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2015 in British television

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This is a list of events taking place in

2015 related to British television.
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Contents
1 Events
1.1 January
1.2 February
1.3 March
1.4 April
1.5 May
1.6 June
1.7 July
1.8 August
1.9 September
1.10 October
1.11 November
1.12 December
2 Most watched television
2.1 Top 50 most watched
television broadcasts (Jan
Jun)
2.2 Notes
3 Debuts
3.1 BBC
3.2 ITV
3.3 Channel 4
3.4 Channel 5
3.5 Other channels
4 Channels
4.1 New channels
4.2 Defunct channels
4.3 Rebranding channels
5 Television shows
5.1 Changes of network
affiliation
5.2 Returning this year
after a break of one year
or longer
5.3 1950s
5.4 1960s
5.5 1970s
5.6 1980s
5.7 1990s
5.8 2000s
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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5.9 2010s
6 Ending this year
7 Deaths
8 References
Events
January
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Event
BBC One airs the final episode of Miranda Hart's self-titled sitcom, Miranda. Overnight viewing
figures suggest it was watched by an audience of 7.3 million.[1]
Consolidated viewing figures reveal the comedy Mrs. Brown's Boys to have been the most watched
programme on Christmas Day 2014, with an average audience of 9.69 million. However, viewing
figures were lower than the previous year.[2]
The broadcasting regulator Ofcom clears EastEnders of breaching its regulations over a storyline
involving the rape of Queen Victoria pub landlady Linda Carter (played by Kellie Bright).[3]
Waterloo Road returns for its final run, but is moved from its Wednesday evening primetime slot on
BBC One to a Monday evening slot on BBC Three, where it airs at 8.00pm. It is then repeated on
BBC One at 10.35pm.[4]
Comedian and actor Stephen Fry confirms he is to marry his partner, Elliott Spender.[5] The couple
are married two weeks later at a registry office in Norfolk.[6]
The Top Gear Patagonia Special, which included the series' controversial trip to Argentina, was the
most watched programme on BBC iPlayer over the festive period.[7]
It is confirmed that Gemma Atkinson will join Emmerdale as new character Carly Hope.[8]
Prime Minister David Cameron says he will not take part in planned debates ahead of this year's
general election unless the Green Party is included.[9]
Ofcom opens a consultation on whether any of the smaller political parties should be considered as
major parties ahead of the election, a status that entitles them to be allocated at least two Party
Election Broadcasts. The regulator says it is minded to consider the UK Independence Party as a
major party, but not the Greens. The process will finish in February, after which Ofcom will publish
its findings.[10][11]
It is reported that the BBC has submitted its news coverage of the police raid on a property belonging
to Cliff Richard in July 2014 for best news story at the 2015 Royal Television Society journalism
awards.[12]
Former Baywatch actor Jeremy Jackson is removed from the fifteenth series of Celebrity Big Brother
after he got drunk and pulled open fellow contestant Chloe Goodman's dressing gown the previous
day.[13] Jackson is subsequently given a police caution for common assault over the incident.[14]
10
Comedian Dara Briain confirms he is stepping down as presenter of The Apprentice: You're
Fired!.[15]
Two weeks after receiving its British television premiere, Skyfall airs again on ITV as part of its
Saturday night schedule.[16]
12
BBC News reporter Tim Willcox issues an apology after making what he describes as a "poorly
phrased" comment while talking to the daughter of a Holocaust survivor during a broadcast from the
previous day's demonstrations in Paris to remember the 17 victims of the 2015 le-de-France attacks.
After the woman, who was marching with the crowd, had expressed her concern that the persecution
of Jews was "back to the days of the 1930s in Europe", Willcox had replied "Many critics though of
Israel's policy would suggest that the Palestinians suffer hugely at Jewish hands as well". Willcox
says the question was "entirely unintentional".[17]
Former Coronation Street actor Ken Morley is removed from the fifteenth series of Celebrity Big
Brother for using "unacceptable and offensive language" after Ofcom received 233 complaints about
his behaviour. The decision was taken to remove him from the house after he called fellow contestant
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Alexander O'Neal a "negro".[18]

ITV confirms that it is to axe its 1940s crime drama Foyle's War, the second time the series has been
cancelled.[19]
Ed Miliband, Nick Clegg and Nigel Farage, the three respective leaders of Labour, the Liberal
Democrats and the UK Independence Party, have written to Prime Minister and Conservative Party
leader David Cameron to say that they will still take part in the planned pre-election televised
debates even if he is not present. They will call for the various broadcasters holding the debates to
include an empty podium, enabling Cameron to be included if he changes his mind.[20] The issue is
also the subject of a heated exchange between Miliband and Cameron at the day's session of Prime
Minister's Questions.[21]
14
Comedian Al Murray confirms his intention to stand for the Thanet South constituency at the general
election, where one of his fellow candidates will be UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage.
Murray will stand as his character The Pub Landlord for the Free United Kingdom Party, a parody of
Farage's party.[22]
Ballet dancer and Strictly judge Darcey Bussell is announced as co-presenter and dance expert for
the Grand Final of the inaugural BBC Young Dancer competition, which will be aired live from
Sadler's Wells Theatre on BBC Two in May.[23]
15
The CBBC programme Blue Peter launches a competition to select three of its viewers to become
"CBBC Intelligence Officers" who will be given a tour of Thames House, the headquarters of MI5.
The visit will be filmed, marking the first time television cameras will have been allowed inside the
building.[24]
A report from the House of Lords Communication Committee suggests there are "simply not
enough" women in broadcasting and that more should be done to increase their number.[25]
16
Andy Wilman, the executive producer of Top Gear tells Broadcast magazine that the BBC has lost
confidence in the programme following an "annus horribilis".[26]
BBC Three announces the cancellation of its supernatural drama, In the Flesh after two series.[27]
18
Soul singer Alexander O'Neal becomes the third Celebrity Big Brother contestant to leave the series
without being evicted via a public vote after walking out. He had previously been reprimanded for
using homophobic language towards another housemate.[28]
Comedian Richard Blackwood will join the cast of EastEnders as a villain, it is announced, making
his debut in February's 30th anniversary live episode.[29]
Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna walks out of an interview with Sky News presenter
Dermot Murnaghan after criticising him for asking about a letter that Eric Pickles, the Secretary of
State for Communities and Local Government had sent to British mosques urging them to make
greater efforts to combat Islamic extremism. Umunna had not read the letter at that stage.[30]
19
Katie Redford, who was scheduled to play 14-year-old Bethany Platt in Coronation Street, is
dropped from the series after claiming to be younger than her actual age. An ITV press release had
given her age as 19, but users of the Digital Spy website discovered evidence suggesting she is
25.[31] The role is subsequently recast, and Lucy Fallon is announced as the actress who will play
Bethany.[32]
Anne Kirkbride, who played Coronation Street's Deirdre Barlow for 42 years, dies in a Manchester
hospital following a short illness. Production of the series is suspended the following day as a mark
of respect to her.[33][34]
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BBC One airs the 5000th episode of EastEnders.[35]

20
In an attempt to save BBC Three from closure, the Avalon Group and Hat Trick Productions
approach the BBC Trust with an offer to buy the channel.[36]
William Roache of Coronation Street and Adam Woodyatt of EastEnders lead tributes to Anne
Kirkbride at the 20th National Television Awards.[37]
21
22
The television adaptation of Hilary Mantel's novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies debuts on
BBC Two to much critical acclaim, but viewers quickly take to social media to complain about the
poor lighting in the series.[38]
Figures reveal that an episode from the third series of Sherlock from January 2014 was the most
watched programme on BBC iPlayer during 2014, with an audience of 4.2 million.[39]
Ray Mears loses a 10,000 speaking gig at the forthcoming Caravan, Camping and Motorhome
Show after he described caravans as "hideous" and "ghastly" on a recent edition of Room 101.[40]
New proposals are published by the UK's major broadcasters to include the leaders of more political
parties in the forthcoming televised debates. The BBC and ITV will now host seven-way debates
between the leaders of the Conservatives, Labour, the Liberal Democrats, UK Independence Party,
the Green Party, the Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru. Channel 4 and Sky will host
head-to-head debates between David Cameron and Ed Miliband.[41]
23
Coronation Street actress Barbara Knox (who plays Rita Sullivan in the series) is banned from
driving for twelve months after pleading guilty to a drink driving charge.[42]
The BBC announces sixteen new shows that will be exclusive to iPlayer. They include Funny
Valentine, a comedy starring Bill Bailey, and rapper Tinie Tempah giving a tour of the Victoria and
Albert Museum.[43]
Interior designer Kelly Hoppen announces she is leaving Dragons' Den after two years.[44]
26
The BBC announces that Atlantis will not be renewed for a third series. The second part of series two
is scheduled to be screened in the spring.[45]
27
In a Radio Times interview BBC Director-General Tony Hall suggests that the rise of on demand
television may render the current 9.00pm watershed ineffective in restricting the availability of
unsuitable material to underage viewers.[46]
28
A BBC report recommends improvements to local and international news coverage, as well as digital
content, if the broadcaster is to maintain its relevance in the modern climate.[47]
BBC Sport signs a new three-year deal with the Premier League to air football highlights up to the
end of the 201819 season. The agreement will see the launch of a new midweek football
programme, as well as the continuation of Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2 at weekends.[48]
29
An Ofcom report on subtitling highlights the difficulties caused by voice recognition software that
can fail to recognise speech patterns during live subtitling of programmes such as the news,
sometimes rendering the translated text almost impossible to decipher. Examples of such goof ups
include words such as "sauces" instead of "sources", and an instance when Manchester United
footballer Adnan Januzaj's name was translated as Janet Jazz Jazz Jam.[49]
BBC and ITV both decline a request from Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party to be
included in the forthcoming leadership debates because both broadcasters feel it would be impartial
for only one of the Northern Ireland parties to participate.[50]
February
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Channel 4 announces a reduction in the number of planned episodes of its forthcoming series
Immigration Street after documentary makers encountered protests while filming the series in
Southampton.[51]
EastEnders producers announce that Denise van Outen will have a guest role in the soap later in the
year.[52]
Global Radio, the owners of pop music channel Heart TV, are reprimanded by Ofcom after the
channel played 72 seconds more than the permitted amount of advertising during one particular hour
in October 2014. Global says the incident occurred when a commercial break was pushed to the end
of an hour, creating too much advertising time for the following hour.[53]
Sky Sports has signed a 15 million deal with the Open Championship to screen the event from 2017,
ending 61 years of free-to-air coverage by the BBC.[54]
Dominic Treadwell-Collins, the Executive Producer of EastEnders, says he will not introduce
minority characters into the series just to fulfil diversity quotas.[55]
Reinventing the Royals, a BBC Two documentary pulled from the 4 January schedule because of
concerns over the broadcasting rights of archive footage, is rescheduled for 19 February.[56]
BBC Trust chair Rona Fairhead says there is public support for the establishment of an independent
body to oversee setting the level of the television license fee.[57]
The BBC announces plans to host the Eurovision Song Contest's 60-year celebration event at the
Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London on 31 March 2015.[58]
Sky reports an increase of more than 200,000 customers in the UK and Ireland in the second half of
2014, its highest growth for nine years.[59]
Ed Balls, the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, laughs off an appearance on the previous
evening's edition of Newsnight in which he could not remember the surname of a senior Labour
Party donor, claiming "it's an age thing".[60]
Government plans to decriminalise non-payment of the television license are defeated in the House
of Lords, which votes to maintain the status quo until at least 2017.[61]
The Office is named the "Best programme of the last 20 years" at this year's Broadcast Awards, with
BBC One being honoured "Channel of the year" and Match of the Day receiving a special
recognition award.[62]
Respect Party MP George Galloway makes a controversial appearance on Question Time during
which he is asked a question about the rise in antisemitism in the UK, and whether he bears some
responsibility for its increase. Galloway's appearance on the show had been criticised ahead of its
broadcast by several individuals and groups, including Times of Israel columnist Alex Klineberg
because of Galloway's outspoken views on Israel. Galloway later claims to have been set up, and that
chair David Dimbleby apologised to him privately over the tone of the question.[63][64]
Katie Price wins the fifteenth series of Celebrity Big Brother.[65]
Joey Essex wins the second series of The Jump.[66]
10
It is reported that the Premier League sold the football broadcast rights from 2016 to 2019 for
5.136bn, 71% above the 2012 round. Seven TV packages were sold, with Sky paying 4.2bn for
five of the packages, and BT 960m for the remaining two.[67]
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Australia is to be allowed to compete at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest to celebrate the contest's
60th year. The Australian entry will be fast tracked to the final, and allowed to compete again in
2016 should it win, but in the event of an Australian win the contest would still be held in Europe.[68]
11
Linda Henry (who plays Shirley Carter in EastEnders) is cleared of racially aggravated behaviour
following a hearing at Bexley Magistrates.[69]
12
Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman apologises after describing on Twitter how she was
"ushered" out of a south London mosque. She had, in fact, been at the wrong venue.[70]
13
Former TV weatherman Fred Talbot is convicted of indecently assaulting two boys while he worked
at a school in Greater Manchester, and remanded in custody to await sentence. He is cleared of a
further eight charges.[71]
14
Peter Sarsfield wins the first revival series of Harry Hill's Stars in Their Eyes as Frankie Valli.[72]
The BBC unveils a series of new arts programmes which will air in primetime slots. They include a
new BBC Two series titled Artsnight and a one off debate, Artists Question Time, presented by Kirsty
Wark, which will air on BBC Four.[73]
16
Channel 4 News are censured by Ofcom for misleading viewers in a report about possible police
corruption from March 2014, after it is revealed that interviewees who were presented as members of
the public were in fact pre-selected and had ties with the broadcaster.[74]
Channel 4 airs the docudrama UKIP: The First 100 Days, a programme imagining a 2015 election
victory for the UK Independence Party, which mixes archive footage with scenes involving actors,
and depicts scenes of civil unrest following the fictitious election win. By the following day it has
collectively attracted more than 1,000 complaints to Ofcom and Channel 4.[75]
Television presenters Ant and Dec are interviewed about politics by The Times and offer their
opinion on the prospect of Ed Miliband becoming Prime Minister.[76]
17
BBC One airs the first of four EastEnders episodes to feature live inserts throughout its 30th
anniversary week. The editions also feature actor Himesh Patel tweeting in character as Tamwar
Masood during the show's live segment, a first for British television.[77] Firefighters are called to a
blaze at the set a few hours after the first of four episodes are aired, but damage is minimal and will
not interrupt the show's filming schedule.[78] The cause of the fire is later revealed to have been a
rehearsal for a fireworks display to celebrate the anniversary.[79]
Teletubbies creator Anne Wood expresses her dismay that the series is to be remade in a Radio Times
interview.[80]
Campaigners against BBC plans to close BBC Three and move it online deliver a petition to the
BBC Trust.[81]
18
19
20
A groundbreaking party election broadcast in which Scottish Conservative Party leader Ruth
Davidson is seen with her partner Jen Wilson is aired on television in Scotland.[82]
EastEnders concludes the Who Killed Lucy Beale? storyline by revealing her younger brother
Bobby Beale as her killer live in a special flashback episode to celebrate the show's 30th
anniversary.[83]
Gillian Taylforth makes a surprise and unannounced return to EastEnders as Kathy Beale, a role
which she played from the show's inception in 1985 to 2000, despite the character having been said
to have died in a car crash in South Africa in 2006.[84]
BBC One airs a completely live episode of EastEnders to celebrate the show's 30th anniversary. A
repeat of the first ever episode is also aired via the BBC Red Button.
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Ofcom launches an investigation into Channel 4's docudrama UKIP: The First 100 Days amid
concerns it may have breached rules regarding "offensive material, misleadingness and due
impartiality" after 5,000 viewers complained about the programme.[85]
Television presenter Phillip Schofield criticises the BBC for selling its Television Centre studios, an
action he describes as criminal.[86]
An independent report into events surrounding the Summer 2014 police raid on a property belonging
to Cliff Richard, which was compiled by Andy Trotter, the former chief constable of British
Transport Police, concludes that South Yorkshire Police should not have released "highly
confidential" details of the raid to the BBC.[87]
24
BBC One announces that the crime series New Tricks will end after twelve series.[88]
ITV confirms Broadchurch will return for a third series.[89]
Immigration Street, the follow up programme to the controversial 2014 documentary series Benefits
Street, airs on Channel 4. Originally conceived as a series, after protests from local residents in
Southampton where it was filmed, the planned series was reduced to a single episode.[90]
25
Madonna falls off a stage at the BRIT Awards after a cloak she was wearing was tied too tightly.[91]
A report by the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee suggests that the TV
licence has no long-term future and will be replaced by a new system within fifteen years.[92]
26
A sexual assault storyline in ITV soap Emmerdale involving the characters Alicia Gallagher (Natalie
Anderson) and Lachlan White (Thomas Atkinson) which aired before the 9.00pm watershed attracts
45 complaints to the regulator Ofcom.[93]
The Midlands-based soap Crossroads returns to British television screens with repeats airing on the
West Midlands channel Big Centre TV, which launches at 6.00pm.[94] However, as the channel goes
on air, plans to repeat the series are at the centre of a disagreement over the amount of royalties paid
to former Crossroads actors, with one of the programme's stars, Paul Henry (who played Benny
Hawkins) threatening to take legal action over the issue.[95]
28
The BBC confirms that its Political Editor Nick Robinson will take time off while he undergoes
surgery to remove a tumour from his lung, but plans to be back at work in time to cover the general
election.[96]
An inquiry in Rwanda recommends the country's government should initiate legal proceedings
against the BBC over its 2014 This World documentary, Rwanda's Untold Story, which questioned
official accounts of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide.[97]
March
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EastEnders Executive Producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins tells London's Student Pride of his plans
to introduce the soap's first transgender character, and that he would like a trans actor to play the
role.[98]
In a speech at London's New Broadcasting House, BBC Director-General Tony Hall warns that
funding cuts to the broadcaster would leave it "reduced in impact and reach" and consequently leave
Britain "diminished".[99]
Ofcom has launched an investigation into an item that appeared on the 3 February edition of This
Morning in which the presenters discussed bondage with a sex expert.[100]
Rolf Harris is stripped of his CBE following his conviction on several accounts of indecent assault
last year.[101]
Several BBC local radio stations are launched on Freeview, with ten of the 40 local stations in
England now broadcasting on the platform. They can be found on channels 719 to 722.[102]
An independent review concludes that the BBC has spent 29% less on stars earning over 100,000
over the last five years.[103]
ITV reports a rise in profits, which increased 39% to 605m in 2014.[104]

