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Dear England (and beyond), it's all kicking off Two Doors Down in Amandaland ahead of the FA Cup Final, Big Break is back and Vienna's calling... here's your round up of the past seven days. https://lnkd.in/eX6q32pB

We have news from Liverpool’s BBC Comedy Festival… 👀 Swipe to see the 10 new and returning shows unveiled by BBC Director of Comedy Jon Petrie. Including two brand new series - Hopley Hall (w/t) with Jamie-Lee O’Donnell and Opening Up with Amy Gledhill - there are also six fan favourites returning for a third time. Speaking at the Festival, Jon said: “What sets the BBC apart is that we are British comedy’s biggest backer by far. And in tough times, when there is less and less scripted comedy on television, that matters even more. “Because the BBC does not back comedy to make money. We back it for laughs. And if we weren’t here to support comedy properly, the simple truth is there would be a lot less of it. A lot less space for original voices. A lot less room to take risks.” Returning shows include… 🎬 Amandaland 🎬 Black Ops 🎬 Am I Being Unreasonable 🎬 Things You Should Have Done 🎬 Such Brave Girls  🎬 Mammoth Two Doors Down is also coming back for an eighth series and there’s a new documentary on the way for Twenty Years Of Not Going Out (w/t), celebrating the studio sitcom. Read all about it ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eJh9HSqv 

“The BBC is committed to removing barriers for disabled people to progress in their careers. The Access to Work scheme offered me support.” - Paddy, Journalist Join the BBC and experience a feeling of belonging bbc.in/careers #ThislsYourBBC #LifeAtTheBBC  #JoinUs … [Alt text: Paddy smiling in a large open BBC atrium beside an illuminated BBC logo, with the featured quote displayed beside him].

Jobs of the week ✨ These highlighted roles offer a glimpse of the exciting opportunities waiting for you at the BBC. Dive into the complete list of vacancies across the UK and around the world at: bbc.in/BBCJobs 🔍 #ThisIsTourBBC #LifeAtTheBBC #MediaJobs #JobsOfTheWeek ... [Video description: A BBC colleague stands in front of a large wall decal depicting the BBC London Broadcasting House office exterior. An animation begins, revealing job opportunities at the BBC, listed below]. Senior Press & Communications Officer Salford, UK https://lnkd.in/e8CMPyQN Sport Media Manager Salford, UK https://lnkd.in/eQGRfhUq Video Journalist  Washington, D.C., USA https://lnkd.in/eug2Vpic Director of Partnerships Digital & Brand Sydney, Australia https://lnkd.in/e4ecSQD9

The BBC’s Extend scheme was recently recognised at the Business Disability Forum Awards for its contribution to more inclusive recruitment across the BBC. Created in collaboration with the BBC’s Project Managers for Inclusion, Employee Resource Groups and Talent Acquisition Leads, BBC Extend ringfences permanent and fixed-term roles for people who are deaf, disabled or neurodivergent. Alongside ringfencing roles, the scheme supports hiring teams to make recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive. Since launching, Extend has helped increase the number of disabled people across the BBC and continues to support wider progress in accessibility and inclusive hiring. “The Extend scheme is about building confidence, trust and a culture where everyone feels welcomed and valued every day. By continuing to invest in Extend and making it an integral part of our recruitment process, the BBC sends a clear and optimistic message: inclusion is part of how we do things here. We are kind, accountable and, most importantly, we are One BBC.” – Helen Shill, Workplace Adjustment Lead [Image description: A group of four people stand on a stage at an awards event, posing in front of large illuminated screens displaying the text “Recruitment Award” and a BBC winner graphic.] #ThisIsYourBBC #LifeAtTheBBC #BBCExtend

Happy Birthday Sir David 🎂 From Attenborough at 100 to Richardy Grant and The Celebrity Traitors, Strictly Come Dancing news and more, it's been a fab-u-lous seven days... https://lnkd.in/dK6-_NRs

On the eve of his 100th birthday on 8 May, Sir David Attenborough shares a message for us all 💚⁣ 📸 BBC/Passion Planet/Joe Loncraine

Greetings fellow entrepreneurs, it's Amanda here. Thought I’d just take a moment to share with you a quick reflection on running a business / brand / vibe in the modern market.    If I could just be real with you guys for one moment. It’s a slog, isn’t it? Sometimes I have to ask; is the juice really worth the squeeze?    Well, the answer to my own question is: yes, yes it is. Business wasn’t meant to be easy. That’s why it’s called busy-ness. After nearly two years disrupting the interiors / wellness / lifestyle market – I’ve learnt a few lessons which I’d love to share with you.    1. Know your customers. Which for me, is know yourself. The question I always ask myself is: would I be drawn to this rug / retinol cream / resistance band*? Because if I’m drawn to it– then I can be confident that other people will be. Because other people are obsessed with me, and those people are 100% of my customers.    2. The hustle is real. You’ve got to put the work in, people. I post up to four posts A WEEK. Most of which are photographs of my coffee, but I turn up for it.    3. Have a business plan. My plan is co-lab this year, then go PLC, then aim to float myself by 2030. Simple – straightforward and sexy.    4. Talk to those who have done it. I’m constantly DM-ing successful business leaders to swap tips. So far I have only heard back from Karren Brady, and that was to ask me to stop messaging her.    5. Invest in yourself. For me that’s me time. But for you that could be you time. I find I do my best thinking on the Peloton with my girl Katy Wong for a thirty minute HIIT and Hills. For you it might be watching my insta posts. The point is, you do you. And if you can’t do you, do me.    *these are just a few things I’m interested in, but not all. Other things I’m also interested include: protein, city breaks to Europe, Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz’s relationship, Botivo cocktails and the climate crisis). 

On World Press Freedom Day, the BBC World Service reveals how services are adapting to reach audiences and the extreme measures individuals outside of the BBC take to access critical news and information. Learn more ⤵️

NEWS JUST IN: The Celebrity Traitors 2026 cast revealed! ⬇️ Host Claudia Winkleman will welcome an eclectic mix of people and personalities ranging from BAFTA and BRIT award winners through to social media stars plus some of the UK’s most cherished actors, comedians, presenters and beyond as the celebrities question who they can and can’t really trust, figure out who deserves to be banished and try to discover which of them is plotting murder under the cover of darkness. The Celebrity Traitors is coming to iPlayer and BBC One later this year. Add to your Watchlist on BBC iPlayer now.