Clamour grows for BBC to act over Russell Brand radio insults

Some prank phone calls made by BBC presenters Russel Brand and Jonathan Ross have become a major issue in the UK, dominating the 24-hour networks today. When a high-profile guest cancelled on the show, Brand and Ross left him messages on his voicemail on air harassing him,...

Rushdie wins Best of Booker prize

Sir Salman Rushdie's novel Midnight's Children has won the Best of the Booker prize, as voted for by the public." The 1981 book beat five other former Booker winners shortlisted from the prize's 40-year...

BBC producer fired over phone row

"Broadcast union Bectu has confirmed it is representing a BBC 6 Music producer who has been sacked following an investigation into faked phone-ins. Earlier this year, the BBC admitted staff on the Liz Kershaw show...

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