Exclusive: The BBC has drafted in a consultant to help steer an internal review of bullying and misconduct allegations on its flagship breakfast show.
Following an investigation by Deadline earlier this year, sources said the BBC’s Hr team has seconded a lawyer from PwC to help review the culture on Breakfast, the UK’s most-watched morning TV show. Employees have been approached about sharing their experiences, according to people familiar with the process.
Breakfast editor Richard “Fredi” Frediani is at the heart of the disquiet. Deadline has spoken to more than 20 industry insiders about Frediani’s conduct, with many making allegations about him running the show with an iron fist, including claims of him shouting and swearing at colleagues. We revealed that senior presenter Naga Munchetty was among those thought to have raised concerns.
Since taking over Breakfast in 2019, sources said Frediani has been the subject of at least two misconduct complaints,...
Following an investigation by Deadline earlier this year, sources said the BBC’s Hr team has seconded a lawyer from PwC to help review the culture on Breakfast, the UK’s most-watched morning TV show. Employees have been approached about sharing their experiences, according to people familiar with the process.
Breakfast editor Richard “Fredi” Frediani is at the heart of the disquiet. Deadline has spoken to more than 20 industry insiders about Frediani’s conduct, with many making allegations about him running the show with an iron fist, including claims of him shouting and swearing at colleagues. We revealed that senior presenter Naga Munchetty was among those thought to have raised concerns.
Since taking over Breakfast in 2019, sources said Frediani has been the subject of at least two misconduct complaints,...
- 6/19/2025
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The boss of the BBC’s flagship breakfast news show had his powers beefed up after facing allegations of bullying, favoritism, and shaking a female colleague, Deadline can reveal.
Richard Frediani is arguably the BBC’s most powerful news executive outside of London, leading BBC Breakfast to awards success and agenda-setting stories. But behind the show’s famous red sofa, and the welcoming faces of presenters like Sally Nugent and Jon Kay, there has been disquiet about his leadership.
Deadline has spoken to nine BBC insiders about Frediani, with sources detailing at least two workplace misconduct complaints since he became the editor of Breakfast in September 2019, one of which was the subject of a formal grievance process last year. The BBC declined to comment on individual Hr matters. Frediani did not respond to a request for comment.
Frediani, who likes to be known by his school nickname “Fredi,” is...
Richard Frediani is arguably the BBC’s most powerful news executive outside of London, leading BBC Breakfast to awards success and agenda-setting stories. But behind the show’s famous red sofa, and the welcoming faces of presenters like Sally Nugent and Jon Kay, there has been disquiet about his leadership.
Deadline has spoken to nine BBC insiders about Frediani, with sources detailing at least two workplace misconduct complaints since he became the editor of Breakfast in September 2019, one of which was the subject of a formal grievance process last year. The BBC declined to comment on individual Hr matters. Frediani did not respond to a request for comment.
Frediani, who likes to be known by his school nickname “Fredi,” is...
- 3/6/2025
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
“Celebrity Mastermind” returns for another exciting episode in its 23rd season, airing at 8:30 Pm on Monday, January 6, 2025, on BBC Two. In this special celebrity edition of the classic quiz, host Clive Myrie asks the questions as four well-known figures take their turn in the iconic black chair.
In this episode, Jon Kay, Beattie Edmondson, Suzanne Shaw, and Glenn Moore face the challenge of answering questions on their chosen specialist subjects. As always, the pressure is on as they compete to demonstrate their knowledge, concentration, and quick thinking under intense scrutiny. Whether it’s their favourite hobbies, careers, or passions, each celebrity must show their expertise to survive the tough rounds and claim victory.
With the usual mix of tension and lighthearted moments, “Celebrity Mastermind” offers a thrilling hour of brainpower and competition. Tune in to see which of the stars can outsmart the clock and take the title in...
