate.
Jana Bennett, Former Director of BBC Television, Dies at 66
An American-born executive who transformed the presentation of science on TV and was considered one of the most influential women in her industry.
BBC Funding Frozen for 2 Years as Cabinet Minister Attacks Public Fee
The license fee on TV owners makes up three-quarters of the British broadcaster’s income and is guaranteed until 2027.
BBC to Look Into Alan Dershowitz Interview on Ghislaine Maxwell Verdict
The American lawyer spoke to the British broadcaster about the verdict in the Ghislaine Maxwell case, but his connections to the case were not made clear.
Ashraf Ghani, Former Afghan President, Says He Fled Nation to ‘Save Kabul’
In his first interview since escaping Afghanistan as the Taliban advanced on the capital, Ashraf Ghani defended himself against charges that he abandoned his country in its hour of need.
In ‘Vigil,’ Suranne Jones Sounds the Murky Depths, as Always
The British star of “Gentleman Jack” is known for going deep on her intensely complex and driven characters. Her latest is confined to a submarine.
U.K. Weighing Lockdown Amid an Omicron Wave and Political Turmoil
Britain’s health secretary said on Sunday he wouldn’t rule out more restrictions before Christmas, but the prime minister would most likely face sharp pushback from his own party.
Christopher Walken Destroys Banksy Painting on BBC Comedy Show
A genuine painting by Banksy, the street artist whose work has sold for millions, was gone in seconds as the actor painted over the artwork as a gag on the show.
Earthquake Kills at Least 20 in Pakistan
The 5.7 magnitude quake struck Thursday morning, while most people were asleep, and officials feared the toll may rise.
Katty Kay Resigns From Ozy Media Following NYT Report
The announcement came a day after Ozy’s board said it had hired a law firm to investigate its “business activities.”
‘Us’ Offers Marital Angst and a Trip to Europe
The “Masterpiece” mini-series, arriving Sunday on PBS, tracks a crumbling marriage through some of the Continent’s most glorious scenery.
The Berglas Effect: Magic’s Best Card Trick
At 94, the magician David Berglas says his renowned effect can’t be taught. Is he telling the truth?
Bashir’s Interview with Princess Diana Thrusts BBC Into a Storm
A report that found that Martin Bashir of the BBC used deceit to secure the sit-down has set off a storm of criticism of the British broadcaster.
25 Years Later, the BBC Apologizes for Diana Interview
The reporter, Martin Bashir, deceived her brother to land the landmark sit-down, the network now acknowledges.
Martin Bashir Leaves BBC Amid Inquiry Into His Interview With Princess Diana
Mr. Bashir’s departure from the nation’s public broadcaster comes as it prepares to publish the findings of an investigation into accusations that he used deceptive tactics to land a major interview with Diana in 1995.
His BBC Comedy Show Is Canceled. His Political Fight Continues.
Nish Kumar’s satirical late-night show “The Mash Report” ran for four years on the public broadcaster. Some believe it was a casualty of a “war on woke.”
BBC’s John Sudworth Leaves China, Citing Growing Risks
John Sudworth left with his family after a propaganda campaign against him that followed coverage of the origins of Covid-19 and of a crackdown on Muslim minorities.
U.K. Government, Sensing an Opportunity, Wraps Itself in the Flag
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Conservative allies have seized on a dispute over ostentatious displays of the Union Jack as a way to keep opponents on the defensive.
U.K. Podcast Companies Want What the U.S. Has, Looking Past the BBC
The public broadcaster has long dominated audio production in Britain. But new podcast companies are taking inspiration from America and finding investors to shake up the industry.
Piers Morgan Can’t Wait to Bring the Worst of America Home
British TV executives see opportunity — and money to be made — in bringing American cable-style clashes to their screens.
Covering the Royal Family: Reporter Discusses the Challenges
The Times’s London bureau chief talks about the challenges of reporting on Buckingham Palace and the fallout of Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Harry and Meghan.
