I have always thought that being a royal reporter is one of the most boring gigs in journalism. Its practitioners would undoubtedly tell me otherwise, but it’s never seemed that conducive to digging around and getting scoops. You’re mostly being fed information from the royal household(s). Sometimes, though, you are on the biggest story around. […]
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It is an extraordinary time in British politics… and has been for about a decade. The media plays a key role in that, and is an established part of the environment in Parliament. Sometimes, though, it seems like a bit of game for all involved. And just how to the hacks get their stories? Following
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There was widespread shock after Dana Eden was found dead on Sunday. Her passing was announced the day after.The co-creator of Apple TV hit Tehran was discovered by her brother in her hotel room in Athens. She was 52 and in Greece recording the fourth season of the award-winning show. There were some conspiracy theories
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Another weekend, another whinge about commentary on women’s football. I was watching the 10-goal-WSL-thriller between Aston Villa and Spurs on Sunday. The commentary team on Sky Sports+ missed out on some fundamental facts. It seemed they thought most of the players brought in by Tottenham had come from manager Martin Ho’s former side BK Hacken in
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Gabriel Pogrund is one of the most respected, fearless and feared journalists in the UK. He’s exposed endless scandals and misdemeanours. Perhaps all of this is why an organisation commissioned by Labour Together ended up investigating The Sunday Times Whitehall editor. Pogrund’s colleague, outgoing Deputy Political Editor Harry Yorke, was also targeted. In summary: Labour
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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner return to discuss all the latest developments in the world of Apple TV. This week, they wonder whether Apple should bid for the Super Bowl, new arrivals on the platform and compare it to its rivals.
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This weekend is absolutely packed with live sport. Football FA Cup Man City vs Salford: How about this for a local derby?! Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering side take on the club funded by Man Utd’s Class of ’92. The game kicks off at 3pm GMT/10am on Saturday, 14th February. Unfortunately, it is unavailable to watch in the
The great rebundling is underway. Sky announced a new package yesterday. It brings together Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and Hayu alongside Sky. That is £20 per worth of streaming apps, included as part of Sky Ultimate TV, from £24 a month. HBO is launching in the UK on 26th February, with Disney+ with ads joining
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The BBC is to cut it costs by around 10% over the next three years. Per Daniel Thomas at the Financial Times, this will affect all areas of the corporation. Outgoing director-general Tim Davie told staff the news during a conference call this afternoon. The decision will trigger both job cuts and reductions in content
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I’m hooked on the Winter Olympics and have the games on whenever I can. I’m now considering taking up speed skating and, perhaps, curling. One thing that has enhanced the coverage is the use of drones filming the events. The devices follow skiers down the course, speed skaters as they hurtle around bends, and luge
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