Topic: British Broadcasting Corporation

BBC rapped over promoting U2, Coldplay

A BBC editorial watchdog body criticised the British broadcaster Thursday for breaching its own guidelines by appearing to promote the bands U2 and Coldplay in its coverage of them.The BBC's Editorial Complaints Unit slammed an on-screen slogan " U2=BBC" used during its ...

BBC opens up its U2 archives for two new shows

LONDON (Billboard) - BBC Worldwide Music, part of the commercial arm of U.K. broadcaster the BBC, has unveiled two new U2 shows that it is making available for sale to international broadcasters. The History" and "U2=BBC" feature exclusive material from the BBC ...

BBC pulls Radiohead tune from ad

The BBC has pulled a Radiohead track from a TV licence campaign, following complaints from one of the band's managers.The ad, which promotes the use of direct debit payments for TV licences, will continue to be aired but with alternative backing music.Radiohead ...