Wimbledon stays free-to-air on the BBC until at least 2033
A new BBC deal with the All England Club keeps the grass-court Grand Slam widely accessible on TV, radio, iPlayer and digital platforms across the UK.
Daniel Fletcher 4 min read
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Andrew Castle's final Wimbledon closes a long BBC commentary era
After more than two decades behind the microphone, the former British No 1 will step away from the BBC's Wimbledon team once the 2026 Championships are done.
Daniel Fletcher 5 min read
Wimbledon highlights shift to later slot sparks broadcast debate
Reports that a familiar evening tennis recap is moving later in the night raise questions about streaming, younger viewers and the future of traditional highlights shows.
Sophie Bennett 3 min read
Emma Hayes Turns ITV Tribute to Her Father Into a Statement on Football Punditry
The US women's coach used her latest ITV World Cup appearance to honour her late father, reframing a week clouded by a sexist 'kitchen' jibe into a broader case for why representation in broadcast teams matters.
Daniel Fletcher 5 min read
BBC drops Ashley Cain documentary after admitting vetting failure
The corporation has shelved the new series of Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone and ruled out future projects with the presenter after reports of historic abusive and misogynistic social media posts.
Sophie Bennett 4 min read
ITV to axe 200 jobs in restructure as linear advertising squeeze bites
Chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall has told staff the broadcaster will cut around 200 roles across its media and entertainment, commercial and technology divisions in a drive to save £50m a year.
Sophie Bennett 7 min read