BBC presenter hits out at ‘incredibly dumb’ decision to axe long-running show Presenter said he was left ‘really, really cross’ at the decision The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025
‘I feel really, really cross at incredibly dumb decisions’: Stephen Sackur on the end of HARDtalk – and leaving the BBC For 19 years he has held the powerful to account on a show that attracts huge audiences around the world. Now it is over. He discusses his anger with management, his pride in his team – and what he’ll do next The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2025
Emily Thornberry says BBC World Service ‘must be preserved’ There are plans to cut the service by 130 jobs to save around £6 million for the next financial year. The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
BBC World Service to axe 130 jobs as it seeks to save £6 million Planned cost-saving measures include closing posts across the service in the UK and internationally as well as cutting roles in BBC Monitoring. Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025
BBC viewers brand decision to cancel flagship current affairs show a ‘grave mistake’ The show known for its hard-hitting interviews with world leaders, has been on air for nearly three decades The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024
Host of axed BBC show speaks out after broadcaster announces millions in cuts THE presenter of axed BBC show HARDTalk has spoken out after the corporation announced more cuts to its news output ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2024
BBC announces net reduction of 130 news and current affairs jobs Cost-cutting also includes axing of world affairs programme HARDtalk and BBC Asian Network’s bespoke news service The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024