Media & News
Latest news from BBCPA, what’s happening in the media and the BBC and much more …
JULY MEDIA NEWS
The biggest shake-up in British TV history was announced this month. The sale of...
DROITWICH TRANSMITTER
The longwave transmitter at Droitwich finally ceased broadcasting after 92 years on the 27th...
BBC ANNUAL REPORT 2025/6
Every year the BBC publishes its Annual Report. It is their assessment of they...
SAFETY IN THE SUN
It seems that we are in the middle of our third heat wave so...
BBC PROGRAMMES AND STAFF CUTS
When we were at the BBC, we got used to being told to cut...
JUNE MEDIA REPORT
SWITCH OFF FREEVIEW It has been reported that the Culture Secretary is preparing to say...
BOOK REVIEW
In May’s Newsletter we asked members to send in books they had written which a...
A CULTURAL SUMMER
As summer graces London, the city comes alive with a multitude of experiences waiting...
AGM 2026 SUMMARY REPORT
Our AGM this year coincided with a Tube strike but that didn’t stop our intrepid...
SOCIAL MEDIA – WE NEED YOU!
The Association has been thinking about its use of social media. We decided that now...
MAY MEDIA REPORT
WHAT IF? The fallout from the results of the recent local elections continues with the...
WALKING FOR HEALTH
We know walking is good for us. But how many steps? The British Heart Foundation...
BBCPA AGM 23rd April 2026
The 2026 AGM of the BBC Pensioners Association took place on Thursday 23RD April...
MATT BRITTIN – WHO IS HE?
On 18th May 2026, Matt Brittin will become the 18th Director General of the BBC. ...
APRIL MEDIA REPORT
Scott Mills The recent surprise sacking of the Radio Two Breakfast Show presenter became front...
BEQUESTS
We know our members are loyal and supportive and the recent bequests from former BBCPA...
AGM 2026 NEWS
The 2026 AGM of the BBC Pensioners Association will take place on Thursday 23RD April at Friends...
BBC GREEN PAPER RESPONSE
After months of speculation the BBC has published its response to the Government’s Green Paper...
HELP! I’M IN DEBT
There can be nothing worse than realising that your debt has become overwhelming. If you...
BLUEBELL LOVE
The first day of Spring, 20th March, how we have looked forward to it during...
TRUMP v BBC
Trump sues the BBC for $10bn – What impact does this have on the...
