‘Through the eyes of social media, the world watches how a peaceful, nation-wide rebellion is crushed with brute force in the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar. It seems like the decade long experiment in democracy in Myanmar has come to an end.’ Lina Abraham reports.
Greta Thunberg: “You are never too small to make a difference”
“Is the microphone on? Is it really on? Is my English ok? Because I’m beginning to wonder.”
‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head’: Adam Curtis follows up in fine style
Matt Purbrick discussses Adam Curtis’ new documentary series.
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Episode 5: UK Hun?
Warning: this piece contains spoilers! In possibly the greatest episode of Drag Race UK to date, the contestants were tasked with writing and performing verses of ‘UK Hun?’ with the guidance of pop legend MNEK. […]
HORRIBLE HISTORIES AND MARCUS RASHFORD: BBC LAUNCH LOCKDOWN LESSONS
As we enter our third national lockdown, households up and down the country are reminded of March: working from home, being stuck in the house, and on-line school. For many parents this means a balancing […]
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Episode 3: Ooh, the nerve!
Warning, this piece contains spoilers! It’s safe to say that this week’s episode of Drag Race UK was saturated with twists and turns: to quote Welsh icon Tayce, “the cheek, the nerve, the audacity, the […]
The facts you need to know about alcohol and the COVID vaccine
What you need to know before you celebrate with a cold one.
Interview: Naga Munchetty on trolling, fame and breaking down barriers.
Isabel Ralphs spoke to BBC presenter Naga Munchetty, discussing her career, criticism and the pace of change in the industry.
Attenborough’s ‘Extinction: The Facts’ Exposes the Devastating Reality of Climate Change
A commentary on Sir David Attenborough’s desperate plea for change.
Nicola Adams: advancing queer visibility, one dance step at a time
On the 24th of October, Leeds’ own Nicola Adams will, once again, make LGBT history by becoming the first Strictly Come Dancing celebrity contestant to compete with a same-sex dance partner. There is unspeakable bravery […]
BBC stars and executives receiving mega-salaries, accumulating to £37.5 million each year
The BBC has just released the annual disclosure of its top-earning stars’ salaries for the 2019/20 financial year, revealing the company’s choice to maintain its habit of giving out colossal salaries. The promise that senior […]
REVIEW: ‘Africa Turns the Page: The Novels That Shaped a Continent’
Natalie Beecroft reviews the BBC’s newest documentary feature about the novels and authors that shaped Africa.