2023 in British television

| BBC One's New Year schedule includes Sam Ryder Rocks New Year's Eve from 11.30pm on 31 December 2022, with a break at midnight for London's annual New Year fireworks display. Het Grote Songfestivalfeest (renamed The Big Eurovision Party for UK viewers) follows Sam Ryder at 12.45am and is presented by Rylan Clark.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63677509|title=The Big Eurovision Party: Rylan to bring in 2023 with song contest stars|date=19 November 2022|accessdate=31 December 2022|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}{{cite web|url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/tv/bbcs-big-new-years-eve-25867886|title=BBC's Big NYE party: Who's performing, what time does it start|first=Christopher|last=Megrath|date=30 December 2022|website=Liverpool Echo|accessdate=31 December 2022}}

|The BBC News channel airs the final edition of The Papers, its nightly review of the following morning's newspaper headlines. From the following day, discussion of newspaper headlines will form part of its news content.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/articles/2022/bbc-news-update-the-papers/|title=BBC News Update: The Papers|website=www.bbc.co.uk|accessdate=12 January 2025}}

|School drama Waterloo Road returns to BBC One following an eight-year hiatus.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63874869|title=Waterloo Road: Why BBC school drama is back after eight-year break|date=3 January 2023|accessdate=3 January 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

|Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan has written to the Prime Minister recommending the government reverse its plans to privatise Channel 4. The recommendation is criticised by her predecessor, Nadine Dorries, who describes it as one of a number of "progressive" policies that are being "washed down the drain".{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64160730|title=Channel 4: Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan advises PM against privatisation|date=4 January 2023|accessdate=4 January 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

|The UK government confirms it will not go ahead with a plan to privatise Channel 4.{{Cite news |date=2023-01-05 |title=Channel 4: Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan confirms U-turn on privatisation |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64174141 |access-date=2023-01-05}}

|The ITC Entertainment series The Four Just Men makes its Talking Pictures TV debut.{{cite web|url=https://www.oldtimereview.co.uk/four-just-men-coming-to-talking-pictures/|title=Four Just Men Coming To Talking Pictures|first=Jamie|last=Dyer|date=29 November 2022|website=Old Time Review|accessdate=2 January 2023}}

|ITV and ITVX air Harry: The Interview, a 95-minute programme in which Prince Harry talks to Tom Bradby ahead of the release of his autobiography, Spare, on 10 January.{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-show-uk-exclusive-prince-harry-interview-tom-bradby-produced-itn-productions|title=ITV to show UK exclusive Prince Harry interview with Tom Bradby, produced by ITN Productions|website=Press Centre|accessdate=2 January 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64205474|title=Prince Harry says it became 'Meghan versus Kate'|date=8 January 2023|accessdate=8 January 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}} According to Deadline, the programme is watched by an average audience of 4.1 million, peaking at 4.5 million, but is beaten in the ratings by Episode 2 of the third series of Happy Valley on BBC One, which draws an audience of 5.2 million.{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/harry-interview-ratings-happy-valley-newsupdate/|title=Harry: The Interview beaten by Happy Valley as ratings revealed|website=Radio Times|accessdate=9 January 2023}}

|Talking Pictures TV begins re-running the 1970s ITV drama Crown Court on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2.30pm. Unusually for a series from the era, all of its 879 episodes still exist.{{cite web|url=https://www.oldtimereview.co.uk/crown-court-coming-to-talking-pictures-tv/|title=Crown Court Coming to Talking Pictures TV|first=Jamie|last=Dyer|date=13 December 2022|website=Old Time Review|accessdate=2 January 2023}}

|The nominees are announced for the 2023 Brit Awards. There are no female nominations in the British Artist of the Year category for the first time, and British singer Sam Ryder, is the first Eurovision artist to be nominated for Best New Artist and K-pop girl group Blackpink is the first Kpop girl group to be nominated for International Group. The ceremony was hosted by Mo Gilligan for the second year running, and aired on ITV on 11 February.

|The US version of The Traitors is made available as a box set on BBC iPlayer.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64247926|title=The Traitors US to be shown in full on BBC iPlayer, One and Three|date=12 January 2023|accessdate=12 January 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

|Ski Sunday celebrates its 45th anniversary.

|The critically acclaimed TV adaptation of the video game, The Last of Us, makes its UK television debut on Sky Atlantic, airing at 2.00am.{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a42473678/watch-the-last-of-us-tv-series/|title=How to watch The Last of Us TV series|website=Digital Spy |date=15 January 2023|accessdate=16 January 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64261582|title=The Last of Us: TV series of hit game praised by critics|date=16 January 2023|accessdate=16 January 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

|BBC Breakfast celebrates its 40th anniversary of Breakfast Time with guest appearances from some former presenters, including Francis Wilson, Russell Grant and Debbie Rix.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64302120|title=BBC Breakfast turns back the clock on 40th birthday|date=17 January 2023|accessdate=17 January 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

|Piers Morgan attracts criticism on social media after comments made on his show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, about Madonna ahead of the Celebration Tour, her 40th anniversary world tour. Morgan criticised the singer for "the whole trying to be a sex kitten thing when you're in your sixties" and suggested she should be "put out to pasture".{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/piers-morgan-madonna-criticsm-talk-tv-b2265179.html|title=Piers Morgan criticised for 'misogynistic' comments made about Madonna|date=19 January 2023|website=The Independent|accessdate=19 January 2023}}

|BBC One airs an edition of Question Time focused entirely on the health service.{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/bbc-question-time-health-spending-graph_uk_63c9cf22e4b0c2b49ad437a3|title=Minister Confronted With Damning Graph On NHS Funding During Question Time|date=20 January 2023|website=HuffPost UK|accessdate=20 January 2023}}

|William Shawcross, the Commissioner for Public Appointments, is to hold a review into the process of hiring Chairman of the BBC Richard Sharp following claims he helped then Prime Minister Boris Johnson secure a loan guarantee shortly before his appointment.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64377685|title=Richard Sharp: Watchdog review begins into BBC chairman's hiring|date=23 January 2023|accessdate=23 January 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

|Bruno Tonioli replaces David Walliams as a judge on Britain's Got Talent.{{cite web|last=Earp|first=Catherine|title=Britain's Got Talent confirms new judge replacing David Walliams|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a42637257/britains-got-talent-judge-replace-david-walliams/|website=Digital Spy|access-date=24 January 2023|date=24 January 2023}}

|Made in Manchester announces a partnership with Workerbee to generate new content ideas for radio and television.{{cite web|url=https://radiotoday.co.uk/2023/01/25/made-in-manchester-to-work-with-workerbee-on-new-projects/|title=Made In Manchester to work with Workerbee on new projects|date=25 January 2023|accessdate=25 January 2023}}

|BBC newsreader Joanna Gosling makes her final appearance on the BBC News channel, having decided to leave the broadcaster after 23 years, and ahead of the planned merger of BBC News and BBC World News.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-64418230|title=BBC News presenter gets emotional in last ever sign-off|work=BBC News |accessdate=26 January 2023}}

|Eric Pickles, chair of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, says that Nadine Dorries, the former Secretary of State for Culture, has breached the ministerial code by not consulting the watchdog about her appointment as a presenter on TalkTV, where she is to present a weekly show from 3 February.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-64438720|title=Nadine Dorries broke rules with talk show role – watchdog|date=28 January 2023|accessdate=28 January 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

|William Shawcross, the commissioner for public appointments, steps back from the planned investigation into how Richard Sharp got the job as BBC chairman because of previous contact between them. Another investigator will be appointed to take on the inquiry.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64458289|title=Richard Sharp: Watchdog head steps back from BBC chair probe|date=30 January 2023|accessdate=30 January 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

|BBC Two broadcasts the ceremony at which the "official keys of Eurovision" are handed from the previous year's host city to the present year's host city (in this case from Turin to Liverpool). The event is presented by Rylan Clark and AJ Odudu.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64220499|title=Eurovision 2023: Handover and semi-final allocation draw to be held in Liverpool|date=10 January 2023|accessdate=11 January 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64332300|title=Eurovision 2023: Liverpool hosts handover ceremony and semi-final draw|date=31 January 2023|accessdate=31 January 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

| STV Player begins streaming classic soap opera Brookside as the first streaming service to provide every episode.{{Cite news|date=25 January 2023|title=Brookside: Actors' delight as STV Player to stream soap from start|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-64392312|access-date=25 January 2023}}{{cite web|title=All3Media deal sees classic UK soap Brookside stream for first time on STV Player|url=https://www.c21media.net/news/all3media-deal-sees-classic-uk-soap-brookside-stream-for-first-time-on-stv-player/|access-date=25 January 2023|website=C21media|language=en-us}}

| The BBC announces that Matthew Amroliwala, Christian Fraser, Yalda Hakim, Lucy Hockings, and Maryam Moshiri will be chief presenters on the BBC's news channel. However Amroliwala's Global, Hakim's Impact and Live With Lucy Hockings are not confirmed as staying on air.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2023/bbc-unveils-presenter-line-up-for-news-channel|title=BBC unveils presenter line-up for news channel|date=2 February 2023|access-date=2 February 2023}}

|Former Secretary of State for Culture Nadine Dorries begins presenting a weekly Friday evening show, Friday Night with Nadine, for Talkradio and TalkTV. Her first guest is the former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.{{cite web|url=https://radiotoday.co.uk/2023/01/27/nadine-dorries-to-host-weekly-friday-night-show-on-talkradio/|title=Nadine Dorries to host weekly Friday night show on TalkRadio|date=27 January 2023|accessdate=27 January 2023}}

|The final episodes of His Dark Materials and Happy Valley are shown on BBC One.{{cite web|url=https://www.whattowatch.com/news/tv-tonight-our-highlights-for-sunday-feb-5-2023|title=TV Tonight: Our highlights for Sunday, February 5|author1=Martin Shore|date=5 February 2023|website=whattowatch.com|accessdate=7 February 2023}}

|Mark Steyn, who used his GB News show to cast doubt on the safety of Coronavirus vaccines, quits the news channel after claiming its bosses tried to make him pay fines issued by the media regulator Ofcom following two investigations into his programme.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/feb/06/gb-news-presenter-quits-after-channel-tries-to-make-him-pay-ofcom-fines|title=GB News presenter quits after channel tries to make him pay Ofcom fines|first1=Jim|last1=Waterson|work=The Guardian |date=6 February 2023|accessdate=7 February 2023}}

|Lucy Frazer replaces Michelle Donelan as Culture Secretary following a cabinet reshuffle.{{cite web|url=https://radiotoday.co.uk/2023/02/lucy-frazer-replaces-michelle-donelan-as-culture-secretary/|title=Lucy Frazer replaces Michelle Donelan as Culture Secretary|date=7 February 2023|accessdate=7 February 2023}}

|The BBC pulls several episodes of Doctors that depict an explosion at a medical conference, deeming they would be inappropriate for transmission after the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake.{{cite news |last1=Sayce |first1=Rebecca |title=Doctors pulled from BBC One schedule after Turkey and Syria earthquake |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/doctors/a42800929/doctors-bbc-one-turkey-syria-earthquake/ |access-date=9 February 2023 |work=Digital Spy |publisher=(Hearst Communications) |date=8 February 2023}}

|BBC Three celebrates its 20th anniversary.

|An inquest into the death of Cherry Valentine, a contestant on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK records a verdict of suicide after hearing how he had struggled to deal with fame before taking his life in September 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tees-64599013|title=Cherry Valentine: D rag Race star George Ward 'struggled with fame' – inquest|date=10 February 2023|accessdate=11 February 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

|The 2023 Brit Awards are broadcast live. The ceremony was shown on ITV, ITV2 and ITVX.

|The BBC have commissioned Grenfell, a three-part series telling the story of the Grenfell Tower fire. The series will be written and directed by Peter Kosminsky.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64624839|title=Grenfell Tower fire tragedy to be turned into BBC TV drama|date=13 February 2023|accessdate=13 February 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

|It is reported that former Loose Women presenter Saira Khan will join Eamonn Holmes on GB News on the Monday and Tuesday editions of The Great British Breakfast.{{cite web|url=https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/celebs-tv/loose-women-star-saira-khan-8145720 |title=Loose Women star joins Eamonn Holmes on GB News after ITV row |first1=Lucy |last1=Domachowski |first2=Tim |last2=Walker |date=14 February 2023 |work=Nottingham Post |accessdate=10 May 2023}}

|Originally scheduled for 2020, but delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, series seven of Still Open All Hours is completely cancelled by the BBC, with no plans for any further series.{{cite web|url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/7199/still-open-all-hours-cancelled/|title=Still Open All Hours Series 7 cancelled by BBC One|date=16 February 2023|website=British Comedy Guide}}

|The Persian language TV network Iran International announces it is suspending its UK operation because of threats against its London-based journalists.{{cite web|first=George |last=Wright |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-64690387 |title=Iran International: Channel leaves UK after regime threats |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=18 February 2023 |accessdate=18 February 2023}}

|The 2023 BAFTA Film Awards are held at London's Southbank Centre.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64328586|title=Bafta nominations 2023: The full list|date=19 January 2023|accessdate=19 January 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

|Channel 5 presenter Dan Walker is taken to hospital after being struck by a car while riding his bike.{{cite web|title=Presenter Dan Walker injured in bicycle crash|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-64704132.amp|website=BBC News|date=20 February 2023|access-date=20 February 2023}}

|Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA announces that BT Sport will rebrand as TNT Sports in July 2023, ahead of the 2023–24 football season; the branding is derived from WBD's U.S. television channel TNT (which has historically carried sports coverage such as the NBA), and has also been used by WarnerMedia sports networks in Latin America. The Eurosport UK channels will be folded into TNT Sports at a later date, expected to be no sooner than the 2024 Summer Olympics, but no later than the 2026 Winter Olympics.{{cite web |last=Goldbart |first=Max |date=2023-02-21 |title=Warner Bros. Discovery & BT Group's UK Sports Streaming JV To Launch As TNT Sports |url=https://deadline.com/2023/02/warner-bros-discovery-bt-sport-tnt-sports-1235266348/ |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=Deadline Hollywood |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Sweney |first=Mark |date=2023-02-21 |title=Eurosport and BT Sport will disappear after TNT Sports rebrand |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/feb/21/eurosport-bt-sport-disappear-tnt-rebrand-tv |access-date=2023-02-21 |issn=0261-3077}}{{cite web |last=McCaskill |first=Steve |date=2023-02-21 |title=BT Sport to rebrand as TNT Sports as part of Warner Bros Discovery joint venture |url=https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/bt-sport-tnt-sports-eurosport-merger-streaming-discovery/ |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=SportsPro |language=en-GB}}

|The presenting line up for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest is revealed. Hannah Waddingham, star of Ted Lasso, will co-present alongside singer Alesha Dixon and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina, with Graham Norton joining them to present the grand final.{{cite web|first=Daniel |last=Rosney |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64717995 |title=Eurovision 2023: Hosts include Graham Norton and Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=22 February 2023 |accessdate=22 February 2023}}