How a British Gardening Show Got People Through the Pandemic
BBC Apologizes for Interview With Cory Booker Impostor
The network issued a correction and said it was looking into the matter, calling the interview a “deliberate hoax.”
As Fox News Struggles at Home, Murdoch Brings Its Playbook to the U.K.
His venture and another upstart by a rival group of investors will challenge the BBC and Britain’s efforts to guard against political bias in television news.
True-Crime Podcast Puts Spotlight on Irish Coach Accused of Abuse
The Irish police are investigating accusations that George Gibney, a former swim coach for Ireland now living in the United States, sexually abused two swimmers who came forward after hearing the podcast about him.
Richard Sharp to Be Named BBC Chairman
Richard Sharp will step into a role that requires a politician’s touch as the broadcaster faces threats to its funding from the governing Conservative Party.
The Former Youth TV Star on a Mission to Transform the BBC
June Sarpong has been a familiar face on British screens for two decades. Now, she’s in charge of bringing greater diversity to the country’s public broadcaster.
BBC’s ‘Pandemonium’ and Covid-19: Are We Ready to Laugh About the Virus?
With ‘Pandemonium,’ the BBC is betting that an audience will find humor in reliving the ordeals of a very awful year.
‘A Suitable Boy’ Finally Finds Its Perfect Match: Mira Nair
The filmmaker’s acclaimed and controversial adaptation of the landmark novel, the BBC’s first prime-time drama with an almost entirely Indian cast, comes to American TV this week.
‘Antiques Roadshow’ Jewelry Experts on Finds and Fancies
One specialist’s favorite: a gold bracelet picked up in the street that once belonged to Queen Victoria.
Geoffrey Palmer, Judi Dench’s Sitcom Co-Star, Is Dead at 93
Their show “As Time Goes By” was a hit in Britain and had a following in the U.S. “When you acted with him,” Ms. Dench said, “you’d just feel very safe.”
In ‘Small Axe,’ Steve McQueen Explores Britain’s Caribbean Heritage
The director’s ambitious anthology series for Amazon and the BBC is his first film work about Black life in Britain. “I needed to understand myself, where I came from,” he said.
BBC Pay Discrimination Ruling Is Disputed
A British equal rights commission found no evidence of illegal pay practices, but said the broadcaster needed to “rebuild trust with women.”
BBC Orders Inquiry Into Diana Interview After Claim Princess Was Misled
A quarter-century after the princess admitted infidelity in a landmark interview with Martin Bashir, the journalist is facing renewed accusations of behaving unethically to secure the scoop.
Journalists Aren’t the Enemy of the People. But We’re Not Your Friends.
President Trump will try to put the media on the ballot, and reporters face the increasing temptation to posture for those most eager to oust him.
BBC Lost a Battle Over British Songs, and the War Is Far From Over
Boris Johnson came into office aiming to defund the BBC and let in rivals. The coronavirus has delayed that, but the broadcaster again finds itself a punching bag for Conservatives.
Comfort Viewing: 3 Reasons I Love ‘Silent Witness’
Amid the real-life terrors of a pandemic, the writer takes solace in this long-running British crime series, which may be the only TV drama whose title character is a corpse.
With American TV on Pause, Here Are 5 British Series to Watch
On outlets from Hulu to Peacock to PBS, it’s the summer of the trans-Atlantic import.
Theater Review: ‘Staged’ and ‘Talking Heads’
“Staged,” a six-episode sitcom, and “Talking Heads,” a remake of a group of vaunted monologues, show what good can come of a bereft theatrical scene in Britain.
Prince Andrew and U.S. Prosecutor in Nasty Dispute Over Epstein Case
The spat over whether the prince is willing to help in a sex-trafficking inquiry escalated, with a top federal prosecutor effectively calling the British royal a liar.
Coronavirus Meets a Drive to End Malnutrition in Africa
A way has been found to enrich the unfortified flour that Tanzanians eat as a staple. But the pandemic is getting in the way.