BBC
- Opinion
- England
Gary Lineker has no one to blame but himself for exiting BBC in disgrace
Britain’s highest-profile television presenter considered himself bulletproof. That level of hubris is ultimately what caused his demise.
- Oliver Brown
Latest
‘Final straw’: BBC’s Gary Lineker quits over social media controversy
The BBC’s highest-paid presenter and long-time face of English football coverage resigned over a post widely condemned as antisemitic.
- Rob Harris
- Analysis
- Analysis
A golden boy of British soccer finds his future in doubt after outrage over Instagram post
He’s the face of football whose political forays have won him admiration and anger. But with a second scandal in as many years, even his star power may not save him from leaving the Beeb.
- Rob Harris
Palace insider says Prince Harry is ‘deluded’ in aftermath of BBC interview
As Meghan posted a photo of the Duke of Sussex with his children, those close to the King say Harry has “lost touch with reality” if he thinks his interview will aid a family reconciliation.
- Janet Eastham and Victoria Ward
‘He was scared of my face’: Andrew Flintoff sometimes wished he hadn’t survived Top Gear crash
In a new Disney+ documentary, the former England cricket captain describes the depression and trauma that rooted him to his living-room couch for seven months.
- Simon Briggs
‘This was always bound to happen’: How security failed to find guns at the MCG
The company behind the AI-powered weapons detection system at the MCG reached a legal settlement with US regulators in 2024 after they alleged the company made false claims.
- Liam Mannix, Sherryn Groch and Jon Pierik
- ★★★★
- Entertainment
A hilarious Pride and Prejudice hits the stage
Big on LOLs and brilliantly cast, Queensland Theatre’s take on the classic novel is every bit the crowd pleaser it aims to be.
- Nick Dent
Neil Young pulls out of Glastonbury over BBC involvement
The singer said he had been booked to play the festival this summer but objected to the broadcaster’s “corporate control”.
- Anita Singh
Ray Hadley’s 2GB successor revealed
Sports broadcaster, NRL caller and journalist Mark Levy will take over as 2GB Mornings host.
- Calum Jaspan
BBC MasterChef presenter ‘steps away’ over allegations of misconduct
An investigation is under way into allegations of “inappropriate” behaviour by television presenter Gregg Wallace towards women on the set of the BBC show.
- Investigations team
Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/british-broadcasting-corporation-64e