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SI.com: Richard Deitsch: NFL Draft invading English radioupdated: Thu Apr 26 2012 12:44:00

If you want to make Simon Clancy's day, call him the Mel Kiper of Manchester. "He has always been a hero of mine," said Clancy, a producer for BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. "I grew up on the guy."

A taste of glamour at the BAFTA awards updated: Mon Feb 13 2012 05:52:00

The arrivals themselves can be likened to a meal at a swanky restaurant. The red carpet is the table, upon which a series of delicious dishes are to be served up.

BBC accuses Iran of intimidating journalistsupdated: Tue Feb 07 2012 06:48:00

Iranian authorities are "intimidating and arresting people who they claim have connections with the BBC Persian service," the British broadcasting giant said Tuesday.

SI.com: Peter Berlin: Manchester United, Van Persie stick to script, more EPL thoughtsupdated: Sat Nov 19 2011 17:43:00

Five things we learned from Saturday's action in the Barclays Premier League:

Veteran British DJ and TV presenter Jimmy Savile diesupdated: Sat Oct 29 2011 13:34:00

Veteran DJ and TV personality Jimmy Savile, who entertained generations of British children on television and radio, has died at the age of 84.

Iranian official blasts the BBC after filmmakers' arrestsupdated: Mon Sep 26 2011 06:36:00

Iran's intelligence minister said Sunday his government has found "important information" in light of the recent arrests of six documentary filmmakers that it claims worked with the British Broadcasting Corporation -- a company he said is devoted to "political intelligence" -- state-run media reported.

Iran detains 6 documentary filmmakers, activists sayupdated: Tue Sep 20 2011 03:28:00

Iran has detained six documentary filmmakers on accusations that they worked for the British Broadcasting Corporation's Persian service, activists said on Monday.

What's the quickest way to board a plane?updated: Thu Sep 01 2011 09:30:00

Airlines have raced to find the fastest way to board a plane for years, and with good reason. Less time spent on boarding can translate into cash.

Militants attack governor's office in southern Afghanistanupdated: Thu Jul 28 2011 10:23:00

The governor of Afghanistan's Uruzgan province narrowly escaped an insurgent attack Thursday, and NATO and Afghan security forces continue to sweep the area in an effort to root out militants who penetrated his compound, officials said.

Your camping equipment's historyupdated: Fri Jun 03 2011 08:52:00

You might be planning a weekend camping trip with your family or friends. As you stuff your car with all the necessary equipment, take a moment to reflect on the fascinating history of some of those must-have camping accessories.

Will + Kate = sixth-biggest Web event everupdated: Fri Apr 29 2011 14:31:00

A record number of people may have watched live video of the royal wedding online.

Prince kisses new bride ... twiceupdated: Fri Apr 29 2011 14:31:00

Prince William gives his new bride, Catherine, a kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

The British royals' wary dance with technologyupdated: Thu Apr 28 2011 09:03:00

Friday's nuptials between Prince William and Kate Middleton won't be the first royal wedding to captivate Anglophiles from around the world. But it will be the first with its own Twitter hashtag.

People.com: Prince William & Kate Middleton's Wedding to Air Live on BBCupdated: Thu Mar 17 2011 09:31:00

BBC America promises exclusive access to the April 29 nuptials and plenty of expert commentary

Mexican anger over BBC 'feckless, lazy' claimsupdated: Wed Feb 02 2011 11:59:00

Mexico's ambassador to the UK has demanded a public apology from the BBC's flagship motoring show "Top Gear" after it characterized Mexicans as feckless and lazy.

People.com: Bus Fire Snuffs Out Kings of Leon Show in Londonupdated: Wed Dec 22 2010 12:12:00

The rockers were forced to postpone a sold-out show in London after a fire broke out on their tour bus

Man claims responsibility for killing British troopsupdated: Fri Jul 16 2010 05:53:00

A man claiming to be the Afghan soldier who killed three British troops this week contacted the BBC to say he acted alone, the British broadcaster reported Friday.

