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Discover our latest in-depth features, special reports and analysis on the BBC, the national broadcaster of the United Kingdom.

Former colleagues recall being “flabbergasted” by his success, but soon he’ll be presenting University Challenge. What’s his secret?

By William Turvill

Rather than keep a low profile, the outgoing BBC chairman is expected to head to Liverpool for the Eurovision semi-final.

By The Chatterer

The broadcaster is at the centre of a battle for the soul of the British media.

By Andrew Marr

Apparently, the BBC chairman has barely been seen around Broadcasting House.

By The Chatterer

After a succession of programme cancellations, fear is spreading that the corporation doesn’t think it can afford to make fun…

By William Turvill

This extra, iPlayer-only follow-up to the popular BBC series, is far more explicit about our ecological emergency and what must…

By India Bourke

Culture warriors can’t help but display the behaviour they seek to criticise. Listen to them, then throw their words back…

By Armando Iannucci

As the broadcaster approaches 90, she reflects on her mother, the media and “her version” of her affair with Harold…

By Kate Mossman