BBC Two airs the Storyville documentary India's Daughter which includes an interview with the
man convicted over the 2012 Delhi gang rape.[105]
David Cameron is accused of "cowering" from the public as he confirms that he will only take part in
one televised debate ahead of the general election, rejecting proposals for a head-to-head with
Labour leader Ed Miliband.[106]
June Whitfield and Jan Harvey will make cameo appearances in EastEnders later in the year, it is
confirmed.[107]
The UK's major broadcasters have said they will press ahead with plans for three television debates,
even though David Cameron has said he will participate in only one of them.[108]
Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg says he will take David Cameron's
place in the forthcoming television debates if Cameron is unwilling to participate.[109]
BBC One's Match of the Day Live shows Aston Villa's FA Cup quarter final match against West
Bromwich Albion. The pitch is invaded by Villa fans celebrating the team's victory towards the end
of the game, prompting a Football Association investigation into the incident. The game, aired at
5.15pm is watched by 3.90 million viewers (a 23.5% audience share).[110][111] In May, the Football
Association fines Aston Villa 200,000 over the incident after the club admits to "spectacular
misconduct".[112]
Electro Velvet are chosen to represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with
the song "Still in Love with You".[113]
Ed Miliband says that a future Labour government would introduce legislation to make televised
debates a permanent feature of future general election campaigns, meaning politicians could not
attempt to prevent them from taking place through self-interest.[114]
David Cameron says he will not change his mind about appearing in only one of the forthcoming
general election debates.[115]
BBC One airs the final episode of Waterloo Road. Prior to its broadcast, the Daily Record publishes
an interview with Eileen Gallagher, one of the series co-creators, who describes its axing as "a lost
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opportunity" for Scottish television. She argues that Scotland should have a continuing drama in the
same vain as Holby City or EastEnders that would attract and nurture Scottish talent.[116]
The BBC confirms that it has suspended Jeremy Clarkson following an altercation with a producer.
The broadcaster also announces that the upcoming episode of Top Gear, due to air on Sunday 15
March, will not be shown.[117] By the following day, a Change.org petition started by the right-wing
blogger Guido Fawkes calling on the BBC to reinstate Clarkson has been signed by over 350,000
people.[118]
10
Speaking to the Radio Times, comedian Jason Manford praises the BBC's decision to ban all-male
panels on its programmes, but says they should not have publicised the move.[119]
Figures released by the National Audit Office indicate that the BBC's cost-cutting programme
exceeded expectations in 201314 by making savings of 374m, which included one-off savings
such as reducing the amount of Formula One coverage.[120]
11
Television executive and Conservative peer Michael Grade warns that broadcasters are breaching
impartiality rules if they stage televised debates without David Cameron being present. His
comments come as the organisers of an online debate offer to move forward its planned date to the
end of March to accommodate the Prime Minister, who has said he would participate in one debate
only.[121]
Footage emerges of an upcoming Channel 4 documentary in which UKIP leader Nigel Farage says
he would scrap much of the legislation that prevents race discrimination. Farage was speaking to
broadcaster Trevor Phillips in the documentary titled Things We Won't Say About Race That Are
True. Downing Street describes the comments as "deeply concerning".[122]
12
ITV announces it has acquired the Dutch television production company Talpa Media for
355m.[123]
The BBC is to give away a million mini computers to all pupils starting secondary school in
September as part of the Make it Digital scheme, an initiative to make the UK more digital.[124]
Highlights of this year's Red Nose Day telethon include Daniel Craig appearing in a sketch as James
Bond, and a special edition of Little Britain featuring Stephen Hawking.[125] The telethon raises
78m on the night, bringing the total amount of money raised by Comic Relief to 1bn since its
launch in 1985.[126] A few days later, on 18 March, it is announced that Red Nose Day will make its
US television debut later in the year with a three-hour show on NBC.[127]
13
Coronation Street Executive Producer Kieran Roberts tells the Digital Spy website that the soap
plans an onscreen farewell to the character Deirdre Barlow, played by Anne Kirkbride, later in the
year, but are consulting with the actress's family first. Kirkbride's name will also remain on her
dressing room door as a permanent tribute to her.[128]
Following his guilty verdict on 13 February, former TV weatherman Fred Talbot is sentenced to five
years in prison.[129]
Ofcom adds the UK Independence Party to its list of major political parties, entitling them to at least
two Party Election Broadcasts during the run up to the election.[130]
16
17
Ofcom reprimands local channel Made in Leeds after its launch programme on 6 November 2014
included an expletive which aired before the watershed. The material was also repeated at 8.00am
the following morning.[131]
The Traveller Movement says it will complain to Ofcom after the BBC Trust committee ruled that
the use of the word "pikey" in an episode of Top Gear that aired in February 2014 was not
offensive.[132]
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BBC Two confirms that entrepreneurs Nick Jenkins, Sarah Willingham and Touker Suleyman will
join Dragons' Den for series 13.[133]
The BBC confirms it has bought the rights to broadcast BT Sport's The Clare Balding Show, which
will air on BBC Two.[134]
David Cameron confirms he has accepted an offer from the major broadcasters to participate in a
seven-way televised debate at the beginning of April. However, the full details of this are yet to be
confirmed.[135]
18
The BBC announces it has commissioned Abused: The Untold Story, a documentary investigating
the impact of child abuse on its victims, which will include an examination of the Jimmy Savile
scandal.[136]
20
A man dressed as The Stig from Top Gear hands in a million-strong petition to Downing Street
calling on the BBC to reinstate Jeremy Clarkson, as footage emerges of the presenter speaking at a
fundraising dinner in which he says that he expects to be fired by the broadcaster.[137] Clarkson also
used the event to launch a four-letter tirade against the Corporation, but later claims he was
joking.[138]
21
The UK's major broadcasters say they have agreed to hold a seven-party televised leaders debate on
2 April, which will be staged by ITV and chaired by Julie Etchingham. However, there will be no
head-to-head between David Cameron and Ed Miliband, with them instead taking part in separate
question and answer sessions aired jointly by Sky News and Channel 4 on 26 March. A debate
featuring five opposition leaders will air on BBC One on 16 April.[139]
22
The BBC announces that four Top Gear Live shows due to be held in Norway on 27 and 28 March
will be postponed until later in the year.[140]
23
It is announced that comedian Frankie Boyle will present his own unique analysis of the general
election for Frankie Boyle's Autopsy, a programme that will be available on the BBC iPlayer from 17
May. The show will be similar to one he did for the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.[141]
25
BBC Director-General Tony Hall confirms that Jeremy Clarkson's contract with the Corporation will
not be renewed following his "unprovoked physical attack" on a Top Gear producer.[142] Two days
later it is reported that Oisin Tymon, the producer on the receiving end of Clarkson's wrath, has
decided not to press criminal charges against him.[143]
ITV confirms that the upcoming sixth series of Downton Abbey will be the last.[144]
The first of the leaders debates sees Jeremy Paxman and Kay Burley presenting a joint Channel 4
and Sky News question and answer session with Prime Minister David Cameron and Leader of the
Opposition Ed Miliband appearing separately.[139]
26
The acclaimed US crime series Breaking Bad will have its first full run on UK terrestrial television
with the upcoming channel Spike set to air it when it launches later in the year.[145]
10th anniversary of the 2005 relaunch of Doctor Who.[146]
BBC Director-General Tony Hall signs a deal with Northern Ireland Screen which will see an
increase in network spending in Northern Ireland. The agreement will also enable an extra 200,000
a year to be invested in drama development, and a 2m annual investment in childrens content.[147]
27
After eight years of presenting The X Factor, Dermot O'Leary announces he is leaving the series.[148]
28
Debut on Channel 4 of Coalition, a film telling the story of how the ConservativeLiberal Democrat
coalition government was formed in May 2010.[149]
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Police are investigating alleged death threats against BBC Director-General Tony Hall over the
decision to sack Jeremy Clarkson from his Top Gear presenting role.[150]
29
31
Labour's campaign co-ordinator Lucy Powell accuses Andrew Neil of interrupting her and refusing
to let her answer questions when the two clash over Labour policy on BBC One's The Sunday
Politics.[151]
Norwich based channel Mustard TV apologises after presenter Helen McDermott referred to her
colleague Darren Eadie as a cunt on air.[152]
BBC Worldwide confirms that Jeremy Clarkson will still fulfil a number of live Top Gear shows
beginning in Belfast on 22 May "so as not to disappoint fans".[153]
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It is reported that former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding will appear in four episodes of
Coronation Street later this year.[154]
Julie Etchingham chairs a seven-party leaders debate for ITV ahead of the election, featuring the
leaders of the Conservatives, Labour, the Liberal Democrats, UKIP, the Greens, the Scottish National
Party and Plaid Cymru.[139] Overnight figures suggest it was watched by seven million viewers, a
31% audience share.[155]
BBC One airs Eurovision's Greatest Hits, a concert celebrating 60 years of the Eurovision Song
Contest, which is watched by an average audience of 1.89 million (9.5%).[156][157]
Vogue Williams wins the first series of ITV's reality show, Bear Grylls: Mission Survive.[158]
The Clare Balding Show makes its BBC Two debut.[159]
Shane Ritchie and Jessie Wallace, who play EastEnders couple Alfie and Kat Moon, are to film a
six-part spin-off series as the characters that will air in 2016.[160]
Stevie McCrorie wins the fourth series of The Voice UK, and his debut single is released at
midnight.[161]
Bonnie Langford is to join EastEnders as the character Carmel Kazemi, it is announced.[162]
North Yorkshire Police conclude their investigation into the Jeremy Clarkson Top Gear row and say
there is "no need for further action".[163]
The rebooted series of Teletubbies will feature voiceovers from names including Jane Horrocks, Jim
Broadbent and Fearne Cotton, it is revealed.[164]
Doctor Who Executive Producer Steven Moffat says the series will stay on air for at least another
five years thanks to its continued popularity. The series reached the 10th anniversary of its relaunch
in March.[165]
Nicola Sturgeon, Jim Murphy, Ruth Davidson and Willie Renniethe leaders of Scotland's four
main political partiestake part in an STV televised debate in Edinburgh ahead of the 2015 UK
general election.[166][167]
Jeremy Clarkson will guest host Have I Got News for You on 24 April after the BBC gave permission
for him to appear on the show, the Daily Mirror reports.[168]
Channel 4 announces Ballot Monkeys, a five-part comedy series set on campaign buses to air in the
run up to the general election. Written by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin, the series will star Ben
Miller, Sarah Hadland and Hugh Dennis, and will be written in real-time to take account of current
events.[169]
The BBC confirms it has recommissioned Poldark for a second series.[170]
BBC Scotland airs the second leaders debate in 24 hours, this time from Aberdeen. The programme
features Nicola Sturgeon of the Scottish National Party, Jim Murphy for the Scottish Labour Party,
Ruth Davidson for the Scottish Conservative Party, Willie Rennie for the Scottish Liberal Democrats,
Patrick Harvie of the Scottish Greens and David Coburn for the UK Independence Party.[171]
An Ofcom report indicates that the 72 UK channels required to provide subtitling, audio description
and signing "met or exceeded" their targets in 2014.[172]
Jeremy Clarkson pulls out of his planned appearance as guest host of Have I Got News for You a day
after it was announced he would present the show later in the month.[173] The 24 April edition is
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instead hosted by Stephen Mangan.[174]
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The first Women's Boat Race to be staged on the Tideway alongside the Men's race is aired on BBC
One. The coverage is presented by Clare Balding, who chose to forego hosting the 2015 Grand
National after the two events fell on the same day. Oxford beat Cambridge in both the Women's and
Men's events.[175][176]
Piers Morgan makes his debut as a guest presenter on Good Morning Britain during which he speaks
to daredevil French climber Alain Robert through a live feed. Co-presenter Susanna Reid later
apologises for Robert's repeated use of the F-word during the interview.[177]
13
Ed Miliband visits the set of Coronation Street to launch the Labour Party's 2015 election
manifesto.[178]
The season five premiere of Game of Thrones airs on Sky Atlantic, giving the channel its highest
viewing figures to date with an audience of 1.57 million, a 6.7% share of overall viewership.[179]
Sue Perkins, who presents The Great British Bake Off, announces she is taking a break from Twitter
after receiving death threats following reports she was in the running to succeed Jeremy Clarkson as
host of Top Gear.[180] The comments are subsequently condemned by Clarkson's former Top Gear
colleague, James May.[181]
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Aquinas College in Stockport, Greater Manchester is to offer students the chance to study an
eleven-week course in the history of Doctor Who, it is reported.[182]
Firefighters are called to the set of Coronation Street after a mock explosion and fire staged as part of
a storyline was mistaken as a real emergency.[183]
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David Dimbleby chairs an election debate featuring five opposition leaders on BBC One. The
programme features Ed Miliband for Labour, Nigel Farage for UKIP, Natalie Bennett for the Greens,
Nicola Sturgeon for the Scottish National Party and Leanne Wood for Plaid Cymru.[139] During the
debate Farage accuses the BBC of fielding a left wing audience after they disagreed with his views
about immigration, prompting Dimbleby to remind the UKIP leader that the audience was selected
by an independent polling company.[184] The debate is watched by 4.3 million viewers, a 20.5%
audience share.[185]
Later on the same evening, Newsnight presenter Evan Davis chairs a 20-minute Northern Ireland
leaders debate with representatives from five Northern Ireland parties. They are Nigel Dodds,
(Democratic Unionist Party), Mirtn Muilleoir (Sinn Fin), Mike Nesbitt (Ulster Unionist Party),
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic and Labour Party), and David Ford (Alliance Party).[186][187]
Olly Murs and Caroline Flack are confirmed as presenters for the next series of The X Factor
following the departure of Dermot O'Leary.[188]
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Paula Tilbrook, who played Betty Eagleton in Emmerdale for 21 years, announces her
retirement.[189]
18
In his first comments on the subject since leaving Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson writes in his Sun
column that he will miss hosting the series.[190]
19
In an interview with the Mail on Sunday, Bruce Forsyth calls for a change in the law on assisted
dying.[191]
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Ofcom clears This Morning over an item discussing bondage equipment and sex toys that appeared
on the show's 3 February edition.[192]
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Ofcom have launched an investigation into the BBC One daytime soap Doctors for use of offensive
language after an edition aired on 27 February in which a character used the word "pussy" as an
insult.[193]
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It is announced that Johnny Vegas, Frank Skinner and Kim Cattrall will star in four silent comedies
commissioned by Sky Arts.[194]
Following an appearance on ITV's This Morning, Prime Minister David Cameron is heard making an
off-camera joke in which he compares former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond to a
pickpocket.[195] The gaffe occurred as the programme went to a commercial break and Phillip
Schofield introduced the next item, a demonstration by a professional pickpocket, with the words,
"Up next, a man who can pinch your wallet, your watch and even your tie without you noticing."[196]
Cameron was then heard to say, "Is that Alex Salmond?"[197] Co-presenter Amanda Holden then
burst into laughter as the ads began to roll.[198]
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Confirming that Jeremy Clarkson has not been banned from the BBC, Controller of BBC Two Kim
Shillinglaw says that unaired Top Gear episodes featuring the presenter will be broadcast in the
summer.[199]
Channel 4 announces that its entertainment channel E4 will close for the day on 7 May in order to
encourage more young people to vote.[200]
Actor Robert Downey Jr. walks out of a Channel 4 News interview after presenter Krishnan
Guru-Murthy asked him about his past troubles with drugs.[201]
The first television debate featuring Welsh political leaders is aired by ITV Wales. The participants
are Stephen Crabb (Conservative), Owen Smith (Labour), Kirsty Williams (Liberal Democrats),
Leanne Wood (Plaid Cymru), Nathan Gill (UKIP) and Pippa Bartolotti (Greens).[202]
Plans to move BBC Three online are postponed until 2016 while the BBC waits for approval from
the BBC Trust.[203]
James May says he will not return to Top Gear without Jeremy Clarkson.[204] Producer Andy
Wilman also announces he is leaving the show.[205]
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Professional dancers Gleb Savchenko, Giovanni Pernice and Otlile Mabuse will join Strictly Come
Dancing when it returns for its thirteenth series later in the year. They replace Iveta Lukosiute and
Trent Whiddon, who are leaving the series, and Robin Windsor, who had to pull out of series twelve
because of a back injury.[206]
The 2015 BBC Proms will feature concerts inspired by the Ibiza dance scene, Sherlock Holmes and
the Hubble Space Telescope, it is reported.[207]
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Simon Wood wins the 2015 series of MasterChef.[208]