People.com: Absolutely Fabulous Star Has Breast Cancerupdated: Thu Jul 08 2010 16:28:00

British TV actress-writer Jennifer Saunders reportedly just finished treatment

Kicking up a stormupdated: Thu May 27 2010 15:22:00

Fanzone looks at the story of the football boot from Henry VIII to 2010's cutting edge designs.

Murder arrest for BBC man who said he killed his loverupdated: Wed Feb 17 2010 09:42:00

British police said Wednesday they have arrested a BBC television presenter on suspicion of murder after he told viewers he carried out a so-called mercy killing on a former lover.

Protesters storm BBC groundsupdated: Fri Oct 23 2009 05:55:00

Protesters storm BBC grounds ahead of the first prime-time television appearance by a far-right party leader.

'I am not a Nazi,' National Party leader says on BBCupdated: Fri Oct 23 2009 05:55:00

British National Party leader Nicholas Griffin denied Thursday in a controversial appearance on a popular BBC television program that he is a Nazi.

Iran: BBC journalist expelled, news bureau shutupdated: Sun Jun 21 2009 20:39:00

Iran has expelled a BBC journalist who had been based in the capital of Tehran, the network said Sunday.

Brand's prank calls earn BBC $220,000 fineupdated: Fri Apr 03 2009 06:38:00

The BBC has been fined £150,000 ($220,000) after broadcasting two episodes of comedian Russell Brand's radio show in which he left abusive phone messages on an actor's phone.

Disabled kids show host draws criticism, praiseupdated: Sat Feb 28 2009 07:20:00

A children's show host who was born with one hand is facing criticism from parents over her disability.

BBC drops Thatcher in racist remark rowupdated: Wed Feb 04 2009 16:05:00

The daughter of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has been axed by a BBC television show after she made an offensive "off-air" remark, the corporation has confirmed.

Sky, BBC condemned for Gaza aid appeal rejectionupdated: Tue Jan 27 2009 06:11:00

More than 100 British lawmakers have signed a motion criticizing the BBC and Sky News for refusing to show an emergency appeal for Gaza.

Pro-Gaza protestupdated: Tue Jan 27 2009 06:11:00

People protesting in London outside of the BBC.

Sky joins BBC in refusing Gaza aid appealupdated: Mon Jan 26 2009 14:36:00

Sky News, the British-based 24-hour news broadcaster, will not show a controversial appeal for aid for the people of Gaza, it announced Monday.

BBC refuses to broadcast charity appeal for Gaza aidupdated: Sun Jan 25 2009 16:58:00

The BBC is refusing to broadcast a plea from leading British charities for aid to Gaza, saying the ad would compromise the public broadcaster's appearance of impartiality.

Iran declares BBC Persian TV illegalupdated: Wed Jan 21 2009 10:48:00

The activities of the week-old BBC Persian TV channel are illegal, a top Iranian official said Wednesday, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.

Crude prank calls broke BBC rulesupdated: Fri Nov 21 2008 13:26:00

Lewd telephone calls by two British comedians to a well-known actor, which were aired in a BBC radio program, were "grossly offensive" and should never have taken place, the public broadcaster's watchdog group said Friday.

BBC's top star loses $2.4 million in phone call rowupdated: Fri Oct 31 2008 19:55:00

The BBC's highest-paid celebrity has lost more than $2 million after being suspended without pay for a series of abusive telephone calls made by himself and another of the broadcaster's stars.

On-air prank goes wrongupdated: Fri Oct 31 2008 19:55:00

There's been a shake-up at the BBC after an on-air prank went very, very wrong. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

Time.com: Britain in a Bad Humor Over the "Bad Taste" BBC updated: Fri Oct 31 2008 18:00:00

A furor over bad-taste pranks on Britain's public broadcaster ignites a national debate over standards of humor

Ross suspended, while BBC executive quits over abuse callsupdated: Thu Oct 30 2008 15:15:00

The BBC's highest paid star has been suspended for 12 weeks without pay and a senior executive has resigned over a series of abusive telephone calls made by two of its stars, the broadcaster said Thursday.

