Viewers urge for the BBC to be 'protected' after 'outstanding' coverage of the Queen's fun

Megan Thee Stallion has told fans that after her appearance on this week’s Saturday Night Live, she’ll be winding down her output as a public figure.It comes after the rapper had her Los Angeles home broken into earlier this week. As reported by TMZ, a pair of burglars targeted Megan’s house on Thursday night (October 13), breaking in after they smashed through a glass door.

ROBBIE Coltrane has died age 72 after a long health battle that left him wheelchair-bound and "in pain 24 hours a day". Coltrane, who is best known for playing the beloved Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid in Harry Potter, died in hospital in Scotland. The 72-year-old had osteoarthritis, which saw him bound to a wheelchair in his later years and in "constant pain".

ACTOR Robbie Coltrane was the larger-than-life star who brought Harry Potter’s pal Hagrid to the big screen — and he was always proud of how the character’s legacy would long outlive him. The Scot said in an interview last year that people will still be watching Harry Potter movies in 50 years’ time.

With a new British government, specifically a new culture secretary, in place, the decisions to privatize Channel 4 and to scrap the BBC licence fee are being reviewed. 

On Monday evening, Victoria Beckham shared a heartwarming photo of her daughter, Harper, with her grandparents, paying respects to the Queen, standing in front of a huge bed of flowers.READ: Huw Edwards praises ‘superstar VIP’ David Beckham for not skipping queueThe former Spice Girl captioned the shot: "Sharing special memories with nana and papa."WATCH: David Beckham wells up as he passes by the late monarch's coffin in Westminster HallHarper, who recently turned 11, wore a very respectful dress that was black, adorned with tiny flowers. Keeping cosy, she added a lovely black puffer jacket, and wore her hair tied back.MORE: REVEALED: What will happen to Queen Elizabeth II's floral tributesThe Beckham family have paid their own tributes to Her Majesty over the past ten days.

Channel 4.Earlier this year (April 4), previous culture secretary Nadine Dorries tweeted her intentions to privatise the broadcaster under the belief that government ownership is “holding Channel 4 back” from competing against streaming platforms.A Change.org petition was launched in response to stop the plans, which has received almost 500,000 signatures at the time of writing.Donelan told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme she was “making sure that we still agree with that decision” (per BBC News).“As the prime minister said, we do need to re-examine the business case and that’s certainly what I’m doing. We’re looking especially at the business case for the sale of Channel 4 and we’re making sure that we still agree with that decision.”She added: “I’m the type of politician that bases their decisions on evidence, that bases their decisions on listening, and that’s what I’ll be doing over the coming weeks.”Donelan, who took over at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) as part of new Prime Minister Liz Truss’ wave of cabinet announcements, said it was “no secret” that she had “been a sceptic for a long time of the [BBC] licence fee”.The culture secretary said that the BBC‘s “unique” coverage of the death and funeral of the Queen had reaffirmed the importance of making the corporation “sustainable”.“For me that means it’s even more important to make sure the BBC is sustainable in the long-term,” she said.

Media across the world has praised the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, with some even referring to it as the “greatest funeral ever.” Taking place on 19 September and broadcasted all over the globe, it’s estimated that the send off for Britain’s longest reigning monarch was seen by around 4 billion people. If these estimates are proved correct, it will smash records as the most-watched TV event ever, overtaking a huge number of other royal events, including the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales.

K.J. Yossman The U.K.’s new culture secretary, Michelle Donelan, has made her first public statements about the potential sale of public broadcaster Channel 4 and the future of the BBC license fee. “We’re looking at the business case for the sale of Channel 4 and making sure we still agree with that decision and that’s what I’m doing,” she said of selling the advertising-funded PSB. Of the BBC, Donelan said: “It’s no secret that I have been a sceptic for a long time of the license fee but as I said before, the approach I take on all policies is one to base my decisions on evidence and to also listen. So I’m only two weeks in the job, I’m not going to make policy on the hoof, I’m going to look at this properly.”

EAMONN Holmes has taken another swipe at his This Morning rivals Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby after their 'queue-jump' backlash. It comes following uproar as Phil and Holly Willoughby appeared inside Westminster Hall to see the Queen lying-in-state without having taken part in the queue.

PHILLIP Shofield and Holly Willoughby are under pressure from This Morning fans to apologise after they used media passes to see the Queen lying in state. ITV insisted they "did not file past the Queen's coffin" on Friday but were being escorted to work from the press gallery by government staff.

VANESSA Feltz broke down in tears on live TV as she discussed the poignant details of the Queen's funeral. The veteran broadcaster became emotional while interviewing Royal commenter Emily Andrews and broadcaster Richard Tice during her TalkTV show.

Following the Queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey on 19 September, her coffin travelled in the State Hearse to Windsor where she will be laid to rest. Ahead of her burial alongside Prince Philip at St George’s Chapel, there was a committal service for Her late Majesty in Windsor.The Queen’s coffin travelled from London to Windsor and along the way, it drove past the statues of her parents, King George VI and Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.The coffin procession went past the bronze statues, which are situated between The Mall and Carlton Gardens, in moving scenes and during the time, Sky Royal Events Commentator Alastair Bruce's powerful words left many viewers at home in tears. "The Queen passes her two proud parents, watching from the side of the Mall," he said.

Dan Walker has led the praise for Huw Edwards after he hosted the BBC's coverage of the Queen's funeral. Twelve days ago the broadcaster informed viewers of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II gets underway, viewers have taken to social media urging U.S. anchors to cut down on excessive commentary. Most of the complaints began during the procession transferring the Queen’s coffin from Westminster Hall, where it has been lying in state since Wednesday, to Westminster Abbey, where the funeral is taking place. The procession, which began around 10.45 a.m. in London (5.45 a.m. EST) was led by military personnel and included the Queen’s children King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and her grandchildren Prince William, Prince Harry and Peter Phillips, who followed the gun carriage bearing her coffin.

Huw Edwards is one of the BBC's most recognisable faces and he's often chosen to front coverage of national and international events, particularly those related to the Royal Family. The 61 year old announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II on BBC News on 8 September, and he's also been selected to lead the coverage of Her Majesty's State Funeral. Huw joined the BBC as a trainee back in 1984 and his broadcasting career has continued to go from strength to strength ever since.

While the rest of the nation continues mourning for Her Majesty, one little boy from Worcester has been left especially devastated by her passing. Jack, 7, has autism, and it was his adoration for The Queen that saw his development and behaviour come on in leaps and bounds. He lives with his older sister Charlotte, 11, welder dad Steven, 38, and care assistant mum Melanie, 37.

Gogglebox viewers were reduced to tears during Friday night's episode which was dominated by the Queen's passing.

GOGGLEBOX stars broke down in tears tonight as they paid tribute to the Queen following her death. The popular show aired at 9pm, and the show favourites were seen watching the announcement that the Queen had died, and got emotional as they discovered the news. The stars of the show were seen in tears, with Mary being reassured by Giles as the National Anthem was played.

There were tears on Gogglebox as it returned for the second time since the Queen's death was announced. Queen Elizabeth II died last Thursday, September 8, at Balmoral. She was 96 and recently celebrated 70 years on the throne with her Platinum Jubilee, making her the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

The Queen's funeral will be broadcast around the world at 11am on Monday September 19, as she is laid to rest.

Broadcaster JJ Chalmers has revealed how honoured he felt when the Queen revealed she had watched him perform on Strictly Come Dancing.