|The UK Government is to give £10m to the Eurovision Song Contest to help pay for operational costs such as security and visas, as well as ensuring the event "showcases Ukrainian culture".{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64763717 |title=Eurovision 2023: Government pledges £10m towards Liverpool song contest |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=24 February 2023 |accessdate=24 February 2023}}

|Stephen Fry confirms he will present a revival of Jeopardy! on ITV.{{cite web|title=Stephen Fry announced as host of UK version of Jeopardy!|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a43096574/uk-version-jeopardy-host-stephen-fry/|website=Digital Spy|first=Jacob|last=Sarkisian|date=27 February 2023|access-date=27 February 2023}}

|More details of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest are released. The run up to the event will include a submarine parade through the streets of Liverpool, as well as a rave held simultaneously in Liverpool and Kyiv.{{cite web|first=Ian |last=Youngs |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64802552 |title=Eurovision 2023: Submarines and raves in Liverpool cultural festival |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=1 March 2023 |accessdate=1 March 2023}}

|Plans are announced for BBC Breakfast to relaunch the 500 Words children's writing competition previously run by Radio 2. The competition will return in September.{{cite web|first=Paul |last=Glynn |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64808395 |title=500 Words: BBC Breakfast to relaunch children's writing competition |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=2 March 2023 |accessdate=2 March 2023}}

|Reality television star Stephen Bear is sentenced to 21 months imprisonment for sharing a video of himself having sex with an ex-partner on the OnlyFans website.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-64836055 |title=Stephen Bear jailed for sharing sex video on OnlyFans |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=3 March 2023 |accessdate=3 March 2023}}

|BBC One airs an edition of Antiques Roadshow featuring Queen Camilla, which was filmed at Cornwall's Eden Project in 2022, and sees Camilla have two of her own personal items valued, a rare snuffbox from the Royal Collection made from Cornish silver and a copy of Thomas Gray's poem, Elegy in a Country Churchyard.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-64853915 |title=Camilla features in Antiques Roadshow episode at Eden Project |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=5 March 2023 |accessdate=5 March 2023}}

|Media regulator Ofcom finds that the GB News programme Mark Steyn, which aired on 21 April 2022, was in breach of broadcasting rules, as it presented misinformation on Coronavirus and vaccines.{{cite web|url=https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2023/ofcom-finds-the-mark-steyn-programme-on-gb-news-in-breach-of-broadcasting-rules |title=Ofcom finds the Mark Steyn programme on GB News in breach of broadcasting rules |work=Ofcom|publisher=HM Government of the United Kingdom|date=6 March 2023 |accessdate=6 March 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/mar/06/gb-news-broke-ofcom-rules-presenter-coronavirus-vaccine-claims-mark-steyn |title=GB News broke Ofcom rules with presenter's Coronavirus vaccine claims |work=The Guardian |date=6 March 2023 |accessdate=7 March 2023}}

|Tickets for the Eurovision Song Contest go on sale,{{cite web|first=Daniel |last=Rosney |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64784428 |title=Eurovision 2023: Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday 7 March |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=3 March 2023 |accessdate=3 March 2023}} and sell out in 90 minutes due to high demand.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64784428 |title=Eurovision 2023: Tickets for Liverpool sell out after huge demand |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=7 March 2023 |accessdate=7 March 2023}}

|BBC sports presenter Gary Lineker has said he will continue to speak up for those who have "no voice" following criticism from the Home Secretary over a series of tweets posted the previous day on the UK government's Illegal Migration Bill, the language of which he described as "not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s".{{cite web|first1=Jemma |last1=Crew |first2=Sean |last2=Seddon |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64891734 |title=Gary Lineker says he will 'keep speaking for those with no voice' after asylum row |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=8 March 2023 |accessdate=8 March 2023}}

|Mae Muller is chosen to represent the UK at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "I Wrote a Song".{{cite web|first=Daniel |last=Rosney |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64888312 |title=Eurovision 2023: Mae Muller announced as UK act for song contest |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=9 March 2023 |accessdate=9 March 2023}}

|The BBC confirms Gary Lineker is to step back as presenter of Match of the Day until an agreement can be reached over his social media use.{{cite web|first1=Rachel |last1=Russell |first2=Charley |last2=Adams |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64920557 |title=Gary Lineker to step back from presenting Match of the Day |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=10 March 2023 |accessdate=10 March 2023}} Ian Wright and Alan Shearer subsequently announce they will not appear on the show either, in solidarity with Lineker.{{cite web|url=https://news.sky.com/story/ian-wright-wont-appear-on-match-of-the-day-reaction-as-gary-lineker-steps-back-12830518 |title=Ian Wright won't appear on Match of the Day – reaction as Gary Lineker steps back |work=Sky News |publisher=Sky UK |date=10 March 2023 |accessdate=10 March 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/gary-lineker-tweet-bbc-news-b2298373.html |title=Gary Lineker latest news: Gary Lineker – latest: Ian Wright and Alan Shearer boycott Match of the Day after BBC decision |work=The Independent |date=10 March 2023 |accessdate=10 March 2023}} After other presenters, including Jermaine Jenas, refuse to act as stand-in presenter, the BBC announces the following day's edition of Match of the Day will go ahead without in-studio presenters or pundits.{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-bbc-announces-no-presenters-29428807 |title=BBC announces no presenters for Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker is axed |first1=Mark |last1=Jefferies |first2=Zoe |last2=Delaney |date=10 March 2023 |website=Daily Mirror |accessdate=10 March 2023}}

|BBC One axes the day's editions of Football Focus and Final Score after their respective presenters, Alex Scott and Jason Mohammad, say they will not appear on the programmes in solidarity with Gary Lineker. Kelly Somers, who was rumoured to be standing in for Scott on Football Focus, also confirms she will not appear on BBC television.{{cite web|last=Heren |first=Kit |url=https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/football-focus-axed-after-presenter-alex-scott-pulls-out-in-wake-of-gary-lineker/ |title=Football Focus axed after presenter Alex Scott pulls out in show of support for Match of the Day host Gary Lineker |publisher=LBC |date=11 March 2023 |accessdate=11 March 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/football-focus-final-score-axed-26447863 |title=Football Focus and Final Score off air today as stars pull out over Lineker row |first=Katie |last=Sands |date=11 March 2023 |website=Wales Online |accessdate=11 March 2023}} 5 Live Sport and Fighting Talk are also pulled from the day's schedule on BBC Radio 5 Live after their presenters say they will not be going on air.{{cite news|first=Jamie |last=Braidwood |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/bbc-gary-lineker-radio-five-live-b2298704.html |title=BBC pulls Radio 5 Live sports coverage as Gary Lineker fallout escalates |work=The Independent |date=11 March 2023 |accessdate=11 March 2023}}{{cite web|last=Martin |first=Roy |url=https://radiotoday.co.uk/2023/03/changes-to-bbc-radio-5-live-schedule-today-following-gary-lineker-action/ |title=Changes to BBC Radio 5 Live schedule today following Gary Lineker action |publisher=Radio Today |date=11 March 2023 |accessdate=11 March 2023}} Match of the Day goes ahead, but as a 20 minute programme without its familiar theme music. GB News airs what it describes as an Alternative Match of the Day which includes its presenters making a number of digs at Lineker but does not show any actual football coverage, something for which it is widely mocked on social media, with comparisons drawn to The Day Today.{{cite web|last=Hancock |first=Tom |url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/watch-gb-news-stages-cringeworthy-alternative-match-of-the-day-amid-gary-lineker-row |title=GB News stages cringeworthy 'Alternative Match of the Day' amid Gary Lineker row |publisher=FourFourTwo |date=12 March 2023 |accessdate=14 March 2023}} Both Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2, broadcast the following day, follow a shortened format with no studio presentation, punditry, or interviews.{{cite news |last1=Kuenssberg |first1=Laura |last2=Seddon |first2=Sean |title=Gary Lineker: More BBC sport shows cancelled by presenter boycott |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64930957 |website=www.bbc.co.uk/news |date=12 March 2023 |publisher=BBC News |access-date=12 March 2023}}

|Gary Lineker is reinstated as presenter of Match of the Day and will present again from Saturday 18 March. BBC Director-General Tim Davie also announces a review of social media policy for BBC presenters is to be carried out.{{cite web|first1=Thomas |last1=Mackintosh |first2=Andre |last2=Rhoden-Paul |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64936917 |title=Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day as BBC's Tim Davie denies climbdown |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=13 March 2023 |accessdate=13 March 2023}}

|BBC Scotland hosts the final televised debate of the SNP leadership election.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-scotland-64939906 |title=SNP leader candidates make final TV debate pitches |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=14 March 2023 |accessdate=18 March 2023}}

|Lucy Illingworth is named as the winner of the first series of Channel 4's The Piano.{{cite web |url=https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/lang-lang-hails-the-piano-winner-lucy-a-genius-jfjfzpjn5 |title=Lang Lang hails The Piano winner, Lucy, 'a genius' |first=Constance |last=Kampfner |access-date=7 May 2023 |website=The Times |date=16 March 2023 |location=London}}

|Alison Hammond confirms she will replace Matt Lucas as co-presenter of The Great British Bake Off.{{cite web|title=The Great British Bake Off: Alison Hammond replaces Matt Lucas as co-host|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64986451|website=BBC News|date=17 March 2023|access-date=17 March 2023}}

|Gary Lineker returns to BBC One as he presents the channel's live coverage of the FA Cup match between Manchester City and Burnley.{{cite web|first=Andre |last=Rhoden-Paul |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65003113 |title=Match of the Day: 'Great to be here', says Lineker as he makes TV return |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=19 March 2023 |accessdate=19 March 2023}} But he is forced to cancel his appearance on the following day's coverage of the quarter-final between Brighton & Hove and Grimsby Town after losing his voice. Coverage of that match is instead presented by Alex Scott.{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/gary-lineker-motd-live-sunday-b2303854.html |title=Gary Lineker cancels appearance on Match Of The Day Live |work=The Independent |date=19 March 2023 |accessdate=19 March 2023}}

|The BBC urges its staff to delete the TikTok app from its official devices amid concerns about its security.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/mar/19/bbc-urges-staff-to-delete-tiktok-from-company-mobile-phones |title=BBC urges staff to delete TikTok from company mobile phones |work=The Guardian |date=19 March 2023 |accessdate=25 March 2023}}

|Sky Sports announces plans to axe Soccer AM after 28 years, with the final edition planned for Saturday 27 May.{{cite web|first=Steven |last=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65041484 |title=Soccer AM: Sky confirms plans to cancel football show after 28 years |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=22 March 2023 |accessdate=22 March 2023}}

|The BBC confirms it has halted production on Series 34 of Top Gear after presenter Freddie Flintoff was injured in an accident while filming in December 2022.{{cite web|first=Charley |last=Adams |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65056723 |title=Top Gear filming halted after Freddie Flintoff accident |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=23 March 2023 |accessdate=23 March 2023}}

|The BBC pauses its decision to scrap the BBC Singers while it explores alternative funding for the chamber choir, and after a number of organisations came forward to offer funding.{{cite web|first=Mark |last=Savage |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65063238 |title=BBC suspends proposed closure of the BBC Singers |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=24 March 2023 |accessdate=24 March 2023}}

|BBC Two airs The MI5 Spy and the IRA: Operation Chiffon, a programme in which journalist Peter Taylor reveals the story of an MI5 spy who helped bring about the Northern Ireland Peace Process after defying government orders not to hold talks with Provisional IRA representatives in 1993.{{cite web|first=Kirstie |last=Brewer |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65038587 |title=MI5 spy reveals secret 'unauthorised' IRA talks |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=25 March 2023 |accessdate=25 March 2023}}

|ITV announces the return of Deal or No Deal, with new presenter Stephen Mulhern.{{cite web |date=2023-03-27 |title=Deal Or No Deal Is Returning To Our Screens With A Brand New Host |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/deal-or-no-deal-to-return-to-itv-with-new-host_uk_642136bce4b03793a8b059f0 |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=HuffPost UK |language=en}}

|Vicki Michelle makes her EastEnders debut as Jo Cotton.{{cite news |last1=Daly |first1=Helen |title=EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw confirms Vicki Michelle's character |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-chris-clenshaw-vicki-michelle-rocky-newsupdate/ |access-date=9 March 2023 |work=Radio Times |date=24 February 2023}}

|The BBC confirms it will broadcast 1,000 fewer hours of new television programmes during 2023 as part of spending cuts.{{cite web|first=Ian |last=Youngs |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65129480 |title=BBC to cut 1,000 hours of new TV programming in 2023 to save money |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=30 March 2023 |accessdate=30 March 2023}}

|John Hardie, a former chief executive at ITN, is named as the chair of a review into the BBC's social media guidelines following the Gary Lineker controversy.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65135618 |title=Gary Lineker row: Ex-ITN boss John Hardie to lead BBC social media review |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=1 April 2023}}

|The BBC News Channel is merged with BBC World News to form a single worldwide news channel called BBC News, which launches at 9.00am. The channel is based on BBC World News output, but retains the ability to break away from international programming for a major UK news story. The weekday simulcasts of the BBC One news bulletins and BBC Breakfast continue to be shown on the channel and a simulcast of Newsnight is launched. The channel is launched by Ben Thompson who presents the first three hours, followed by Lucy Hockings from 12.00pm. There are also some minor glitches with the new logo. The first breakaway for UK news comes in the afternoon with coverage of the sentencing of Thomas Cashman for the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, while international viewers continue with coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the arrest of Donald Trump in the United States, which is presented by Matthew Amroliwala.{{cite web|url=https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/broadcast/bbc-news-channel-merged/ |title=Merged BBC News TV channel begins: What has changed? |publisher=Press Gazette |date=4 April 2023 |accessdate=4 April 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/combined-bbc-news-a-bumpy-start-for-new-service/ |title=Combined BBC News: a bumpy start for new service |work=RXTV |date=3 April 2023 |accessdate=4 April 2023}}

|More4 have commissioned a six-part television version of the radio quiz PopMaster which will be presented by Ken Bruce and will be produced by 12 Yard.{{cite web|last=Martin |first=Roy |url=https://radiotoday.co.uk/2023/04/popmaster-is-heading-to-television-for-a-six-part-series-on-more4/ |title=PopMaster is heading to television for a six part series on More4 |publisher=Radio Today |date=6 April 2023 |accessdate=6 April 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65199803 |title=PopMaster: Ken Bruce music quiz to become TV show on Channel 4 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=6 April 2023 |accessdate=6 April 2023}}

|GB News airs The GB News Easter Special, a programme in which Calvin Robinson, an Anglican transitional deacon, discusses faith and contemporary issues with four Christian academics. The programme also includes singing and readings from religious text.{{cite web|url=https://catholicherald.co.uk/review-gb-news-easter-special/ |title=Review: GB News Easter Special |work=Catholic Herald |first=Gavin |last=Ashenden |date=8 April 2023 |accessdate=10 April 2023}}

