BBC
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The Open – BBC strikes new multi-year rights deal
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BBC Sport has secured a new multi-year deal to bring audiences radio commentaries, TV highlights and digital clips until 2027.
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BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds to air Usyk v Dubois rematch
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Coverage starts on 5 Live and BBC Sounds from 8pm, bringing listeners the best of the undercard and the build-up to the main event.
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Number of households paying BBC TV licence fee falls again
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Even though the proceeds go almost entirely towards funding the BBC, payment of the annual fee is mandatory for any household which watches live content from any broadcaster.
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BBC’s pay-TV comedy channel to screen Fawlty Towers: The Play
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Recorded during the show’s run at the West End, the play is set to air in September to mark the 50th anniversary of the classic sitcom’s first ever episode.
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BBC secures five-year athletics broadcast deal
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The deal with Athletic Ventures includes live and highlights coverage which will span BBC TV, iPlayer and the BBC’s digital platforms.
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Ofcom blocks launch of 2 new BBC Radio stations
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Ofcom has given final permission for the BBC to launch three new radio stations but has ruled against the launch of a new Radio 2 spin-off or extending the hours of Radio 5 Sports Extra.