Britain could be struck with 100 coronavirus deaths a day in three to four weeks, a top Government scientist has warned. Professor Graham Medley, who sits on the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), said the triple-figure toll was ‘inevitable’ as the virus remains dangerous to the community. He arrived at the figure assuming a … Read more
Kym Marsh is set to go head-to-head with ITV’s Lorraine to present new BBC show Morning Live alongside Gethin Jones By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 01:51 BST, 26 September 2020 | Updated: 01:51 BST, 26 September 2020 Kym Marsh is set to go up against Lorraine Kelly’s eponymous show as she’s teaming up with … Read more
Will the BBC rue the day it drove Andrew Neil – by widespread agreement Auntie’s most forensic and best informed political interviewer – into the arms of a fledgling rival news channel? That is what many will ask following the announcement that Mr Neil is to be chairman of GB News, a new channel that … Read more
Ex-Question Time host David Dimbleby calls Boris Johnson’s chief aide Dominic Cummings a ‘machine gun’ prepared to ‘massacre’ institutions including the BBC and judiciary – and even takes aim at ‘arrogant’ PM Mr Dimbleby, 81, said ‘there is something obnoxious’ about Dominic Cummings He also said politicians these days shy away from scrutiny and are … Read more
Mollie King looks sensational in high-waisted trousers and a tight white top as she makes a stylish exit from BBC studios By Bryony Jewell For Mailonline Published: 19:41 BST, 25 September 2020 | Updated: 19:50 BST, 25 September 2020 She never fails to turn heads whenever she steps out. And Mollie King looked sensational as … Read more
Andrew Neil explains why he wants to interview Boris Johnson prior to the election The ‘Empty Chair’: Neil vs Boris Johnson, December 2019 Mr Neil delivered a direct interview challenge to Boris Johnson during the 2019 General Election, telling him it was ‘not too late’ to accept his invitation to chat before the poll. Mr … Read more
BBC Radio 2 legend Steve Wright, 66, dresses in an all-black ensemble and a white face mask as he goes shopping for essentials By Roxy Simons and Ellie Phillips For Mailonline Published: 13:18 BST, 25 September 2020 | Updated: 13:18 BST, 25 September 2020 He’s been a prominent feature on the BBC radio schedule since the … Read more
Bradley Walsh has reportedly seen his earnings boosted by £2 million, making him the UK’s highest-paid presenters behind Ant and Dec. Accounts filed by his Wingit Productions show The Chase frontman, 60, has funds valued at around £11.5 million, up from £9.5 million the previous year. It comes following reports that Bradley is being lined … Read more
Ofcom will probe the ‘market position’ of BBC Sounds after its commercial rivals complained of the ‘adverse impact’ the service was having on business. BBC Sounds was launched in 2018 as a ‘digital home’ for audio content – featuring live and on-demand radio, music mixes and podcasts. But its commercial rivals have since complained about … Read more
Michael Kiwanuka has been revealed as the 2020 Mercury Prize winner for his self-titled third album. The singer’s success was announced live on The One Show on Thursday, with Annie Mac telling him the news before he was interviewed by Alex Jones and Amol Rajan. Expressing his delight, Michael said: ‘This is ridiculous, it’s crazy! … Read more