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BBC gets go-ahead to axe Newsround from afternoon TV slot

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The BBC has been given the go-ahead to axe Newsround’s afternoon television slot in September as the coronavirus crisis ‘accelerates’ the decline in its TV viewings.  The broadcaster is free to cut two out of three of its daily CBBC Newsround TV bulletins for children in a bid to move more of its children’s content … Read more

Former Newsround boss is announced as replacement for Radio 4’s Today programme

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BBC Radio 4’s PM programme editor will move to the Today show from September, replacing current editor Sarah Sands.  Bafta and International Emmy award-winning editor Ms Griffiths has more than 25 years’ journalistic experience, having previously led teams at Newsround and the World at One. She previously worked for the Today programme for nine years.  … Read more