|At 8pm ITV airs For the Love of Paul O'Grady, a tribute to Paul O'Grady, who died suddenly the previous month.{{cite web|url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/paul-ogrady-death-itv-announce-tribute-show-as-they-give-for-the-love-of-dogs-series-update-4084939 |title=ITV to air Paul O'Grady tribute 'For the Love of Paul O'Grady' this Easter |work=The Scotsman |date=30 March 2023 |accessdate=30 March 2023}}

|Netflix adds the S4C Welsh language crime drama Dal y Mellt (retitled Rough Cut) to its streaming service, the first time the platform has streamed a Welsh language series.{{cite web|first=Iwan |last=Griffiths |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65223442 |title=Netflix airs first Welsh language drama, Dal y Mellt |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=10 April 2023 |accessdate=10 April 2023}}

|The BBC confirms its presenting line-up for its coronation coverage, with Kirsty Young and Huw Edwards fronting the coverage. David Dimbleby will also be part of the presenting team.{{cite news|url=https://www.itv.com/news/2023-04-10/kirsty-young-and-huw-edwards-among-presenters-of-bbcs-coronation-coverage |title=Kirsty Young and Huw Edwards among presenters of BBC's coronation coverage |publisher=ITV |work=ITV News |date=11 April 2023 |accessdate=15 April 2023}}

|Rylan Clark-Neal announces he is stepping down as co-host of Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show It Takes Two after four years.{{cite web|first=Paul |last=Glynn |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65248559 |title=Rylan Clark-Neal steps down from Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=12 April 2023 |accessdate=12 April 2023}}

|Representatives from BBC Scotland, STV, Viaplay and the Scottish FA meet to discuss the broadcasting of men's football in Scotland, the rights of which are owned by Viaplay until 2028. The meeting, to discuss showing free-to-air matches, ends without resolution, but is described by Gavin Newlands MP as encouraging.{{cite web|first=Chris |last=McLaughlin |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-65265084 |title='Encouraging' talks held on Scotland TV rights |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=13 April 2023 |accessdate=13 April 2023}}

|Television presenter Sarah Beeny confirms she has been given the all-clear from breast cancer following treatment.{{cite web|first=Paul |last=Glynn |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65276548 |title=Sarah Beeny: TV presenter given all-clear following breast cancer treatment |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=14 April 2023 |accessdate=14 April 2023}}

|The scheduled live episode of the US reality dating series Love Is Blind, due to air worldwide at 01:00 BST, is postponed after technical problems require it to be pre-recorded instead. Netflix apologises for the delay, and says the episode will be available from 18:00 BST.{{cite web|first=Tom |last=Gerken |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65298352 |title=Netflix apologises as Love is Blind reunion delayed for UK viewers |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=17 April 2023 |accessdate=17 April 2023}}

|The final batch of tickets for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest are released, with the majority selling out within an hour.{{cite web|first=Daniel |last=Rosney |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65347373 |title=Eurovision 2023: Final batch of ticket sell in an hour |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=24 April 2023 |accessdate=24 April 2023}}

|AJ Odudu and Will Best are to present a revival of Big Brother on ITV2.{{cite web|title=Big Brother reboot announces Strictly and Coach Trip stars as hosts|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a43693655/big-brother-hosts-aj-odudu-will-best/|website=Digital Spy|first=Jess|last=Bacon|date=25 April 2023|access-date=25 April 2023}}

|King Charles III and Queen Camilla officially reveal the set of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest during a visit to Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-65239109 |title=Eurovision 2023: King to reveal show set in Liverpool visit |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=21 April 2023 |accessdate=21 April 2023}}{{cite web|first=Daniel |last=Rosney |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65389112 |title=Eurovision 2023: King Charles tells Mae Muller he will be 'egging you on' |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=26 April 2023 |accessdate=26 April 2023}}

|James Corden presents his final edition of The Late Late Show in the US, having decided to return to the UK.{{cite web|first1=Ian |last1=Youngs |first2=Kathryn |last2=Armstrong |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65420400 |title=James Corden signs off final Late Late Show with message for America |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=28 April 2023 |accessdate=28 April 2023}} He is also joined by Adele for the final edition of Carpool Karaoke.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65379194 |title=Adele joins James Corden for last ever Carpool Karaoke |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=29 April 2023 |accessdate=29 April 2023}}

|Richard Sharp resigns as Chairman of the BBC over his breach of the rules regarding public appointments after failing to declare his connection to a loan secured by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson worth £800,000.{{cite web|first=Jim |last=Waterson |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/apr/28/richard-sharp-resigns-as-bbc-chair-after-months-of-mounting-pressure |title=Richard Sharp resigns as BBC chair after failing to declare link to Boris Johnson loan |work=The Guardian |date=28 April 2023 |accessdate=28 April 2023}}

|Jeff Stelling announces he will step down from presenting Soccer Saturday on Sky Sports in May, having previously announced he would do so in 2022, then staying for another season.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65437419 |title=Jeff Stelling: Broadcaster to leave Sky Sports and Soccer Saturday show at end of season |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=29 April 2023 |accessdate=29 April 2023}}

|While broadcasting live from Buckingham Palace on GB News, Jacob Rees-Mogg is told to evacuate by police as a controlled explosion is carried out following the arrest of a man for throwing shotgun cartridges into the palace grounds.{{cite web|last=Court |first=Molly |url=https://www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23496298.buckingham-palace-jacob-rees-mogg-told-evacuate-live-gb-news/ |title=Buckingham Palace: Jacob Rees-Mogg told to evacuate live on GB News |publisher=Barking and Dagenham Post |date=2 May 2023 |accessdate=2 May 2023}}

|Bradley Walsh and his son Barney Walsh are to present a revival of Gladiators. The first two of the new Gladiators, Fury (Jodie Ounsley) and Steel (Zack George) were announced on The One Show.{{cite press release|title=Presenters Ready? Bradley and Barney Walsh are confirmed as hosts of Gladiators|url=https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2023/gladiators-presenters-bradley-and-barney-walsh-confirmed|publisher=BBC Media Centre|date=3 May 2023}}

|In a joint statement, UK broadcasters and publishers, including Local TV Limited, TalkTV and GB News, criticise the BBC for what they claim to be a restriction on the access to pooled footage of the coronation, claiming it is preventing viewers from watching the event on the "platform of their choice".{{cite news|first=Ellie |last=Iorizzo |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/talktv-charles-iii-gb-news-itn-sky-b2333446.html |title=UK broadcasters and publishers oppose 'BBC blackout' of coronation footage |work=The Independent |date=5 May 2023 |accessdate=6 May 2023}}

|The coronation of Charles III and Camilla takes place at Westminster Abbey and is the first ever coronation to air live on multiple television channels in the UK.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64005663|title=TV lookahead: 23 highlights to look out for in 2023|date=26 December 2022|accessdate=21 January 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}} Overnight viewing figures indicate it to have had a collective audience of 18 million, peaking at 20.4 million at the moment the King was crowned.{{cite web|first=Andre |last=Rhoden-Paul |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65518360 |title=King Charles III's Coronation watched by more than 18 million viewers |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=7 May 2023 |accessdate=7 May 2023}}

|The BBC broadcasts the concert and lightshow from Windsor Castle to celebrate the coronation, on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64349942|title=King Charles's coronation plans include Windsor concert|date=21 January 2023|accessdate=21 January 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}} The concert includes performances by Lionel Richie and Katy Perry, both of which are livestreamed to an edition of American Idol in the United States.{{cite web|first=Caroline |last=Davies |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/may/08/king-charles-queen-camilla-surprise-cameo-american-idol |title=King Charles and Queen Camilla make surprise cameo on American Idol |work=The Guardian |date=8 May 2023 |accessdate=8 May 2023}} Overnight viewing figures indicate an average audience of 10.1 million, peaking at 12.3 million.{{cite news|first=Ellie |last=Iorizzo |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/coronation-concert-tv-audience-viewing-figures-b2334831.html |title=Coronation Concert draws TV audience of 10 million |work=The Independent |date=8 May 2023 |accessdate=8 May 2023}}

|The first Eurovision 2023 semi-final takes place in Liverpool, and is broadcast on BBC One.{{cite web|first=Mark |last=Savage |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65540160 |title=Eurovision semi-finals: Sweden qualifies but Ireland is out |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=9 May 2023 |accessdate=10 May 2023}}

|Catherine Tate is announced as the person who will reveal the UK's results for the Eurovision Song Contest final once the voting has closed.{{cite web|first=Paul |last=Glynn |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65542078 |title=Eurovision 2023: Catherine Tate to announce results of UK national jury |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=10 May 2023 |accessdate=10 May 2023}}

|BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills makes a cameo appearance in Channel 4's Hollyoaks.{{cite web|last=Martin |first=Roy |url=https://radiotoday.co.uk/2023/05/bbc-radio-2s-scott-mills-get-cameo-appearance-on-hollyoaks/ |title=BBC Radio 2's Scott Mills get cameo appearance on Hollyoaks |publisher=Radio Today |date=11 May 2023 |accessdate=11 May 2023}}

|Myleene Klass wins I'm a Celebrity... South Africa, ultimately becoming an official show legend in the process.{{cite news|first=Ellie |last=Harrison |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/im-a-celebrity-winner-south-africa-myleene-klass-b2336930.html |title=Who won I'm A Celebrity South Africa? Myleene Klass crowned first ever winner |work=The Independent |date=13 May 2023 |accessdate=14 May 2023}}

|The grand final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Liverpool.{{cite web|url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/eurovision-2023-date-confirmed-liverpool-25209842|title=Eurovision 2023 date confirmed as Liverpool to host competition|first=Kate|last=Lally|date=7 October 2022|website=Liverpool Echo|accessdate=31 December 2022}} It is also broadcast live in cinemas around the UK for the first time.{{cite web|first=Steven |last=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65062541 |title=Eurovision 2023: Grand final to be shown in cinemas for first time |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=24 March 2023 |accessdate=25 March 2023}} The contest is won by Sweden's Loreen with the song "Tattoo", who becomes only the second person to win the contest twice (and the first female winner). The United Kingdom's Mae Muller finishes 25th which is second to last with her song "I Wrote a Song". The event is watched by an average audience of 9.9 million, peaking at 11 million.{{cite web|first=Mark |last=Savage |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65585413 |title=Eurovision: Sweden's Loreen wins again, but UK's Mae Muller is second from last |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=14 May 2023 |accessdate=14 May 2023}}

|The 2023 British Academy Television Awards are held in London. Winners include the Channel 4 drama I Am Ruth (which wins awards for Best Single Drama, Best Actress for its star, Kate Winslet, and the Craft Award for Best Photography & Lighting for a work of Fiction) and BBC One's short comedy When Paddington Met the Queen (which wins the Memorable Moment Award).{{cite web|first=Steven |last=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65390943 |title=TV Baftas 2023: Claudia Winkleman and The Traitors among winners |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=14 May 2023 |accessdate=14 May 2023}}

|Arqiva begins testing the replacement Bilsdale transmitter, and warns viewers in the area may face some interruption to their signal.{{cite web|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/freeview-tests-start-at-new-bilsdale-transmitter-site/ |title=Freeview tests start at new Bilsdale transmitter site |work=RXTV |date=16 May 2023 |accessdate=19 May 2023}}

|A set of stamps are released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of The Black Adder. A programme called Blackadder: The Lost Pilot will also be broadcast by UKTV in June and feature Tony Robinson investigate the origins of the series, as well as screening a previously unknown pilot episode.{{cite web|first=Nichola |last=Rutherford |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65560306 |title=Blackadder's 40th anniversary celebrated with new stamps |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=12 May 2023 |accessdate=12 May 2023}}

|Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly announce they will take a break from Saturday Night Takeaway after the 2024 series.{{cite web|first=Thomas |last=Mackintosh |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65634796 |title=Ant and Dec taking break from Saturday Night Takeaway 'to catch their breath' |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=18 May 2023 |accessdate=18 May 2023}}

|The BBC Board commissions a review of the BBC's coverage of topics relating to migration.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65647078 |title=BBC commissions thematic review of migration output |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=19 May 2023 |accessdate=19 May 2023}}

|Phillip Schofield announces he is stepping down as co-host of This Morning after 21 years, and following rumours about a difficult relationship with his co-presenter, Holly Willoughby.{{cite web |first=Sean |last=Seddon |title=Phillip Schofield leaves ITV's This Morning |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65658609 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=20 May 2023 |access-date=20 May 2023}}

|ITV confirms that Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond will present the 22 May edition of This Morning following the departure of Phillip Schofield. Schofield's former co-presenter, Holly Willoughby, who was scheduled to take a break from 29 May to coincide with the May Bank Holiday half-term, will instead be absent during the coming week.{{cite web |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/itv-morning-announce-stand-presenters-26961008 |title=This Morning announces stand-in hosts after Phil axe and Holly takes week off |first=James |last=Rodger |date=21 May 2023|website=Birmingham Mail |accessdate=21 May 2023}}

|Following the building of a new transmitter mast at Bilsdale,{{cite web |title=Planning Application Number NYM/2021/1004/EIA |url=http://planning.northyorkmoors.org.uk/northgate/documentexplorer/application/stream.aspx?target=http%3A%2F%2Flocalhost%2FNorthgate%2FDocumentExplorer%2FDocumentStream%2FDocumentStream.aspx%3Fname%3D2021-12-16%2BPublic%2B-%2BPlans.pdf%26unique%3D817376%26type%3DNLPL_DC_PLANAPP}} Transmission equipment at the Bilsdale transmitting station is switched on in the early hours of this day, thereby fully restoring Standard Definition TV signals to the area previously achievable prior to the August 2021 fire which resulted in the demolition of the original mast.