Brand resigns as BBC takes action over abusive broadcastupdated: Thu Oct 30 2008 11:29:00

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) suspended one of its best-known stars while another resigned Wednesday for broadcasting a series of "gross" and abusive telephone calls.

Women buy pills online for 'home abortions'updated: Fri Jul 11 2008 04:03:00

Women living in countries where abortion is restricted are using the Internet to buy medication enabling them to perform an abortion at home, but one in 10 need surgery afterwards, according to new research.

Al Qaeda assessment left on UK trainupdated: Wed Jun 11 2008 19:56:00

Scotland Yard and Downing Street both said Wednesday they have launched investigations into how top-secret British intelligence documents on al Qaeda and Iraq came to be left on a commuter train by a senior civil servant in the UK's Cabinet Office.

Journalist for BBC killed in Afghanistanupdated: Sun Jun 08 2008 17:51:00

An Afghan journalist working for the British Broadcasting Corporation was found dead Sunday, a day after he was abducted in southern Afghanistan, officials said.

Arabic TV channels face BBC rivalupdated: Tue Mar 11 2008 07:51:00

The BBC has launched an Arabic-language television news channel in a bid to challenge Al-Jazeera and other popular Middle East TV news outlets.

Motorists face jail over phone useupdated: Thu Dec 20 2007 06:31:00

British drivers caught using mobile phones could face jail under tough new guidelines to curb dangerous behaviour behind the wheel.

Time.com: Breaking News at the BBCupdated: Thu Oct 25 2007 05:00:00

The BBC is famous for its journalism. Now it's making headlines for all the wrong reasons

Time.com: Bad News at the BBCupdated: Thu Oct 25 2007 03:40:00

The venerable British broadcaster is famous for its journalism. Now it's making headlines for all the wrong reasons

Time.com: Beleaguered BBC Slashes Jobsupdated: Thu Oct 18 2007 13:00:00

The nation's most famous broadcasters confirm job losses and problems voting on interactive shows

Job cuts expected at BBCupdated: Thu Oct 18 2007 11:27:00

Journalist Tessa Mayes on the impact of job cuts in the BBC's news division

Time.com: Second Outbreak of Foot-and-Mouthupdated: Tue Aug 07 2007 07:00:00

A second outbreak of foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease emerged in Britain on Monday night, thwarting early hopes that the highly contagious animal disease could be contained.

Time.com: BBC Facing Scandal Over Contests updated: Wed Jul 25 2007 12:15:00

Faced with widening scandals over doctored footage and faked call-in competitions, Britain's public broadcaster finds its reputation at risk

People.com: Queen Elizabeth Snaps at Annie Leibovitz in New Docupdated: Thu Jul 12 2007 16:53:00

Queen Elizabeth II was not amused when celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz suggested she remove her crown for a portrait, a clip from a new BBC documentary reveals.

Released journalist, Johnston, with BBC since 1991updated: Tue Jul 03 2007 22:44:00

Alan Johnston, released early Wednesday by his Islamic militant captors, is the only Western journalist permanently based in Gaza.

More suspects held in UK terror attacksupdated: Sat Jun 30 2007 22:54:00

Two people were arrested in Cheshire, England, in connection with terrorist incidents in England and Scotland, bringing the total number of people in custody to four, Scotland Yard said early Sunday.

Witnesses tell of airport horrorupdated: Sat Jun 30 2007 00:59:00

Smoke billowed out of the main terminal at Glasgow airport and witnesses spoke of fleeing after a driver tried to ram a burning four-wheel-drive vehicle drove inside the building.

Abducted BBC man : Don't rescue meupdated: Sun Jun 24 2007 21:08:00

Clad in what appeared to be an explosive vest, kidnapped BBC Gaza correspondent Alan Johnston warned in a new video that his captors would turn their hideout into a "death zone" if any rescue attempt is made.