Labour leader Ed Miliband and Mayor of London Boris Johnson take part in a lively debate on BBC
One's The Andrew Marr Show.[209]
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Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes is to adapt Anthony Trollope's novel Doctor Thorne into a
three-part series for ITV, with filming set to begin later in the year.[210]
BBC One airs the series finale of Poldark, which overnight figures later indicate was watched by 5.9
million viewers.[211]
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Claude Littner is unveiled as Nick Hewer's replacement in the board room for series eleven of The
Apprentice.[212]
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On the day's edition of Good Morning Britain, presenter Susanna Reid takes Richard Staveley, Head
of Global Marketing of Protein World, to task over their controversial "Are you beach body ready?"
advertising campaign, which has been criticised by feminists and posters of which have been
defaced.[213] On 1 July, the campaign is cleared by the Adversiting Standards Agency despite
receiving 450 complaints.[214]
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The day's edition of Countdown hits the headlines after dictionary corner guest Myleene Klass comes
up with the word gobshite during one round.[215]
Marc Mallett chairs an election debate featuring representatives from the Democratic Unionist Party,
Sinn Fein, Ulster Unionist Party, Social Democratic and Labour Party and the Alliance Party on
UTV. The debate is also aired nationally on ITV, and viewed by an audience of 27,000.[216]
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A Broadchurch walking trail for fans of the series is launched along Dorset's Jurassic Coast, where
filming takes place.[217]
UKIP has made a complaint to police about comments made by Camilla Long during the 24 April
edition of Have I Got News for You, which it claims are a breach of the Representation of the People
Act governing what can be said about candidates during an election campaign. Long had been
discussing the number of occasions on which Nigel Farage had visited South Thanet, the
constituency in which he is standing as a candidate. Kent Police say that they will not be taking any
action over the complaint.[218]
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Comedian Sandi Toksvig announces that she is setting up a new political party named the Women's
Equality Party.[219]
BBC One airs a Question Time special featuring the leaders of the three main partiesDavid
Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Cleggbut with all of them appearing separately.[139] The
90-minute programme is watched by an average audience of 4.3 million (21.1% share of total
viewership), peaking at 4.9 million.[220] Later that evening, three separate 30-minute debates
featuring Nigel Farage, Nicola Sturgeon and Leanne Wood are aired on BBC One in England,
Scotland and Wales respectively.[221]
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Publication of Dame Janet Smith's report into how Jimmy Savile and Stuart Hall abused people
while at the BBC is delayed amid concerns its findings could impact on ongoing criminal
investigations into sexual abuse.[222]
After agreeing a deal with Endemol, Irish commercial channel TV3 announce they will broadcast
Big Brother, the sixteenth series of which begins airing from 12 May.[223] The programme had been
absent from Irish TV screens since 2011 when it moved to Channel 5, which is not licensed to
broadcast in the Irish Republic.[224]
June Whitfield makes her EastEnders debut as a nun called Sister Ruth, who offers advice to Kat
Moon (Jessie Wallace).[225]
Nicola Sturgeon, Jim Murphy, Ruth Davidson and Willie Rennie take part in the final Scottish
leaders debate, held by the BBC in Edinburgh.[226]
BBC One airs The C-Word, a dramatisation of Lisa Lynch's book about her battle with breast cancer.
The film is watched by a peak audience of 4.2 milion.[227]
Craig Charles announces he is leaving Coronation Street after ten years to concentrate on his role in
the science-fiction comedy, Red Dwarf. He will leave the soap in September.[228]
It is reported that Ofcom is investigating Top Gear for its use of the word "pikey" in an episode
broadcast in February 2014, the matter having previously been dismissed by the BBC Trust.[229] On
the same day, Ofcom clears ITV of breaching its regulations after receiving 151 complaints about the
tone of language used by US rapper Kanye West during the 2015 BRIT Awards because ITV had
muted the most offensive words used.[230]
BBC One Northern Ireland airs a leaders debate featuring leaders from Northern Ireland's main
political parties.[231]
The Broadcasting union BECTU announces that ITV production staff have voted to stage a 24-hour
strike on 14 May over pay.[232]
In their drive to create a digital single market, EU officials are calling for services such as BBC
iPlayer and Now TV to be made available on a pan-European basis to enable the public to use them
while visiting other European countries.[233]
Polly Hill is appointed BBC Controller of Drama Commissioning, replacing Ben Stephenson.[234]
More4 airs a live performance of James Graham's play, The Vote, which is set in a London polling
station, and staged at the Donmar Warehouse.[235]
BBC Sport NI announce their coverage of the 2015 North West 200 motorcycle race to be held later
this month, which will air on radio and television across Northern Ireland, as well as online.[236]
The BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky News provide coverage of the results of the 2015 general
election,[237] which sees the Conservatives secure a slim majority.[238] Overnight viewing figures
indicate the BBC's coverage, which saw David Dimbleby presenting his last election programme, to
have been watched by 6.35 million. Channel 4's Alternative Election Night was seen by 1.9 million,
78 while ITV's coverage, presented by Tom Bradby and Julie Etchingham, was watched by 1.45 million
viewers. An audience of 356,000 tuned into Sky News in the first hour to watch coverage presented
by Adam Boulton.[239] The BBC's election coverage sees Dimbleby apparently losing his patience
when, at 4.01am, he is heard to utter "for Gods sake" as the programme returns to the studio
following a short break.[240][241]
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It is announced that the BBC Performing Arts Fund is to close in March 2016 after thirteen
years.[242]
An election special of BBC One's Question Time airs, featuring a panel discussing the fallout from
the election. Panelists are Paddy Ashdown, Alastair Campbell, Francis Maude, Julia Hartley-Brewer
and John Swinney.[243] Question Time is followed by an election special of Have I Got News for You
presented by Jo Brand, with Romesh Ranganathan and Jon Snow joining regular panelists Paul
Merton and Ian Hislop. Filming took place on the morning of 8 May, against the backdrop of
unfolding events, something that requires a runner to twice dash on stage to inform the panel of
breaking news eventsthe resignations of Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband as the respective leaders of
the Liberal Democrats and Labour Party.[244] The Question Time Election Special is seen by 3.16
million (15.4%), while Have I Got Election News for You is the most watched programme of the
evening, with an average audience of 4.49 million (21.9%).[245]
EastEnders actress Gillian Taylforth is banned from driving for two years by Stevenage magistrates
after pleading guilty to drink driving at an earlier hearing.[246][247]
Contemporary dancer Connor Scott wins the inaugural BBC Young Dancer competition, broadcast
live on BBC Two.[248]
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Broadcaster Clive James is honoured at the 2015 British Academy Television Awards.[249]
John Whittingdale is appointed as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in a post-general
election Cabinet reshuffle, replacing Sajid Javid.[250]
The BBC unveils its coverage of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, which begins in Canada on 6
June, and will be available through television, radio, and online through the BBC Sport website. It
will be the first time the BBC has provided full coverage of the Women's World Cup.[251]
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It is announced that a stage version of Channel 4 comedy series Whose Line Is It Anyway? will open
in the West End in the summer.[252]
Responding to a suggestion from Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne that British
television should be more like television in the United States, the BBC head of drama, Ben
Stephenson, warns that the Corporation's drama department is "at tipping point" because of cuts that
have been made at the BBC, and calls for the licence fee to be increased.[253]
Cleveland Police are to view footage from the second series of Channel 4's Benefits Street after the
programme, which began its second run the previous evening, allegedly showed scenes of criminal
activity and drug misuse.[254]
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Prince Charles's press secretary, Kristina Kyriacou, intervenes when Channel 4 News reporter
Michael Crick tries to question the Prince ahead of the release of the Black spider letters he sent to
ministers of the Blair government a decade ago. Crick approaches the Prince as he steps from a car
on a visit to a Marks & Spencer store, but is blocked by Kyriacou, who then seizes his microphone,
tearing off the foam wind shield, which she throws to the ground. She then gives the reporter a smile
as she disappears into the shop.[255]
Shayne Ward, winner of the second series of The X Factor, is to join Coronation Street as the
character Aidan Connor after signing a one-year contract.[256]
13
The BBC confirms that its international subscription-based version of the iPlayer will close on 26
June.[257]
14
BBC Assistant Political Editor Norman Smith accidentally uses the word "cunt" during a live
broadcast while reporting on an article in The Times in which UKIP campaign chief Patrick O'Flynn
expressed his concern that Nigel Farage is turning the party into a "personality cult".[258][259]
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Members of BECTU stage a 24-hour strike at ITV, causing some disruption to programming.
Filming on Coronation Street and Emmerdale is delayed, while the day's edition of Loose Women is
pre-recorded. Filming of Have I Got News for You, which is recorded at ITV's London studios, is
also delayed. ITV Chief Executive Adam Crozier uses the occasion to launch an attack on the BBC,
which he feels should come under the full control of Ofcom.[260] In July, members of BECTU, the
NUJ and Unite vote to accept an improved pay offer of 2.2%.[261]
15
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ITV are announced as the broadcaster that will provide coverage of the official celebrations to mark
Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday in 2016.[262]
Anne Kirkbride is honoured at the British Soap Awards with a special award for outstanding
achievement, which is presented at the ceremony to her husband by former colleague William
Roache.[263][264]
BBC One airs the feature length finale of Atlantis, which is watched by an average audience of 2.5
million (14% of overall viewer share).[265]
Ofcom clears Channel 4's mockumentary UKIP: The First 100 Days of breaching its regulations
following an investigation. The film had attracted in excess of 6,000 complaints, many of them as
part of an orchestrated campaign from the far-right Britain First movement.[266][267]
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Ofcom launches an investigation into ITV's Good Morning Britain for potential impartiality over an
interview its presenters Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard did with Nigel Farage on 1 May. The pair
asked Farage about his chances of being elected as MP for South Thanet, but did not reflect the
positions of other candidates standing in the constituency.[268] The regulatory body also launches an
investigation into an edition of The Paul O'Grady Show aired in April during which presenter Paul
O'Grady was seen inhaling helium, an activity that can be dangerous since helium gas cuts off the
oxygen supply to the brain.[269][270]
An Ofcom survey indicates that four in ten adults questioned believe there is too much violence and
swearing on television.[271]
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BBC Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans announces that Jeremy Clarkson will be a guest on the 21 May
edition of his breakfast show, where the pair will discuss Clarkson's departure from Top Gear. The
interview is Clarkson's first since leaving the programme.[272] During his subsequent appearance on
the show, Clarkson describes the reason for his sacking from Top Gear as being "my own silly
fault".[273]
Payday lender Wonga.com launches a new ad campaign featuring "hard-working dinner ladies and
mums" in a bid to reinvent its image.[274]
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Former Top Gear producer Andy Wilman tells Top Gear magazine that BBC bosses almost let
presenter Richard Hammond go after the first series of the programme's current format.[275]
The Guardian reports that former Culture Secretary Sajid Javid wrote a strongly worded letter to
Home Secretary Theresa May before the election saying that he could not support her plans to
introduce counter-extremism powers to vet British broadcasters programmes before transmission,
feeling that it would cause "a fundamental shift in the way UK broadcasting is regulated" and turn
Ofcom from a regulator into a censor.[276]
ITV airs the 2015 British Soap Awards, which is watched by 3.9 million viewers.[277] ITV's
scheduling, and some of its editing of the ceremony's content, draws criticism from EastEnders
producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins, who feels that ITV did not play fairly by airing an hour-long
episode of Emmerdale head-to-head with EastEnders before showing coverage of the event.[278]
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Sweden's Mns Zelmerlw wins the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest with "Heroes". Australia's Guy
Sebastian achieves fifth place with "Tonight Again", while the UK's entry, Electro Velvet's "Still in
Love with You" finishes 24th out of 27.[279]
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Natalie Anderson, who plays Alicia Metcalfe in Emmerdale, announces she is leaving the soap after
five years.[280]
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The BBC announces that its music panel quiz Never Mind the Buzzcocks is to end after 18 years and
28 series.[281]
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Comedian Miranda Hart tells BBC News that reports she would be hosting a rebooted series of The
Generation Game were "massively blown out of order in the press" after she held an informal
discussion with the BBC about the viability of making a modern version of the show. The
Generation Game will not be returning to television any time in the near future.[282]
Big Brother contestant Aaron Frew has been removed from the series for inappropriate behaviour
after flashing at a fellow housemate the previous evening, it is confirmed.[283][284]
The BBC Trust rejects complaints that the number plate chosen for the Top Gear Patagonia Special
aired over Christmas 2014 was deliberately chosen to make reference to the Falklands War.[285]
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The BBC is accused of making a Hunger Games style reality show after the announcement of
Britains Hardest Grafter, a five-part BBC Two series that will see 25 of Britains lowest-paid
workers competing against each other for a cash prize of 15,000, the equivalent to a year's living
wage salary. The BBC defends the series, claiming it is a "serious social experiment".[286] By 1 June
a petition to stop the programme has been signed by 24,000 people.[287]
BBC One airs the Panorama documentary Britain's Secret Terror Deals, which alleges that British
security forces were involved in dozens of murders during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.[288]
ITV hires former BBC Panorama editor Tom Giles as its new head of current affairs, replacing Ian
Squires, who announced he would be leaving the position after 20 years following the recent general
election.[289]
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Dan Taylor-Watt, the head of BBC iPlayer, posts a blog on the BBC website defending the popularity
of the service after figures showed a decline in its viewership in recent months. Taylor-Watt stresses
that iPlayer is more popular in the winter.[290]
A memorial service is held for Coronation Street's Anne Kirkbride at Manchester Cathedral.[291]
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BBC One airs the 2015 FA Cup Final, which sees Arsenal score a 40 victory over Aston Villa.
Overnight figures suggest the coverage to have been watched by 7.5 million viewers.[292]
The Late Late Show with James Corden will be aired on Sky 1 beginning later in the year, it is
confirmed.[293]
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Dancing dog act Jules O'Dwyer & Matisse win the ninth series of Britain's Got Talent.[294] The win
is quickly mired in controversy, however, when it emerges that Matisse was substituted with a stunt
dog, Chase, for a high-wire act because Matisse is scared of heights, a fact not made clear to the
public. Amid a subsequent public backlash, the show's producers say they should have made it
clearer a different dog was being used, while Ofcom considers an investigation into whether phone
voters were mislead.[295]
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Ofcom says it will take no further action against BT Sport after rugby commentator Simon Ward
described players as "rug munchers" during the 2015 European Rugby Challenge Cup match
between Newcastle Falcons and Newport Gwent Dragons. Ward issued an on-air apology for his use
of the phrase after being unaware that it can be used as a derogatory term for lesbians.[296]
BBC Three confirms that it has commissioned a 60-minute documentary about suicide, which will be
presented by rapper Professor Green.[297]
The Independent reports that the BBC is considering a weekly presenter format for Top Gear.[298]
Downton Abbey is named as best TV drama of 2014 at the Voice of the Listener and Viewer
Awards.[299]
Outside Source and Business Live makes there debut on the BBC News Channel after being launched
on BBC World News in February 2014 and March 2015 respectively.
The death is announced of former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy, who in 2002 became
the first party leader to become a guest host of the BBC satirical news quiz Have I Got News for
You.[300][301]
Director of BBC News James Harding rejects claims from politicians that the BBC's general election
coverage was biased.[302] The comments prompt media mogul Rupert Murdoch to claim that
Harding, a former editor of The Times, is "going native".[303]
ITV Chief Executive Peter Fincham says that the decision to replace Matisse with a stunt dog in the
Britain's Got Talent final was "a judgement call" and should have been made clearer. Ofcom have
received 365 complaints about the programme, while 130 viewers have complained to ITV.[304] By 4
June the number of complaints to Ofcom has increased to 1,043, with ITV receiving 165.[305]
The BBC launches an internal investigation after international news outlets wrongly reported that
Queen Elizabeth II had been hospitalised following a rogue tweet sent by one of its reporters during
an obituary rehearsal.[306]
Shadow Culture Secretary Chris Bryant tells the House of Commons that in light of the ongoing
FIFA crisis, he believes the BBC and ITV should not pay FIFA for the broadcast rights of the 2018
and 2022 World Cups until the organisation has been reformed and the bidding to hold the
competitions is rerun.[307]
BBC Creative Director Alan Yentob defends the BBC funding model while delivering the Charles
Wheeler lecture in London after new Culture Secretary John Wittingdale earlier told the House of
Commons that elements of the licence fee are regressive.[308]
Have I Got News for You pays tribute to Charles Kennedy by ending with a series of vintage clips
featuring his appearances on the show.[309]
Mock the Week reaches its 10th anniversary.[310]
The BBC's coverage of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup begins with the opening match between
China and Canada.[311]
The estate of broadcaster Alan Whicker, who died in 2013, announces that money left in his will is to
be used to establish an annual award to help encourage documentary-making. Three 100,000 prizes
will be awarded annually at the Sheffield Documentary Festival starting in 2016.[312]
Daniel Radcliffe and Lena Headey are among 750 signatories from the world of film and television
to put their name to a petition urging the BBC Trust to reverse its decision to turn BBC Three into an
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online only service.[313]

