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Scott Mills sacked by BBC after past police probe
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BBC Radio 2 breakfast host Scott Mills has been abruptly dismissed from the broadcaster. The 53-year-old was taken off air last week amid a complaint, with the sacking confirmed on March 30. It comes after a 2016 police investigation into alleged offences against a teenage boy, though no charges were filed.
The BBC has revealed the star-studded cast for the second season of its hit reality show The Celebrity Traitors. Filming is underway at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands over the summer, hosted by Claudia Winkleman. The series returns later this year following season 1's massive success.
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Shirika la utangazaji la Uingereza, BBC, limetangaza kupunguza hadi nafasi za kazi 2,000 kimataifa, na hivyo kuathiri ofisi yake kubwa nje ya Uingereza huko Nairobi. Tangazo hili lilitolewa na mkuu wake wa muda Rhodri Talfan kupitia barua pepe ya ndani Jumatano. Nairobi bureau, yenye wafanyakazi karibu 600, inashughulikia televisheni, redio na majukwaa ya kidijitali barani Afrika.
David Attenborough will present a new five-part BBC TV series called Secret Garden, focusing on wildlife in British gardens. The series marks his 100th birthday on May 8 and explores hidden natural worlds in backyards across the UK. It will likely air on BBC and BBC iPlayer, though an exact release date remains unconfirmed.
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The BBC has confirmed a new eight-part drama series titled 1536, adapting Ava Pickett's stage play set in Tudor England. The story follows three young women whose lives are upended by the arrest of Anne Boleyn. It explores themes of friendship and misogyny with relevance to the modern world.
Filming has begun for the fourth series of the BAFTA-winning BBC police drama Blue Lights, with actress Angela Griffin returning as a director. Griffin, known for roles in shows like Coronation Street and Waterloo Road, shared an update from the set, expressing her enthusiasm despite challenging weather. Fans have responded with excitement, eagerly awaiting the new episodes.
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Filmmakers have paid more than £35,000 to Watford Borough Council for filming permissions in 2025, according to a Freedom of Information request. The largest fee came from the BBC drama Babies, which used multiple streets and car parks in January. Other series including Sweetpea and Red Eye also contributed significantly to the total.
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