Posted by the family of John Bradburn, who worked as PM and FM in the Drama Dept at TVC in 1970s.
May 27   It is with great sadness that we have to share that our beloved husband, and father, John Bradburn passed away peacefully at home yesterday. We expect the funeral to be at Vale Royal Crematorium on Friday 12th June at 2.30pm. Please come and say goodbye to him if you can ❤️

According to "BroadbandTV News", here, "BBC News and Sport apps embrace short-form video",

"The BBC is expanding its use of short-form video with new features across its News and Sport apps, reflecting changing audience habits and the growing popularity of mobile-first content.

In a blog post, BBC Chief Product Officer Will Farrell-Green said the corporation was introducing swipeable vertical video experiences and a dedicated Shorts section within the BBC Sport app, making it easier for audiences to discover and consume content on smartphones."

TV presenter Judith Chalmers, who hosted ITV's long-running travel show Wish You Were Here...?, has died at the age of 90.

Her family said: "After living an extraordinary life that involved over 60 years in broadcasting and countless adventures all over the globe, Judy sadly passed away last night, surrounded by the family she loved so much after suffering with Alzheimer's for some years."

Chalmers also presented programmes including Come Dancing, ITV's Good Afternoon, and BBC radio programmes including Woman's Hour and her own Radio 2 show.

Her family added: "We will miss her greatly but she leaves behind a giant suitcase of the happiest of memories."

According to ITV News, they said her health had been declining for some time and she had become seriously ill in recent weeks, giving them time to be together with her.

Chalmers began presenting ITV's primetime show Wish You Were Here...? in 1974, continuing until 2003.

An ITV spokesman said: "As the host of Wish You Were Here...? for four decades, Judith Chalmers became one of the most beloved faces of British broadcasting.

"Her indelible contribution to television made Judith a national treasure and a lasting favourite amongst our audience, and we send our deepest sympathies to her family and friends at this very sad time."

Chalmers began her career on children's BBC and television programmes

Born in Gatley near Manchester, Chalmers began her career at the age of just 13, when she was chosen to present radio programme Children's Hour from the city.

She made the leap to the small screen in the 1950s on Children's Television Club, a forerunner of Blue Peter.

She then moved to London and was an on-screen announcer for BBC TV. After fronting a number of programmes for the corporation, she moved to ITV, where she presented daytime magazine shows.

They included Good Afternoon and Afternoon Plus, the latter of which featured among other things the first TV appearances by Dame Mary Berry, who was then cookery editor of Home and Freezer Digest.

Meanwhile, she travelled the world for Wish You Were Here...?, which gave viewers a snapshot of different holiday destinations and became a popular fixture in the schedules.

Chalmers also fronted events including Miss World, and presented a daily morning show on BBC Radio 2 in the early 1990s.

She was married to sports presenter Neil Durden-Smith, and they had two sons.

In 2008, one of their sons, TV presenter Mark Durden-Smith, hosted a new version of her most famous show, called Wish You Were Here…? Now & Then, which revisited locations from the original programme.

To all ex BBC TVC Colleagues: The PEBBLE MILL FB page has posted the sad news of the passing of Joyce Hawkins, age 95. Details of her funeral are also posted there.

This "Guardian" report, here, by Mark Sweney says that "BBC staff have been told their bosses will forgo a pay rise this year but fear the freeze will lead to a meagre increase for the rank and file, who have been urged to be realistic about the outcome of union negotiations".

We have received this message about a London Meeting of Sound Staff.

BBC Sound Staff Social Club Drop-In, 26th May 2026 from 2pm


I’ve booked a spot in the BBC Club in London’s Broadcasting House for a no pressure drop-in meet-up for anyone who has worked in sound in the BBC over the years. Come alone or in groups and meet up with people you knew or maybe people who worked in a totally different area of the BBC. You’re sure to have some fun conversations! Some of the current sound crew will be there too, and we’re looking forward to meeting you all.


If you’d like to attend please RSVP to me at eveyanderson@gmail.com for more logistical details. This is intended to be the first of an occasionally repeated event, so even if you’re not free for this one email me to keep in touch about future similar events.


Everyone’s welcome from 2pm, and the last time we did something similar we found that people stayed for hours chatting, so if you come along later that’s fine too.

Deanne Turner (Make-up) announced the death of her husband Mike Turner 8th April 2026 following a prolonged period of ill health. rip Mike Turner.

We have been informed that Sheila died recently. She was film editor on several TV series. Juliet Bravo, Onedin Line and Blakes 7 amongst others.

According to BroadbandTVNews, here, a special version of BBC iPlayer is due to be available in aircraft later this year.