The BBC releases preview footage of the final episode of Top Gear to feature Jeremy Clarkson,
James May and Richard Hammond. The edition was suspended following Clarkson's fracas with a
producer, but will now air in the summer.[314]
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BT Sport announces that it will introduce charges for viewers to watch top-flight European football
from August. It has also recruited Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard to its presenting
team.[315]
Speaking to the Radio Times, former Blue Peter presenter Yvette Fielding criticises the BBC's
decision to move the show from BBC One to the CBBC Channel because "[It] deserves to be on
mainstream television".[316]
Clare Balding is to replace John Inverdale as presenter of the BBC's Wimbledon highlights show
during coverage of the 2015 Wimbledon Championships. The programme will also be renamed
Wimbledon 2Day.[317] Following its launch the new format is quickly panned by both critics and
viewers who are critical of the amount of studio banter between Balding and her guests compared to
actual tennis coverage.[318] As a result of the show's ongoing unpopularity the format is changed for
the second week of the Wimbledon fortnight, with a move of venue, while the live audience is
ditched.[319]
Ofcom says that 1,162 people have so far complained about an interview Sky News presenter Kay
Burley did on 3 June with the chief executive of Alton Towers following a roller-coaster accident at
the theme park. Burley pressed Nick Varney to confirm whether one of the people injured in the
crash had lost a leg. In addition to the Ofcom complaints, 27,000 have signed a change.org petition
calling for the regulator to launch an investigation into the matter.[320]
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announces plans for a special tribute
night on 11 August to honour Downton Abbey, which despite its success has never won a major
BAFTA award.[321]
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Channel 4 airs a one-off edition of Chris Evans's chat show TFI Friday to celebrate its 20th
anniversary, which is watched by 3.7 million viewers.[322] Following the programme's success, the
channel announces on 23 June that it has commissioned a full series of eight episodes.[323]
13
Lenny Henry and Benedict Cumberbatch are among those from the world of entertainment to be
recognised in the 2015 Birthday Honours; Henry receiving a knighthood and Cumberbatch a
CBE.[324]
14
Broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby warns of "enemies" who wish to diminish the BBC, and urges
against any cuts to the licence fee as the time approaches for the renewal of the BBC's Charter.[325]
15
Ofcom says it will not launch an investigation into Kay Burley's Sky News interview with the boss
of Alton Towers.[326] However, the regulator says it will look into whether viewers of Britain's Got
Talent were mislead over the stunt dog incident.[327] Ofcom also criticises Piers Morgan for laughing
during his interview with French climber Alain Robert after the latter repeatedly used the F-word,
but says it will take no further action over the incident because co-presenter Susanna Reid quickly
apologised, and ITV edited the offensive language out of the segment for its timeshift channel and
the online content available through ITV Player. A pre-election interview with UKIP leader Nigel
Farage in which he was asked about his chances of winning a parliamentary seat is also deemed to
have not breached the rules.[328]
Sky Atlantic airs the season five finale of Game of Thrones. Overnight figures suggest it to have
been watched by 1.7 million viewers.[329]
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The BBC announce that Chris Evans will become the new presenter of Top Gear,[330] while the final
edition of the programme to feature Jeremy Clarkson is confirmed to air on 28 June.[331] The
following day Evans confirms that a female co-presenter will join him on the show,[332] but BBC
Two Controller Kim Shillinglaw plays down the idea, saying there will be "no gender diktats" over
the line up of the presenting team.[333]
16
Producers of The X Factor announce that Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw will join the judging panel
for the twelfth series, replacing Mel B and Louis Walsh.[334][335] It is also confirmed that Ora will be
leaving The Voice UK to take up her X Factor role.[336]
After four years of airing the British Comedy Awards, Channel 4 announces that it has dropped the
ceremony from its schedule in order to focus on other projects.[337]
US broadcaster AMC Networks announce plans to launch in the UK on the YouView platform.[338]
17
BBC Two airs the first in a series of televised debates ahead of the 2015 Labour Party leadership
election which sees the potential candidates hoping to succeed Ed Miliband go head-to-head in front
of a studio audience.[339]
Jesse Norman is appointed as Chair of the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee,
replacing John Whittingdale, who became Culture Secretary following the general election.[340]
18
BBC staff have tested a headset that enables programmes on the iPlayer to be selected with the use of
brainwave technology, it is reported.[341]
EastEnders announces that Paul Nicholas will join the cast later in the year as Gavin Sullivan, the
estranged husband of Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth).[342]
Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom are revealed as the new presenters of ITV2's The Xtra Factor,
replacing Caroline Flack and Olly Murs, who have taken over presenting of The X Factor.[343]
19
Jeremy Clarkson tells The Sun the BBC offered him a new contract to return to Top Gear shortly
before Chris Evans was announced as the show's new presenter, but that he rejected the idea because
there would have been too much interference from executives. Responding to the claims the BBC
says that Clarkson was not offered a chance to return to his former presenting role.[344]
21
BBC Director-General Tony Hall tells BBC One's The Andrew Marr Show that he believes the
licence fee has probably a decade left before it is reformed.[345] The comments are made after BBC
Political Correspondent Nick Robinson claims that Prime Minister David Cameron told journalists
on a campaign bus during the general election that he would "close down" the BBC.[346]
23
Vice Media announces it has agreed a deal with Unilever to launch Broadly, a new TV channel
aimed at women.[347]
25
Ofcom have received over 1,000 complaints from viewers about an edition of Big Brother from the
previous day in which contestant Helen Wood compared her fellow housemate Brian Belo to a rapist
and murderer. Belo left the show following the incident, while Wood and another housemate
received a formal warning from the programme's producers.[348] Wood subsequently expresses regret
over her comments.[349] Ofcom decides in July that the incident does not warrant an investigation
because the episode was broadcast after 9.00pm, and as Channel 5 had broadcast appropriate
warnings about the programme before it was aired.[350]
After the Women's World Cup proves popular with viewers, and having increased BBC Three's
viewership, the BBC switches coverage of England's 27 June quarter final match against Canada to
BBC One.[351]
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ITV News political editor Tom Bradby is appointed as the main anchor for News at Ten, replacing
Mark Austin who will move to present the ITV Evening News. News at Ten is returning to its singlepresenter format from the autumn, with Julie Etchingham and Rageh Omaar presenting in Bradby's
absence.[352]
The Government rejects reports in the media that it has decided to scrap the BBC Trust and hand its
responsibilities to Ofcom.[353]
26
EastEnders announces that Dean Gaffney will reprise his role as Robbie Jackson for six episodes
later in the year to coincide with the exit of his on screen mother, Carol Jackson (Lindsay
Coulson).[354]
27
Rapper Kanye West's appearance at Glastonbury 2015 is aired by BBC Two as part of the BBC's
coverage of the event. By 29 June, West's use of bad language during the performance has prompted
44 complaints to Ofcom.[355]
28
BBC Two airs the final edition of Top Gear to be presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond
and James May, a 75-minute compilation of footage shot before the trio quit the show. After its
broadcast Clarkson says that he is "so sad and sorry it's ended like this".[356]
29
The BBC is reviewing its use of the term "Islamic State" when reporting news items about the
Islamic extremist group that has established a self-declared caliphate in the Middle East, after
receiving a letter signed by 120 MPs, and supported by Prime Minister David Cameron, expressing
concern that media use of the term legitimises the group. The letter calls on media outlets to adopt
the name Daesh instead, a term used by media in other countries such as Turkey and France.[357]
However, BBC Director-General Tony Hall subsequently rejects calls for the BBC to adopt the use
of Daeshan Arabic term meaning "one who sows discord"since he feels it would not be
impartial and create the impression of having support for the group's opponents. Instead he says the
BBC will use terms such as "Islamic State group".[358]
Eurosport and its parent channel Discovery are awarded the European broadcast rights for the
Olympic Games beginning in 2018 following a 1.3bn (922m) deal with the International Olympic
Committee. The deal applies from 2022 in the UK, where 200 hours of Olympic coverage must be
provided free-to-air.[359]
Ofcom rejects 300 viewer complaints about the outfits worn by Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon
during the 2015 final of Britain's Got Talent. Viewers had complained that the dresses were too
revealing for a programme aired before the 9.00pm watershed, but Ofcom rules the clothing was
appropriate, and there is no need for an investigation into the matter.[360]
30
The BBC Trust provisionally approves plans to move BBC Three online from January 2016.[361] At
the same time the Trust also recommends rejecting plans for a BBC One timeshift channel because it
"fails the public value test and should be rejected".[362] The announcement of BBC Three's potential
fate prompts Jimmy Mulville and Jon Thodaywho offered 100m to save the channelto urge
John Whittingdale to review the decision and link it with negotiations for the Corporation's charter
renewal. Mulville and Thoday also threaten to invoke a judicial review if BBC Three's closure is
confirmed.[363]
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Ofcom introduces changes to the way phone-in competitions and votes on television and radio shows
are advertised in an attempt to make them easier to understand.[364]
BBC One airs England's semi-final Women's World Cup clash with Japan, which sees England
exiting the contest. Overnight figures suggest it was watched by 1.7m viewers.[365]
The BBC announce 1,000 job cuts to make savings because of a shortfall of income brought in from
the licence fee.[366]
BBC Three airs the third place play-off between England and Germany. Overnight figures suggest it
was watched by 1.4 million viewers.[367]
A block of auditions for the next series of The X Factor that were scheduled to begin in Manchester
are cancelled following the death of Simon Cowell's mother.[368] Auditions for Monday 6 July and
Tuesday 7 July do not go ahead, but resume on Wednesday 8 July.[369]
The 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Final between the United States and Japan is aired on BBC
Two.[370] The coverage is watched by an audience of 500,000.[371]
BBC Three announces a season of programmes focusing on people with disabilities. The Defying the
Label season begins on 20 July, and will feature fifteen programmes including drama,
documentaries, current affairs programmes and a comedy panel game show.[372]
Following reports that appeared in the previous day's Sunday newspapers, Culture Secretary John
Whittingdale confirms that the BBC will fund free TV licences for people over the age of 75 from
2018, the cost having previously been covered by the Treasury. Plans to introduce a legal
requirement for a licence in order to view the BBC iPlayer service will also be brought forward.[373]
It is reported that former television presenter Michael Barrymore has launched legal proceedings
against Essex Police over his arrest following the 2001 death of Stuart Lubbock, who was found
dead in the swimming pool of Barrymore's house.[374]
The Advertising Standards Authority clears an advertising campaign for LOral moisturising cream
that featured Helen Mirren following claims her appearance had been digitally altered.[375]
Coronation Street residents learn of the death of Deirdre Barlow (played by Anne Kirkbride) in an
episode that sees her friend Bev Unwin (Susie Blake) breaking the news of Deirdre's passing to her
on screen husband Ken Barlow (William Roache). Deirdre was written out of the series following the
death of Kirkbride earlier this year.[376]
Nick Robinson is to step down from the role of BBC News's political editor in order to succeed
James Naughtie as presenter of BBC Radio 4's Today programme. He will also report on news and
current affairs for radio and television.[377]
The BBC and ITV secure a joint deal to air the Six Nations Championship for five years from 2016,
an agreement that retains the competition as a free-to-air event.[378][379]
12
John Whittingdale announces the establishment of an eight-person advisory board to carry out a
fundamental review of the BBC ahead of its charter renewal. Figures sitting on the board include
Dawn Airey, the former Chief Executive of Channel 5, and former Ofcom chair Colette Bowe.[380]
13
ITV airs two episodes of Coronation Street covering the funeral of Deirdre Barlow. Overnight
figures suggest the episodes were watched by an average of 7.6m viewers, peaking at 7.9m.[381]
15
A host of high-profile figures in the world of entertainment, including JK Rowling, Chris Evans and
Daniel Craig, have written to David Cameron, The Daily Telegraph reports, warning him against
major cuts to the BBC and expressing their concern that a diminished BBC would lead to a
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diminished Britain.[382]
The Government publishes its green paper on the future of the BBC. In the wake of its publication,
Shadow Culture Secretary Chris Bryant calls for an investigation into whether sources at the
Department of Culture, Media and Sport leaked details of the document's content to the media after
several suggestions made in the green paper were reported in the press piror to its publication.[383]
16
Ofcom rejects BTs request for an investigation into the pay-TV market, but says its digital
communications review will look at how easy Pty-TV customers are able to switch providers, as well
as the effect the inclusion of sport in subscription packages has on competition.[384]
Chloe Wilburn wins the sixteenth series of Big Brother.[385][386]
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Rain during the first two days of the 2015 Open Championship requires the contest to be extended
for an extra day, and BBC One to schedule an extra day of coverage at the eleventh hour.[387]
Ofcom reveals that it has received 48 complaints about an episode of EastEnders that featured an
intimate scene between two gay characters at a funeral home. The episode, aired on 17 July, featured
Ben Mitchell (played by Harry Reid) and Paul Coker (Jonny Labey) embracing semi-naked next to
an open coffin.[388]
The BBC announces The Hunt, a major new nature series exploring the relationship between
predator and prey, which will be presented by David Attenborough.[389]
The BBC Trust launches a public consultation about the Corporation's future.[390]
22
A report from GlobalWebIndex estimates that as many as 60 million viewers outside the UK are
using proxy internet servers to access BBC iPlayer. Content on iPlayer is viewable to UK internet
users only, but can be seen elsewhere by using a proxy server to mask the viewer's actual
location[391]
Laura Kuenssberg is named the BBC's new Political Editor, replacing Nick Robinson.[392]
24
Kimberly Wyatt wins the 2015 series of Celebrity MasterChef.[393]

