Evan Davis: Last News

BBC broadcaster Evan Davis found out through a phone call on his wedding day that his seriously ill father had taken his own life.

EXCLUSIVE: BBC presenters have been told to challenge guests who accuse others of transphobia after the broadcaster admitted that news items on JK Rowling fell short of its editorial standards. 

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag BBC broadcaster Evan Davis found out through a phone call on his wedding day that his seriously ill father had taken his own life.The Dragons' Den star, 61, said he was alerted that something was wrong soon after he married Guillaume Baltz, 56, by a message from his brother Roland which urged him to "call ASAP". The news came during his wedding reception in July 2022 and the occasion turned into "a very warm-hearted, supportive, reflective day" as he told guests in a speech his father had died with the support of his brothers Roland and Beric. He told his guests at the time: "We've just had some news.

The BBC has said that a radio debate about JK Rowling broke editorial rules after a presenter failed to properly challenge claims that the Harry Potter author is transphobic.

The BBC received 199 complaints after a prominent news presenter failed to challenge a guest, who claimed that JK Rowling is transphobic.

Naga Munchetty has paid a touching tribute to her BBC colleague Stephen Smith following his decision to leave Newsnight. The BBC Breakfast presenter took to social media on Wednesday (September 28) to bid him an emotional farewell, describing him as a "bloody decent person".Following the news that Stephen has decided to leave his role as Newsnight culture correspondent, Naga wrote: "One of the best creative wordsmiths/journalists I've ever had the honour to work with.READ MORE: BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty speechless as Lewis Capaldi makes rude remark live on air"And above all, a bloody decent person.

NAGA Munchetty has taken to social media to bid farewell to one of her BBC colleagues with an emotional tribute as he announced his departure from Newsnight. The BBC Breakfast host was quick to pay tribute to Stephen Smith who she applauded as a "bloody decent person". Resharing Stephen's post, Naga had her own message for the Newsnight Culture correspondent.

Naga Munchetty has taken to Twitter to bid farewell to her BBC colleague Stephen Smith, who announced his exit from the corporation at the start of this week.The BBC Breakfast host was quick to pay tribute to her colleague, who she applauded as a "b****y decent person".Resharing Stephen's post, Naga had her own message for the Newsnight Culture correspondent.She told her 277,000 followers: "One of the best creative wordsmiths/journalists I've ever had the honour to work with."And above all, a b****y decent person."Good luck @StephenSmithBBC," she added.Strictly's Will Mellor says he's 'broken' amid 'tough' dance trainingIt comes after Stephen announced his exit from the Beeb in view of his 6,000 followers.He penned: "Some professional news: and it’s goodnight from me for the last time @bbcnewsnight."What larks we had: Student House, Motorway Man, Big Society, Hitchhiker’s Guide to Brexit.I was fortunate to meet a who’s who of everyone who matters in arts & culture, from Scorsese to Stormzy..He continued: "..Dolly Parton to Tracey Emin, and other greats too numerous to mention."(Full list available on application)."Thanks to the producers, camera crews and picture editors I worked with: at least they were (mostly) getting paid."Not so our long- suffering viewers… ..If you have been, thanks very much for watching, and see you around (more follows, as we old hacks say)," he ended his post.Following Stephen's announcement, his followers and colleagues flocked to the post to wish him well.Radio 4's Evan Davis wrote: "Stephen.. you are one of a kind.

Emily first joined Newsnight as a relief presenter back in 2006.However, she worked her way up to lead anchor in 2018 when Evan Davis departed.The broadcaster wasn’t the only BBC colleague to wish Adam well following his announcement.Newsnight editor Stewart Maclean said: “We'll miss your creative thinking and energy a huge amount.“What a loss for the BBC.

DRAGON'S Den host Evan Davis has told how he has a "positive Covid test" despite being double vaccinated - and will be temporarily replaced on his radio show. The economist and broadcaster, 59, took to his Twitter page to explain his surprise absence from his Radio 4 PM programme.

Evan Davis has tested positive for Covid despite having two jabs.

BBC business pitching programme as the inventor of a see-through toilet invited Deborah Meaden to try it out on camera."I can't help thinking that I'd rather not have my toilet see-through," Deborah said, before inventor Trystan Holtbrook turned up, as Tej Lalvani joked: "At least you can see what you had for dinner."The toilet, dubbed BubbleBog, was intended to reduce germs spread by flushing by producing a gentle froth of bubbles made from a Jacuzzi-style system.And as commentator Evan Davis said: "To prove that point, Trystan invited Deborah Meaden to try it out" - and fans were left appalled."He invited Deborah to [go] on the telly on his posh bog!" one incredulous viewer wrote on Twitter.Someone else agreed: "Oh my god, who wants a