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'Upstairs Downstairs' Revamp Pulled by BBC After 2 Seasons 4 weeks ago

The "Upstairs Downstairs" revival is no more. The BBC has canceled the revamp of the popular 1970s British series after...

By Tim Kenneally

Ricky Gervais, Please Stop the Tasteless Anne Frank Jokes (Video)

April 18, 2012 By Dan Bloom 5 weeks ago

When did the Holocaust diarist become a subject for mirth?

News Corp. Lashes Out at BBC for 'Gross Misrepresentation' of NDS Subsidiary

March 28, 2012 By Brent Lang 8 weeks ago

The BBC report alleged that TV encryption subsidiary NDS leaked tips that allowed viewers to access rival pay-TV channels for free

BBC Director-General Mark Thompson Stepping Down

March 19, 2012 By Tim Molloy 9 weeks ago

Thompson will step down in fall, after Summer Olympics

BBC, Comcast Ink Deal That Puts 'World News' in Millions of Homes

December 13, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 23 weeks ago

The BBC now hits almost 15 million homes

Fox Takes Up 'Rentaghost' for Ben Stiller

October 12, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 32 weeks ago

The comedy, based on a BBC series, had been in development at Warner Bros

BBC Plans to Cut 2,000 Jobs

October 6, 2011 By Tim Molloy 33 weeks ago

Plans for "smaller and radically reshaped BBC"

'Doctor Who' Gets Bonus Mini-Episode Written by Children

August 24, 2011 By John Sellers 39 weeks ago

The one-off shortie will air on BBC Three this fall

Starz Signs Big Original Programming Deal With BBC

August 7, 2011 By Daniel Frankel 42 weeks ago

The deal could provide Starz with $300 million for programming and generate more than 100 hours of original TV, the Wall Street Journal reports

Al-Jazeera English Launches in New York

August 1, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 42 weeks ago

Since midnight on Monday, Al-Jazeera English has been available to Time Warner subscribers in New York City and will soon be available to Verizon FiOS subscribers in the Big Apple as well

British Government Wants to Put James Murdoch Back on Hot Seat

July 22, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 44 weeks ago

British Prime Minister and Parliamentarians call for Murdoch to answer more questions over "mistaken" information

Hulu Launches British Kitchen Comedy 'Whites'

July 20, 2011 By John Sellers 44 weeks ago

The sitcom is the third U.K. import to make its American debut exclusively on the video portal this summer

Hugh Grant, Steve Coogan Rip Into Former News of the World Journalist

July 8, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 46 weeks ago

Past victims confront former News of the World journalist Paul McMullen on the BBC Friday

Gillian Anderson Confirmed for BBC Adaptation of 'Great Expectations'

July 8, 2011 By John Sellers 46 weeks ago

The 'X-Files' alum takes on another Dickens classic

Gillian Anderson in Talks to Join BBC Adaptation of 'Great Expectations'

June 1, 2011 By John Sellers 51 weeks ago

The three-part miniseries will air this Christmas as part of a Dickens celebration

BBC Donating All Royal Wedding Proceeds to Princes' Foundation

April 29, 2011 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

BBC donating proceeds to Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry

Discovery Channel to Explore Human Survival Skills in 'Human Planet'

March 9, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

"Human Planet" will explore people's coping abilities in extreme environments

Patten Picked as BBC Trust Chair by UK PM

February 25, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

British prime minister picks last Hong Kong Governor as new overseer for the nation's broadcasting service

World Media Reacts to Shooting: U.S. Gun Laws Are Nuts

January 11, 2011 By Dylan Stableford 1 year ago

While U.S. outlets are hung up on political rhetoric, international media cut to the gun debate

Rupert Everett Lashes Hollywood as Homophobic, Jennifer Aniston as Protected

January 1, 2010 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

The outspoken actor said that Hollywood is “very, very conservative” rather than liberal, and that staying in the closet is the right choice for many gay actors.