ITV have reported a 25% increase in pre-tax profits for the first half of 2015, despite a 4% decrease
in viewing figures over the same period.[394]
28
Speaking to the Radio Times ahead of the launch of her new panel show, If Katie Hopkins Ruled the
World, former The Apprentice contestant Katie Hopkins says that she is in favour of introducing
euthanasia vans because there are "far too many old people".[395]
Good Morning Britain presenters Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway are forced to apologise to
viewers after guest Helen Mirren describes how it "pissed with rain non-stop" during a camping trip
while being interviewed by the pair.[396]
Sky reports an annual profit of 11.3bn for 201415, and have also reached 12 million customers in
the UK and Ireland for the first time in the company's history.[397]
29
Meirion Jones, the former head of investigations at Newsnight claims that he and other journalists
who tried to expose Jimmy Savile were forced out of the Corporation, an allegation rejected by the
BBC.[398]
Ofcom has fined the Zee Network's Hindi language Lamhe Channel 25,000 over misleading advice
given by a doctor on the programme Yoga for You about treating cancer and hernias.[399]
30
Amazon Prime announce a deal with Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May that will
see them present a Top Gear-style show for Amazon Instant Video. The programme will be produced
by former Top Gear producer Andy Wilman, and begin airing in 2016.[400] The news comes as Chris
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Evans signs former Big Breakfast producer Lisa Clark as Top Gear's executive producer, replacing
Wilman for the relaunched version.[401]
31
International telecommunications giant Liberty Global increases its stake in ITV from 6.4% to 9.9%,
but says that it has no intention of taking over the commercial broadcaster.[402]
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The death is announced of singer and television presenter Cilla Black, who is believed to have died
from natural causes at her home in Spain.[403] The following day ITV announce that it will air an
updated version of its 2013 documentary The One and Only Cilla Black, as well as repeating the
2014 biopic Cilla that starred Sheridan Smith as Black. The documentary will air on 4 August, while
Cilla will air over three consecutive nights beginning on 4 August.[404]
BT Sport apologises after some viewers were unable to access its coverage of the 2015 FA
Community Shield via online streaming or through its sports app because of high demand.[405]
An autopsy has determined that Cilla Black died from a stroke during a fall at her Spanish home, her
family confirms.[406] A subsequent inquest held in her home town of Liverpool on 14 August records
a verdict of accidental death.[407]
The BBC announces that its Saturday night game show, Prized Apart, has been axed after one series
because of disappointing ratings.[408]
Sky announces that it will air Alex Gibney's documentary Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison
of Belief on Sky Atlantic at 9.00pm on 21 September. Previous plans to show the film, which alleges
abusive practices at the Church of Scientology's US headquarters, were shelved by Sky amid legal
concerns as the film will be viewable in Northern Ireland, which is not subject to the Defamation Act
2013.[409]
The BBC is forced to deny claims made in a Daily Mail article that its creative director, Alan Yentob,
attempted to influence a Newsnight report into the troubled children's charity Kids Company, of
which he is chairman, hours before it was broadcast.[410]
Sky Sports confirms it has signed a three-year deal with Spain's La Liga to retain the rights to show
matches from the Spanish league.[411]
Rachel Corp, the current head of home news at ITV is appointed editor of ITV News London,
replacing Alex Chandler.[412]
Reece Shearsmith and Rufus Hound are among those to be making guest appearances in the ninth
series of Doctor Who, which returns on Saturday 19 September.[413]
Ofcom launches an investigation into complaints that Sky has been ignoring requests from its
customers who wish to cancel their contracts.[414]
The BBC announces plans for a docudrama about the death of Mark Duggan that will seek to
challenge the media portrayal of him as a gangster.[415]
The BBC's Songs of Praise is to feature a segment recorded in a migrant camp in Calais, it is
reported.[416]
Alan Yentob is interviewed by Channel 4 News's Matt Frei, where he is questioned about financial
mismanagement at Kids Company and whether he attempted to influence a Newsnight report about
the charity. He vehemently denies any wrongdoing, and later apologises for becoming
emotional.[417]
The compilation album The Very Best of Cilla Black reaches No. 14 in the UK Albums Chart
following her recent death, giving singer and television presenter her highest album chart position
since 1968.[418]
The BBC announces it has commissioned The Living and the Dead, a six-part supernatural drama set
in the Victorian era West Country and starring Colin Morgan and Charlotte Spencer.[419]
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The BBC announces it has commissioned a new motoring game show, The Getaway Car, presented
by Dermot O'Leary and featuring Top Gear' The Stig.[420]
11
ITV announces it has axed the afternoon chat show Mel and Sue after one series because of poor
ratings.[421]
ITV announces that it has bought a share in the YouTube venture Channel Mum.[422]
12
Comedy Central UK have signed a new deal with Warner Bros TV to continue showing repeats of
Friends until 2019. To celebrate the announcement, Comedy Central announces a week-long
"FriendsFest" to be staged in London's Brick Lane.[423]
Senior Church of England figures defend the BBC's decision to record an episode of Songs of Praise
in a Calais migrant camp after the Daily Express and The Sun carried articles criticising it as a waste
of licence fee payers money.[424]
14
Singers Paloma Faith and Boy George will join the coaching panel on the fifth series of The Voice
UK, replacing Rita Ora and Tom Jones. The announcement comes a day after Jones claimed he had
been axed from the series without consultation.[425]
17
Ofcom rules that Britain's Got Talent misled viewers after a second dog was used in the act that won
the series 2015 final. ITV have offered to refund viewers who voted for the act, or to donate the cost
of any calls to charity.[426] However, the regulator clears EastEnders of breaching its regulations
over a scene involving an embrace between two semi-naked gay characters in a funeral parlour.[427]
Ofcom also announces that it will launch an investigation into an edition of Ian King Live aired by
Sky News on 30 July after presenter Ian King was heard to use the word "fuck" when his
microphone lead fell out during an interview.[428]
18
Ofcom rules that BBC World News and CNN International broke UK broadcasting rules regarding
sponsorship and funded content after airing programmes funded by foreign governments, charities
and other organisations. Viewers were unaware of the origin of the content that was broadcast
between 2008 and 2011.[429]
19
The Royal Television Society (RTS) announces the launch of an Awards for Northern Ireland, with
the first ceremony due to be held to coincide with the Belfast Media Festival, which takes place
annually in November.[430]
20
The funeral of Cilla Black takes place at St Mary's Church, Woolton in Liverpool.[431][432] The
following day her Very Best of compilation reaches number one in the UK Albums Chart, becoming
the first album by the singer to top the charts.[433]
23
The Met Office confirms it has lost the contract to provide weather forecasts for the BBC. A new
forecaster will be announced later in 2015 and take over in 2016, although the on air presenting team
is not expected to change, and Met Office severe weather warnings will continue to be used by BBC
Weather.[434]
Reports in the Belfast Telegraph and other Irish newspapers suggest that the UK-based ITV plc will
make a takeover bid for Northern Ireland-based UTV Media.[435] UTV confirms the following day
that it is in "ongoing" talks with ITV to sell the television arm of its business.[436]
BBC One is named channel of the year at the Edinburgh Television Festival annual awards.[437]
27
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon becomes the first politician to deliver the Edinburgh
Television Festival's annual MacTaggart Lecture, and calls for a greatly enhanced BBC presence in
Scotland, including the creation of a BBC Scotland TV channel, as well as a second English
language radio station alongside BBC Radio Scotland.[438]
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American glamour model Tila Tequila is ejected from the sixteenth series of Celebrity Big Brother
on the series' second day of transmission after pictures emerged of her posing in front of Auschwitz
concentration camp dressed in a Nazi uniform.[439]
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BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull confirms his intention to leave the programme after fifteen
years.[440]
ITV issues an apology after viewers complained about a poll conducted by the daytime chat show
Loose Women asking whether rape was ever a woman's fault.[441]
Tracey, the often seen but silent Queen Vic barmaid played by Jane Slaughter, is to finally have a
speaking role in a major EastEnders storyline later this month, it is revealed. Tracey will be heard on
screen when she is contacted by her friend, Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), who was believed to
have been killed in a car crash in 2006.[442]
Sky1 announces it has commissioned Bring the Noise, a music themed panel game show in a similar
vane to the now defunct BBC Two series Never Mind the Buzzcocks. The programme will be
presented by Ricky Wilson of the Kaiser Chiefs, with Nicole Scherzinger and Tinie Tempah as team
captains.[443]
As Strictly Come Dancing returns for its thirteenth series, Eggheads panelist CJ de Mooi claims he
was rejected from becoming a contestant in the programme after asking for a same-sex dance
partner.[444]
Neil Hunt, the chief product officer with Netflix tells the Digital Spy website that the streaming
service rejected the idea of signing up the former presenters of Top Gear because "it wasn't worth the
money".[445]
BBC Director-General Tony Hall sets out the coming decade's plans for the Corporation that include
collaborating with its commercial rivals, allowing rival broadcasters to take advantage of iPlayer, and
new services for Russia and North Korea. However, he stresses that the strategy is not
"expansionist".[446][447]
Police have charged businessman Doug Richard, one of the original Dragons' Den panellists, with
three counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of causing or inciting a child to engage in
sexual activity.[448][449]
Maxine Peake will play Rebekah Brooks in a new Comic Strip film that re-imagines the News
International phone hacking scandal as a 1970s Watergate-style controversy. Provisionally titled The
Comic Strip Presents ... The Red Top!, the 75-minute silm will be aired on Gold.[450]
The Countryside Alliance have called on the BBC to sack presenter Chris Packham after he criticised
leading conservation groups for sitting on the fence over fox hunting, badger culling and the plight of
hen harriers in a recent article published by BBC Wildlife magazine.[451]
10
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The CBBC channel airs a 60-minute programme celebrating thirty years of The Broom Cupboard,
the studio from which CBBC continuity programming was broadcast. The programme features past
CBBC presenters, including Andi Peters, Philip Schofield, Zoe Ball and Edd the Duck.[452]
Sky and BT have secured a three-year extension to their deal with the Scottish Premier League,
enabling them to show at least thirty games per season from Scotland until 2020.[453]
The BBC announces that Anne Robinson will step down as presenter of Watchdog after fifteen years
to present a new factual series for BBC One.[454]
As part of its Saturday night schedule ITV airs United 93, a film about events aboard United Airlines
Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, which is followed by the game show Jackpot247. Presenter Emma
Lee introduces the programme as follows: "Thank you so much for coming in for an emergency
landing with us tonight. Brace yourselves, its going to be good. Hope you enjoyed the movie there
on ITV. Now though, it is time for you to sit tight and enjoy our games." Her comments provoke an
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immediate negative reaction on social media, with people commenting that they were in poor taste
given the nature of the preceding film. Lee issues an on air apology after being made aware of the
situation, and claims she had not known of the film's content. Jackpot247 subsequently launches an
investigation into the matter.[455][456]
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Ofcom has launched an investigation into Fighting Terror with Torture, an edition of BBC One's
Panorama aired on 3 August that showed graphic reconstructions of CIA interrogation methods that
have been condemned as torture. They included scenes of a reporter locked inside a blackout box,
walling and waterboarding.[457]
Michael Dugher is appointed as Shadow Culture Secretary, replacing Chris Bryant.[458]
15
BBC Director-General Tony Hall tells the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee that there are
no plans to close CBBC or CBeebies.[459]
Speaking to the Radio Times, comedian Graham Norton criticises The X Factor for having "lost its
credibility".[460]
The Daily Mirror reports that Jenna Coleman will leave her Doctor Who role as Clara Oswald in the
upcoming series, and is lined up for a major role as Queen Victoria in an ITV drama about the
monarch.[461] Two days later Coleman confirms that she has filmed her final scenes for Doctor Who,
telling BBC Radio 1 "I have left the Tardis it's happened".[462]
16
Tim Wonnacott's future as a presenter of BBC One's Bargain Hunt is unclear following reports of a
"bust up" with producers. While the BBC has confirmed that stand-in presenters will be used to
record the remainder of the current series of Bargain Hunt they have not commented on the situation
with Wonnacott.[463]
In a speech addressing the issue of competition between the BBC and its commercial rivals, Culture
Secretary John Whittingdale suggests that BBC One could be forced to move its Ten O'Clock News
bulletin to prevent a clash with ITV's News at Ten. Whittingdale also criticises BBC One for failing
to include enough distinctive programming in its schedule.[464] The following week it is reported that
the BBC is considering extending the 10.00pm bulletin by ten minutes as part of a shake-up of the
BBC One evening schedule.[465]
17
During an appearance on BBC One's Question Time newly appointed Shadow Chancellor John
McDonnell apologises for a 2003 speech in which he called for members of the IRA to be honoured
for the bombings that brought the British government "to the negotiating table" during the peace
process, and for a joke he made in 2010 about wishing he could go back in time to assassinate
Margaret Thatcher.[466]
Jeremy Clarkson is confirmed as a guest presenter for Have I Got News for You when the series
returns on 2 October.[467] The episode, which sees Clarkson's first BBC appearance since he was
sacked from Top Gear earlier in the year, attracts an audience of 4.46m viewers (a 20.8% share).
[468][469]
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The BBC announce plans to launch a subscription based video streaming service in the United
States.[470]
ITV begins airing coverage of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.[471] The opening match between England
and Fiji is watched by an average audience of 7.8 million, making the game the most watched
sporting event of 2015 at the time of tis transmission.[472]
19
The Magician's Apprentice, the opening episode of the ninth series of Doctor Who, airs on BBC One.
Overnight figures suggest it was watched by an average of 4.6 million viewers (a 22% audience
share), a figure 2 million fewer than the opening episode of the eighth series in 2014.[473]
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Ofcom finds Fox News in breach of its regulations over comments made by presenter Steve Emerson
in January, when he claimed that Birmingham was a "no go zone" for non-Muslims.[474]
This date marks the 60th anniversary of the launch of ITV.[475]
22
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An edition of Big Brother's Bit on the Side is taken off air ten minutes ahead of schedule after a fight
between two of the guests. Former housemate Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace is seen to apparently throw
champagne at current series contestant Farrah Abraham.[476] The incident subsequently becomes the
subject of a police investigation following reports that actress Vicki Michelle was injured during the
fracas.[477] Abraham, and fellow contestant Janice Dickinson, are later cautioned by police for
involvement in the incident in which Michelle was hurt.[478]
ITV airs an hour-long live episode of Coronation Street as part of the channel's 60th anniversary
celebrations. Viewers are also given the chance to view the episode as it would be seen by the film
crew with a special online stream from cameras positioned around the set.[479]
The government is forced to reaffirm its position that no decision has been made on the future of
Channel 4 after a senior official was photographed in possession of a document that sets out plans for
the privatisation of the publicly funded commercial broadcaster.[480]
James Hill wins the sixteenth series of Celebrity Big Brother.[481]
26
England's first round Rugby World Cup match against Wales, which sees England dramatically
beaten by their Home Nations rival, draws a peak audience of 11.6 million, a 49% audience share,
and the largest viewership for a rugby match aired by ITV since the 2007 Final. On average the game
was seen by 8.3 million (a 38% audience share).[482]
Lord Burns will step down as chairman of Channel 4 on 27 January 2016, it is announced. Ofcom
had recommended he remain in the post for another year while the government decides the
broadcaster's future, and his departure has fuelled speculation that Channel 4 will be privatised since
it was an option not favoured by him.[483]
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Ofcom takes the unusual step of launching an investigation into a programme that received no
viewer complaints. The matter concerns an edition of Channel 4's Dispatches that aired on 23
February 2015 and concerned a "cash for access" sting involving former Foreign Secretaries Jack
Straw and Malcolm Rifkind, both of whom were cleared of wrongdoing following an Independent
Parliamentary Standards Authority investigation.[484]
Speaking to the Radio Times, BBC One controller Charlotte Moore says she would not rule out the
idea of a female taking the lead role in Doctor Who.[485]
At 9pm, Channel 4 revamps its presentation for a fifth time. The refreshed look ditches the '4' logo,
with it now only seen in print advertising and on the DOG on the HD channel.[486]
The BBC announces that it is to relionquish its live coverage of the Open Championship a year
earlier than planned. From 2016 Sky will carry live footage of the competition while the BBC will
air highlights. The BBC's radio and online coverage will continue to be live, however.[487]
The BBC announces its "biggest song search ever" to find the UK's entry for the Eurovision Song
Contest 2016. The final decision will be taken by a professional panel and, for the first time since
2010, the public.[488]
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Launch of YourTV on Freeview and YouView, Fox UK's first free-to-air channel and which is
targeted at women.[489]
Morning Has Broken, a comedy by Julia Davis and starring David Schwimmer as a US radio
presenter brought in to revitalise a failing breakfast show is among programmes commissioned by
Channel 4 for 2016, the broadcaster has announced.[490]
Speaking at Big Think 2015, a an event held in London by TV marketing body Thinkbox, comedian
Lenny Henry says that television has taken baby steps towards improving the representation of
black, Asian and minority ethnic people, but questioned whether the policy of having quotas of
different groups of people was the right way forward.[491]
Author Patrick Ness will make his screenwriting debut with Class, a Doctor Who spin-off aimed at
teenagers, which will air on BBC Three in 2016.[492]
Supermarket retailer Waitrose launches its The Warmest Season advertising campaign featuring a
remastered version of A Rather Blustery Day, the signature tune from Disney's 1967 film Winnie the
Pooh and the Blustery Day.[493]
In their third Rugby World Cup qualifier, England are defeated 3313 by Australia. The match, aired
by ITV, is seen by an average of 8 million viewers (a 36.8% share of the audience), peaking at 11
million (48.8%).[494]
The BBC admits that a volcanic eruption shown on the first episode of BBC Two's Patagonia:
Earth's Secret Paradise was actually footage from two different volcanoes taken four years
apart.[495]
Following several days of speculation, it is reported that the BBC economics editor Robert Peston is
to move to ITV to become their political editor. He will also present a Sunday morning political
programme to rival The Andrew Marr Show.[496] Peston's move to ITV is confirmed by Peston
himself three days later; his Sunday morning show will be titled Peston on Sunday.[497]
BBC One airs a long-awaited Panorama investigation into allegations of the existence of a
Westminster-based paedophile ring. The programme attracts criticism from the Metropolitan Police,
which say it could jeopardise their investigation into the allegations.[498]
The Advertising Standards Authority bans a television commercial for a Clairol hair colouring
product featuring Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks because of its "exaggerated capability of the
product".[499]
Nadiya Hussain wins the sixth series of The Great British Bake Off.[500]
Bruce Forsyth has been forced to pull out of presenting the BBC variety show Bruce's Hall of Fame
following a fall at home. Doctors have told him to rest for a week; the show will be presented instead
by Alexander Armstrong.[501]
24
Sky Movies Greats is temporarily renamed Sky Movies Harry Potter as the channel begins a nine day
run of the Harry Potter film series.[502] The films will also be available through Sky's on demand
service for the next year as Sky celebrates the fifteenth anniversary of the release of the film version
of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.[503]
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Date Event
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Top 50 most watched television broadcasts (Jan Jun)
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Show
Britain's Got
Talent
EastEnders
Britain's Got
Talent
Number
of
viewers
in
millions
12.51
11.60
11.44
Date
31 May
Network
ITV
Brief description
The two and a half hour-long final of the