In this episode, Jon Kay, Beattie Edmondson, Suzanne Shaw, and Glenn Moore face the challenge of answering questions on their chosen specialist subjects. As always, the pressure is on as they compete to demonstrate their knowledge, concentration, and quick thinking under intense scrutiny. Whether it’s their favourite hobbies, careers, or passions, each celebrity must show their expertise to survive the tough rounds and claim victory.
With the usual mix of tension and lighthearted moments, “Celebrity Mastermind” offers a thrilling hour of brainpower and competition. Tune in to see which of the stars can outsmart the clock and take the title in...
- 12/30/2024
- by Ashley Wood
- TV Everyday
Netflix’s new show Class is receiving rave reviews from audiences.
The show, which is dubbed as the Indian version of the Spanish drama series Elite, is set in the fictional Hampton International School in New Delhi.
The show explores themes such as the wealth gap, gender, sexuality, priviledge, and caste.
It follows three underpriviledged students named Dheeraj, Saba, and Balli, who are transferred to Hampton when their own school burns down in a suspicious accident.
For Hampton’s trustees, this is a great PR opportunity to show how they’re giving back to society by coming to the aid of the less-privileged. But Dheeraj, Saba, and Balli know that there’s something fishy going on the moment they set foot in their new school.
As soon as the new show was released earlier this month, everyone’s first reaction was how similar the storyline is to Elite.
“Just finished watching Class on Netflix.
The show, which is dubbed as the Indian version of the Spanish drama series Elite, is set in the fictional Hampton International School in New Delhi.
The show explores themes such as the wealth gap, gender, sexuality, priviledge, and caste.
It follows three underpriviledged students named Dheeraj, Saba, and Balli, who are transferred to Hampton when their own school burns down in a suspicious accident.
For Hampton’s trustees, this is a great PR opportunity to show how they’re giving back to society by coming to the aid of the less-privileged. But Dheeraj, Saba, and Balli know that there’s something fishy going on the moment they set foot in their new school.
As soon as the new show was released earlier this month, everyone’s first reaction was how similar the storyline is to Elite.
“Just finished watching Class on Netflix.
- 2/6/2023
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - TV
BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent “banned” her co-host Jon Kay from a discussion on the latest episode.
On Monday (6 February), Nugent said she was unable to “have a conversation” with Kay as she was concerned that he might share some Happy Valley spoilers.
The BBC drama’s latest run drew to an end on Sunday (5 February), with an acclaimed finale that brought the entire series to a close.
On BBC Breakfast, Carol Kirkwood said she was planning to swiftly leave the studio after delivering her weather update as she didn’t want to hear the hosts’ Happy Valley discussion.
However, Nugent, when Kirkwood told her she hadn’t yet seen the finale, replied: “Carol, neither have I! I haven’t seen the ending. So do not worry, we are safe! I give you my word.”
However, Kay replied: “I’ve watched it and I can’t speak to anybody about it.
On Monday (6 February), Nugent said she was unable to “have a conversation” with Kay as she was concerned that he might share some Happy Valley spoilers.
The BBC drama’s latest run drew to an end on Sunday (5 February), with an acclaimed finale that brought the entire series to a close.
On BBC Breakfast, Carol Kirkwood said she was planning to swiftly leave the studio after delivering her weather update as she didn’t want to hear the hosts’ Happy Valley discussion.
However, Nugent, when Kirkwood told her she hadn’t yet seen the finale, replied: “Carol, neither have I! I haven’t seen the ending. So do not worry, we are safe! I give you my word.”
However, Kay replied: “I’ve watched it and I can’t speak to anybody about it.
- 2/6/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Olly Murs has responded to criticism of the “cruel” lyrics to his new song “I Hate You When You’re Drunk”.
Last month, the singer released his new single from his album Marry Me.
However, the lyrics were quickly dissected online, with critics suggesting that the song showed Murs attempting to humiliate a loved one for getting drunk and that the words were “misogynistic”.
While Murs’s fiancée Amelia Tank defended the former X Factor finalist, he has now responded to his critics while appearing on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday (6 December).
