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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
BBC Breakfast boss takes extended leave after bullying allegations
The editor of BBC Breakfast, Richard Frediani, is taking an extended period of leave after allegations about his behaviour were reported in the media. An HR adviser from consultancy firm PwC is also supporting the corporation as it looks into the culture of the BBC One morning programme. It comes after the Sun and Deadline reported that an internal investigation is being carried out into allegations of bullying. The BBC said it did not comment on individual cases but takes "all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously and will not tolerate behaviour that is not in line with our values". A BBC statement added: "We have robust processes in place and would encourage any staff with concerns to raise them directly with us so they can be addressed." BBC News has asked Mr Frediani for comment. He has been in charge of the programme, which is broadcast daily from Salford, since 2019, and is also editor of the News at One. Last month, he accepted a Bafta Award when Breakfast won best TV news coverage for a special episode about the Post Office scandal.
BBC News
13 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
BBC Breakfast boss Richard Frediani takes extended leave after bullying allegations
The editor of BBC Breakfast, Richard Frediani, is taking an extended period of leave after allegations about his behaviour were reported in the HR adviser from consultancy firm PwC is also supporting the corporation as it looks into the culture of the BBC One morning comes after the Sun and Deadline reported that an internal investigation is being carried out into allegations of BBC said it did not comment on individual cases but takes "all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously and will not tolerate behaviour that is not in line with our values". A BBC statement added: "We have robust processes in place and would encourage any staff with concerns to raise them directly with us so they can be addressed."BBC News has asked Mr Frediani for has been in charge of the programme, which is broadcast daily from Salford, since 2019, and is also editor of the News at month, he accepted a Bafta Award when Breakfast won best TV news coverage for a special episode about the Post Office scandal.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones reveals 26-year marriage to producer husband is over – and he's already moved on
The popular BBC sitcom star has separated from her other half final scene Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones reveals 26-year marriage to producer husband is over – and he's already moved on Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GAVIN and Stacey star Ruth Jones has revealed she's split from her husband of 26 years. The actress and writer quietly separated from producer David Peet 18 months ago. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Ruth Jones with her now estranged husband David Peet Credit: Rex 3 The sitcom star won a Bafta for her role as Nessa in Gavin and Stacey Credit: Getty He is now living in Canada where he has moved on with someone new. In a statement, the couple said: "We amicably went our separate ways 18 months ago and are now legally separated. We remain good friends. "Since our separation, Ruth is living in London and David is living in Canada, where he is in a new relationship." Ruth was a step-mum to David's three children from a previous marriage. They met while filming a BBC pilot comedy in the 1990s. David was married at the time. Ruth later said: "Affairs cause a lot of pain; they're not something one aspires to do. "You don't aspire to cause pain to people in their life." Ruth is best known for co-creating and starring in Gavin & Stacey alongside James Corden. She recently won a TV BAFTA for her role as Nessa Jenkins. The long-running comedy series aired its finale on Christmas Day 2024. Ruth Jones brings back Gavin and Stacey's Nessa one last time as she picks up comedy TV BAFTA Taking home the gong for Female Performance in a Comedy, she brought back Nessa for a final goodbye on stage, pretending to be the character as she picked up the award before an emotional thank you gave way. But speaking after picking up the Bafta statue, Ruth has teased that she and James Corden could be set to work on something new together. She said: 'I love working with James Corden, I really do, and I hope that we will carry on working together. 'I think we will. We will, because we just both, like, sort of sitting in a room together. We do a lot of napping, but we do write as well when we get going and, yeah, I just love working with him.'
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones reveals 26-year marriage to producer husband is over – and he's already moved on
GAVIN and Stacey star Ruth Jones has revealed she's split from her husband of 26 years. The actress and writer quietly separated from 3 Ruth Jones with her now estranged husband David Peet Credit: Rex 3 The sitcom star won a Bafta for her role as Nessa in Gavin and Stacey Credit: Getty He is now living in Canada where he has moved on with someone new. In a statement, the couple said: "We amicably went our separate ways 18 months ago and are now legally separated. We remain good friends. "Since our separation, Ruth is living in London and David is living in Canada , where he is in a new relationship." marriage . READ MORE ON RUTH JONES They met while filming a BBC pilot comedy in the 1990s. David was married at the time. Ruth later said: "Affairs cause a lot of pain; they're not something one aspires to do. "You don't aspire to cause pain to people in their life." Ruth is best known for co-creating and starring in Gavin & Stacey alongside James Corden. Most read in News TV She recently won a T he long-running comedy series Ruth Jones brings back Gavin and Stacey's Nessa one last time as she picks up comedy TV BAFTA Taking home the gong for Female Performance in a Comedy, she brought back Nessa for a final goodbye on stage, pretending to be the character as she picked up the award before an emotional thank you gave way. But speaking after picking up the Bafta statue, Ruth has teased that she and James Corden could be set to work on something new together. She said: 'I love working with James Corden, I really do, and I hope that we will carry on working together. 'I think we will. We will, because we just both, like, sort of sitting in a room together. We do a lot of napping, but we do write as well when we get going and, yeah, I just love working with him.' 3 Ruth and James as Nessa and Smithy Credit: PA
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC Shetland's Douglas Henshall lands new role after quitting show as Jimmy Perez
Shetland star Douglas Henshall will be starring in a new Paramount Plus series after leaving his role as Jimmy Perez Shetland star Douglas Henshall has secured a new role after leaving the BBC crime drama where he played Jimmy Perez. The Scottish actor, 59, who is a Bafta winner, is set to feature in Paramount Plus's upcoming gripping thriller show, The Revenge Club. The six-part series is based on the forthcoming novel The Othello Club by JD Pennington. According to the official synopsis, "The show follows six strangers brought together by a divorce support group, each reeling from betrayal and heartbreak, who quickly transform from therapy-seeking victims into architects of exquisite retribution." It continues: "With little in common beyond their pain, they form an unlikely bond, and a pact that will change their lives forever. What begins as a cathartic outlet quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. "And as the group's acts of revenge escalate from mischievous pranks to deadly "accidents," the line between justice and murder begins to blur. Rights were acquired from Rosie Gurtovoy at PFD." Line of Duty star Martin Compston and Slow Horses' Aimée-Ffion Edwards are set to take on lead roles as Callum and Emily, reports the Express. In addition to Douglas, who will portray Steve, it's also been announced that the divorce group of characters includes Meera Syal (Mrs Sidhu Investigates) as Rita, Sharon Rooney (Barbie) as Rachel, Chaneil Kular (Sex Education) as Tej and Amit Shah (Happy Valley) as Malcolm. Set to take on the roles of the detectives delving into the murders are Aoife Kennan (Vera) and Rob Malone (The Witcher), portraying Rosa and Leon, respectively. Meanwhile, Niamh Walsh (Jamestown), Wil Coban (The Boys in the Boat), Christina Bennington (Halo), and Eoin Duffy (The Dry) are also confirmed to join the cast of the series. The series is the brainchild of Gabbie Asher, celebrated for her writing on The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Call the Midwife, Waterloo Road, and The English Game, and she will also serve as an executive producer alongside author Pennington. Scripting duties fall to Matt Jones (The Split) and Adam Usden (Lupin). Sebastian Cardwell, Paramount's Deputy Chief Content Officer UK, expressed his excitement about the new series: "The Revenge Club is a sharp, stylish and darkly funny thriller, brought to life by a brilliant cast and an exceptional creative team. "We're thrilled to be part of this gripping project and to champion it as a standout addition to our expanding slate of bold, original UK content." The Revenge Club will be coming to Paramount Plus in the UK and Ireland.
