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"For more than 90 years it has been a beacon of impartial journalism and a lifeline for millions living in fear or captivity worldwide. But its most important days may be yet to come." On World Press Freedom Day, BBC Director-General Tim Davie explains why the BBC World Service is "a priceless global asset, unique in its reach and democratic influence across 42 language services." Last month, the BBC published plans to respond more directly to society’s most pressing needs in the years ahead. First and foremost among our priorities is to pursue truth with no agenda, by reporting fearlessly and fairly. "We are determined to work alongside others to stand up for independent and impartial journalism at a moment of significant challenge for democracy worldwide." Read the full piece ➡️ https://bbc.in/4akovPP

We’ll have: A chicken bhuna, lamb bhuna, prawn bhuna, mushroom rice, bag of chips, keema naan, nine poppadoms and the last ever episode of Gavin and Stacey!!! Coming this Christmas Day on BBC One and iPlayer ➡ https://lnkd.in/ehCWgbSG

Local Elections 2024: how to follow the action on the BBC 🗳️   Elections take place in 107 local authorities across England today, alongside 11 mayoral races and 37 elections for police and crime commissioners across England and Wales.   We’re helping you stay up to date, check out the coverage available across the BBC ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ds5djhC2

We’ve worked with ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 to launch Freely and futureproof free TV for the streaming age! In a landmark collaboration between UK broadcasters, audiences can now stream live TV channels alongside on demand content for free via their smart TVs, removing the need for a dish or aerial. The launch marks the first time all four of Britain’s public service broadcasters have come together to launch a streaming service, signalling the beginning of a journey to secure the future of free TV through collaboration. Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ewD_QNkW 

Did you hear? 📻 BBC Radio 2 in the Park 2024 is coming to Preston! Radio 2’s flagship annual live music event is taking place at Moor Park on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2024. News of this year’s location was revealed by Gaby Roslin on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The full artist line-up will be announced in early June, with tickets going on sale shortly after. "Following last year's epic extravaganza in Leicester,” says Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, “we can't wait to head north with our fantastic family of Radio 2 presenters, as well as some of the most loved music artists on the planet, to party with the good people of Lancashire!” Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/en6rttBr #R2InThePark #Preston

A new report reveals that the BBC’s The Green Planet boosted the UK economy by £7.4 million 🌍 Released by the BBC to coincide with Creative Cities Convention 2024 in Bristol, the report outlines how BBC Studios Natural History Unit has acted as a powerful catalyst for growth in the city’s production sector. It also delves into the economic impact of the BBC’s wider commissioning strategy, as well as the importance of BBC Studios and the indie sector in Bristol. The NHU (now BBC Studios NHU) has been producing world-leading natural history programming from the heart of Bristol for 67 years, with programmes like the award-winning Planet Earth III, Frozen Planet II, Dynasties II, and Mammals. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eNefe-eS #NaturalHistoryUnit #Economy

We’ve teamed up with BBC Children in Need to bring you a very special episode of Planet Earth III: Narrated by Kids 💚 Sir David Attenborough has been narrating nature documentaries for over 70 years, and is known across the world as the voice of nature. But as our natural world faces greater challenges, one voice alone is not enough to speak up on behalf of Planet Earth. A special episode of the documentary series now allows for 50 student narrators to speak up for the planet. Watch Planet Earth III: Narrated by Kids on #iPlayer now #PlanetEarth3 #BBCChildrenInNeed #BecomeAVoiceForNature

🏆 The BBC is the New York Festival Radio Awards Broadcaster of the Year for the second year running! "The variety of individual awards recognised here, from compelling podcasts such as I’m Not A Monster: The Shamima Begum Story and Missing Madonna through to powerful documentaries like Generation Shame and dramas such as This Thing of Darkness is testament to the extraordinary range and quality of our audio output and deserved recognition of the brilliant teams across the UK that produce amazing content for the BBC," says Mohit Bakaya, Director of Speech. "Congratulations to everyone involved in making the work that has contributed to this lovely accolade.”

📢 Congratulations to Alex Kay-Jelski, the new Director of BBC Sport! The BBC is the most-used sports broadcaster in the UK and provides audiences with unparalleled cross-platform coverage and an unmatched portfolio of free-to-air sports rights. Alex Kay-Jelski joins to further strengthen the BBC’s position, and as Director will set the editorial and creative strategy for BBC Sport. He will lead the world-class teams - across commissioning, production, digital and journalism - and work closely with talent and partners to help drive the growth of sport across the BBC’s digital services. Find out more at the link in the comments.

Live from Sheffield, catch every moment of the Snooker World Championship with BBC Sport.    Starting on 20 April, audiences across the UK will be able to catch every match live on BBC TV and iPlayer, with additional coverage across BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, and on the BBC Sport website and app.    The Snooker World Championship is part of a huge year for sport on the BBC, strengthening our position as the most-used sports broadcaster in the UK, providing audiences with unparalleled cross-platform coverage and an unmatched portfolio of free-to-air sports rights.   Find out more ahead of the tournament ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eGCxFQ2e