# BBC

All time

# Number One

Ben Stokes wins the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Stokes finished ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Dina Asher-Smith in the public vote.

10.3k

Dec 15th 2019, 10:13 PM

# matthew horne

Gavin and Stacey star apologises after calling BBC journalist a 'disingenuous plopcarpet'

Matthew Horne said he was “caught up in the frenzy of the election”.

48.4k

Dec 15th 2019, 4:09 PM

# laura kuenssberg

UK election watchdog issues warning after BBC political editor's live comments about postal votes

The BBC said it doesn’t believe it or Laura Kuenssberg breached electoral law.

49.9k

Dec 11th 2019, 8:22 PM

# Not too late

'We're not expecting too much': BBC's Andrew Neil challenges Boris Johnson to 'oven ready' interview

Boris Johnson has been accused of hiding from scrutiny by ducking the interview with the broadcaster.

16.6k

Dec 6th 2019, 8:51 AM

# Final Countdown

Johnson and Corbyn to face final head-to-head debate tonight before UK general election

The party leaders will face each other in Maidstone in the BBC’s prime ministerial debate at 8.30pm.

6.9k

Dec 6th 2019, 6:05 AM

# virginia giuffre

Woman who alleges she slept with Prince Andrew when she was a teenager to appear in BBC interview

The Panorama programme will air on BBC One tonight.

49.0k

Dec 2nd 2019, 7:27 AM

# Boris Johnson

BBC backs down in interview standoff with Boris Johnson in wake of terror attack

“We believe it is now in the public interest that the Prime Minister should be interviewed.”

40.9k

Nov 30th 2019, 12:38 PM

# Question Time

'No intention to mislead': BBC admits 'mistake' in editing laughter from Boris Johnson clip

The broadcaster said the clip was cut for a shorter package to be shown on Sunday’s lunchtime bulletin.

24.9k

Nov 25th 2019, 8:40 PM

# Question Time

'Never intended to cause hurt or pain': Johnson refuses to apologise for 'racist rhetoric'

The UK’s main political party leaders faced tough questioning on BBC’s Question Time this evening.

27.3k

Nov 22nd 2019, 10:15 PM

# Duke of York

Prince Andrew to discuss links with Jeffrey Epstein in new TV interview

The Duke of York has faced questions about his links with the disgraced financier.

19.8k

Nov 15th 2019, 12:26 PM

# Influential

Irish disability activist Sinéad Burke makes the cut on BBC's top 100 women in the world

This year’s theme is based around what the future would look like ‘if it was driven by women’.

13.6k

Oct 16th 2019, 1:37 PM

# Special Relationship

'Suddenly everything just exploded' - Bonnie Greer on sticking up for Ireland on the BBC

The US-born writer said the reaction to her comments

81.2k

Oct 13th 2019, 2:34 PM

# Brexit

Boris Johnson says he won't resign to avoid delaying Brexit as Tory conference kicks off

Speaking to the BBC, Johnson also defended his recent parliamentary language.

21.5k

Sep 29th 2019, 10:23 AM

# The Troubles

Veteran IRA member claims Gerry Adams lied when he denied being a member of the organisation

The Louth TD has repeatedly denied accusations that he was a member of the paramilitary organisation.

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Sep 17th 2019, 12:40 PM

# Adrian O'Neill

Ireland's ambassador to the UK says a Northern Ireland border poll would 'degrade' attempts to resolve Brexit

There has been speculation that Brexit could eventually lead to a united Ireland.

19.8k

Jul 20th 2019, 3:34 PM

# isis

Lisa Smith expresses desire to live in a 'caliphate...but not a brutality group' as she seeks to return to Ireland

The Dundalk native made the comments in a new interview with BBC.

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Jul 5th 2019, 10:40 AM

# Brexit

Sammy Wilson: 'We know the Irish; if you stand up to them, they will take you seriously'

The DUP’s Brexit spokesman made his comments on BBC Radio 4 this morning.

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Jul 2nd 2019, 11:05 AM

# Controversy

Police in the UK are investigating comedian Jo Brand over 'battery acid' joke on BBC radio show

Brand make a joke about throwing battery acid at “unpleasant characters” rather than milkshakes.

38.9k

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Jun 13th 2019, 5:30 PM

# Rocket

'If I had my time over again, I definitely wouldn't pursue snooker'

Five-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan discusses his struggle with addiction and his relationship with the sport.

8.7k

Jun 6th 2019, 5:22 PM

# BBC

James Corden announces one-off Gavin and Stacey Christmas special

The BBC sitcom centres on the long distance relationship between a Englishman and a Welsh woman and last aired in 2010.

