BBC Considers U-Turn On Closing BBC4

K.J. Yossman As negotiations between the WGA and the studios and streamers gather steam, the reverberations are being felt well beyond the confines of Sherman Oaks where the sides are sitting down to wrangle over complicated issues at stake. Thousands of miles away, on the other side of the Atlantic, questions are already being asked about what impact a WGA strike may have in the U.K. – and whether British writers, who harbor many of the same concerns as their American counterparts, could ever stage a strike. “The problems that U.K. writers and U.S. writers face are basically the same,” says Robert Taylor, a lawyer and screenwriter who also acts as a legal advisor to the Writers Guild of Great Britain (WGGB). “The things in the U.S. strike about not getting paid enough by the streaming services, the things about mini [writers’] rooms and the writers being expected to contribute for small amounts of money and then being dropped, not being taken forward into the series, it’s exactly the same in the U.K.”

The coalition government's public spending squeeze contributed to the neglect faced by social housing tenants, Communities Secretary Michael Gove has suggested.

A football finance expert has taken a pop at Celtic fans after his comments on the state of Rangers finances.

Jeremy Renner is taking responsibility for that horrific snow plow accident.

James Martin made another exciting career announcement and fans have been left blown away.

Paddy McGuinness will be seen in meltdown as he heads into The Great British Bake Off tent. Four more famous faces will be seen on Sunday night (April 9) putting their baking skills to the test on the charity spin-off of the Channel 4 show.

ITV newsreader and BBC Radio Wales presenter Nicola Heywood-Thomas has passed away, it has been announced. The 67 year old's death was announced on Thursday evening by her former colleague and news anchor Jonathan Hill, who shared the sad news on ITV's Wales at Six. Jonathan announced: "I am afraid we have some very sad news to share with you.

ITV newsreader and BBC Wales presenter Nicola Heywood-Thomas has died aged 67, as emotional tributes have flooded in for the 'iconic' presenter who fronted TV screens for over 15 years.

ITV newsreader and BBC Wales presenter Nicola Heywood-Thomas has died. The mum-of-three, 67, suffered with health problems in recent months.

Luss boxing star Hannah Rankin will take on two time World Champion Ema Kozin for the WBC Silver Super Welterweight title later this year.

Emmerdale newcomer Nicky (played by Lewis Cope) made the revelation about his dad being Caleb Milligan (Will Ash) when he was caught spying on Leyla Harding (Roxy Shahidi). The pair got into a heated exchange which is when their true identities were finally revealed. Nicky and Caleb had been working together in to bid to get close to Kim Tate (Claire King) and Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham).

Tom Daley and husband Dustin Lance Black have welcomed their second child together. The Olympic diver shared the surprise baby news on Instagram, posting a sweet photo of himself and Dustin introducing their eldest son, Robbie, to his new baby brother. Tom captioned the post: "PHOENIX ROSE BLACK-DALEY.

Australian film star Hugh Jackman has issued a vital warning after going through multiple rounds of treatment for a life-threatening illness.

Michael K. Williams with fentanyl-laced heroin, which resulted in the actor’s death in 2021.Irvin Cartagena, also known as Green Eyes, sold the drug “in broad daylight in New York City, feeding addiction and causing tragedy”, lawyer Damien Williams told a Manhattan federal courtroom (via BBC News).The Wire star, who famously played the the role of Omar Little, was found dead at his Brooklyn penthouse apartment at the age of 54 after an overdose.“On or about September 5, 2021, members of the drug trafficking organisation sold Michael K Williams heroin, which was laced with fentanyl and a fentanyl analogue, with Cartagena executing the hand-to-hand transaction,” legal documents stated.Despite knowing that the product led to Williams’ death, Cartagena and his co-conspirators “continued to sell fentanyl-laced heroin in broad daylight amidst residential apartment buildings in Brooklyn and Manhattan”, the court was told.Cartagena, 39, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess, with intent to distribute fentanyl analogue, fentanyl, and heroin.

EastEnders star Clair Norris, who plays the role of Bernadette "Bernie" Taylor, enjoyed a break from filming as she relaxed at a stunning spa getaway recently.The 25 year old actress who has been in the BBC One soap since 2017 took to Instagram to share snaps of the luxurious break which involved cosy robes and a whole lot of comfort. An exterior of the luxury Champneys Spa's Eastwell Manor resort was posted by Clair providing a glimpse of the gorgeous building alongside a GIF that read "restore, refresh, relax".

Jermain Defoe got feelings of time's past when pulling on his Rangers colours again - but the same excited feeling doesn't follow him to a managerial opportunity currently on the go.

Depeche Mode have shared two stripped-back performances with the BBC Concert Orchestra – check them out below.The duo – Dave Gahan and Martin Gore – took to the Radio 2 Piano Room to share versions of ‘Walking In My Shoes’ and ‘Ghosts Again’. It aired on the radio during the band’s huge North American arena tour behind comeback album ‘Memento Mori’.Asked by the BBC‘s Gary Davies of their memories of recording ‘Walking In My Shoes’ in the early 1990s, Gahan said: “I don’t have many. That’s not a good thing, but I really don’t remember recording that song and it was a particular time when we were all having too much fun outside of work and I guess it caught up with us, but it’s one of those songs that never gets old when you perform it.“It always evolves.

England Lioness star Beth Mead is in a relationship with fellow Arsenal teammate Vivianne Miedema and the pair are absolute couple goals when it comes to life off the pitch. Arsenal professional footballer Beth rose to fame overnight after scoring six goals at the Euros 2022, being awarded the coveted Golden Boot for the most goals scored in the tournament and being named Player of the Tournament following the Lionesses' victory win.The Lionesses' triumph at the Euros last summer made history as it was the first time since 1966 the England women's football team had won a major trophy with Beth also being a huge LGBTQ+ representative in the previous male dominated sport.

A popular canalside pub in Sale which closed at the start of the year has reopened under new ownership to the delight of locals.

David Dickinson has hit back at claims he's 'quit' his iconic ITV show, Dickinson's Real Deal after 16 years. It's been reported that the 81 year old TV veteran is taking a step back from the show that bears his name, in order to spend more time with his family including wife, Lorne Lesley.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Prime Video has bought the rights to BBC natural history series “Wild Isles,” narrated by David Attenborough in what many believe could be the 95-year-old’s final presenting gig. The streamer secured the deal with distributor Banijay Rights. All episodes will land on Prime Video outside the U.K. on April 21. (The Silverback Films-produced show has been airing on the BBC and is available on the broadcaster’s streaming service, iPlayer.) The Prime Video premiere, which will reach more than 240 countries and territories, is timed to Earth Day on April 22. The five-part natural history series centers on the diverse animal inhabitants of the British Isles, revealing behaviors never before seen on screen. The show features aerial photography, motion controlled time-lapse photography, low-light cameras and macro photography. It was captured over three years in 4K resolution.