2015 series, where 12 acts competed for
250,000 and a place at the royal variety
performance. It was won by Jules O'Dwyer
and Matisse, a dog act.
19
BBC One
February
The second of two episodes broadcast this

evening. This episode is set entirely on the
night of Lucy Beale's murder. The biggest
revelation is the murderer is, which was
revealed to be Lucy's brother, Bobby Beale
(Eliot Carrington). In addition, it's revealed
that Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack)
and Vincent Hubbard (Richard Blackwood)
were in a secret relationship, and it was
Vincent who gave her a gun.
25 April ITV
The third episode of the ninth series, which

featured singing-group Revelation Avenue,
who were sent straight through to the
semi-finals when judge Amanda Holden
pressed the golden buzzer, and Hypnodog,
which was supposedly a hypnotic dog.
EastEnders
11.36
19
BBC One
February
An hour-long special celebrating the show's

30th anniversary. It featured the wedding
reception of Ian Beale and Jane Beale, Dot
Branning being arrested for the death of her
son Nick Cotton, Dean Wicks attempting to
burn down The Queen Victoria Pub before
Mick Carter pins him down on the floor
unconscious, the birth of Kim Fox's daughter
Pearl and the shock return of Kathy Beale,
who was believed to be dead. The
cliffhanger of the episode saw Ian accuse
Jane of murdering Lucy Beale, demanding
an explanation of what happened on the
night of her murder (this lead to the
flashback episode later on in the evening).
Britain's Got
Talent
11.28
2 May
The fourth episode of the audition stage of

the competition.
Call the
Midwife
11.27
ITV
15
BBC One
February
The fifth episode of the fourth series,

featuring the return of Nurse Cynthia Miller,
now as Sister Mary Cynthia (Bryony
Hannah).
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Show
Britain's Got
Talent
Britain's Got
Talent
Call the
Midwife
10
Call the
Midwife
11
EastEnders
Number
of
viewers
in
millions
11.19
Date
9 May
Network
Brief description
ITV
The fifth episode of the audition stage which

featured Entity Allstars who were eventual
finalists and sent straight through to the
semi-finals by judge Alesha Dixon who
pressed her golden buzzer for them.
ITV
The sixth episode of the audition stage

which controversially featured Lorraine
Bowen getting through to the semi-finals
after judge David Walliams pressed his
golden buzzer for her.
11.09
16 May
11.07
1
BBC One
February
The third episode of the fourth series,

featuring guest star Richard Fleeshman in his
first role on UK television since 2010.
10.98
25
January
BBC One
The second episode of the fourth series,

featuring the debut of new regular character,
Phyllis Cane (Linda Bassett).
20
BBC One
February
A 30-minute live episode which acted as the

conclusion to the show's 30th anniversary
celebrations and their Live Week. Jane Beale
reveals to Ian Beale, Peter Beale and Cindy
Williams that her adoptive son Bobby Beale
killed Lucy Beale, as well as explaining that
he doesn't know he killed her and that the
family agrees to keep it a secret. It also
features Linda Carter proposing to Mick
Carter following her rape ordeal with Dean
Wicks four months earlier.
10.96
12
Call the
Midwife
10.92
8
BBC One
February
The fourth episode of the fourth series,

featuring fan-favourite Trixie (Helen
George) breaking off her engagement to Tom
Hereward (Jack Ashton).
13
Britain's Got
Talent
10.89[a]
18 April ITV
The second episode of the series, featuring

eventual finalist Jamie Raven and hosts Ant
& Dec's golden buzzer act, Boyband.
14
Broadchurch
10.86
5
January
ITV
The debut of the second series of the drama,

starring David Tennant and Olivia Colman.
Features the debut of new cast members
James D'Arcy, Eve Myles, Charlotte
Rampling, Meera Syal and Academy Award
nominated Marianne Jean-Baptiste, as well
the revelation that Joe Miller (Matthew
Gravelle) will plead not-guilty for Danny
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Rank
Show
Number
of
viewers
in
millions
Date
Network
Brief description
Latimer's murder, despite the previous series

seeing him confess.
15
16
17
Britain's Got
Talent
11 April ITV
The premiere of the ninth series.
8 March BBC One
The final episode of the fourth series, the

episode features Trixie (Helen George)
admitting that she is an alcoholic, the return
of Chummy (Miranda Hart) and the wedding
of Fred Buckle (Cliff Parisi) and Violet Gee
(Annabelle Apsion).
1 March BBC One
Featuring guest star Una Stubbs, this episode

features the first baby mix-up since the
show's inception. It also features Fred
Buckle (Cliff Parisi) proposing to Violet Gee
(Annabelle Apsion).
10.55
18
January
The first episode of the fourth series, which

features the arrival of new character Barbara
Gilbert (Charlotte Richie) and the
temporary-departure of Chummy Noakes
(Miranda Hart).
10.53
22
BBC One
February
The sixth episode of the fourth series,

featuring a storyline involving the birth of
gypsy travellers.
The Voice UK 10.13
14
BBC One
February
The sixth blind audition of the fourth series,

featuring the auditions of eventual finalists
Lara Lee and Sheena McHugh.
9.87
17
BBC One
February
The start of EastEnders Live Week, where it

is revealed that Lucy Beale was murdered at
home. Also features a one-off appearance
from Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor) and
the debut of new character Vincent Hubbard
(Richard Blackwood).
The Voice UK 9.86
7
BBC One
February
Featured the blind auditions of eventual

finalists Karis Thomas and Vikesh
Champaneri.
23
ITV
February
The final episode of the second series, where

it is revealed that Ricky Gillespie (Shaun
Dooley) had murdered Lisa Newbury (Eliza
Bennett), Claire Ripley (Eve Myles) had
drugged Pippa Gillespie (Hollie Burgess)
and her husband Lee Ashworth (James
D'Arcy) had suffocated her, therefore
Call the
Midwife
Call the
Midwife
18
Call the
Midwife
19
Call the
Midwife
20
21
22
=23
EastEnders
Broadchurch
10.72
10.64
10.57
9.79
BBC One
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Show
Number
of
viewers
in
millions
Date
Network
Brief description
murdering her. Joe Miller (Matthew

Gravelle) is found not guilty of murdering
Danny Latimer.
=23
Britain's Got
Talent
9.79
25 May
ITV
The first live show of the series featuring

Andrew Fleming, who was controversially
told his act was "dated" by judge Alesha
Dixon.
=25
Mrs. Brown's
9.67
Boys
1
January
BBC One
A new-year special. The episode revolves

around Agnes (Brendan O'Carroll) trying to
beat Hilary Nicholson (Susie Blake) in a
poker tournament in order to raise funds for
her son's business.
=25
The Voice UK 9.67
31
January
BBC One
The fourth blind audition of the fourth series.
EastEnders
18
BBC One
February
Featured the return of Tanya Branning (Jo

Joyner) and wedding ceremony of Ian Beale
and Jane Beale.
19
BBC One
February
Featured guest appearances from Michelle

Collins, Gary Lewis and Matthew Lewis.
Broadcast came in between the two episodes
of EastEnders celebrating their 30th
anniversary.
1
January
BBC One
The final episode ever of the series, which

sees Miranda marrying the love of her life
Gary (Tom Ellis), as well proving to her
mum, Penny (Patricia Hodge), that she can
be independent and happy and becoming
content in the woman she has become.
=27
=27
29
Death in
Paradise
Miranda
9.62
9.62
9.61
30
Coronation
Street
9.60
19
January
ITV
The first episode since the death of actress

Anne Kirkbride, who had been part of the
soap since 1972. The episode also features a
bus crash, where Steve McDonald (Simon
Gregson) has to swerve the bus in order to
avoid hitting bikers.
31
The Voice UK 9.54
17
January
BBC One
The second blind auditions show of the

fourth series featuring new coach Rita Ora.
32
Coronation
Street
ITV
An episode featuring the death of Kal Nazir

(Jimi Mistry) following Carla Connor's
(Alison King) flat catching fire.
33
Coronation
Street
9.53
28 May
9.52
19
January
ITV
The aftermath of the bus crash. Steve

McDonald (Simon Gregson) is in shock after
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Show
Number
of
viewers
in
millions
Date
Network
Brief description
the bus crash, and the bus begins to slide,

and Sinead Tinker (Katie McGlynn) is
unconscious inside the bus, before being
rescued. The climax of the episode features
Carla Connor (Alison King) begging Tracy
Barlow (Kate Ford) to save her from the bus.
34
Poldark
35
Queen &
Adam
9.50
Lambert Rock
Big Ben Live
36
=37
=37
=39
=39
EastEnders
Death in
Paradise
9.51
9.30
9.26
The Voice UK 9.26
Coronation
Street
Coronation
Street
9.22
9.22
8 March BBC One
The world premiere of the drama series,

starring Aidan Turner, previously of Being
Human fame.
1
January
BBC One
A concert with Queen and Adam Lambert

held in Big Ben to celebrate the new year.
BBC One
This episode featured the wedding of Ronnie

Mitchell (Samantha Womack) and Charlie
Cotton (Declan Bennett), the premature birth
of Ronnie's son Matthew and the death of
Emma Summerhayes (Anna Acton) after
being accidentally run over by Roxy
Mitchell (Rita Simons) following Nick
Cotton (John Altman) cutting the brakes on
her car.
BBC One
The premiere of the fourth series starring

Kris Marshall. This episode featured guest
stars Natalie Gumede, Don Gilet and Sharon
D. Clarke.
BBC One
The third episode of the fourth series

featuring auditions from eventual finalist
Emmanuel Nwamadi and the comeback
performance from Esme Denters.
ITV
The first of two episodes broadcast on the

day, which featured Michelle Connor (Kym
Marsh) exposing the fact Steve McDonald
(Simon Gregson) was suffering from clinical
depression.
ITV
An episode broadcasting the wedding

ceremony of Steve McDonald (Simon
Gregson) and Michelle Connor (Kym
Marsh) as well as Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford)
unintentionally causing a fire in Carla
Connor's (Alison King) flat.
1
January
8
January
24
January
26
January
26 May
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Show
Number
of
viewers
in
millions
Date
Network
Brief description
=39
Britain's Got
Talent
9.22
29 May
ITV
The fifth semi-final featuring Calum Scott.
42
Britain's Got
Talent
9.20
27 May
ITV
The third semi-final.
=43
The Voice UK 9.13
10
January
BBC One
The premiere of the show's fourth series,

featuring the return of hosts Emma Willis
and Marvin Humes and coaches will.i.am,
Sir Tom Jones and Ricky Wilson. This is
also the first episode to feature new coach
Rita Ora. It also featured the audition of the
eventual winner, Stevie McCrorie.
=43
Coronation
Street
26
January
ITV
The second of two episodes broadcast that

night, which focused on the unsuccessful
search for Kylie Platt (Paula Lane).
BBC One
The fourth episode of the fourth series,

which featured the exit of show favourite,
D.S. Camille Bordey (Sara Martins). It also
guest starred Ali Bastian and Amy Nuttall.
23
BBC One
February
The aftermath of EastEnders Live Week,

which featured Peter Beale (Ben Hardy)
asking Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa)
to move to New Zealand with him, Abi
Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald) leaving home
and the arrest of Charlie Cotton (Declan
Bennett) for assisting Dot Cotton (June
Brown).
12
January
ITV
The second episode, which saw DI Alec

Hardy (David Tennant) testify in court
against Joe Miller (Matthew Gravelle), and
Joe's confession to be excluded from
evidence. It also featured Lee Ashworth
(James D'Arcy) seemingly seizing Claire
Ripley (Eve Myles) and taking her away as
well as Beth Latimer (Jodie Whittaker)
going into labour.
45
46
47
Death in
Paradise
EastEnders
Broadchurch
9.13
9.11
9.10
9.07
29
January
48
Silent Witness 9.05
19
January
BBC One
The fifth episode of the eighteenth series,

entitled "Protection: Part One". The storyline
revolved the murder of a suspected
pedophile and the disappearance of a young
girl.
49
Britain's Got
Talent
23 May
ITV
The final day of auditions, and the episode in

which the judges have to decide who they
9.02
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Show
Number
of
viewers
in
millions
Date
Network
Brief description
want to take through to the live shows.