20.5k

May 28th 2019, 3:24 PM

# On the box

TV Wrap: BBC struggle to liven up another boring Manchester City triumph

Gary Lineker would have been better off saying ‘another win for the bloodless and efficient use of capital’ and cutting straight to the Eurovision.

8.4k

May 20th 2019, 2:25 PM

# Speaking out

'It's been really hard. I shouldn't have to go through that': Alex Scott opens up about social media abuse

The former England defender spoke about the abuse she received during her role as a TV analyst this season.

12.7k

May 11th 2019, 5:43 PM

# Racism row

'I chose the wrong photo': Sacked BBC host Danny Baker formally apologises over royal baby tweet

The 61 year-old was removed from presenting duties by the BBC yesterday.

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May 10th 2019, 6:38 PM

# RIP

Children's BBC star Mya-Lecia Naylor dies suddenly, aged 16

The CBBC star died suddenly on Sunday 7 April.

84.7k

Apr 18th 2019, 10:37 AM

# Wolftonic

More to Ireland den dis? Alan Partridge 'Men Behind the Wire' clip prompts amusement, bemusement

Viewers’ jaws may have dropped a little when the songs were aired – but a joke’s a joke right? Hopefully.

124k

Mar 19th 2019, 3:37 PM

# Global Game

Six Nations considering whopping £500m offer from investors CVC

News of the bid comes on the eve of a crucial World Rugby meeting about the proposed Nations Championship.

42.9k

Mar 13th 2019, 5:00 PM

# RIP

'Great Escape' veteran who called film 'absolute rubbish' dies aged 101

The former RAF navigator never managed to escape the camp in events later portrayed in the Steve McQueen film.

29.2k

Mar 12th 2019, 10:20 PM

# BARELY A LOOK IN

BBC's Brexit coverage of Ireland 'lacking curiosity and depth', former BBC controllers says

Mark Damazer is a former BBC Radio 4 controller.

27.6k

Mar 5th 2019, 9:45 PM

# white saviour

'Is the issue with me being white?': Row breaks out over BBC presenter's social media posts from Africa

A Labour MP has accused Comic Relief of sending a “distorted image” of Africa.

93.2k

Mar 1st 2019, 10:09 AM

# El Paso

Trump v Beto: BBC cameraman attacked as President and Democrat hold competing rallies

Trump attacked his potential rival during his Texas speech.

34.2k

Feb 12th 2019, 9:37 AM

# Quinn Industrial Holdings

Gardaí investigate after two Quinn company employees allegedly assaulted in Cavan

The attacker reportedly fled the scene after members of the public intervened.

34.0k

Feb 1st 2019, 10:04 PM

# mock the week

'Groundbreakingly brilliant' comedian Jeremy Hardy dies aged 57

Tributes have been paid to the comedian, who died earlier today.

52.3k

Feb 1st 2019, 10:53 AM

# James Goddard

Pro-Brexit protester arrested in relation to incident which saw British MP branded a 'fascist'

Anna Soubry was heckled as she entered Parliament on Monday.

19.1k

Jan 12th 2019, 7:16 PM

# RIP

'An inspiration to all': BBC weather presenter Dianne Oxberry dies aged 51

The mother-of-two died yesterday morning following a short illness.

66.5k

Jan 11th 2019, 7:55 AM

# Brexit

Pro-EU MP Anna Soubry criticises police after group of protesters call her 'Nazi' outside UK parliament

Anna Soubry was forced to stop after being heckled as she conducted interviews on BBC and Sky News.

27.8k

Jan 7th 2019, 9:56 PM

# Arron Hough

Search for missing 20 year-old believed to have fallen overboard cruise ship in Caribbean suspended

Arron Hough was reported missing after failing to report for work on Christmas Day.

41.0k

Dec 28th 2018, 2:09 PM

# Human Rights

Mary Robinson 'dismayed' at media comments as she comes under fire for claiming Dubai princess is 'troubled'

Mary Robinson has come under fire for claiming that an Emirati princess who has stated she is being held against her will is “in the loving care of her family”.

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Dec 28th 2018, 10:44 AM

# suttin like that

Which People Just Do Nothing Character Are You?

You know that bit of dust at the end of peanuts? Yeah? Basically, that’s the best part.

6.5k

Dec 6th 2018, 8:00 AM

# Bethel

Dutch church holds month-long 'marathon mass' to protect refugee family from deportation

Under Dutch law, police are unable to raid places of worship while services are ongoing.

17.5k

Dec 4th 2018, 12:29 PM

# dynasties

BBC nature team defends decision to intervene and save mother and baby emperor penguins

The decision broke a principle of nature film-making to observe but not interfere.

46.5k

Nov 20th 2018, 2:47 PM