|Netflix begins notifying UK customers they must pay an extra £4.99 a month in subscription fees if they wish to share their account with anyone outside their household.{{cite web|first=Tom |last=Espiner |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65691127 |title=Netflix expands password sharing crackdown to UK |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=24 May 2023 |accessdate=24 May 2023}}

|Sabre (Sheli McCoy), Apollo (Alex Gray) and Dynamite (Emily Steel) are announced as 3 more of the new Gladiators for the upcoming BBC One revival as revealed on Steph’s Packed Lunch.{{cite web|url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2023/sabre-apollo-dynamite-join-gladiators | title=TV's new Gladiators fulfill childhood dreams by landing a part in revived show |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=25 May 2023 |accessdate=25 May 2023}}

|Phillip Schofield announces his immediate resignation from ITV after admitting he lied about an affair he had with a young male ITV employee while he was still married.{{cite web|first=Steven |last=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65729361 |title=Phillip Schofield: Former This Morning host admits relationship with younger ITV employee |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=26 May 2023 |accessdate=26 May 2023}} ITV confirms that his final scheduled ITV gig, the British Soap Awards, will go ahead and will be presented by someone else.{{cite news |last1=Duke |first1=Simon |title=Phillip Schofield quits Soap Awards hosting job after This Morning affair admission |url=https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/phillip-schofield-itv-soap-awards-27004089.amp |access-date=26 May 2023 |work=Chronicle Live |publisher=(Reach plc) |date=26 May 2023}}

|ITV confirms that it investigated "rumours" of a relationship between Phillip Schofield and a younger male employee in 2020, but that both parties "categorically and repeatedly denied" it.{{cite web|first=Steven |last=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65732039 |title=Phillip Schofield: ITV investigated 'rumours' of relationship |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=27 May 2023 |accessdate=27 May 2023}}

|ITV confirms that the following day's edition of This Morning will run as scheduled, and that there are "no plans" to axe it.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65739298 |title=Phillip Schofield affair: This Morning to air as normal |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=28 May 2023 |accessdate=28 May 2023}}

|Durham University wins the 2022–23 series of University Challenge, with Jeremy Paxman's final episode as presenter.{{cite web|last=Body|first=Jamie|title=Jeremy Paxman bids farewell to University Challenge in final show|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a44034083/jeremy-paxman-university-challenge-final-show/|website=Digital Spy|date=30 May 2023|access-date=30 May 2023}}

|Derek Thompson, Casualty{{'}}s longest-serving cast member, announces that he is leaving his role as Charlie Fairhead after 37 years.{{cite news |last1=Dainty |first1=Sophie |title=Casualty confirms exit for Charlie Fairhead after 37 years |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/casualty/a44035099/casualty-spoilers-charlie-fairhead-derek-thompson-exit/ |access-date=30 May 2023 |work=Digital Spy |publisher=(Hearst Communications) |date=30 May 2023}}

|Two commercials for the alcoholic drink Litty Liquor and featuring the rapper ArrDee are banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for breaching rules due to the rapper's age.{{cite web|first=Emma |last=Petrie |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65754707 |title=ArrDee: Alcohol adverts featuring rapper banned by watchdog |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=31 May 2023 |accessdate=31 May 2023}}

|Jane McDonald is announced as the new host of the 2023 British Soap Awards, after previous host Phillip Schofield stepped down on 26 May.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65775239 |title=Jane McDonald replaces Phillip Schofield as British Soap Awards host |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=1 June 2023 |accessdate=3 June 2023}}

|Phillip Schofield gives his first interview since the scandal which led to his resignation from This Morning, and describes his affair with a younger man as a "grave error", while blaming homophobia for fuelling coverage of the controversy.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65775251 |title=Phillip Schofield says his career is over following affair |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=2 June 2023 |accessdate=3 June 2023}}

|Comedian Viggo Venn wins the 2023 series of Britain's Got Talent.{{cite web|first=George |last=Lewis |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a44086889/britains-got-talent-2023-winner-viggo-venn/ |title=Britain's Got Talent announces 2023 winner |publisher=Digital Spy |date=4 June 2023 |accessdate=6 June 2023}}

|Love Island returns to ITV2 for a new series. Overnight viewing figures indicate the opening episode is seen by an average audience of 1.3 million, a million less than the same time in 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65818567 |title=Love Island 2023 summer launch loses a million TV viewers |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=6 June 2023 |accessdate=6 June 2023}}

|The 2023 British Soap Awards (held on 3 June) are broadcast on ITV1.{{cite news |last1=Barrett |first1=Kerry |title=The British Soap Awards 2023: shortlist nominations, categories, how to vote and all we know |url=https://www.whattowatch.com/watching-guides/the-british-soap-awards-2023-categories-nominations-how-to-vote-and-all-we-know |access-date=14 May 2023 |publisher=(Future plc) |date=2 May 2023}} Winners include EastEnders, which is named Best British Soap, awhile Coronation Street wins the most awards of the evening.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65801743 |title=British Soap Awards: EastEnders wins as Jane McDonald hosts |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=3 June 2023 |accessdate=4 June 2023}}

|Scott Brand, the husband of former Coronation Street actress Julie Goodyear, reveals the 81-year-old has been diagnosed with dementia.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65831828 |title=Julie Goodyear: Coronation Street's Bet Lynch actress reveals dementia diagnosis |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=7 June 2023 |accessdate=7 June 2023}}

|ITV confirms plans to launch My Mum, Your Dad, a Love Island-style show for middle aged single parents, as part of its Autumn 2023 schedule. Unlike Love Island, the show will take place at a country house rather than at a tropical location.{{cite web|first=Annabel |last=Rackham |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65857058 |title=My Mum, Your Dad: What to expect from Davina McCall's 'middle-aged Love Island' |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=9 June 2023 |accessdate=9 June 2023}}

|The broadcasting regulator Ofcom announces it is conducting research into public attitudes towards current affairs programmes presented by politicians with a view to a potential change in the rules regarding such shows.{{cite web|first=Steven |last=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65879648 |title=Ofcom: Regulator to research public attitudes to programmes hosted by politicians |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=12 June 2023 |accessdate=12 June 2023}}

|ITV chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall appears before the House of Commons Committee on Culture, Media and Sport, where she tells MPs the affair between Phillip Schofield and a young male employee was "deeply inappropriate", but that she had not had evidence of its existence until recently.{{cite web|first=Paul |last=Glynn |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65889240 |title=Phillip Schofield: ITV boss tells MPs she did not turn a blind eye to affair |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=14 June 2023 |accessdate=14 June 2023}}

|It is announced that Lenny Rush will portray Morris in the upcoming series of Doctor Who.{{cite news|last1=Jeffery |first1=Morgan|title=Doctor Who casts BAFTA winner Lenny Rush as new character Morris|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/lenny-rush-doctor-who-morris-newsupdate/ |work=Radio Times |date=15 June 2023}}

|Among those from the world of television and entertainment to be recognised in the 2023 Birthday Honours (the first issued by King Charles III) are Celia Imrie and Kenneth Cranham, who are made CBEs, and Vicky McClure and Davina McCall, who become MBEs.{{cite web|first=Francesca |last=Gillett |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65914516 |title=King's Birthday Honours: Ian Wright, Ken Bruce and Davina McCall on list |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=16 June 2023 |accessdate=16 June 2023}}

|Adolfo Corrado is named 2023 Cardiff Singer of the World.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65947665 |title=BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: Winner is Italian Adolfo Corrado |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=19 June 2023 |accessdate=19 June 2023}}

|Welsh language channel S4C apologises after presenters on its afternoon show, Prynhawn Da, confused two Welsh rappers.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65957604 |title=S4C apologises for mixing up rappers Sage Todz and Mace the Great |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=20 June 2023 |accessdate=20 June 2023}}

|Michelle Collins returns to EastEnders as the character Cindy Beale 25 years after producers killed her off in a storyline in which she was said to have died in prison. Producers also confirm that Adam Woodyatt will also return to the soap to reprise the role of Ian Beale.{{cite web|first=Paul |last=Glynn |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65986136 |title=EastEnders: Michelle Collins returns as Cindy Beale after 25 years |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=22 June 2023 |accessdate=22 June 2023}}

|On the eve of the seventh anniversary of the EU referendum, BBC One airs a special edition of Question Time consisting exclusively of Leave voters. The UK government is not represented on the panel of guests after the government declines to send someone on to the programme.{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/cowardly-tory-ministers-refuse-appear-30294280 |title='Cowardly' Tory ministers 'refuse to appear on Question Time Brexit special' |first=Dave |last=Burke |date=22 June 2023 |website=Daily Mirror |accessdate=22 June 2023}}

|Debut of Lee Anderson's new show, Lee Anderson's Real World, on GB News. The first edition sees him joined by fellow MP Brendan Clarke-Smith, who he spoon feeds baked beans as part of a taste test.{{cite web|url=https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/lee-anderson-spoon-feeds-fellow-8548334 |title=Lee Anderson spoon feeds fellow Notts MP during beans taste test |first=Laycie |last=Beck |date=23 June 2023 |website=Nottinghamshire Live |accessdate=23 June 2023}}

|The Sun reports that Ross Kemp had planned to mark the 110th anniversary of the sinking of RMS Titanic by recording a documentary for Sky History in which he would undertake a dive to the wreckage using the Titan, the submersible which disappeared during a voyage to the ocean floor. But the project was shelved after production company Atlantic Productions deemed the Titan to be unsafe and not "fit for purpose".{{cite web |first=Rachel |last=Russell |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66003569 |title=Ross Kemp had planned to film TV show on Titanic sub |publisher=BBC |work=BBC News |date=June 24, 2023 |accessdate=June 24, 2023}}

|Elton John plays the final UK concert of his farewell tour at Glastonbury 2023, headlining the Pyramid Stage on the festival's final day. The concert, televised on BBC One, draws an audience of 7.3 million, giving the BBC's Glastonbury coverage its largest number of viewers, and an almost 50% audience.{{cite web|first=Mark |last=Savage |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66015546 |title=The sun goes down on Elton John's UK touring career with record-breaking Glastonbury set |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=26 June 2023 |accessdate=26 June 2023}}{{cite news|first=Nicole |last=Vassell |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/elton-john-glastonbury-viewing-record-b2364260.html |title=Elton John's farewell at Glastonbury breaks festival record for viewing figures |work=The Independent |date=26 June 2023 |accessdate=26 June 2023}}

|ITN appoints Katie Storry as deputy editor of the Jeremy Vine programme.{{cite web |first=Martina |last=Losi |url=https://www.responsesource.com/bulletin/news/katie-storry-joins-itn-as-jeremy-vines-deputy-editor/ |title=Katie Storry joins ITN as Jeremy Vine's deputy editor |publisher=ResponseSource |date=26 June 2023 |accessdate=26 June 2023}}

|Professor Dame Elan Closs Stephens takes up the role of Acting Chair of the BBC following the departure of Richard Sharp.{{cite web|last=Martin |first=Roy |url=https://radiotoday.co.uk/2023/06/professor-dame-elan-closs-stephens-appointed-acting-chair-of-the-bbc/ |title=Professor Dame Elan Closs Stephens appointed Acting Chair of the BBC |publisher=Radio Today |date=2 June 2023 |accessdate=6 June 2023}}

|A third party software glitch leads to incorrect weather information being displayed on BBC weather forecasts on television, online and via the BBC Weather app.{{cite web|first=Michelle |last=Roberts |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66061488 |title=BBC Weather: Technical glitch which affected BBC platforms fixed |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=30 June 2023 |accessdate=30 June 2023}}

|BBC Two airs a special edition of Later... with Jools Holland dedicated entirely to Noel Gallagher to coincide with the release of Council Skies, the fourth studio album by his band, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/proginfo/2023/27/noel-gallaghers-high-flying-birds-at-later-with-jools-holland |title=Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at Later…with Jools Holland |work=BBC Media Centre |publisher=BBC |date=21 June 2023 |accessdate=1 July 2023}}

|Sky News makes major changes to its weekday line-up. Sky News Today now airs from 10am until 4.30pm with Ian King Live renamed Business Live and broadcasting in two half-hour slots at 11.30am and 4.30pm.{{cite web|url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/skynews-daysch-jul23 |title=Sky News make changes to weekday daytime schedule |date=29 June 2023 |website=TV Zone UK |accessdate=2 July 2023}}

|It is announced that Ant and Dec will produce a reboot of BBC children's television series Byker Grove.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-66092428 |title=Byker Grove: Ant and Dec to produce children's drama reboot |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=4 July 2023 |accessdate=4 July 2023}}

|A spokesman for News UK, owners of TalkTV, says there are no plans to close the channel despite low viewing figures, and reports Rupert Murdoch was planning to shut it down by the end of the year.{{cite web|first=James |last=Warrington |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/07/05/rupert-murdoch-talktv-viewership-piers-morgan-fox/ |title=Rupert Murdoch to keep TalkTV on air despite low viewing figures |publisher=The Telegraph |date=5 July 2023 |accessdate=7 July 2023}}{{cite web|first=Julian |last=Clover |url=https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2023/07/06/no-plans-to-close-talktv/ |title=No plans to close TalkTV |publisher=Broadband TV News |date=5 July 2023 |accessdate=7 July 2023}}

|Ofcom launches an investigation into a GB News campaign that urges the UK government to introduce legislation to stop "Britain becoming a cashless society" following a complaint. The "Don't Kill Cash" petition, which has been signed by more than 166,000 people, potentially breaches Ofcom's rules that require broadcasters to not comment on "matters of political and industrial controversy or current public policy".{{cite web|first=Paul |last=Glynn |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66130773 |title=Ofcom investigates complaint against GB News over its Don't Kill Cash campaign |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=7 July 2023 |accessdate=7 July 2023}}

|Channel 4 shows the final of the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship between England and Spain.{{cite web|url=https://www.channel4.com/press/news/england-u-21-uefa-euro-2023-final-live-channel-4 |title=England U-21 UEFA Euro 2023 Final live on Channel 4 |publisher=Channel 4 |date=7 July 2023 |accessdate=19 July 2023}}

|The Sun prints fresh allegations about a yet-to-be-named BBC presenter, alleging that he stripped down to his underpants during a video call to the girl.{{cite web|first1=Charley |last1=Adams |first2=Lucy |last2=Manning |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66145747 |title=BBC presenter faces new allegations over explicit photos |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=9 July 2023 |accessdate=9 July 2023}} Several male public figures associated with the BBC speak out to say they are not the individual concerned.{{cite news|first=Maryam |last=Zakir-Hussain |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/bbc-presenter-accused-rumours-off-air-b2371988.html |title=BBC presenter rumours: Stars speak out 'after top presenter taken off air over explicit photos' |work=The Independent |date=9 July 2023 |accessdate=9 July 2023}} Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer holds an urgent meeting with BBC Director General Tim Davie at which he tells her the BBC is investigating the matter "swiftly and sensitively".{{cite web|first=Sam |last=Hancock |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66147003 |title=BBC presenter allegations: Urgent talks held with government |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=9 July 2023 |accessdate=9 July 2023}} The BBC subsequently confirms it has suspended the presenter and referred the matter to the police.{{cite web|first=Robert |last=Mendick |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/07/09/bbc-presenter-suspended-accused-paying-teen-explicit-images/ |title=BBC calls in police over presenter accused of paying teenager for explicit images |publisher=The Telegraph |date=9 July 2023 |accessdate=9 July 2023}}

|A lawyer representing the young person who was allegedly paid by a BBC presenter for indecent photographs has cast doubt on the story. In a letter to the BBC the lawyer says that his client contacted The Sun on 7 July to tell the newspaper there was "no truth in it". The paper is said to have subsequently printed the "inappropriate article" containing allegations made by the client's mother.{{cite web|first=James |last=Gregory |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66159357 |title=Claims about BBC presenter 'rubbish' – young person's lawyer |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=10 July 2023 |accessdate=10 July 2023}}

