Robbie Coltrane 'appalled' by historic sex abuse

Edit BBC News 05 Sep 2016
The actor plays a fictional celebrity who is accused of historical sex crimes in Channel 4 drama National Treasure, which begins later this month ... At least 72 people were sexually abused by Savile in connection with his work at the BBC, and the corporation missed opportunities to stop his abuse because of a "culture of fear", the Dame Janet Smith review concluded earlier this year....

Harry Potter Star Robbie Coltrane Blasts Sex Fiend Celebrites Ahead Of New TV Role

Edit Inquisitr 05 Sep 2016
Savile was portrayed as a “national treasure” for his charitable fund-raising and despite years of rumors suggesting that he was a sexual predator and child abuser the full extent of his crimes was only exposed after his death ... The BBC revealed that Robbie went on to explain that he has been “appalled” by the avalanche of allegations against high-profile celebrities since the Savile story broke....

Overseas roadshows for NMDC share sale begin today

Edit The Times of India 05 Sep 2016
Sources said officials of ministries of finance and steel as well as from the Navratna PSU have been divided into two teams to fan out four important business centres in the world ... The PSU, which is in the administrative control of Ministry of Steel, is primarily engaged in the business of iron ore mining but is also expanding its activities towards production of steel and other value-added products....

Step back in time with Pontypool's rock 'n' roll vintage day (Torfaen County Borough Council)

Edit Public Technologies 05 Sep 2016
Top Elvis tribute Dean Mack, who has featured on the BBC's hit comedy Gavin and Stacey, will headline the afternoon's entertainment that also ... There are also lots of activities for children, including a find the Elvis treasure hunt throughout the town, face painting and glitter tattoos, and Disney characters....

Upgrade for Manchester Infirmary

Edit Jamaica Observer 05 Sep 2016
Mandeville, Manchester — Staff of the Manchester Infirmary in Grey Ground, Manchester, now ... A news release from Jamalco said several female residents were also treated to grooming sessions, which included the shampooing and styling of their hair ... Several residents will also be housed on the ground floor of the building ... “Jamalco has added colour to the lives of the residents....

'There are loads of twists and turns to come'- BBC snaps up second season of ‘Red Rock’

Edit Belfast Telegraph 05 Sep 2016
The series premiered on BBC one on July 11 and secured over 1.3 million viewers, making it one of Ireland's most successful TV exports ... John Yorke, executive producer of Red Rock, said he's "thrilled" by the BBC deal ... age requires a huge amount of bravery from any broadcaster, so we’ve been thrilled by how the BBC have gotten so behind us....

BBC bosses red-faced as Strictly fans sound off over technical hitches

Edit Belfast Telegraph 05 Sep 2016
It's often several circumstances and it's quite hard to isolate if there is one particular problem," the director of BBC content has said ... BBC director-general Tony Hall recently vowed to look into the sound problems experienced by viewers of Happy Valley after the second series of the BBC One show sparked hundreds of complaints from viewers over the "shocking" sound quality....

Rare Shakespeare treasures (University of Leeds)

Edit Public Technologies 05 Sep 2016
Shakespeare in Yorkshiretomorrow at the University's Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery ... 'Just six months after opening the Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery we are very excited to be presenting For All Time ... Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery, situated beneath the iconic Parkinson tower, takes visitors on a journey through the University's renowned Special Collections....

Johnson on BBC radio tonight (Bristol City Football Club Ltd)

Edit Public Technologies 05 Sep 2016
Sound Of The City is back with Geoff Twentyman ... The City head coach will be in studio with Geoff Twentyman for the Sound Of The City show between 6-7pm. Fresh from the closure of the transfer window, Johnson will discuss his squad ......

Business Live: Brexit Britain

Edit BBC News 05 Sep 2016
Good morning and welcome to a special day of coverage here on Business Live - and across BBC News on TV, radio and online. Throughout the day, BBC News is taking a detailed look at Brexit Britain - it's a chance to take stock a few months on from the referendum. After the white heat of the campaign, ......

Claudia Winkleman quits Film 2016

Edit The Guardian 05 Sep 2016
Mark Bell, BBC head of ... As well as Strictly, Winkleman presents the BBC’s The Great British Sewing Bee, hosts a Radio 2 show and writes for a variety of publications, including a weekly column for the Sunday Times....

Paralympian Ade Adepitan criticises the BBC for not letting him present "able-bodied" Olympics too

Edit Digital Spy 05 Sep 2016
Paralympian and Channel 4 Paralympics host Ade Adepitan believes the BBC has missed a trick by not having disabled presenters hosting its coverage of the Olympics ... its line-up of over 40 Olympics presenters, the BBC had only one disabled host....

Brexit Live: Theresa May at G20

Edit BBC News 05 Sep 2016
Play video House of Commons from BBC ParliamentHouse of Commons ... Discussions are on-going, the daily briefing of political journalists was told ... The Prime Minister’s spokesman has said it is up to Keith Vaz to decide whether staying as chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee was tenable ... The first minister told BBC Scotland she was ready to work with those who were concerned leaving the market would be economically damaging....
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