=50
Silent Witness 9.01
6
January
=50
Silent Witness 9.01
13
January
BBC One
The premiere of the eighteenth series,

starring Emilia Fox, David Caves, Liz Carr
and Richard Lintern.
BBC One
The third episode of the eighteenth series,

which revolves around a series of murders
which have no obvious link.
Notes
a. This is 7-day data as there is no 28 day data available.
Debuts
BBC
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Date
Debut
1 January
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
BBC One
5 January
Eve
CBBC
6 January
Six Puppies and Us[504][505]
BBC Two
8 January
Crims[506]
BBC Three
10 January
Now You See It
BBC One
20 January
Excluded: Kicked Out of School
BBC Three
21 January
Wolf Hall
BBC Two
22 January
Bangkok Airport
BBC Three
South Side Story
BBC Three
EastEnders: Back to Ours[507]
BBC iPlayer
The Great Antiques Map of Britain
BBC Two
A Cook Abroad
BBC Two
3 February
Inside The Commons
BBC Two
4 February
Alaska: Earth's Frozen Kingdom
BBC Two
9 February
Teacup Travels
CBeebies
10 February
The Gift
BBC One
14 February
How We Got to Now
BBC Two
The Casual Vacancy[508]
BBC One
I Survived a Zombie Apocalypse
BBC Three
The Big Painting Challenge
BBC One
Meet the Ukippers[509]
BBC Two
23 February
The Twirlywoos
CBeebies
25 February
The People's Strictly for Comic Relief BBC One
26 January
2 February
15 February
22 February
Channel
Pompidou
BBC Two
Let's Play Darts for Comic Relief
BBC Two
5 March
Banished
BBC Two
8 March
Poldark
BBC One
10 March
Nurse
BBC Two
11 March
In and Out of the Kitchen
BBC Four
The Edge
BBC One
Kew on a Plate
BBC Two
Back in Time for Dinner
BBC Two
Ordinary Lies
BBC One
Britain's Got the Builders In
BBC Two
The Billion Dollar Chicken Shop
BBC One
1 March
16 March
17 March
18 March
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22 March
Caribbean with Simon Reeve
BBC Two
30 March
The Ark
BBC One
3 April
The Clare Balding Show
BBC Two
7 April
Victoria Derbyshire
BBC Two
10 April
Sex and the Church
BBC Two
13 April
Jack Dee's Election Helpdesk
BBC Two
Decimate
BBC One
Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial
BBC Two
28 April
24 Hours in the Past
BBC One
29 April
Peter Kay's Car Share
BBC One
30 April
The Game
BBC Two[510]
3 May
The C Word[511]
BBC One
6 May
Murder in Successville[512]
BBC Three
Hetty Feather
CBBC
Beat the Brain
BBC Two
20 April
11 May
The Great Chelsea Garden Challenge BBC Two

Mary Berry's Absolute Favourites
BBC Two
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell[513]
BBC One
The Detectives[514]
BBC Two
21 May
So Awkward
CBBC
25 May
The Box[515]
BBC One
27 May
SunTrap[516]
BBC One
30 May
The John Bishop Show
BBC One
1 June
Nigel Slater: Eating Together
BBC One
Family Finders
BBC One
Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands
BBC Two
10 June
The Interceptor
BBC One
11 June
Stonemouth
BBC Two
13 June
Prized Apart[517]
BBC One
2 July
Britain Beneath Your Feet[518]
BBC One
5 July
A Song for Jenny[519]
BBC One
12 July
The Outcast
BBC One
13 July
Right on the Money: Live
BBC One
14 July
Hive Minds[520]
BBC Four
15 July
Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners
BBC Two
19 July
The Javone Prince Show
BBC Two
15 May
17 May
8 June
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Council House Crackdown
BBC One
The Housing Enforcers
BBC One
Britain at the Bookies
BBC One
25 July
5-Star Family Reunion[521]
BBC One
26 July
Partners in Crime
BBC One
27 July
Life in Squares
BBC Two
30 July
Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth
BBC Two
3 August
The TV That Made Me
BBC One
7 August
Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul
BBC Two
16 August
Country Strife: Abz Love on the Farm BBC Two
17 August
The Scandalous Lady W
BBC Two
Britain's Spending Secrets
BBC One
Top Coppers[522]
BBC Three
20 August
Building the Ancient City
BBC Two
23 August
Big Blue Live
BBC One
Secrets of China
BBC Three
Fried
BBC Three
Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week
BBC Two
Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip
BBC Two
This Wild Life
BBC Two
Danny and the Human Zoo
BBC One
Treasures of the Indus
BBC Four
Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure
BBC Two
India: Nature's Wonderland
BBC Two
Kolkata with Sue Perkins
BBC One
The Ascent of Woman
BBC Two
Cradle to Grave
BBC Two
Boy Meets Girl
BBC Two
World's Weirdest Events
BBC Two
Lady Chatterley's Lover
BBC One
7 September
Money for Nothing
BBC One
9 September
Doctor Foster
BBC One
20 July
19 August
25 August
30 August
31 August
1 September
2 September
3 September
6 September
13 September An Inspector Calls
14 September
BBC One
All Change at Longleat
BBC One
Countdown to Life: The Extrodinary

Making of You
BBC Two
Six Degrees of Separation
BBC Two
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15 September The Gamechangers
BBC Two
20 September The Go-Between
BBC One
Best Bakes Ever
BBC Two
In Case You Missed It
BBC Two
22 September The Naked Choir[523]
BBC Two
25 September Patagonia: Earth's Secret Paradise
BBC Two
27 September Cider with Rosie
BBC One
21 September
28 September
Thief Trackers
BBC One
KKK: The Fight for White Supremacy BBC Three
The Face of Britan with Simon

30 September Schama
Asian Provocateur
BBC Two
BBC Three
The Kennedys
BBC One
Music for Misfits: The Story of Indie
BBC Four
From Darkness
BBC One
The Celts: Blood, Iron and Sacrifice
BBC Two
The Great British Year
BBC Four
Together
BBC Three
Close to the Edge
BBC Four
8 October
A Very British Romance
BBC Four
10 October
Ted Hughes: Stronger Than Death
BBC Two
Earth's Wildest Waters: The Big Fish
BBC Two
11 October
Britain's Ultimate Pilots: Inside the

RAF
BBC Two
13 October
River
BBC One
15 October
Mum[524]
BBC Two
16 October
The Great British Pottery Throw

Down[525][526]
BBC Two
Unknown
War and Peace
BBC One
Unknown
Himalaya with Sue Perkins[527]
BBC Two
Unknown
Six Degrees[528]
BBC Two
Unknown
Old School[529]
BBC Two
Unknown
Simply Nigella[530]
BBC Two
Unknown
Great Chelsea Garden Challenge[531] BBC Two
Unknown
Can't Touch This[532]
BBC One
Unknown
The Last Kingdom
BBC Two
Unknown
Taboo
BBC One
2 October
4 October
5 October
6 October
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Unknown
Thirteen
BBC Three
Unknown
More Cash Right Now
BBC One
Unknown
Doctor In The House
BBC One
27 December And Then There Were None
BBC One
ITV
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Date
Debut
Channel
Fat Pets Slimmer of the Year
ITV
Richard Wilson On the Road
ITV
The Wonder of Britain
ITV
Britain's Best Back Gardens
ITV
Blue Go Mad in Ibiza
ITV2
Chrisley Knows Best
ITVBe
The Kyle Files
ITV
Bring Back Borstal
ITV
Mel and Sue
ITV
The Real Housewives of Cheshire
ITVBe
13 January
Cockroaches
ITV2
17 January
Planet's Got Talent[533][534]
ITV
18 January
Get Your Act Together
ITV
27 January
Bad Builders: Bang to Rights
ITV
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
ITV2
Reality Bites
ITV2
8 February
The Ibiza Weekender
ITV2
11 February
The Big Fish Off[535]
ITV4
13 February
Barging Round Britain with John

Sergeant
ITV
20 February
Bear Grylls: Mission Survive[536]
ITV
23 February
1000 Heartbeats
ITV
2 March
Arthur & George
ITV
14 March
You're Back in the Room[537]
ITV
19 March
Double Decker Driving School[538]
ITV
23 March
The Mafia with Trevor McDonald
ITV
30 March
O'Brien[539]
ITV
4 April
Thunderbirds Are Go![540]
ITV
6 April
Code of a Killer
ITV
9 April
Ice Rink on the Estate[541]
ITV
10 April
Slow Train Through Africa with Griff

Rhys Jones
ITV
Ninja Warrior UK
ITV
Play to the Whistle
ITV
13 April
Wild Ireland[542]
ITV
15 April
Give a Pet a Home[543][544]
ITV
5 January
6 January
7 January
8 January
12 January
5 February
11 April
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Newzoids[545]
ITV
The Delivery Man
ITV
20 April
Safe House
ITV
3 May
Home Fires
ITV
15 May
Man & Beast with Martin Clunes
ITV
26 May
Game of Crowns
ITVBe
1 June
Johnny Kingdom's Wild Exmoor[546]
ITV
Big Box, Little Box[547][548]
ITV
Britain's Busiest Airport

Heathrow[549]
ITV
Jordskott
ITV Encore
Jeremy Kyle's Emergency Room[550]
ITV
It's a Funny Old Week[551]
ITV
21 June[552]
Black Work[553][554]
ITV
25 June
Superhospital[555]
ITV
6 July
Vet School[556]
ITV
7 July
Virgin Atlantic: Up in the Air
ITV
12 July
Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian

Adventure
ITV
13 July
Rookies
ITV
22 July
Life on Marbs
ITVBe
Real Stories with Ranvir Singh[557]
ITV
Safeword
ITV2
The Wonder of Britain
ITV
Guess This House[558]
ITV
Hello Campers[559]
ITV
30 July
Flockstars[560]
ITV
31 July
BBQ Champ[561]
ITV
2 August
Nature Nuts with Julian Clary[562]
ITV
Travel Guides[563]
ITV
Freeze Out[564]
ITV
15 August
The Saturday Night Story
ITV
17 August
Rebound
ITV
18 August
School Swap The Class Divide
ITV
23 August
Animal Mums
ITV
27 August
Stephen Fry in Central America
ITV
4 June
10 June
15 June
23 July
27 July
3 August
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The Trials of Jimmy Rose
ITV
Britain: As Seen on ITV[565]
ITV
Dinosaur Britain
ITV
2 September
The Nick
ITV
9 September
ITV Changed My Life
ITV
30 August
31 August
Britains Biggest Adventures with Bear

ITV
15 September Grylls
Parking Wars
ITV
22
Deals, Wheels and Steals
September[566]
ITV
23
Midwinter of the Spirit
September[567]
ITV
The Almost Impossible Game Show
ITV2
Eternal Glory[568][569]
ITV
Glitchy
ITV2
8 October
Unforgotten[570]
ITV
14 October
Land of the Midnight Sun
ITV
19 October
Pick Me!
ITV
October
Jekyll & Hyde
ITV
Unknown
The Frankenstein Chronicles
ITV
Unknown
Doctor Thorne[571]
ITV
Unknown
Davina's Life at the Extreme[572]
ITV
Unknown
Driving with the Stars
ITV
Unknown
Billy Connolly's Tracks Across

America[573]
ITV
Unknown
Shed & Buried
ITV
Unknown
Tutankhamun[574]
ITV
Unknown
A Very Public Education[575]
ITV
Unknown
Peter & Wendy[576]
ITV
Unknown
Jericho[577]
ITV
Unknown
The Durrells[578]
ITV
Unknown
Tennison[579]
ITV
Unknown
Marcella[580]
ITV
Unknown
Bear Grylls' Survival School[581]
CITV
Unknown
When The Going Gets Tough
ITV
Unknown
Animal Mums[582]
ITV
1 October
6 October
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The Miracle with Emma Willis

(working title)
ITV
Unknown
ITVBe Dating Show (working title)
ITVBe
Unknown
Beowulf[583]
ITV
Channel 4
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Date
Debut
Channel
Catastrophe
Channel 4
Cucumber
Channel 4
Banana
E4
On the Piste
E4
Shipping Wars UK
Channel 4
9 February
Taking New York
E4
15 February
Indian Summers
Channel 4
16 February
UKIP: The First 100 Days
Channel 4
17 February
The Romanians Are Coming
Channel 4
24 February
Mary Portas: Secret Shopper
Channel 4
Burger Bar to Gourmet Star
Channel 4
Teens
Channel 4
28 March
Coalition
Channel 4
21 April
Ballot Monkeys
Channel 4
5 May
No Offence
Channel 4
11 May
Damned Designs: Don't Demolish My

Channel 4
Home
20 January
22 January
2 February
24 March
The Night Bus[584]
Channel 4
14 May
Born Naughty?
Channel 4
1 June
Benchmark
Channel 4
11 June
The Tribe
Channel 4
23 June
Tattoo Fixers
E4
30 June
Not Safe for Work
Channel 4
8 July
The Autistic Gardener
Channel 4
9 July
Married at First Sight
Channel 4
22 July
Witnesses
Channel 4
12 August
Very British Problems
Channel 4
23 August
Time Crashers
Channel 4
7 September
Jamie's Super Food
Channel 4
10 September Hunted
Channel 4
13 September This Is England '90
Channel 4
15 September The Changing Room
Channel 4
17 September Titchmarsh on Capability Brown
More4
26 September Celebrity Benchmark
Channel 4
28 September Sex Diaries
Channel 4
29 September How to
E4
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My Transgender Kid
Channel 4
Chewing Gum
E4
7 October
Million Pound Properties
Channel 4
8 October
Disappearing Britain
More4
Unknown
SAS: The Selection[585]
Channel 4
6 October
Channel 5
Date
Debut
Channel
2 February
10,000 BC
Channel 5
4 February
GPs: Behind Closed Doors
Channel 5
13 May
Make You Laugh Out Loud
Channel 5
26 May
OAPs Behaving Badly
Channel 5
12 June
Conspiracy
Channel 5
24 June
Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords
Channel 5
7 July
Benefits by the Sea: Jaywick
Channel 5
23 July
Supersized
Channel 5
1 August
Tut
Channel 5
5 August
Undercover Benefits Cheat
Channel 5
3 September
The Special Needs Hotel
Channel 5
15 September The Yorkshire Vet

26 September
Channel 5
Funniest Fails, Falls & Flops
Channel 5
Now That's Funny!
Channel 5
29 September Body Donors
Channel 5
7 October
Britain's Flashiest Families
Unknown
Eamonn & Ruth: How The Other Half

Channel 5
Live (working title)[586]
Channel 5
Other channels
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Date
Debut
Channel
12 January
Drunk History[587]
Comedy
Central
20 January
Desi Rascals
Sky 1
29 January
Fortitude
Sky Atlantic
24 February
Critical
Sky 1
15 March
Wild Things
Sky 1
3 April
Relatively Clever
Sky 1
29 April
Russell Howard's Stand Up Central
Comedy
Central
2 June
Brotherhood
Comedy
Central
3 June
Bob Monkhouse: The Million Joke

Man
Gold
16 June
Undercover[588]
Dave
12 July
King of the Nerds
Sky 1
Unknown
The Money Pit[589]
Dave
Unknown
Braking Badly[590]
Sky 1
Unknown
Mid Morning Matters with Alan

Partridge[591]
Sky Atlantic
Unknown
Agatha Raisin
Sky 1
Channels
New channels
Date
Channel
5 January
TBN UK[592]
28 February
Big Centre TV[593]
15 April
Spike[594]
1 August
BT Sport Europe
BT Sport Ultra HD
28 August
AMC[595]
1 October
YourTV[596]
Defunct channels
9.10.2015 14:12
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Date
9 June
1 October
Channel
Sky 3D
Sky Arts 2
Pop Girl
Rebranding channels
Date
9 June
Old Name
New Name
ESPN
BT Sport ESPN
ESPN HD
BT Sport ESPN HD
Sky Arts 1
Sky Arts
Sky Livingit
Real Lives
Television shows
Changes of network affiliation
Show
Moved from
Moved to
Born to Kill
Channel 5
Supernatural
Sky Living
Nashville
More4
Once Upon a Time
Channel 5
Count Arthur Strong
BBC Two
Don't Tell the Bride
BBC Three
Waterloo Road
BBC One
BBC Three
Family Guy
BBC Three
BBC Two
Family Guy
BBC Two
American Dad!
BBC Three
The Cleveland Show
E4
Bob the Builder
CBeebies
Channel 5
Four Rooms
Channel 4
More4
Scrappers
BBC One
BBC Two
Really
E4
Netflix UK
BBC One
ITV2
Returning this year after a break of one year or longer
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Programme
Date(s) of
original
removal
Original
channel(s)
Date of return
New channel(s)
CBBC
5 January 2015
CBBC (same
channel)
Harry Hill's Stars in Their Eyes 2006
ITV
10 January 2015
ITV (same
channel)
Horrible Histories
2013
CBBC
7 February 2015
CBBC (same
channel)
Mr. Bean: The Animated Series
2004
CITV
16 February
2015
CITV (same
channel)
Love Island
2006
ITV
7 June 2015
ITV2
TFI Friday
2000
Channel 4
12 June 2015
Channel 4 (same
channel)
Clangers
1974
BBC One
15 June 2015
CBeebies
Ripper Street
2013
BBC One
31 July 2015
BBC One (same

channel)
Bob the Builder
2012
CBeebies
1 September
2015
Channel 5
Milkshake!
Danger Mouse
1992
CITV
28 September
2015
CBBC
Teletubbies
2001
2009
CBBC
Autumn 2015
CBeebies
Fimbles
2004
2009
2012
CBeebies
Autumn 2015
CBeebies (same
channel)
Sky Atlantic
2015
Sky Atlantic
(same channel)
The Sparticle Mystery
2013
Mid Morning Matters with Alan