|A second young woman comes forward to make allegations about the BBC presenter at the centre of a scandal, claiming that she was contacted by him on a dating app and sent abusive and threatening messages. The woman, in her early 20s, also says she felt under pressure to meet up, although she did do so.{{cite web|first1=Larissa |last1=Kennelly |first2=Lucy |last2=Manning |first3=Marie |last3=Jackson |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66165766 |title=BBC presenter sent abusive and menacing messages to second young person |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=11 July 2023 |accessdate=11 July 2023}}

|Huw Edwards is identified by his wife as the BBC presenter being investigated for allegedly paying a 17 year old for sexually explicit photos. His wife also says that Edwards is receiving in-patient hospital care after an episode of depression following the publication of the allegations.{{cite news|title=Huw Edwards named as BBC presenter accused of paying teen for explicit pictures|url=https://news.sky.com/story/huw-edwardss-wife-names-him-as-bbc-presenter-accused-of-paying-teen-for-explicit-pictures-report-12917735|work=Sky News|publisher=Sky|date=12 July 2023}}

|The BBC resumes its investigation into Huw Edwards after the police concluded the newsreader had been involved in any illegal activity.{{cite web|first=Mattea |last=Bubalo |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66186092 |title=BBC resumes Huw Edwards inquiry as criminality found by police |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=13 July 2023 |accessdate=13 July 2023}}

|The First Night of the Proms is briefly interrupted by two protestors from Just Stop Oil, who climb on stage at the Royal Albert Hall and unfurl an orange banner, before being removed by security staff.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66207576 |title=Just Stop Oil protesters interrupt the Proms |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=14 July 2023 |accessdate=14 July 2023}} The group also interrupts Channel 4's The Last Leg while it is live on air.{{cite news|first=Hayden |last=Vernon |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/just-stop-oil-last-leg-b2375679.html |title=Just Stop Oil protesters interrupt the Last Leg live on air |work=The Independent |date=15 July 2023 |accessdate=15 July 2023}}

|Lucy Spraggan, who withdrew as a contestant from the 2012 series of The X Factor, tells The Guardian she was raped by a hotel porter during the filming of the series.{{cite web|first=Thomas |last=Mackintosh |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66210009 |title=Lucy Spraggan: Former X Factor star reveals sexual assault during filming |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=15 July 2023 |accessdate=15 July 2023}} In a subsequent BBC News interview she describes taking part in the show as like being in "an abusive relationship".{{cite web|first1=Chi Chi |last1=Izundu |first2=Rob |last2=Brown |first3=Jo |last3=Adnitt |first4=Sarah |last4=Bell |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66190895 |title=Lucy Spraggan: X Factor 'like abusive relationship' |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=16 July 2023 |accessdate=17 July 2023}}

|Richard Curtis, writer of the 2003 Christmas film Love Actually, announces plans for Christmas Actually, a stage production featuring music, performance poetry and comedy in aid of Comic Relief.{{cite web|first=Steven |last=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66202069 |title=Christmas Actually: Richard Curtis announces festive stage show |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=17 July 2023 |accessdate=17 July 2023}}

|A technical glitch leads to sound problems during a BBC Breakfast report from Melbourne, Australia on Victoria's decision to cancel its plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-66234537 |title=Moment BBC reporter sounds like 'Minnie Mouse' after on-air glitch |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=18 July 2023 |accessdate=18 July 2023}}

|BBC News apologises to Nigel Farage for inaccurate reporting during a 4 July report into the closure of his Coutts bank account, blaming a source close to the matter for the mistake.{{cite web|first1=Katie |last1=Razzall |first2=Emma |last2=Saunders |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66288464 |title=Nigel Farage: BBC apologises to Farage over account closure story |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=24 July 2023 |accessdate=24 July 2023}}

|The Culture, Media and Sport Committee writes to The Sun and the BBC to gain a better understanding of their handling of allegations made against BBC newsreader Huw Edwards.{{cite web|first=Steven |last=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66300759 |title=Huw Edwards: MPs raise questions over the Sun's story |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=25 July 2023 |accessdate=25 July 2023}}

|Cardiff-based surgeon Asmaa Al-allak wins the 2023 series of The Great British Sewing Bee.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66324637 |title=Great British Sewing Bee: Cardiff surgeon wins – BBC News |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=27 July 2023 |accessdate=27 July 2023}}

|Former BBC News presenter Yalda Hakim announces she is to join Sky News.{{cite web |last1=Kanter |first1=Jake |title=BBC News Channel Anchor Yalda Hakim Quits For Sky Just Months After Landing Chief Presenter Role |url=https://deadline.com/2023/07/bbc-news-yalda-hakim-sky-news-1235449204/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=27 July 2023 |publisher=Penske Media Corporation |access-date=27 July 2023}}

|BBC News Online reports that a clip of GB News presenter Neil Oliver accusing the BBC "and others" of "driving fear" over climate change by using "supposedly terrifying temperatures", has been viewed more than two million times on social media since Oliver made the comments four days earlier during a discussion about the 2023 Rhodes wildfires.{{cite web|first=Marco |last=Silva |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66314338 |title=False claims that heatwave is bogus spread online |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=28 July 2023 |accessdate=29 July 2023}}

|It is reported that Shona McGarty is set to leave her role of Whitney Dean in EastEnders after fifteen years, while Lorraine Stanley, who plays Karen Taylor, is axed from the soap after six years.{{cite web|last=Knight |first=Lewis |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-shona-mcgarty-quits-whitney-dean-newsupdate/ |title=EastEnders' Shona McGarty quits role as Whitney Dean after 15 years |publisher=Radio Times |date=29 July 2023 |accessdate=29 July 2023}}{{cite web|last=Knight |first=Lewis |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-lorraine-stanley-karen-taylor-exit-newsupdate/ |title=EastEnders' Lorraine Stanley to be written out of Karen Taylor role |publisher=Radio Times |date=29 July 2023 |accessdate=29 July 2023}}

|Virgin Media becomes the first UK television provider to launch FAST channels on its EPG. However, these channels are only available to customers who have Virgin Media's newest set-top boxes.{{Cite web|url=https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/virgin-media-o2-enhances-its-tv-offering-with-the-introduction-of-fast-channels/|title=Virgin Media O2 enhances its TV offering with the introduction of FAST channels|first=Jemma|last=Johns|date=28 July 2023|website=Virgin Media O2|accessdate=5 September 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/virgin-media-o2-bolsters-tv-offering-with-a-selection-of-new-themed-channels/|title=Virgin Media O2 bolsters TV offering with a selection of new themed channels|first=Jemma|last=Johns|date=1 August 2023|website=Virgin Media O2|accessdate=5 September 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://community.virginmedia.com/t5/Digital-life/Introducing-FAST-channels/ba-p/5378862|title=Introducing FAST channels|date=1 August 2023|website=Virgin Media Community|accessdate=5 September 2023}}

|The BBC tells television presenter Chris Hughes that his description of a female cricketer as a "little Barbie" was not appropriate. The comment was made when he interviewed Maitlan Brown during BBC Two's coverage of The Hundred.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/66387195 |title=Chris Hughes told Barbie comment was 'not appropriate' by BBC |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=2 August 2023 |accessdate=2 August 2023}}

|Media Nation 2023, Ofcom's annual report into viewing and listening habits, is published, and indicates a significant fall in the proportion of people watching linear television, from 83% in 2021 to 79% in 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66369532 |title=UK traditional TV viewing sees record decline, Ofcom report says |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=3 August 2023 |accessdate=3 August 2023}}

|UTV presenter Pamela Ballantine reveals to the Belfast Telegraph that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 and has undergone successful chemotherapy, and urges women to have breast screening tests.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66392817 |title=Pamela Ballantine: UTV presenter reveals cancer diagnosis |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=4 August 2023 |accessdate=4 August 2023}}

|The Sun reports that Lucy Fallon is returning to Coronation Street to reprise her role as Bethany Platt, with the character appearing on screen shortly after Christmas.{{cite web|first=George |last=Lewis |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a44741904/coronation-street-cast-lucy-fallon-return-bethany-platt/ |title=Coronation Street's Lucy Fallon returning to Bethany Platt role |publisher=Digital Spy |date=5 August 2023 |accessdate=6 August 2023}}

|Ofcom launches four separate investigations into impartiality at GB News, three of them relating to programmes presented by Jacob Rees-Mogg, Phillip Davies and Esther McVey, and the fourth concerning an edition of Laurence Fox's show presented by Martin Daubney. The investigations concern politicians presenting news coverage.{{cite web|first=Steven |last=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66426544 |title=GB News: Politicians' shows under scrutiny in new Ofcom investigations |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=7 August 2023 |accessdate=7 August 2023}}

|Caroline Dinenage, chair of the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee, says the Committee has received a "large number" of complaints from past and present members of staff at ITV's This Morning about allegations of harassment, bullying and discrimination at the programme.{{cite web|first=Steven |last=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66448872 |title=This Morning: ITV employees allege toxic culture following Schofield exit |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=9 August 2023 |accessdate=9 August 2023}}

|Disney+ announce plans to launch a new streaming service with adverts in November, which will have a cheaper subscription price.{{cite web|first1=Natalie |last1=Sherman |first2=Tom |last2=Gerken |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66454314 |title=Disney to launch cheaper ad-supported service in UK |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=10 August 2023 |accessdate=10 August 2023}}

|The BBC's Maida Vale Studios, which have been the venue for performances by artists including The Beatles and Adele, are sold to a group led by composer Hans Zimmer.{{cite web|first=Ian |last=Youngs |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66497106 |title=Hans Zimmer: Composer becomes co-owner of historic BBC Maida Vale studios |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=14 August 2023 |accessdate=14 August 2023}}

|Comedian Tom Binns, creator of the fictional hospital radio presenter Ivan Brackenberry, is sentenced to 10 months imprisonment, suspended for 15 months, after admitting charges relating to 35,000 indecent images of children found on his computer at Derby Crown Court.{{cite web|first=Greig |last=Watson |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-65684144 |title=TV comedian avoids prison over indecent images of children |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=17 August 2023 |accessdate=17 August 2023}}

|BBC One broadcasts the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final which sees England defeated by Spain 1–0. Overnight viewing figures indicate the match to have had a peak audience of 12 million, with 3.9 million watching online.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66567881 |title=Women's World Cup final: England v Spain watched by peak BBC TV audience of 12 million |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=21 August 2023 |accessdate=21 August 2023}}

|Radio Caroline launches on Freeview channel 277 via the radio portal, and is available throughout England.{{cite web|last=Collins |first=Steve |url=https://radiotoday.co.uk/2023/08/radio-caroline-is-now-available-on-freeview-channel-277/ |title=Radio Caroline is now available on Freeview Channel 277 |publisher=Radio Today |date=22 August 2023 |accessdate=22 August 2023}}

|Louis Theroux delivers the prestigious MacTaggart Lecture at the Edinburgh International Television Festival.{{cite web|first=Ian |last=Youngs |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66596026 |title=Louis Theroux: Anxious TV bosses should stop playing it safe |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=23 August 2023 |accessdate=23 August 2023}}

|Shop Extra starts broadcasting.{{Cite web|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/secret-freeview-channel-to-target-ideal-world-viewers/|title=Secret Freeview channel to target Ideal World viewers > RXTV info|first=RXTV|last=Newsdesk1|date=11 August 2023|accessdate=5 September 2023}}

|Producers of The Crown say they have recreated the death of Diana, Princess of Wales "delicately" and with sensitivity ahead of the series final season.{{cite web|first=Ian |last=Youngs |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66613997 |title=The Crown producers promise to handle Princess Diana death delicately |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=25 August 2023 |accessdate=26 August 2023}}

|ITV1 aired the CITV block for the last time, before CITV closes. However the following weekend, some of its shows would later start showing on ITV2.

|Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, who was scheduled to present the BBC Fantasy, Myths And Legends Prom at the Royal Albert Hall, pulls out of the event hours before it is due to take place saying she is doing so in solidarity with those participating in the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike in the United States. Her role is taken by BBC Radio 3 presenter Katie Derham and Radio 1 critic Ali Plumb.{{cite web|first=Steven |last=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66646091 |title=Hannah Waddingham: Actress drops out of BBC Proms at last minute due to strike |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=29 August 2023 |accessdate=29 August 2023}}

|Sir Mark Thompson, former Director-General of the BBC, is appointed chief executive of CNN, succeeding Chris Licht.{{cite web|first=Ian |last=Youngs |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66656093 |title=Mark Thompson: CNN appoints former BBC director general as chief executive |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=30 August 2023 |accessdate=30 August 2023}}

| CITV closes for the final time at 9.00pm. Its programming moved to ITVX Kids and ITV2, and all its shows are now available to watch on ITVX.{{cite web|title=ITV children's channel CITV will close in September|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a44860231/citv-axe-date/|website=Digital Spy|first=Iona|last=Rowan|date=20 August 2023|access-date=26 August 2023}} However, a daily four-hour breakfast block of children's programmes will launch on ITV2 and the pre-school linear output will continue to air on ITVBe.

| Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? celebrates its 25th anniversary.

|The 28th National Television Awards are held in London, with BBC drama Happy Valley winning best drama. Sarah Lancashire also wins two awards.{{Cite web |first=Emma |last=Saunders |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66707717 |title=Happy Valley: Sarah Lancashire wins big at National Television Awards |date=5 September 2023 |accessdate=5 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|BBC Sport director Barbara Slater announces she will retire in 2024.{{cite press release |title=Barbara Slater announces her retirement from the BBC after 40 years |url=https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2023/barbara-slater-retires-from-the-bbc-after-40-years |publisher=BBC |work=BBC Media Centre |date=6 September 2023 |accessdate=6 September 2023}}

|Crime drama Top Boy comes to an end, after 12 years.

