Menu
03/02/2009
Carol Thatcher Faces BBC Ban After 'Golliwog' Remark
The BBC has announced it has 'no plans' to use Carol Thatcher as a contributor on the One Show, after it emerged she referred to a tennis player as a "golliwog".
Thatcher, the daughter of former Prime Minister Lady Thatcher, made the remark during a private discussion with the BBC 1's presenter Adrian Chiles and other guests, in the green room after filming for the One Show.
According to reports Thatcher - winner of the ITV1 reality series I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! In 2005 - had been talking to the One Show host and other guess about the Australian Open tennis tournament, when described an unnamed player a "golliwog".
Thatcher was immediately challenged about the remark according to reports, but she only apologised yesterday dismissing the comment as a "joke".
A spokesman for the corporation said: "There are no confirmed plans for Carol to be working on the One Show at the present time.
"It's a very pressing matter for the BBC to get resolved and we are working as hard as we can to do so."
(JM/BMcC)
Thatcher, the daughter of former Prime Minister Lady Thatcher, made the remark during a private discussion with the BBC 1's presenter Adrian Chiles and other guests, in the green room after filming for the One Show.
According to reports Thatcher - winner of the ITV1 reality series I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! In 2005 - had been talking to the One Show host and other guess about the Australian Open tennis tournament, when described an unnamed player a "golliwog".
Thatcher was immediately challenged about the remark according to reports, but she only apologised yesterday dismissing the comment as a "joke".
A spokesman for the corporation said: "There are no confirmed plans for Carol to be working on the One Show at the present time.
"It's a very pressing matter for the BBC to get resolved and we are working as hard as we can to do so."
(JM/BMcC)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 April 2013
Margaret Thatcher Dies, Aged 87
Former UK Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher has died following a stroke at the age of 87. Her spokesman, Lord Bell, said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that Mark and Carol Thatcher announced that their mother Baroness Thatcher died peacefully following a stroke this morning. "A further statement will be made later.
Margaret Thatcher Dies, Aged 87
Former UK Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher has died following a stroke at the age of 87. Her spokesman, Lord Bell, said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that Mark and Carol Thatcher announced that their mother Baroness Thatcher died peacefully following a stroke this morning. "A further statement will be made later.
08 December 2005
Baroness Thatcher leaves hospital
Former Conservative Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher has left hospital after being given a "clean bill of health". Lady Thatcher, 80, told waiting reporters: "I'm fine, I feel fine." The former Prime Minister was taken to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital after she began to feel unwell during a visit to her hairdressers on Wednesday.
Baroness Thatcher leaves hospital
Former Conservative Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher has left hospital after being given a "clean bill of health". Lady Thatcher, 80, told waiting reporters: "I'm fine, I feel fine." The former Prime Minister was taken to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital after she began to feel unwell during a visit to her hairdressers on Wednesday.
06 February 2009
Thatcher BBC Documentary Gets 'Go-Ahead'
The BBC has reportedly commissioned a documentary by Carol Thatcher, based on her mother's life, amid a furore over a comment made by the former-Prime Minister's daughter. Earlier this week, Ms Thatcher had her freelance contract with the BBC's One Show withdrawn, after she failed to apologise for an off-camera remark.
Thatcher BBC Documentary Gets 'Go-Ahead'
The BBC has reportedly commissioned a documentary by Carol Thatcher, based on her mother's life, amid a furore over a comment made by the former-Prime Minister's daughter. Earlier this week, Ms Thatcher had her freelance contract with the BBC's One Show withdrawn, after she failed to apologise for an off-camera remark.
26 April 2004
Chat show veteran Parkinson moves to ITV
ITV has signed up BBC chat show veteran Michael Parkinson on a two-year deal, it has emerged today. Mr Parkinson, who has hosted his eponymously-titled programme for 18 years, said that he decided to move to commercial broadcaster ITV after his Saturday night primetime slot was threatened by the return of Match of the Day.
Chat show veteran Parkinson moves to ITV
ITV has signed up BBC chat show veteran Michael Parkinson on a two-year deal, it has emerged today. Mr Parkinson, who has hosted his eponymously-titled programme for 18 years, said that he decided to move to commercial broadcaster ITV after his Saturday night primetime slot was threatened by the return of Match of the Day.
16 March 2012
BBC To Move Forward With Paid Download Service
The BBC's director of archive content Roly Keating has said viewers are “very comfortable” with the corporations plans to launch an iTunes-style download service.
BBC To Move Forward With Paid Download Service
The BBC's director of archive content Roly Keating has said viewers are “very comfortable” with the corporations plans to launch an iTunes-style download service.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
