BBC

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is the UK’s national public broadcaster.
It provides television, radio, and online content, including news, entertainment, and educational programs.
Funded mainly through the TV licence fee, it serves audiences across the UK and internationally.
The BBC is known for its reliable news coverage and diverse programming.
In short, it is a trusted source of media and information for the public.

NewsSecurity Vulnerabilities

BBC says TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million

– The BBC has revealed that around 10 million people had their data stolen during the 2024 hack of Transport for London (TfL), making it one of the largest cyberattacks in British history.

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RadioTech Tips

The Voice Into the World: A History of the BBC World Service

For nearly a century, the BBC World Service has stood as one of the most enduring and influential international broadcasters

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NewsRadio

BBC launches emergency lifeline radio programme for Iran

– The BBC World Service has launched a temporary emergency lifeline radio programme for Iran in response to the ongoing turmoil in the country, and the unprecedented crackdown on protests.

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NewsTV

BBC to use iPlayer to catch licence fee dodgers

– The BBC in the UK is exploring methods to use iPlayer data to help identify households that may not be paying for a TV licence. The plan would involve linking BBC online accounts to residential addresses, potentially providing TV Licensing with new data to support their enforcement.

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Ofcom publishes its 2024-25 annual report on the BBC

– Ofcom has published its annual report on the BBC, assessing the corporation’s performance in meeting the needs of viewers and listeners during the period April 2024 to March 2025.

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NewsRadio

Three new BBC DAB+ stations given final go-ahead

– In November last year, the BBC proposed to launch four new DAB+ stations: Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1 Anthems, a Radio 2 extension, and Radio 3 Unwind. It also published proposals to expand the broadcasting hours of Radio 5 Sports Extra.

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NewsRadio

Green light given to three new BBC DAB+ stations in the UK

In November 2024, the BBC published proposals to launch four new DAB+ stations: Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1 Anthems, a Radio 2 extension, and Radio 3 Unwind. The Corporation also published proposals to extend the broadcasting hours of Radio 5 Sports Extra to a service broadcasting daily from 9am-7pm.

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BBC weather app and website predicts hurricane force winds in major technical glitch

The BBC has issued an apology after its weather app and website mistakenly displayed forecasts predicting hurricane force winds and

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NewsTV

BBC and TVU Revolutionised UK Election Coverage ingesting 369 live feeds into an innovative Cloud Production Workflow

The BBC, in collaboration with TVU Networks, transformed the 2024 UK General Election coverage by deploying a cloud-based platform that

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British LAPSUS$ teen members sentenced for cyber attacks

Two adolescents hailing from the United Kingdom, integral members of the cybercrime and extortion syndicate known as LAPSUS$, have received

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