|Wynne Evans wins the 2023 series of Celebrity MasterChef.{{Cite web |first=Peter |last=Shuttleworth |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-66672163 |title=Celebrity MasterChef winner revealed after grand final |date=8 September 2023 |accessdate=9 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|A clip of GB News presenter Martin Daubney presenting a breaking news article about the arrest of prison escapee Daniel Khalife goes viral after Daubney becomes flustered while trying to report the story.{{Cite web |first=Jacob |last=Stolworthy |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/gb-news-breaking-news-video-khalife-b2408729.html |title=GB News lampooned as host hilariously butchers breaking news announcement |date=10 September 2023 |website=The Independent |accessdate=13 September 2023}}

|Alastair Stewart reveals he has been diagnosed with dementia and has had a series of strokes, describing how the diagnosis was made after he felt "discombobulated".{{Cite web |first=Harrison |last=Jones |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66767160 |title=Alastair Stewart: Retired news presenter reveals dementia diagnosis |date=10 September 2023 |accessdate=10 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Ofcom finds the TV channel Drama in breach of its regulations after two expletives were included in subtitling of an episode of Casualty that aired on 12 June at 10.30am. UKTV, Drama's parent company, responds that responsibility for subtitling was outsourced and that the matter has been addressed by the company concerned.{{Cite web |first=Emma |last=Saunders |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66772855 |title=Casualty: Repeat on Drama channel breached Ofcom rules with swear word subtitles |date=11 September 2023 |accessdate=11 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|ITV secures exclusive UK broadcasting rights to the Academy Awards ceremony after the 20-year deal between Disney and Sky to show the event expires. It will begin its coverage with the 2024 ceremony.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66785404|title=Oscars: ITV to broadcast film awards after Sky drops coverage|website=BBC News|date=12 September 2023}}{{cite web|title=ITV is the new home of the Oscars|url=https://www.itv.com/presscentre/media-releases/itv-new-home-oscarsr|website=ITV Press Centre|publisher=ITV|date=12 September 2023}}

|It is reported that former BBC News presenter Joanna Gosling is to join the family law firm Irwin Mitchell as a senior associate and mediator, helping couples to resolve disputes without going to court.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/obiter/the-news-today-irwin-mitchell-hires-ex-bbc-anchor/5117206.article|title=Irwin Mitchell hires ex-BBC anchor |website=Law Gazette |date=12 September 2023 |accessdate=13 September 2023}}

|It is confirmed that Miriam Margolyes will voice Beep the Meep in the Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials.{{cite news |last1=Vassell|first1=Nicole|title=Miriam Margolyes joins Doctor Who cast as classic alien character|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/miriam-margolyes-doctor-who-b2411610.html|work=The Independent|date=14 September 2023}} {{registration required}}

|Comedian and actor Russell Brand is accused by four women of rape, sexual assaults, and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013, following a joint investigation by the Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches. Brand releases a video denying "serious criminal allegations".{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66831593 |title=Russell Brand accused of sexual assault by four women |date=16 September 2023 |accessdate=16 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|The BBC says it is "urgently looking into the issues raised" by allegations about Russell Brand, while Channel 4 launches an internal investigation.{{Cite web |first1=Ian |last1=Youngs |first2=Steven |last2=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-66836556 |title=Russell Brand: BBC and Channel 4 investigate allegations |date=17 September 2023 |accessdate=17 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Neighbours returns to UK television via Amazon Freevee, showing four episodes a week from Mondays to Thursdays.{{Cite web |first=Helen |last=Day |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/neighbours/neighbours-returning-amazon-freevee-date/|title=When is Neighbours returning? Amazon Freevee revival news |website=Radio Times |date=16 August 2023 |accessdate=8 September 2023}}

|The BBC removes content featuring Russell Brand from its streaming services, while Director-General Tim Davie review of complaints against Brand during his time at the BBC.{{Cite web |first1=Ian |last1=Youngs |first2=Paul |last2=Glynn |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66856089 |title=Russell Brand: BBC pledges 'full transparency' in internal review |date=19 September 2023 |accessdate=19 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Guy Mowbray is confirmed as the new commentator for the upcoming BBC One revival of Gladiators.{{cite web|title=Football commentator Guy Mowbray to call the action on BBC One's Gladiators|url=https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2023/guy-mowbray-to-commentate-on-bbc-ones-gladiators|website=BBC Media Centre|publisher=BBC|date=20 September 2023|accessdate=20 September 2023}}

|Government plans to tighten online safety could include extending Ofcom's remit to cover online television channels, with recent figures finding that 70% of households have access to Smart TVs that allow access to as many as 900 online television channels.{{Cite web |first=Becky |last=Morton |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-66877197 |title=More online TV channels could face regulation |date=21 September 2023 |accessdate=21 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Amazon is to begin including adverts in its Prime Video streaming service from 2024 as a way of generating more money for its shows.{{Cite web |first=Lora |last=Jones |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66887717 |title=Amazon Prime Video content to start including ads next year |date=22 September 2023 |accessdate=22 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Alison Hammond makes her debut as co-presenter of The Great British Bake Off alongside Noel Fielding.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66933423|title=Alison Hammond praised for 'joyous' Great British Bake Off presenting debut|date=27 September 2023|accessdate=27 September 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

|GB News suspends Laurence Fox and Dan Wootton after comments made on the previous evening's edition of Tonight with Dan Wootton during which Fox asked "what self-respecting man" would "climb into bed" with journalist Ava Evans. GB News says it will formally apologise to Evans for the remarks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-66932538 |title=GB News suspends Laurence Fox over comments about journalist Ava Evans |date=27 September 2023 |accessdate=27 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/sep/27/gb-news-suspends-dan-wootton-after-laurence-foxs-remarks-on-show |title=GB News suspends Dan Wootton after Laurence Fox's remarks on show |date=27 September 2023 |accessdate=27 September 2023 |work=The Guardian}}

|Following the BBC sports presenter crisis in March, a BBC report recommends that high-profile presenters should be allowed to express views on issues and policies but stop short of political campaigning.{{Cite web |first1=Katie |last1=Razzall |first2=Emma |last2=Saunders |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66940530 |title=Gary Lineker: New rules for BBC flagship presenters after social media row |date=28 September 2023 |accessdate=28 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|GB News boss Angelos Frangopoulos tells the BBC Laurence Fox's comments about Ava Evans were "way past the limits of acceptance" and that GB News is conducting its own investigation into what happened, which he expects "to be resolved very quickly".{{Cite web |first=Ian |last=Youngs |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66957385 |title=GB News boss 'appalled' by Laurence Fox comments |date=29 September 2023 |accessdate=29 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Allegations surface that GB News is employing at least five people who have faced allegations of sexual impropriety, including one accused of rape.{{Cite web|url=https://bylinetimes.com/2023/10/02/five-gb-news-men-accused-of-sexual-impropriety-as-channel-engulfed-by-wootton-fox-misogyny-storm/ |title=Five GB News Men Accused of Sexual Impropriety as Channel Engulfed by Wootton-Fox Misogyny Storm |first1=Tom |last1=Latchem |first2=Dan |last2=Evans |date=2 October 2023 |website=Byline Times |accessdate=3 October 2023}}

|The BBC's royal correspondent, Nicholas Witchell, announces he will retire in 2024 after five decades with the BBC and 25 years as its royal correspondent.{{Cite web |first=Paul |last=Glynn |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66997076 |title=Nicholas Witchell: BBC royal correspondent to retire next year |date=3 October 2023 |accessdate=3 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Laurence Fox and Calvin Robinson are sacked from GB News following the controversy over comments made by Fox about journalist Ava Evans.{{Cite web |first=Ian |last=Youngs |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67009045 |title=Laurence Fox and Calvin Robinson sacked by GB News |date=4 October 2023 |accessdate=4 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|A man is charged with attempting to solicit murder over an alleged plot to kidnap This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby.{{Cite web |first1=Mark |last1=Savage |first2=Peter |last2=Walker |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67027015 |title=Holly Willoughby: Man charged over alleged kidnap plot |date=6 October 2023 |accessdate=6 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Following a five-year break from transmission, Big Brother returns with a simulcast on ITV1 and ITV2 following the network's acquirement of its rights.{{cite news |title=Big Brother reeked of desperation when it ended in 2018 – why is it back? |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/big-brother-2023-itv-series-cancellation-b2424534.html |access-date=8 October 2023 |work=The Independent}} Overnight viewing data indicates the episode is watched by an audience of 2.5 million.{{Cite web |first=Ian |last=Youngs |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67052057 |title=Big Brother returns: 2.5 million watch as ITV launch show divides opinion |date=9 October 2023 |accessdate=9 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|BBC One airs the first episode of its series The Reckoning, starring Steve Coogan as Jimmy Savile. The programme wins praise from critics, particularly for Coogan's portrayal of Savile.{{Cite web |first=Paul |last=Glynn |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67065850 |title=Jimmy Savile: The Reckoning actor Steve Coogan praised but critics say drama adds little |date=10 October 2023 |accessdate=10 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Holly Willoughby announces that she is quitting This Morning after 14 years presenting the programme.{{cite news |first1=Ian |last1=Youngs |first2=Steven |last2=McIntosh |title=Holly Willoughby quits This Morning |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67071668 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=10 October 2023 |accessdate=10 October 2023}}

|Defence Secretary Grant Shapps criticises the BBC for its choice not to refer to Hamas militants as "terrorists" during reports about the Gaza war, describing the policy as "verging on disgraceful" and urging the BBC to find its "moral compass".{{Cite web |first1=Ian |last1=Youngs |first2=Paul |last2=Glynn |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67076341 |title=BBC defends policy not to call Hamas 'terrorists' after criticism |date=11 October 2023 |accessdate=11 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Television presenter Yvette Fielding, who joined the BBC's Blue Peter as its youngest presenter in 1987 when she was 18, makes allegations that she was bullied while working on the programme and almost left as a result of it.{{Cite web |first=Mark |last=Savage |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67091646 |title=Yvette Fielding says she was bullied on Blue Peter |date=12 October 2023 |accessdate=12 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|The Sun reports that Freddie Flintoff has agreed a compensation package with BBC Studios worth £9m after being injured while filming an episode of Top Gear.{{Cite web |first=Mattea |last=Bubalo |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67107708 |title=Freddie Flintoff agrees compensation over Top Gear crash |date=13 October 2023 |accessdate=13 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Red paint is sprayed over the BBC headquarters in central London. A pro-Palestinian group claims responsibility, citing the broadcaster's coverage of the Israel-Hamas war, but the Metropolitan police confirms the incident is linked to a protest group and says at least five arrests have been made.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/oct/14/bbc-building-red-paint-protest-israel-hamas-coverage |title=BBC building sprayed with red paint in 'protest over Israel-Hamas coverage' |date=14 October 2023 |accessdate=14 October 2023 |work=The Guardian }}

|GB News is removed from the internal television system of the Senedd following comments made by Laurence Fox, which a spokesman for the Presiding Officer describes as "deliberately offensive".{{Cite web |first=Mark |last=Palmer |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67136513 |title=Welsh Parliament: GB News removed from Senedd televisions |date=17 October 2023 |accessdate=17 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Pick rebrands as Sky Mix. The relaunch sees the channel return to its original Freeview channel number on channel 11.{{Cite web |last=TVZone |date=2023-10-03 |title=SKY TO LAUNCH NEW CHANNEL SKY MIX, PICK CHANNEL TO CLOSE |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/skymix-pickclose-rep1 |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=TV Zone UK |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Newsdesk1 |first=RXTV |date=2023-10-03 |title=Sky launching new Freeview channel > RXTV info |url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/sky-launching-new-freeview-channel/ |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=RXTV info |language=en-GB}}

|Kirsty Wark announces she will leave BBC Two's Newsnight after 30 years as a presenter, departing after the next general election.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67163601 |title=Kirsty Wark to leave BBC Newsnight after 30 years |date=19 October 2023 |accessdate=19 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|The BBC axes its Match of the Day spin-off programme, MOTDx, after four years on air.{{Cite web |first=Ian |last=Youngs |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67168083 |title=MOTDx: Jermaine Jenas' Match of the Day spin-off show cancelled |date=20 October 2023 |accessdate=20 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Ofcom finds GB News breached its regulations on impartiality during a programme which aired on 16 June. Former Brexit Party MEP Martin Daubney was standing in for Laurence Fox when he interviewed Reform Party leader Richard Tice and discussed immigration. Ofcom finds Tice was not "sufficiently challenged" on his views and "the limited alternative views presented were dismissed".{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67194055 |title=GB News: Ofcom rules breached over Richard Tice interview |date=23 October 2023 |accessdate=23 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}} However, Ofcom decides that Lee Anderson's interview with Home Secretary Suella Braverman did not breach their impartiality rules as it was a current affairs programme.{{Cite web |first=Archie |last=Mitchell |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/lee-anderson-suella-braverman-gb-news-ofcom-b2434329.html |title=Lee Anderson's GB News interview with Suella Braverman did not break rules |date=23 October 2023 |website=The Independent |accessdate=23 October 2023}}

|BBC Director General Tim Davie attends a meeting with Conservative MPs, where there is a heated discussion about the BBC's controversial decision not to describe Hamas as a terrorist organisation in its news reports of the Israel–Hamas conflict.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-67219556 |title=BBC chief grilled by Conservative MPs over Israel-Gaza coverage |date=25 October 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|GB News have hired former Prime Minister Boris Johnson to present a series "showcasing the power of Britain around the world"; he will also help to provide coverage of the next UK and US elections.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67242822 |title=Boris Johnson: Former prime minister to host GB News show |date=27 October 2023 |accessdate=27 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|An Ofcom study has pinpointed a 2003 Little Britain sketch in which a character played by David Walliams uses racist slurs against an Asian character as "explicitly racist and outdated".{{Cite web |first=Emma |last=Saunders |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67273423 |title=Little Britain sketch racist and outdated, Ofcom audience research says |date=31 October 2023 |accessdate=31 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Disney have defended their decision to recreate the aftermath of the 7 July 2005 London bombings for their drama Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes after survivors of the terrorist attacks described it as "shameful".{{Cite web |first=Noor |last=Nanji |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67344116 |title=Disney stands by 7/7 bombing aftermath scenes in new drama |date=7 November 2023 |accessdate=7 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|ITV announce that they will be reviving Celebrity Big Brother in early 2024, following the success of ITV2's civilian series revival. The series will air on ITV1 and ITVX, with the spin off series, Late and Live, remaining on ITV2, and live streaming remaining on ITVX.{{Cite web |first=Justin |last=Harp |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a45807184/celebrity-big-brother-itv-return-confirmed/ |title=Celebrity Big Brother return confirmed by ITV |date=10 November 2023 |website=Digital Spy |accessdate=12 November 2023}}

|Ofcom chair Michael Grade tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that Ofcom does not "want to be in the business of telling broadcasters, licensees, who they can employ, who they can't employ". The comment comes in response to questions as to whether GB News should be allowed to employ politicians as presenters on its channel.{{Cite web |first=Charlotte |last=Gallagher |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67396474 |title=Ofcom will not tell GB News to stop hiring politicians |date=12 November 2023 |accessdate=12 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Iceland says it will not run a Christmas advertising campaign for 2023, but will instead spend the money on supporting its customers.{{Cite web |first=Antonia |last=Matthews |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67418790 |title=Iceland supermarket drops Christmas advert to 'support customers' |date=14 November 2023 |accessdate=14 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Senedd Presiding Officer Elin Jones announces an independent review of television channels that will be available in the Senedd building following her previous ban of GB News.{{Cite web |first=Gareth |last=Lewis |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67429982 |title=Welsh Parliament: Banning GB News protects staff, says boss |date=15 November 2023 |accessdate=16 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Media including The Telegraph and Press Gazette report that in response to an advertiser boycott, GB News have introduced an online paywall with three membership tiers. This it part of a strategy to obtain fresh income streams following substantial financial losses in its first year.{{Cite news |last=Warrington |first=James |date=2023-11-16 |title=GB News launches paywall as ad boycott continues |language=en-GB |work=The Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/11/16/gb-news-launches-paywall-boost-finances-ad-boycott/ |access-date=2023-11-17 |issn=0307-1235}}{{Cite web|url=https://pressgazette.co.uk/paywalls/gb-news-paid-membership/ |title=GB News launches paid membership scheme with events, paywalled video and crosswords |first=Bron |last=Maher |publisher=Press Gazette |date=16 November 2023 |accessdate=18 November 2023}}