BBC man 'proof of life' tape shownupdated: Fri Jun 01 2007 04:28:00

Saying he was being treated well, BBC reporter Alan Johnston appeared for the first time since his abduction in March in a video tape issued by his captors that was delivered to a Palestinian news agency in Gaza on Friday.

BBC checks kidnapped reporter tapeupdated: Wed May 09 2007 05:42:00

The BBC reported on its Web site Tuesday it was checking a tape purportedly from the kidnappers of the BBC's Gaza correspondent, Alan Johnston, sent to the al-Jazeera television network.

'Desperate' fears on BBC reporterupdated: Mon Apr 16 2007 06:03:00

The parents of BBC reporter Alan Johnston, who was kidnapped last month in Gaza, have appealed for news of his condition after an unknown militant group said it had killed him.

BBC concerned but calls claim of reporter's death 'rumor'updated: Sun Apr 15 2007 13:16:00

The BBC said Sunday it is "deeply concerned" about an unknown militant group's claim that it has killed a BBC reporter kidnapped last month in Gaza, but is treating the statement as a "rumor with no independent verification."

BBC appeal over kidnapped reporterupdated: Thu Apr 12 2007 10:40:00

BBC director general Mark Thompson appealed for the release of journalist Alan Johnston Thursday, a month after he was abducted at gunpoint in Gaza City, saying he was increasingly concerned about the reporter's welfare.

BBC fears its Gaza correspondent abductedupdated: Mon Mar 12 2007 13:09:00

The British Broadcasting Corporation said Monday it believes its correspondent in Gaza may have been kidnapped.

Blair, Musharraf meet amid anti-terror falloutupdated: Thu Sep 28 2006 06:10:00

British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his Pakistani counterpart have been meeting amid fallout from a leaked intelligence report that says the war on terror is acting like "a recruiting sergeant for extremists."

Today's Buzz storiesupdated: Tue Aug 29 2006 13:34:00

Thieves in Hungary have stolen some tapes of the BBC's new prime-time series "Robin Hood," stalling completion of some of the 13 episodes, the broadcaster said.

Fortune: Why the U.S. is in BBC Worldupdated: Fri Aug 18 2006 14:28:00

News junkies, rejoice. Earlier this year, BBC World, the British Broadcasting Corporation's 24-hour news channel, launched in the U.S. on Cablevision's digital cable service, marking the news channel's first foray into the U.S. market. (BBC America, which features entertainment programming as well as morning and evening newscasts, has been widely available for years.)

Report: UK bomb suitcase foundupdated: Thu Aug 17 2006 02:00:00

British police investigating an alleged plot to bomb trans-Atlantic airline flights are reported to have found a suitcase containing items which could be used to construct a bomb, according to the British Broadcasting Corporation.

BBC interviews the wrong 'Guy'updated: Tue May 16 2006 05:17:00

The BBC interviewed the wrong Guy.

TV chef's double helping of awardsupdated: Mon May 08 2006 05:53:00

TV chef Jamie Oliver's crusade to improve school meals brought him a double helping of honors at Britain's BAFTA television awards.

Queen's birthday celebrations beginupdated: Tue Apr 18 2006 09:39:00

A special set of commemorative stamps for Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday went on sale in Britain Tuesday, signaling the start of a week of events to mark the monarch's landmark anniversary.

BBC to launch Arabic TV channelupdated: Tue Oct 25 2005 06:12:00

The BBC World Service has announced it is to set up a new Arabic television channel, in what it describes as its "biggest transformation in 70 years."

BBC strike hits TV, radio outputupdated: Mon May 23 2005 05:54:00

A 24-hour strike in protest at job cuts by BBC journalists and other workers has brought disruption to TV and radio schedules and online services.

BBC workers vote to strikeupdated: Wed May 11 2005 07:57:00

Journalists and technical workers at the BBC have voted to go on strike to protest against plans to cut thousands of jobs.

BBC rejects 'Springer' complaintsupdated: Wed Mar 30 2005 07:39:00

British Broadcasting Corp. governors have rejected 63,000 viewer complaints about "Jerry Springer - The Opera" and ruled the BBC was right to show it.

