Boost for Midlands media presence
BBC investment in Birmingham and West Midlands applauded by media expert.
The not so magnificent seven
Andy Munro has a bit of a moan.
Trump flip-flops to save his skin
Richard Lutz reports on the latest Capitol Crimes.
Must do better
Steve Beauchampé chides the BBC over its coverage of Labour’s anti-semitism row.
BBC-vision: Today’s TV listings brought to you by Sir Howard Elston
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Birmingham BBC department launch skills scheme
Academy and Creative Skillset partner up for exciting new production training programme.
Peaky fans set for blinding summer at Birmingham attractions
Region prepares for tourism boost from latest Peaky Blinders series.
That was the weed that was
Richard Lutz ploughs through the detritus of the past seven days.
BBC to celebrate Shakespeare anniversary from Birmingham
City will help showcase the Bard’s work to the world.
Decline of the invisible city
Decline of the invisible city – Part 4: Manchester, the BBC and beyond
BBC landmark for Birmingham
Drama Village celebrates tenth anniversary with Doctors special.
The things they say
Spot the difference in BBC coverage.
Students triumph in coding challenge
BBC Birmingham takes on the Festival of Code for the third year running.
BBC…and the garbage behind the screen
Richard Lutz gazes into his flatscreen and sees only seedy shenanigans
80 jobs created as BBC to invest in Birmingham
“This is the place to be” says director-general.
Midlands MPs call on BBC to increase TV and radio production in the region
Concern over “huge gap” between BBC’s income and spending in the Midlands.
BBC Babies And Half Truths
Richard Lutz watched the squirming of the BBC moguls at the Public Accounts Committee hearing yesterday and wasn’t impressed.
Why Savile Won’t Go Away- Unfortunately
This week Channel 4 News doorstepped the former BBC boss Mark Thompson and rattled him by continually asking how much he knew about the appalling Jimmy Savile (sorry… Sir Jimmy Savile) case.
Keep your Chinn up
Andy Munro adds to the growing controversy about Carl Chinn’s dismissal from Radio WM.
“Too expensive” broadcaster hits back
Carl Chinn makes his feelings known about the controversial decision to scrap his radio show.
What’s the point?
Dave Woodhall comments on the latest blow to local-themed radio.
Ofcom’s local TV multiplex operator to be based at Innovation Birmingham Campus
20 new jobs are being created for local people as a result.
Kneeding dough? It’s all the rage
Midlands Co-operative sees baking sales rise as bread-baking program inspires customers
Tune In, Vote Tory
Steve Beauchampé doesn’t like what he’s hearing on the airwaves.
HOWARD on Horsemeat, Badly Run Hospitals, Savile and Libdems
SIR HOWARD ELSTON, our diplomatic reporter, with the latest on a mass break out of inquiries. Sources deep within MI6, the CIA and The Kremlin have confirmed to me that the BBC inquiry, the Stafford Hospital scandal inquiry, the Libdem non sex scandal inquiry, the Scottish priest furore and the horsemeat investigation are all…
Newsnight journalist takes up Visiting Professor role
An award winning journalist is to give a lecture to staff, students and guests at the University of Wolverhampton – the first in his new post.
Coventry students design ‘world’s smallest car’ for Top Gear
Talented students on Coventry University’s globally-renowned automotive and transport design course worked with the BBC’s Top Gear show to design the smallest car in the world, as driven by Jeremy Clarkson
Music students given real-world insight by record industry luminaries
Students on Coventry University’s music technology course gained a fascinating insight into working in the music and recording sector when they heard from a panel of industry heavyweights.
Elston: He’ll Lead New Beeb Regime
Sir Howard Elston, our diplomatic correspondent, today has been named the new director general of the BBC.
Solihull school student to lead debate in the Commons
Solihull School student Natasha Browne is to lead a debate for the West Midlands in the House of Commons.