|BBC One broadcasts the 2023 Children in Need telethon, which includes a Doctor Who special starring David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor. The night raises £33.5m for charity.{{Cite web |first=James |last=Gregory |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67457865 |title=David Tennant returns as Doctor Who for Children in Need |date=17 November 2023 |accessdate=18 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

| Deal or No Deal returns on ITV1 and ITVX.{{Cite web |first=Jacob |last=Sarkisian |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a45822288/deal-or-no-deal-reboot-date/ |title=Deal or No Deal reboot confirms return date |date=13 November 2023 |website=Digital Spy |accessdate=14 November 2023}}

|The BBC shelves its motoring series Top Gear "for the foreseeable future" following Freddie Flintoff's accident during the filming of an edition of the show in 2022.{{Cite web |first=Yasmin |last=Rufo |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67333907 |title=Top Gear: BBC flagship show will not return for 'foreseeable future' |date=21 November 2023 |accessdate=21 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Doctor Who celebrates its 60th anniversary.{{cite web|title=Doctor Who: Adventures in Water and Light in Cardiff Bay – BBC Wales celebrates 60 years of Doctor Who |url=https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2023/bbc-wales-celebrates-doctor-who-60-years-cardiff-bay|website=BBC Media Centre|publisher=BBC|date=23 November 2023}}

|Sian Doyle is sacked from the role of chief executive of S4C following a review into allegations of "bullying and a toxic culture" at the Welsh broadcaster.{{Cite web |first=Iolo |last=Cheung |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67524977 |title=S4C chief executive Sian Doyle is sacked following review |date=24 November 2023 |accessdate=25 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|David Tennant makes his full-length return to Doctor Who, as the Fourteenth Doctor in the first 60th anniversary special "The Star Beast", the first episode to be written and produced by Russell T Davies since leaving the show after "The End of Time" on New Year's Day 2010. The episode also sees the return of Catherine Tate as Donna Noble and watched by an overnight audience of 5.08 million viewers, the highest overnight viewership since "Resolution" (2019), which received 5.15 million overnight viewers, and the biggest launch for a British television drama series of 2023 so far.{{Cite web |title=Doctor Who: The Star Beast becomes biggest drama launch of 2023 |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-star-beast-ratings-newsupdate/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=Radio Times |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=Doctor Who News - The Star Beast: Initial Audience Reaction |url=https://www.doctorwhonews.net/2023/11/the_star_beast_initial_audience_reaction.html |access-date=28 November 2023 |website=Doctor Who News |language=en}}

|France's Zoé Clauzure wins the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with her song "Cœur", making France the second country to win the contest twice in a row. Stand Uniqu3, representing the United Kingdom, finishes in fourth place, achieving the BBC's best result at the contest since taking over participation from ITV, and the UK's best result since returning to the contest in 2022.

|Fremantle, the producer of Britain's Got Talent, have reached an "amicable resolution" with David Walliams, whose private comments about contestants were leaked to the media in 2022.{{Cite web |first=Steven |last=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67549655 |title=Britain's Got Talent: David Walliams reaches 'amicable resolution' in privacy case |date=27 November 2023 |accessdate=27 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|The Radio Today website reports that Bauer Media is to remove all of its radio stations from Sky, Virgin Media and Freesat by 13 December.{{Cite web |first=Roy |last=Martin |url=https://radiotoday.co.uk/2023/11/bauer-to-remove-all-radio-stations-from-satellite-and-cable-tv-platforms/ |title=Bauer to remove all radio stations from satellite and cable TV platforms |publisher=Radio Today |date=28 November 2023 |accessdate=28 November 2023}}

|BBC News announces plans to make £500m of savings, which includes shortening Newsnight to a 30-minute "interview, debate and discussion show", and moving the BBC One O'Clock News to Manchester and extending the programme to an hour.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/nov/29/newsnight-to-become-30-minute-programme-as-part-of-bbc-cost-cuts |title=Newsnight to be cut to 30 minutes as part of BBC plan to save £500m |first=Alexandra |last=Topping |date=29 November 2023 |accessdate=29 November 2023 |work=The Guardian}}

|The BBC pulls an edition of Christmas University Challenge after two contestants complained about a lack of provision for their disabilities.{{Cite web |first=Noor |last=Nanji |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67589079 |title=University Challenge: Christmas episode axed after ableism complaints |date=1 December 2023 |accessdate=1 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Nigel Harman withdraws from the quarter final of Strictly Come Dancing after suffering an injury.{{Cite web |first1=Suzanne |last1=Leigh |first2=Noor |last2=Nanji |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67600909 |title=Nigel Harman pulls out of Strictly Come Dancing |date=2 December 2023 |accessdate=2 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|UEFA have launched an investigation after sex noises were transmitted during the broadcast of the previous day's Euro 2024 draw. YouTube prankster Daniel Jarvis has claimed responsibility for the incident.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/67606049 |title=Uefa investigates after sex noises disrupt Euros draw |date=3 December 2023 |accessdate=3 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|The Premier League announces broadcasting arrangements for the four seasons from 2025/26, and will see all matches not kicking off at 3pm on a Saturday shown live for the first time. The number of matches that Sky will televise will almost double, increasing from 128 games per season to a minimum of 215 games. The increase is partly due to Sky taking over the midweek rounds previously shown by Amazon and by showing all ten fixtures from the final day of the season. Highlights will continue to be broadcast by the BBC.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/67619756 |title=Premier League agrees record £6.7bn TV deal |date=4 December 2023 |accessdate=5 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|More than £42,000 has been raised for a Deal or No Deal contestant living with Motor Neurone Disease after he won £5 on the show. Brad Wale had talked about wanting to fulfil a bucket list during his edition of the game show, and the fundraiser was started by a fellow contestant to raise his target of £20,000.{{Cite web |first=Oprah |last=Flash |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3g202l04lvo |title=£42k raised as gameshow contestant shares MND battle |date=5 December 2023 |website=BBC News |publisher=BBC |accessdate=5 December 2023}}

|Television executive Samir Shah is appointed as the new chairman of the BBC.{{Cite web |first1=Noor |last1=Nanji |first2=Steven |last2=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67635447 |title=Samir Shah: TV executive is government's choice for new BBC chairman |date=6 December 2023 |accessdate=6 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer confirms the TV licence fee will increase by £10.50 from £159 to £169.50 from 1 April 2024.{{Cite web |first=Steven |last=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67646601 |title=BBC funding: TV licence fee to rise by £10.50, government says |date=7 December 2023 |accessdate=7 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Ncuti Gatwa makes his onscreen debut as the Fifteenth Doctor in the Doctor Who episode "The Giggle", which sees him feature alongside David Tennant's Fourteenth Doctor when the character bi-generates.{{Cite web |first=Morgan |last=Jeffery |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-bi-regeneration-newsupdate/ |title=Doctor Who's The Giggle stuns with game-changing regeneration twist |website=Radio Times |date=9 December 2023 |accessdate=10 December 2023}}

|The BBC says it is considering a judgement criticising it for not releasing documents relating to Martin Bashir's 1995 interview with Diana, Princess of Wales.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-67673801 |title=Judge orders BBC to release emails related to Martin Bashir |date=10 December 2023 |accessdate=10 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Gary Lineker comes under fresh criticism after putting his signature to a letter opposing the UK government's Rwanda asylum plan, with Defence Secretary Grant Shapps questioning whether he should be expressing political views.{{Cite web |first=Guy |last=Lambert |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67680388 |title=Gary Lineker criticised over Rwanda comments in impartiality row |date=11 December 2023 |accessdate=11 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|The BBC confirms it has stopped production of Question of Sport, citing financial pressures, but says the series will return in the future.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67731546 |title=Question of Sport stops production, BBC confirms |date=15 December 2023 |accessdate=15 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Olly Alexander has been chosen to represent the UK at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden; his participation is announced during the final of Strictly Come Dancing.{{Cite web |first=Mark |last=Savage |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67731243 |title=Eurovision 2024: Pop star Olly Alexander to represent the UK |date=16 December 2023 |accessdate=16 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|The Information Commissioner's Office says its criminal investigations team is looking into claims the BBC withheld documents relating to Martin Bashir's 1995 interview with Diana, Princess of Wales.{{Cite web |first1=Ellie |last1=Price |first2=Maria |last2=Zaccaro |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-67742348 |title=ICO's criminal investigations team looks into claims BBC withheld documents |date=17 December 2023 |accessdate=17 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Speaking on BBC Radio 4's The Today Podcast, television presenter Dame Esther Rantzen, who has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, reveals that she has joined the Dignitas organisation and plans to "buzz off to Zurich" if her treatment does not work. Her comments reopen the debate about assisted dying in the United Kingdom.{{Cite web |first1=Sam |last1=Hancock |first2=Henry |last2=Zeffman |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-67770958 |title=Esther Rantzen: Minister says he is 'not averse' to new assisted dying vote |date=20 December 2023 |accessdate=20 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|England goalkeeper Mary Earps is voted the 2023 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/sports-personality/67764684 |title=Footballer Earps wins Sports Personality of the Year |date=19 December 2023 |accessdate=19 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Ofcom reveals that the edition of Dan Wootton Tonight featuring Laurence Fox's comments about journalist Ava Evans was the most complained about TV show of 2023, with 8,867 viewer complaints received by the watchdog.{{Cite web |first=David |last=Craig |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/current-affairs/dan-wootton-gb-news-most-complaints-2023-newsupdate/ |title=Dan Wootton's GB News segment most complained about TV moment in 2023 |website=Radio Times |date=20 December 2023 |accessdate=20 December 2023}}

|Actor Jason Momoa becomes the latest celebrity to appear on CBeebies Bedtime Stories, reading Julia Donaldson's book Tiddler.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-67802453 |title=Aquaman Jason Momoa reads CBeebies Bedtime Story |date=22 December 2023 |accessdate=22 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|A long-running EastEnders story arc that began with a flashforward in February 2023 reaches its conclusion on Christmas Day, with the death of the character Keanu Taylor (played by Danny Walters). The original flashforward scene had shown a body lying on the floor, which is revealed to be that of Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry), who had been knocked unconscious, with Keanu's death revealed as a plot twist when he is stabbed by Linda Carter (Kellie Bright).{{Cite web|last1=Daly|first1=Helen|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-keanu-taylor-dies-christmas-body-newsupdate/|title=EastEnders confirms Christmas day victim in shocking twist|date=25 December 2023|website=Radio Times}}

|Actor Chris Gascoyne makes his final appearance as the Coronation Street character Peter Barlow after two decades with the soap.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-67796482|title=Coronation Street actor Chris Gascoyne says reading last script was emotional|date=26 December 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

|EastEnders confirms that Alan Ford has been cast as the character Stevie Mitchell, the estranged father of Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick).{{Cite journal|url=https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1228/1423927-dads-the-word-as-eastenders-reveals-new-character/ |title=Dad's the word as EastEnders reveals new character |date=28 December 2023 |accessdate=2 January 2024 |journal=RTÉ News |publisher=RTÉ}}

|Those from the world of television to be recognised in the 2024 New Year Honours include chef Paul Hollywood (CBE), actress Emilia Clarke (MBE), broadcaster Mary Portas (OBE), Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling (MBE) and BBC presenter Hazel Irvine (MBE).{{Cite web |first=Sarah |last=Bell |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-67834723 |title=New Year Honours 2024: Michael Eavis and Jilly Cooper lead list |date=29 December 2023 |accessdate=29 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

|Busking duo Jen & Liv win Series 12 of The Voice.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq51zv29j4go |title=The Voice: North East buskers Jen & Liv win 12th series of show |date=31 December 2023 |website=BBC News |publisher=BBC |accessdate=1 January 2024}}

|BBC One ends 2023 with the concert Rick Astley Rocks New Year's Eve. Rick Astley is joined by various guests, including Rylan Clark with whom he performs a rendition of the Dead of Alive track "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)".{{Cite web |first=Colin |last=Paterson |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67732552 |title=Rick Astley: Ready to roll into 2024 with BBC One New Year's Eve concert |date=31 December 2023 |accessdate=1 January 2024 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

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| BBC One
BBC Two

| 17 June 2023

| N/A (same channels as original)

| 2005

| UKTV Gold

| 14 August 2023

| Drama

| 10 September 2010
5 November 2018

| Channel 4
Channel 5

| 8 October 2023

| ITV2

| 29 May 2002

| ITV1

| 28 October 2023

| BBC One

| 23 December 2016

| Channel 4

| 20 November 2023

| ITV1

|8 August 1979
16 February 1997
27 September 2008

| ITV1
CITV
Disney Channel

| 9 December 2023

| CBBC
BBC One

|1927–1939, 1946–2019, 2021–present

|1938–1939, 1946–2019, 2021–present

|1939, 1946–1999, 2020–present

|1953–present

|1956–2019, 2021–present

|1957-2023

|1958–present

|1960–present

| rowspan="2" |1961–present

|1962–1987, 1994–present

|1963–1989, 1996, 2005–present

| rowspan="2" |1964–present

|1964–2006, 2006–present

|1968–present

|1968, 1970–2023

|1972–present

|1972–1997, 2003–present

|1972–present

|1974–1988, 1992–present

|1976–present

|1978–present

|1979–1990, 1997–2002, 2016, 2020–present

| rowspan="2" |1979–present

|1980–present

|1982–present

|1983–present

|1985–present

|1988–present

|1986–2002, 2013–present

|1986–present

| rowspan="2" |1988–present

|1990–present

|1990–2001, 2005–present

|1993–2023

|1994–present

|1995–2008, 2010–present

|1996–present

|1997–present

|1998–2004, 2019–present

|1998–2014, 2018–present

| 1999–2019, 2022–2023, 2025-present

| 1999–present

| rowspan="2" |2000–present

| 2000–2018, 2023–present

| 2000–present

| 2000–2024

| rowspan="2" | 2000–present

|2001–present

|2001–2002, 2023–present

| rowspan="2" |2002–present

|2002–2009, 2013–2018, 2020–2023-2024

|rowspan="2" | 2002–present

|rowspan="2" | 2003–present

| rowspan="7" |2004–present

|2005–2019, 2022–present

| 2005, 2023–present

| rowspan="3" |2005–present

| rowspan="2" |2006–present

|2006–2014, 2018–present

|rowspan="3" | 2006–present

|2007–2020, 2022–present

| rowspan="2" |2007–present

| rowspan="2" |2008–present

|2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018–present

| rowspan="3" |2009–present

| rowspan="5" | 2010–present

|2011, 2013, 2015–2016, 2019, 2021–present

| rowspan="5" |2011–present

|2011–2025

| rowspan="5" |2012–present

| rowspan="2" |2013–present

| 2013, 2016–present

| rowspan="3" |2014–present

| 2014, 2016–2017, 2019–present

| rowspan="2" |2014–present

| rowspan="3" | 2015–present

| rowspan="3" | 2016–present

|2016, 2020–present

| rowspan="3" | 2017–present

| 2018–present

| rowspan="3" |2019–present

| rowspan="5" |2020–present

| rowspan="2" | 2021–present

| rowspan="8" | 2022–present

|The Papers

|BBC News

|2013

|Stonehouse

|ITV1

|2023

|Messy Goes to OKIDO

|CBeebies

|2015

|Lockwood & Co.