2012
Partridge
1950s
Programme
Date
Panorama
(1953present)
The Sky at Night
(1957present)
Final Score
(1958present)
Blue Peter
(1958present)
1960s
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Programme
Date
Coronation Street
(1960present)
Points of View
(1961present)
Songs of Praise
(1961present)
South Today
(1961present)
University Challenge
(19621987, 1994present)
Doctor Who
(19631989, 1996, 2005present)
Horizon
(1964present)
Match of the Day
(1964present)
Top of the Pops
(1964present, only at Christmas

2006present)
Gardeners' World
(1968present)
A Question of Sport
(1968, 1970present)
1970s
Programme
Date
Emmerdale
(1972present)
Mastermind
(19721997, 2003present)
Newsround
(1972present)
Football Focus
(1974present)
Arena
(1975present)
One Man and His Dog
(1976present)
Top Gear
(19772001, 2002present)
Antiques Roadshow
(1979present)
Question Time
(1979present)
1980s
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Programme
Date
Children in Need
(1980present)
Countdown
(1982present)
ITV Breakfast
(1983present)
Thomas & Friends
(1984present)
EastEnders
(1985present)
Comic Relief
(1985present)
Casualty
(1986present)
Fifteen to One
(19882003, 2013present)
This Morning
(1988present)
Countryfile
(1988present)
1990s
Programme
Date
Have I Got News for You
(1990present)
MasterChef
(19902001, 2005present)
ITV News Meridian
(1993present)
Junior MasterChef
(19941999, 2010present)
Room 101
(19942007, 2012present)
Hollyoaks
(1995present)
Soccer AM
(1995present)
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
(19962015)
Silent Witness
(1996present)
Midsomer Murders
(1997present)
Y Clwb Rygbi, Wales
(1997present)
Holby City
(1999present)
2000s
9.10.2015 14:12
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Programme
Date
2000
Big Brother
(20002010, 2011present)
Bargain Hunt
(2000present)
BBC Breakfast
(2000present)
Click
(2000present)
Doctors
(2000present)
A Place in the Sun
(2000present)
The Unforgettable
(20002002, 2010present)
Unreported World
(2000present)
2001
Celebrity Big Brother
(20012010, 2011present)
BBC South East Today
(2001present)
Rogue Traders
(2001present)
2002
Escape to the Country
(2002present)
Fifth Gear
(2002present)
Flog It!
(2002present)
Foyle's War
(20022015)
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
(2002present)
In It to Win It
(2002present)
Inside Out
(2002present)
Most Haunted
(20022010, 2014present)
River City
(2002present)
Saturday Kitchen
(2002present)
2003
Daily Politics
(2003present)
QI
(2003present)
This Week
(2003present)
Celebrity Mastermind
(2003present)
New Tricks
(20032015)
Eggheads
(2003present)
Extraordinary People
(2003present)
Grumpy Old Men
(2003present)
Homes Under the Hammer
(2003present)
Traffic Cops
(2003present)
2004
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Doc Martin
(2004present)
Match of the Day 2
(2004present)
Strictly Come Dancing
(2004present)
The X Factor
(2004present)
The Big Fat Quiz of the Year
(2004present)
The Culture Show
(2004present)
Football First
(2004present)
The Gadget Show
(2004present)
Live at the Apollo
(2004present)
NewsWatch
(2004present)
SadlerVision
(2004present)
Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two
(2004present)
Who Do You Think You Are?
(2004present)
2005
8 out of 10 Cats
(2005present)
Coach Trip
(20052006, 20092012,
2013present)
Deal or No Deal
(2005present)
The Andrew Marr Show
(2005present)
The Adventure Show
(2005present)
The Apprentice
(2005present)
Dragons' Den
(2005present)
The Hotel Inspector
(2005present)
The Jeremy Kyle Show
(2005present)
Mock the Week
(2005present)
Springwatch
(2005present)
2006
Waterloo Road
(20062015)
The Album Chart Show
(2006present)
Animal Spies!
(2006present)
Lewis
(2006present)
The Apprentice: You're Fired!
(2006present)
Banged Up Abroad
(2006present)
Cricket AM
(2006present)
Dickinson's Real Deal
(2006present)
Don't Get Done, Get Dom
(2006present)
Monkey Life
(2006present)
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Not Going Out
(2006present)
The One Show
(2006present)
People & Power
(2006present)
Peschardt's People
(2006present)
The Secret Millionaire
(20062008, 2010present)
The Slammer
(2006present)
2007
Britain's Got Talent
(2007present)
Would I Lie to You?
(2007present)
Benidorm
(2007present)
The Big Questions
(2007present)
Don't Tell the Bride
(2007present)
The Graham Norton Show
(2007present)
Harry & Paul
(2007present)
Heir Hunters
(2007present)
Helicopter Heroes
(2007present)
Inspector George Gently
(2007present)
London Ink
(2007present)
Real Rescues
(2007present)
The Hot Desk
(2007present)
2008
An L
(2008present)
Big & Small
(2008present)
Celebrity Juice
(2008present)
Chuggington
(2008present)
Country House Rescue
(2008present)
Only Connect
(2008present)
Police Interceptors
(2008present)
Rubbernecker
(2008present)
Seachd L
(2008present)
Snog Marry Avoid?
(2008present)
Supersize vs Superskinny
(2008present)
Wallander
(2008present)
2009
PhoneShop
(2009present)
Pointless
(2009present)
Russell Howard's Good News
(2009present)
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The Chase
(2009present)
The Cube
(2009present)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
(2009present)
Bang Goes the Theory
(2009present)
Countrywise
(2009present)
Cowboy Trap
(2009present)
The Football League Show
(20092015)
Four Weddings
(2009present)
Piers Morgan's Life Stories
(2009present)
Peter Andre: My Life
(2009present)
Rip Off Britain
(2009present)
2010s
9.10.2015 14:12
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Programme
Date
2010
Accused
(2010present)
Downton Abbey
(20102015)
The Great British Bake Off
(2010present)
Great British Railway Journeys
(2010present)
A League of Their Own
(2010present)
Little Crackers
(2010present)
Lorraine
(2010present)
The Million Pound Drop Live
(2010present)
The Nightshift
(2010present)
The Only Way Is Essex
(2010present)
Sherlock
(2010present)
Stand Up for the Week
(2010present)
Sunday Morning Live
(2010present)
Take Me Out
(2010present)
2011
All Over the Place
(2011present)
Four Rooms
(2011present)
Fresh Meat
(2011present)
Friday Download
(2011present)
Junior Doctors: Your Life in Their

Hands
(2011present)
Made in Chelsea
(2011present)
Match of the Day Kickabout
(2011present)
Perfection
(20112015)
Scott & Bailey
(2011present)
Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents
(2011present)
Text Santa
(2011present)
The Jonathan Ross Show
(2011present)
Vera
(2011present)
Black Mirror
(2011present)
2012
Endeavour
(2012present)
Call the Midwife
(2012present)
Prisoners' Wives
(2012present)
Pramface
(2012present)
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The Syndicate
(2012present)
Stella
(2012present)
Stand Up To Cancer
(2012present)
The Voice UK
(2012present)
Tipping Point
(2012present)
Hebburn
(2012present)
Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs
(2012present)
Last Tango in Halifax
(2012present)
The Exit List
(2012present)
2013
The Dumping Ground
(2013present)
Mr Selfridge
(2013present)
Blandings
(2013present)
Dani's Castle
(2013present)
Absolute Genius with Dick and Dom
(2013present)
Broadchurch
(2013present)
Bluestone 42
(20132015)
Caught Red Handed
(2013present)
The Village
(2013present)
Great British Sewing Bee
(2013present)
The Fall
(2013present)
Big School
(2013present)
My Mad Fat Diary
(2013present)
Big Star's Little Star
(2013present)
The Dog Rescuers
(2013present)
Still Open All Hours
(2013present)
2014
The Jump
(2014present)
The Great Interior Design Challenge
(2014present)
Hair
(2014present)
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra

Slice
(2014present)
Ejector Seat
(2014present)
Happy Valley
(2014present)
Tyger Takes On...
(2014present)
Educating Joey Essex
(2014present)
In the Club
(2014present)
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Two Tribes
(2014present)
The Michael McIntyre Chat Show
(2014)
Weekend
(2014present)
Judge Rinder
(2014present)
Grantchester
(2014present)
Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis (2014present)

The Big Allotment Challenge
(2014present)
Benefits Street
(2014present)
Babylon
(2014present)
The Link
(2014present)
Paul O'Grady's Animal Orphans
(2014present)
W1A
(2014present)
House of Fools
(20142015)
Who's Doing the Dishes?
(2014present)
Ending this year
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Date(s)
Programme
Channel(s)
Debut(s)
1 January
Miranda
BBC One
2009
15
January[597]
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
BBC Two
1996
18
January[598]
Foyle's War
ITV
2002
12 February
Crims
BBC Three
14 February
Harry Hill's Stars in Their Eyes
Mel and Sue

22
February[599] Get Your Act Together
ITV
2015
25 February
Wolf Hall
BBC Two
1 March
The Casual Vacancy
BBC One
8 March
Let's Play Darts for Comic Relief
BBC Two
9 March
Waterloo Road
BBC One & BBC

Three
2006
16 March
Arthur & George
ITV
2015
Perfection
30 March
1 April
13 April
House of Fools
BBC Two
I Survived a Zombie Apocalypse
BBC Three
The Billion Dollar Chicken Shop
BBC One
Bluestone 42
BBC Three
Code of a Killer
ITV
16 April
Banished
21 April
Back in Time for Dinner
24 April
Sex and the Church
16 May
Atlantis
BBC One
19 May
Critical
Sky 1
20 May
Give a Pet a Home
ITV
25 May
The Football League Show
BBC One
22 June
Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands
BBC Two
28 June
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
BBC One
2 July
The Tribe
Channel 4
25 July
Prized Apart
BBC One
2 August
Tut
Channel 5
10 August
Life in Squares
13 August
Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth
13 September The Trials of Jimmy Rose

1 October
Titchmarsh on Capability Brown
BBC Two
2011
2014
2015
2013
2015
2013
2015
2009
2015
BBC Two
ITV
More4
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4 October
This Is England '90
Channel 4
6 October
New Tricks
BBC One
7 October
Midwinter of the Spirit
ITV
9 October
Patagonia: Earth's Secret Paradise
BBC Two
25 October
From Darkness
BBC One
25 December Downton Abbey

Unknown
Peep Show[600][601]
2003
2015
ITV
2010
Channel 4
2003
Deaths
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Date
Name
Age
Broadcast credibility
Fiona Cumming[602] 77 Actress and director (Doctor Who)

1 January
Barbara
Atkinson[603]
88 Actress
2 January
Roger Kitter
64 Actor ('Allo 'Allo!)
6 January
Lance Percival[604]
81
7 January
Nancy Thomas[605]
96 Television producer (Monitor)
10 January Brian Clemens[606]

19 January
83
Comedian, actor and singer (That Was the Week That Was, Up
Pompeii!)
Scriptwriter and producer (The Avengers, The New Avengers, The

Professionals)
Anne Kirkbride[607]
60 Actress (Coronation Street)
Bob Symes[608]
90 Inventor and television presenter
21 January Pauline Yates[609]
85 Actress (The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin)
23 January Barrie Ingham[610]
82
Actor (The Great Mouse Detective, Doctor Who, A Challenge for

Robin Hood)
30 January
Geraldine
McEwan[611]
82 Actress (Agatha Christie's Marple)
4 February
Richard
Bonehill[612]
67 Actor and stuntman (Doctor Who, Return of the Jedi)
14
February
Pamela Cundell[613]
95 Actress (Dad's Army, EastEnders, A Fantastic Fear of Everything)
25
February
Barry Newbery[614]
88 Production designer (Doctor Who)
6 March
Osi Rhys
Osmond[615]
71 Painter and television presenter.
10 March
Stuart Wagstaff[616]
90 Entertainer
17 March
Shaw Taylor[617]
90 Television presenter and actor (Police 5)
21 March
Jackie Trent[618]
74 Singer-songwriter (co-authored Neighbours theme)
23 March
Lil' Chris[619]
24 Singer-songwriter, actor, and television personality
2 April
Dennis Marks[620]
66 Television producer and music director
3 April
Robert Rietti[621]
92 Actor
7 April
Tom Coyne[622]
84 News broadcaster and television presenter (Top Gear)
Richie Benaud[623]
84 Cricket commentator
Paul Almond[624]
83 Director (Up Series)
Rex Robinson[625]
89 Actor (Doctor Who, Yes Minister, Only Fools and Horses)
Ronnie Carroll[626]
80 Singer and UK Eurovision contestant (1962 and 1963)
Peter Howell[627]
95 Actor (Emergency Ward 10, Doctor Who, Scum)
9 April
13 April
20 April
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28 April
Keith Harris[628]
67 Ventriloquist (Orville the Duck)
30 April
Nigel Terry[629]
69 Actor (Excalibur, War Requiem)
13 May
Derek
Davis[630][631]
67 Broadcaster with BBC Northern Ireland and RT
22 May
Terry Sue-Patt[632]
50 Actor (Grange Hill)
30 May
Jake D'Arcy[633][634] 69 Actor (Still Game)
1 June
Charles
Kennedy[301]
55
Liberal Democrat leader and guest presenter of Have I Got News

for You
6 June
Richard Johnson[635] 87
Actor (Midsomer Murders, Waking the Dead, Silent Witness, Doc

Martin)
7 June
Christopher
Lee[636][637]
93 Actor (Gormenghast, The Man with the Golden Gun)
11 June
Ron Moody[638]
91 Actor
25 June
Patrick Macnee[639]
93 Actor (The Avengers)
1 July
Val Doonican[640]
88
10 July
Roger Rees[641]
71 Actor and director (Cheers, Singles, The West Wing)
30 July
Stuart Baggs[642]
27 Candidate on The Apprentice
1 August
Cilla Black[643][644]
72
5 August
George Cole[645]
90 Actor (Minder, Cleopatra, My Good Friend, Mary Reilly, Dad)
David Nobbs[646]
80
Jack Gold
Film and television director (Escape from Sobibor, The Naked

Civil Servant, The Rose and the Jackal, The Chain, Goodnight
85
Mister Tom, Ball Trap on the Cote Sauvage, The Medusa Touch,
Heavy Weather)
12 August
Stephen
Lewis[647][648]
88
16 August
Kitty
McGeever[649][650]
48 Actress and comedian (Emmerdale, London's Burning)
Colin Fry[651]
53 Television medium
9 August
Singer and entertainer (Sunday Night at the Palladium, The Val

Doonican Show)
Singer and television presenter (Surprise Surprise, Blind Date, The

Moment of Truth)
Comedy writer and humanist (The Two Ronnies, The Fall and Rise
of Reginald Perrin, A Bit of a Do, Gentlemen's Relish)
Actor (On the Buses, Oh, Doctor Beeching!, Last of the Summer
Wine)
25 August Geraint Stanley

Jones[652]
79
3
Judy Carne[653][654]
September
76 Actress (Juke Box Jury, The Rag Trade, Marks in His Diary)
11
Beryl Renwick[655]
September
89 Radio presenter with BBC Radio Humberside
19
Brian Sewell[656]
Television executive, controller of BBC Wales (19811989), chief

executive of S4C (19891994)
84 Writer, art critic and media personality
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September Jackie Collins
77 Actress, writer and romance novelist
27
John Guillermin
September
89
Film director, writer and producer (The Towering Inferno, King

Kong, Death on the Nile, Sheena, King Kong Lives)
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