The Latest Breaking News from Hayley Valentine

BBC Radio Scotland's flagship morning show sees listeners turn off in droves

BBC Radio Scotland’s flagship morning show has lost almost 40 of its listeners, it has been reported.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

River City did not pass value for money test, BBC Scotland boss tells MSPs

The long-running soap opera, set in the fictional Glasgow district of Shieldinch, is due to come to an end next year.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

Scotland men’s internationals to be shown live on BBC

A deal has been agreed with Uefa for the free-to-air broadcast of 14 matches, including the upcoming away game against Greece.

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025

'Why can't you?': Cross-party MSPs urge BBC Scotland to show more from Holyrood

BBC Scotland has been pushed on why it does not show more content from the Scottish Parliament – given that the BBC Scotland channel shows nothing…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025

BBC not ‘gaming number’ on Scottish spending, says Davie amid Traitors questions

Director general Tim Davie said he has ‘nothing to excuse’ on the BBC’s Scottish production spending.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Industry body questions BBC claim to have 'spent £300m in Scotland in one year'

THE BBC is facing questions after executives from the broadcasters’ Scottish arm told MPs that “almost £300 million” had been spent on…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2025

BBC Scotland in ‘live discussions’ on showing Scotland games, MPs told

Director Hayley Valentine’s comments come amid ongoing pressure for more of the men’s team matches to be shown on free-to-air channels.

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025

BBC 'in live talks' to introduce free-to-view Scottish football matches

BBC SCOTLAND is in live talks to introduce free-to-view coverage of the Scottish men’s football team, it has been revealed.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2025

BBC Scotland boss rules out Netflix model for those without TV licence

THE new head of BBC Scotland has ruled out introducing a Netflix-style subscription option for iPlayer instead of only giving access to licence fee…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2025

'Thrilled': BBC Scotland announces new director

THE new director of BBC Scotland has said she "can't wait to get started" in the role after being at the corporation for 18 years ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024