BBC to cut nearly 3,000 jobsupdated: Tue Dec 07 2004 04:11:00

The British Broadcasting Corporation is cutting nearly 3,000 jobs in a drive to reduce costs.

Bhopal hoax sends Dow stock downupdated: Fri Dec 03 2004 09:10:00

An "elaborate deception" has led at least two news organizations to report that Dow Chemical had accepted responsibility for the Bhopal disaster, sending the company's stock down temporarily.

Broadcaster John Peel dead at 65updated: Tue Oct 26 2004 09:07:00

Veteran British broadcaster John Peel has died while on holiday in Peru, the BBC and the British Embassy said Tuesday.

Saudis hunt BBC crew attackersupdated: Tue Jun 08 2004 07:33:00

Saudi forces are hunting gunmen who killed a British Broadcasting Corporation freelance cameraman and critically injured a journalist.

Saudi attack BBC reporter criticalupdated: Mon Jun 07 2004 13:36:00

A reporter working for the British Broadcasting Corporation remains in a critical condition, a day after he was injured and his Irish colleague killed in a drive-by shooting in Riyadh.

BBC crew gunned down in Saudiupdated: Sun Jun 06 2004 18:44:00

A freelance cameraman working for the British Broadcasting Corporation has been killed and a correspondent for the network wounded in a drive-by shooting in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, the network says.

WMD claim reporter quits BBCupdated: Fri Jan 30 2004 14:37:00

Reporter Andrew Gilligan who was criticized in the Hutton Report for saying the UK government exaggerated the threat posed by Saddam Hussein to justify war has resigned from the BBC.

Polls: Public backs BBC on Huttonupdated: Fri Jan 30 2004 03:48:00

With the BBC reeling from the resignations of its chairman and director general in two days, opinion polls suggest the public feel the corporation was hard done by in the Hutton Report.

Blair accepts BBC apologyupdated: Thu Jan 29 2004 03:37:00

The BBC has apologized to the government of Prime Minister Tony Blair following a damning report into the suicide of a British expert on Iraqi weapons.

UK press mauls Hutton 'whitewash'updated: Thu Jan 29 2004 00:35:00

Much of Britain's press has lashed out at the judge who cleared the UK government of any wrongdoing over the suicide of an Iraqi weapons expert, accusing Lord Hutton of a "whitewash" and questioning whether justice was really served.

Timeline: The David Kelly affairupdated: Sun Jan 25 2004 08:06:00

Here is a timetable of events surrounding the David Kelly affair:

Racism row TV host hits out at BBCupdated: Mon Jan 12 2004 07:31:00

British talkshow host Robert Kilroy-Silk has hit out at the BBC for not supporting him in a row over an article in which he called Arabs "suicide bombers, limb-amputators, women repressors."

Fortune: Office Gossipupdated: Mon Oct 27 2003 00:01:00

The Office, the BBC's hysterical yet cringe-inducing mockumentary about life at a drab paper-supply company, is now out on DVD and recently began its second season on BBC America. If you're punchin...

Fortune: Roy Roberts updated: Mon May 29 2000 00:01:00

The 61-year-old executive began his career at General Motors in 1977 and rose to become group vice president for GM's North American vehicle sales, service, and marketing. He retired in February an...

Fortune: TV IS EXPLODING ALL OVER ASIA Satellite broadcasters are dishing out more choices, and cable systems are sprouting everywhere asupdated: Mon Jan 24 1994 00:01:00

THE RUSH IS ON to get a piece of Asia's rapidly expanding television market -- potentially the biggest in the world. The opportunity to capture three billion viewers, many increasingly affluent and...

Fortune: ON THE RISEupdated: Mon Sep 25 1989 00:01:00

ILENE S. GORDON, 36 TENNECO INC. The vice president of Tenneco's Packaging Corp. of America subsidiary knows how to turn boxes into big business. Gordon runs PCA's specialty packaging unit, which m...

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