Menu
BROADCAST FILM AND VIDEO DIRECTORY
Broadcast News
25/11/2002
BBC escapes from record libel payout
The BBC escaped the threat of a record libel payout when it agreed to pay £500,000 to an African diamond firm that it wrongly linked to Osama bin Laden in a news item.
Oryx Natural Resources had been demanding £12m in damages which, if paid, would have been the most expensive libel in the BBC's history.
In a joint statement with Oryx, the corporation said: "The BBC regretted that a serious editorial mistake had occurred, and broadcast a full apology as a result of its error."
Mark Damazer, the deputy director of BBC News, said: "The BBC is pleased that we have reached agreement with Oryx. We have made a mistake and were always prepared to pay Oryx the money they lost as a result."
(GB)
Oryx Natural Resources had been demanding £12m in damages which, if paid, would have been the most expensive libel in the BBC's history.
In a joint statement with Oryx, the corporation said: "The BBC regretted that a serious editorial mistake had occurred, and broadcast a full apology as a result of its error."
Mark Damazer, the deputy director of BBC News, said: "The BBC is pleased that we have reached agreement with Oryx. We have made a mistake and were always prepared to pay Oryx the money they lost as a result."
(GB)
Top Related Stories
Click here for the latest broadcast news stories.
06/02/2018
Nominations For RTS Television Journalism Awards 2018 Announced
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2018. The awards ceremony, sponsored by Gues
Nominations For RTS Television Journalism Awards 2018 Announced
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2018. The awards ceremony, sponsored by Gues
13/04/2016
Production News : Nominations Announced For RTS Scotland Awards 2016
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for this year's RTS Scotland Awards 2016. The awards cover all forms of production in
Production News : Nominations Announced For RTS Scotland Awards 2016
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for this year's RTS Scotland Awards 2016. The awards cover all forms of production in
11/04/2017
RTS Announce Scotland Awards 2017
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for the RTS Scotland Awards 2017. The awards cover all forms of production in Scotlan
RTS Announce Scotland Awards 2017
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for the RTS Scotland Awards 2017. The awards cover all forms of production in Scotlan
02/10/2015
RTS North West Announce Awards Shortlist
The Royal Television Society (RTS) North West Centre has announced the shortlist for its annual awards at an event hosted by CBBC presenter Lauren Lay
RTS North West Announce Awards Shortlist
The Royal Television Society (RTS) North West Centre has announced the shortlist for its annual awards at an event hosted by CBBC presenter Lauren Lay
29/09/2017
RTS Announces Nominations For North West Awards 2017
The Royal Television Society (RTS) North West Centre has announced the nominations for its annual awards, at an event sponsored by Audio Network. Cat
RTS Announces Nominations For North West Awards 2017
The Royal Television Society (RTS) North West Centre has announced the nominations for its annual awards, at an event sponsored by Audio Network. Cat
21/05/2015
RTS Announces Winners Of Scotland Awards 2014
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the winners of the RTS Scotland Awards 2014. Chaired by April Chamberlain, the awards cover all forms
RTS Announces Winners Of Scotland Awards 2014
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the winners of the RTS Scotland Awards 2014. Chaired by April Chamberlain, the awards cover all forms
29/01/2016
RTS Announces Television Journalism Awards 2016
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2016. The awards, for news and current aff
RTS Announces Television Journalism Awards 2016
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2016. The awards, for news and current aff
04/11/2014
Production News - RTS Announces Craft & Design Awards Shortlist
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the shortlist for the RTS Craft & Design Awards 2013/2014. The winners will be announced at a ceremon
Production News - RTS Announces Craft & Design Awards Shortlist
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the shortlist for the RTS Craft & Design Awards 2013/2014. The winners will be announced at a ceremon
27/11/2006
BBC Pilots User-Generated News On BBC News 24
BBC News 24 is launching the first all user-generated news programme featuring material sent in by the public. Your News, which began as a pilot recen
BBC Pilots User-Generated News On BBC News 24
BBC News 24 is launching the first all user-generated news programme featuring material sent in by the public. Your News, which began as a pilot recen
10/03/2006
BBC successfully defends High Court libel action
The BBC has successfully defended a libel action brought by a senior manager in the National Health Service who was accused of manipulating hospital w
BBC successfully defends High Court libel action
The BBC has successfully defended a libel action brought by a senior manager in the National Health Service who was accused of manipulating hospital w
20/02/2014
RTS Announces TV Journalism Awards
Last night saw the Royal Television Society (RTS) present awards to the winners of the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2012/2013. The ceremony was ch
RTS Announces TV Journalism Awards
Last night saw the Royal Television Society (RTS) present awards to the winners of the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2012/2013. The ceremony was ch
06/11/2001
BBC BRING TOGETHER BBC WORLD SERVICE AND BBC WORLD
THE BBC are to create a single integrated international news and information division, bringing together BBC World Service and BBC World. The aim is t
BBC BRING TOGETHER BBC WORLD SERVICE AND BBC WORLD
THE BBC are to create a single integrated international news and information division, bringing together BBC World Service and BBC World. The aim is t
21/06/2001
DISCUSSIONS ON RESOURCES’ LONG-TERM PAY OFFER
BECTU's BBC Divisional Committee, which has the final say on all pay negotiations affecting BBC members, has voted to carry on discussing an offer for
DISCUSSIONS ON RESOURCES’ LONG-TERM PAY OFFER
BECTU's BBC Divisional Committee, which has the final say on all pay negotiations affecting BBC members, has voted to carry on discussing an offer for
26/05/2011
Trust Reviews BBC News Channel And BBC Parliament
The BBC Trust has launched its service review of BBC Parliament and BBC News Channel, as part of its rolling programme of service reviews. The review
Trust Reviews BBC News Channel And BBC Parliament
The BBC Trust has launched its service review of BBC Parliament and BBC News Channel, as part of its rolling programme of service reviews. The review
25/05/2011
Trust Launches Review Of BBC News Channel And BBC Parliament
The BBC Trust has launched its service review of BBC Parliament and BBC News Channel, as part of its rolling programme of service reviews. The review
Trust Launches Review Of BBC News Channel And BBC Parliament
The BBC Trust has launched its service review of BBC Parliament and BBC News Channel, as part of its rolling programme of service reviews. The review
