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Naman Ramachandran Keir Starmer, the leader of the U.K. opposition and of the Labour Party, has slammed the ruling Conservative government’s “direct attack” on public service broadcasters BBC and Channel 4 and has challenged the creative sector to oppose it.The U.K.
TV license fee, the BBC’s main source of income, has been frozen for two years, while a consultation is ongoing around the privatization of Channel 4.Delivering a keynote at the 2022 Creative Coalition Festival on Wednesday, Starmer said the privatization of Channel Four would risk the £2.1 billion pounds of gross value that’s added to the supply chain over the next 10 years. It also risks putting 60 U.K.
production companies out of business, “showing that the government just isn’t interested in growth,” Starmer said. Turning his attention to the Beeb, Starmer said “a commercial BBC would rob us and the world not only of superb news services with unparalleled local knowledge, but a valuable cultural export.”“The BBC and Channel 4 are the narrators of our national story — they create jobs and drive productivity,” said Starmer.
“The Conservatives threaten the future of these two great institutions. Plans to privatize Channel 4 and the threat to the BBC as we know it, are a direct attack on some of the best of Britain’s creative work.”Starmer challenged the assembled creatives to be “bold” and come together, “speaking out in defense of the value of public sector broadcasting, against the government’s attacks.”“I promise you this, you can do so, knowing that a government I lead will always have your back,” Starmer said.The implementation of Brexit dealt a blow to U.K.
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Queen Elizabeth tested positive COVID-19 on Sunday (Feb. 20). The 95-year-old monarch, who has been fully vaccinated and had a booster shot, is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. She will reportedly still carry on with her “light” duties at Windsor Castle over the coming week. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,” the palace added.
A group of the UK’s senior Conservative Party politicians has written to the Prime Minister, expressing grave concerns about the prospect of selling off public broadcaster Channel 4 and writing, “Channel 4 isn’t broke, and doesn’t need fixing.”
Amanda Gorman’s new video for Esteé Lauder isn’t just about helping you find your perfecting foundation — it’s working overtime to boost your confidence.
Manori Ravindran International EditorEntertainment One has hired Left Bank executive producer Sharon Hughff to serve as creative director of scripted television out of the U.K.In her new role, she will oversee the scripted team and pipeline from the U.K., while spearheading efforts to expand the slate into buyers in the U.K. as well as Europe and Asia.
Good Morning Britain viewers are demanding Richard Madeley be sacked after he made controversial remarks.
Prince Charles referred to his wife Camilla Parker-Bowles as "my Mehbooba" during a speech at a British Asian Trust event on Wednesday night. The Prince of Wales used the phrase, which means "my beloved" in Urdu, while addressing some of the nation's most prominent politicians just days after it was announced that Camilla would become Queen Consort when Charles is crowned King.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has shared she's "very touched" by the Queen's wish for her to be known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles takes the thrown. During her visit to London on Thursday 10 February, the 74 year old royal was questioned on how she feels about her future as the Queen of England. The Duchess shared that she's "very touched" and "very, very honoured" after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II shared her wishes during her Platinum Jubilee speech on 5 February.
Camila Cabello is spending time with her former co-star Nicholas Galitzine!
Gogglebox stars Dave and Shirley Griffiths have revealed they will return for the show's next series.
It was announced by a spokesperson from the ICG (International Cinematographers guild-Local 600), that cinematographer and Emmy winner George Spiro Dibie has died at his home in L.A. He was 90.
Neil Young has taken another swipe at Spotify after pulling his music from the platform to take a stand against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation being spread by podcaster Joe Rogan.
Zack Sharf Neil Young has urged Spotify employees to quit the company in the wake of the fallout involving Joe Rogan, which has spiraled from the podcaster’s use of his platform to air Covid-19 misinformation to his earlier, frequent use of a racial slur on his show. Young is now targeting Spotify CEO Daniel Ek as the company’s chief problem.“To the musicians and creators in this world, I say this: You must be able to find a better place than Spotify to be the home of your art,” Young wrote in a post on his Neil Young Archives site.
Kate Middleton is believed to share an especially close bond with her stepmother-in-law, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.The royal pair are reported to have a special relationship which they commemorate with special gifts to each other.The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, is said to be particularly fond of Prince Charles' wife, 74, and keen to seek her advice and counsel when it comes to navigating royal life.The pair were most recently pictured together on a visit to East London, where they met textiles students at a centre run by the Prince's Foundation. Meanwhile, last year they both attended the No Time To Die premiere at London's Royal Albert Hall alongside their husbands.
BBC has announced the return of a popular TV channel - but some viewers could miss out if they don't update their devices.
Sir Keir Starmer, the UK’s opposition Labour Party leader, will tonight urge the screen industries to “speak out in defence of the values of public sector broadcasting against the government’s attacks.”
EXCLUSIVE: The pressure is ramping up on UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries to refuse to privatize Channel 4 after a group of Scottish politicians from her own party sent a letter urging her to keep it public, Deadline can reveal.
Manori Ravindran International EditorU.K. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries opened the virtual Creative Coalition Festival on Tuesday with a rallying speech about the creative industries, but stayed quiet on all matters relating to the future of broadcasters Channel 4 and the BBC.In what appeared to be a pre-recorded segment, Dorries talked up the music sector as examples of the U.K.’s “creative powerhouse,” referencing Coldplay and Adele’s new albums as well as Dua Lipa’s hit song “Levitating.” “It’s our writers and musicians and designers and composers who are the most celebrated around the world today and do the most to sell the U.K.
When Camilla Parker-Bowles married Prince Charles in 2005, it wasn't the first time walking up the aisle for either of them.The two divorcees wed in an intimate ceremony at Windsor Guildhall attended by close friends and family.The proceedings were in stark contrast to Prince Charles' 1981 previous wedding to Princess Diana, particularly the dress of the bride. While Diana wore a huge bespoke gown with a 25 ft train and bejewelled tiara, Camilla opted for something more low key with a fascinator and later a hat both designed by Phillip Treacy.The now Duchess of Cornwall wore two unconventional outfits which were both designed by Anna Valentine and Antonia Robinson.The first was a cream silk chiffon dress with a matching coat, followed by a pale blue chiffon gown with a long-sleeved, gold-embroidered coat over the top. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.