“I mean, it’s obviously upsetting to think that people took it that way because it was not that intention,” Murs told hosts Jon Kay and Sally Nugent. “It was a song that I really related to in the studio when it was a song that was [written] eight years ago.”
He explained: “It’s so true, because at the start of January,...
Last month, the singer released his new single from his album Marry Me.
However, the lyrics were quickly dissected online, with critics suggesting that the song showed Murs attempting to humiliate a loved one for getting drunk and that the words were “misogynistic”.
While Murs’s fiancée Amelia Tank defended the former X Factor finalist, he has now responded to his critics while appearing on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday (6 December).
“I mean, it’s obviously upsetting to think that people took it that way because it was not that intention,” Murs told hosts Jon Kay and Sally Nugent. “It was a song that I really related to in the studio when it was a song that was [written] eight years ago.”
He explained: “It’s so true, because at the start of January,...
- 12/7/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - Music
Representation
“Slow Horses” star Christopher Chung has signed with The Artists Partnership in the U.K. for representation. He will be repped by Christina Shepherd, who also counts Olivia Cooke, Suranne Jones and Noah Jupe among her clients. Chung recently dazzled viewers as egotistical tech wizard Roddy Ho in Apple TV+ spy series “Slow Horses,” which also starred Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas. Season 2 has wrapped and the show has already been renewed for a third and fourth season.
As well as an extensive theater background, including stints in Andy Fickman’s “Heathers the Musical, where he originated the role of Kurt, and “Romeo & Juliet” at Shakespeare’s Globe, Chung has also appeared in British drama “Waterloo Road.” Chung is also repped by More/Medavoy Management in the U.S.
Presenters
Victoria Derbyshire, who currently presents on the BBC News channel, BBC World News and the “News at...
“Slow Horses” star Christopher Chung has signed with The Artists Partnership in the U.K. for representation. He will be repped by Christina Shepherd, who also counts Olivia Cooke, Suranne Jones and Noah Jupe among her clients. Chung recently dazzled viewers as egotistical tech wizard Roddy Ho in Apple TV+ spy series “Slow Horses,” which also starred Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas. Season 2 has wrapped and the show has already been renewed for a third and fourth season.
As well as an extensive theater background, including stints in Andy Fickman’s “Heathers the Musical, where he originated the role of Kurt, and “Romeo & Juliet” at Shakespeare’s Globe, Chung has also appeared in British drama “Waterloo Road.” Chung is also repped by More/Medavoy Management in the U.S.
Presenters
Victoria Derbyshire, who currently presents on the BBC News channel, BBC World News and the “News at...
- 7/8/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Benedict Cumberbatch and George Clooney on Twitter insults, a Game of Thrones curtain-raiser and celebrity Facebook movies
Facebook lookback videos have been swamping the social networking site over the past month but we've got three spoof specials for you – a dip into the amazing world of Justin Bieber, a Star Wars special featuring Darth Vader – and look back over the life of Walter White from Breaking Bad.
Although many celebrities enjoy the publicity boost such sites give them, other tire of the insults they recieve, especially on Twitter. Jimmy Kimmel gathered a host of international stars – including John Goodman, George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon and Jon Hamm – and got them to read out upsetting tweets that they had been sent.
One star doing exactly what he has been told this week is Bruno Mars, who filmed a guest appearance on Ellen. The singer had an appontment with a nurse but,...
Facebook lookback videos have been swamping the social networking site over the past month but we've got three spoof specials for you – a dip into the amazing world of Justin Bieber, a Star Wars special featuring Darth Vader – and look back over the life of Walter White from Breaking Bad.
Although many celebrities enjoy the publicity boost such sites give them, other tire of the insults they recieve, especially on Twitter. Jimmy Kimmel gathered a host of international stars – including John Goodman, George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon and Jon Hamm – and got them to read out upsetting tweets that they had been sent.
One star doing exactly what he has been told this week is Bruno Mars, who filmed a guest appearance on Ellen. The singer had an appontment with a nurse but,...
- 2/14/2014
- by Janette Owen
- The Guardian - Film News
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