|Netflix

|2023

|Lingo

|ITV1

|1988 & 2021

|His Dark Materials

|rowspan="2"|BBC One

|2019

|2014, 2016 & 2023

|The Chemistry of Death

|Paramount+

|rowspan="2"| 2023

|Maternal

|rowspan="2"| ITV1

|You've Been Framed!

|1990

|You & Me

|ITVX & ITV2

|rowspan="2"| 2023

|Next Level Chef

|ITV1

|Kavos Weekender

|ITV2

|2013

|Endeavour

|ITV1

|2012

|The Gold

|BBC One

|2023

|The Beaker Girls

|CBBC

|2021

|Starstruck

|ITV1

|2022

|Wild Isles

|BBC One

|rowspan="2|2023

|Rise and Fall{{cite web|last=Harris|first=Tom|title=Channel 4 cancels reality show Rise and Fall|url=https://tellymix.co.uk/headlines/689493-channel-4-cancels-rise-and-fall.html|website=TellyMix|date=28 January 2024}}

|Channel 4

|BBC News at Nine

|BBC News & BBC Two

|2013

|The Hunt for Raoul Moat

|ITV1

|rowspan="2|2023

|Great Expectations

|BBC One

|The Architecture the Railways Built

|Yesterday

|2020

|Unbeatable

|BBC One

|2021

|Guilt

|BBC Two

|2019

|Wheeler Dealers

|Discovery Real Time & Discovery Channel

|2003

|Soccer AM

|Sky Sports

|1994

|BT Sport Score

|BT Sport

|2016

|Family Fortunes

|ITV1

|1980, 1987, 2006 & 2020

|Steeltown Murders

|BBC One

|rowspan="4"|2023

|The Gallows Pole

|rowspan="2"|BBC Two

|Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland

|Best Interests

|BBC One

|Sitting on a Fortune

|rowspan="2"|ITV1

|2021

|The Voice Kids

|2017

|The Sixth Commandment

|BBC One

|2023

|CelebAbility

|ITV2

|2017

|Wolf

|BBC One

|2023

|Moneyball

|ITV1

|2021

|Top Boy

|Channel 4 & Netflix

|2011

|A Question of Sport

|BBC One

|1968 & 1970

|Alone UK

|Channel 4

|rowspan="2"|2023

|Henpocalypse!

|BBC Two

|Sex Education

|Netflix

|2019

|The Woman in the Wall

|BBC One

|rowspan="4"|2023

|The Inheritance

|Channel 5

|Everything Now

|Netflix

|The Reckoning

|BBC One

|MOTDx

|BBC Two

|2019

|Big Little Journeys

|BBC Two

|rowspan="3"|2023

|rowspan="2"|BBC One

|The Long Shadow

|Handmade: Britain's Best Woodworker

|Channel 4

|2021

|ITV1, ITV2, BBC One, BBC Two & CBBC

|2003 & 2022

|Boat Story

|BBC One

|2023

|Steph's Packed Lunch

|Channel 4

|2020

|Planet Earth III

|BBC One

|rowspan="2"|2023

|Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator

|BBC Two

|Ghosts{{cite press release|title=Hit BBC comedy Ghosts creators announce series 5 will be the last|url=https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2023/ghosts-series-5-final-series|publisher=BBC Media Centre|date=31 March 2023|access-date=31 March 2023}}

|rowspan="2"|BBC One

|2019

|Murder is Easy

|2023

|Wyllie Longmore{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/feb/07/wyllie-longmore-obituary |title=Wyllie Longmore obituary |first=Barbara |last=Peirson |date=7 February 2023 |accessdate=1 October 2023 |work=The Guardian}}

|align=center|82

|Actor (Coronation Street, Love Actually)

|Shirley Dynevor{{cite web|last1=Finn|first1=Rachel|title=Corrie's Sally Dynevor and Bridgerton star daughter devastated as family member dies |url=https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/corrie-sally-dynevor-family-death-28945111|website=OK Magazine|date=13 January 2023}}

|align=center|89

|Actress (Charlesworth, Rogue Male, The Wednesday Play)

|Piers Haggard{{cite news|last=Yossman|first=K. J.|title=Piers Haggard, 'Pennies From Heaven' Director Who Worked With Liza Minnelli, Dies at 83|url=https://variety.com/2023/film/people-news/piers-haggard-dead-dies-pennies-from-heaven-1235491886/|work=Variety|date=17 January 2023|access-date=17 January 2023}}

|align=center|83

|Television director (Pennies from Heaven, Play for Today, Thirty-Minute Theatre, Quatermass)

|Bruce Gowers{{cite web |title=Bruce Gowers, Director of 100s of Music Videos Including Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' Dies |url=https://bestclassicbands.com/bruce-gowers-obituary-director-bohemian-rhapsody-video-american-idol-1-17-23/ |website=Best Classic Bands |access-date=17 January 2023 |date=17 January 2023}}

|align=center|82

|Television director (American Idol)

|Sylvia Syms{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64426891|title=Sylvia Syms: Veteran British actress dies at 89|date=27 January 2023|accessdate=27 January 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

|align=center|89

|Actress (Peak Practice, EastEnders, Thatcher: The Final Days)

|Hugh Hudson{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64577201|title=Chariots of Fire director Hugh Hudson dies at 86|date=10 February 2023|accessdate=10 February 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

|align=center|86

|Director (Chariots of Fire)

|Zia Mohyeddin{{cite web|last=Ramachandran|first=Naman|title=Zia Mohyeddin, British-Pakistani 'Lawrence of Arabia,' 'Immaculate Conception' Actor, Dies at 91|url=https://variety.com/2023/global/news/zia-mohyeddin-dead-lawrence-of-arabia-pakistan-1235521007/|website=Variety|date=13 February 2023|access-date=13 February 2023}}

|align=center|91

|British-Pakistani actor (Lawrence of Arabia, Immaculate Conception).

|Christine Pritchard{{cite news|last=Hill|first=Jonathon|date=14 February 2023|title=Welsh actress Christine Pritchard dies aged 79|work=Wales Online|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/welsh-actress-christine-pritchard-dies-26240109|access-date=24 February 2023}}

|align=center|79

|Actress (Pobol y Cwm, Cara Fi)

|Lee Whitlock{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/20/lee-whitlock-dead-grange-hill-and-sweeney-todd-actor-dies-aged-54-18314887/|title=Grange Hill and Sweeney Todd actor Lee Whitlock dies aged 54|website=Metro|last=Patterson|first=Stephen|date=20 February 2023|access-date=22 February 2023}}

|align=center|54

|Actor (Shine on Harvey Moon, Casualty, Grange Hill, London's Burning, The Bill)

|Dickie Davies{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-64700358|title=Dickie Davies, host of ITV's World of Sport for nearly two decades, dies|work=BBC News |date=20 February 2023|access-date=20 February 2023}}

|align=center|94

|Television presenter (World of Sport)

|John Motson{{cite web|title=Legendary commentator Motson dies aged 77|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64742833|website=BBC Sport|date=23 February 2023|access-date=23 February 2023}}

|align=center|77

|Football commentator (BBC Sport)

|Bob Goody{{cite web|title=Actor, Writer, Poet Bob Goody Dies|url=https://www.beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/13243/bob-goody-dies|website=Beyond The Joke|date=14 March 2023|access-date=15 March 2023}}

|align=center|71

|Actor and screenwriter (Smith and Goody, The Blackheath Poisonings, Blue Heaven)

|Mystic Meg{{cite web|first=Steven |last=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64900348 |title=Mystic Meg: Astrologer dies aged 80 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=9 March 2023 |accessdate=9 March 2023}}

|align=center|80

|Astrologer (The National Lottery Draws)

|Bill Tidy{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64932762|title=Bill Tidy: Cartoonist who appeared on Countdown and Countryfile dies aged 89|work=BBC News|date=12 March 2023|access-date=12 March 2023}}

|align=center|89

|Television personality (Countdown, Countryfile)

|Dafydd Hywel{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65057779 |title=Dafydd Hywel: Tributes to Stella actor who dies aged 77 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=23 March 2023 |accessdate=23 March 2023}}

|align=center|77

|Actor (We Are Seven, Stella, Pobol y Cwm, Keeping Faith/Un Bore Mercher)

|Christopher Gunning{{cite web|last=Süess |first=Andi |url=https://filmmusicjournal.ch/christopher-gunning/ |title=Christopher Gunning (1944–2023) |publisher=filmmusicjournal.ch |language=de |date=26 March 2023|accessdate=31 March 2023}}

|align=center|78

|Theme tune composer (Agatha Christie's Poirot, Middlemarch)

|Paul O'Grady{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65108130 |title=TV star Paul O'Grady dies aged 67 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=29 March 2023 |accessdate=29 March 2023}}

|align=center|67

|Comedian and television presenter (Blankety Blank, The Paul O'Grady Show, Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs, Blind Date)

|Paul Cattermole{{cite web|first=Ian |last=Youngs |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65215283 |title=Paul Cattermole: S Club 7 star dies aged 46 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=7 April 2023 |accessdate=7 April 2023}}{{cite web|first=Greg |last=Evans |url=https://deadline.com/2023/04/s-club-7-paul-cattermole-dead-reunion-tour-1235320055/ |title=S Club 7 Band Member Paul Cattermole Dies After Setting Reunion Tour |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=7 April 2023 |accessdate=7 April 2023}}

|align=center|46

|Singer (S Club 7) and actor (Miami 7, L.A.7)

|align=center|67

|News presenter and broadcaster (HTV News, BBC Wales Today)

|Judith Miller{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2023/04/14/judith-miller-obituary-antiques-roadshow-price-guide/ |title=Judith Miller, co-founder of Miller's Antiques Price Guide and stalwart Antiques Roadshow expert – obituary |publisher=The Telegraph |date=14 April 2023 |access-date=19 April 2023}}{{subscription required}}

|align=center|71

|Television presenter (Antiques Roadshow)

|Murray Melvin{{cite web|url=https://euroweeklynews.com/2023/04/15/breaking-iconic-torchwood-and-phantom-of-the-opera-star-passes-away-aged-90/|title=Iconic 'Torchwood' and 'Phantom Of The Opera' star passes away aged 90|publisher=Euro Weekly News|date=15 April 2023|access-date=19 April 2023}}

|align=center|90

|Actor (The Avengers, Torchwood)

|Peter Martin{{cite web|title=Royle Family and Emmerdale actor Peter Martin dies aged 82|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-65411798|website=BBC News|date=27 April 2023}}

|align=center|81

|Actor (The Royle Family, Emmerdale)

|Kate Saunders{{cite web|title=Only Fools and Horses star Kate Saunders dies, aged 62|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/kate-saunders-dead-only-fools-and-horses-newsupdate/|website=Radio Times|date=25 April 2023}}

|align=center|62

|Actress and journalist (Angels, Only Fools and Horses, Have I Got News for You)

|Len Goodman{{cite news|title=Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman dies|url=https://news.sky.com/story/former-strictly-come-dancing-judge-len-goodman-dies-12864940|work=Sky News|publisher=Sky|date=24 April 2023}}

|align=center|78

|Ballroom dancer and judge (Strictly Come Dancing, Dancing with the Stars)

|align=center|89

|Comedian, actor and author (Dame Edna Everage, Bedazzled, Finding Nemo)

|Jerry Springer{{cite web|first=Steven |last=McIntosh |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65415348 |title=Jerry Springer: Era-defining TV host dies aged 79 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=27 April 2023 |accessdate=27 April 2023}}

|align=center|79

|British-born American talk show presenter (The Springer Show, Jerry Springer)

|align=center|92

|Actress (Coronation Street, I, Claudius, Last of the Summer Wine, Family Affairs)

|Terrence Hardiman{{cite web|title=Demon Headmaster actor Terrence Hardiman dies aged 86|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65530652|website=BBC News|date=9 May 2023|access-date=9 May 2023}}

|align=center|86

|Actor (Crown Court, Secret Army, The Demon Headmaster)

|Frankie Jules-Hough{{cite web|first1=Emma |last1=Stanley |first2=Rachael |last2=Lazaro |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-66403095 |title=Pregnant crash victim's partner says killer's sentence 'insulting' |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=4 August 2023 |accessdate=4 August 2023}}

|align=center|38

|Actress (Hollyoaks)

|Ray Stevenson{{cite web|last=Moreau|first=Jordan|title=Ray Stevenson, Actor in 'Punisher: War Zone,' 'RRR' and 'Thor' Films, Dies at 58|url=https://variety.com/2023/film/people-news/ray-stevenson-dead-punisher-ahsoka-1235621641/|website=Variety|date=22 May 2023|access-date=22 May 2023}}

|align=center|58

|Actor (Rome, Black Sails, Vikings, Ahsoka)

|Emily Morgan{{Cite news |last=Badshah |first=Nadeem |date=2023-05-27 |title=ITV News journalist Emily Morgan dies, aged 45 |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/may/27/itv-news-journalist-emily-morgan-dies-aged-45 |access-date=2023-05-27 |issn=0261-3077}}

|align=center|45

|Journalist (ITV News)

|Patricia Dainton{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2023/06/07/patricia-dainton-star-first-tv-soap-died-obituary/ | title=Patricia Dainton, actress who starred in Sixpenny Corner, the first daily soap on British television – obituary | work=The Telegraph | date=7 June 2023 | access-date=17 June 2023}}

|align=center|93

|Actress (Sixpenny Corner)

|Kerri-Anne Donaldson{{cite web|url=https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/britains-talent-dancer-kerri-anne-8504864 |title=Britain's Got Talent star dies as Strictly pro dancers pay tribute |date=8 June 2023 |accessdate=8 June 2023 |work=Derby Telegraph}}

|align=center|38

|Dancer and choreographer (Britain's Got Talent, The Masked Singer)

|Glenda Jackson{{cite web|title=Glenda Jackson: Oscar-winning actress and former MP dies at 87|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-65916692|website=BBC News|date=15 June 2023|access-date=15 June 2023}}

|align=center|87

|Actress (Z-Cars, Elizabeth R, Elizabeth Is Missing)

|Angela Thorne{{cite web |first=Helen |last=Bushby |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65948570 |title=Angela Thorne: To the Manor Born actress dies aged 84 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=19 June 2023 |accessdate=19 June 2023}}

|align=center|84

|Actress (To the Manor Born, Three Up, Two Down)

|align=center|85

|Actor (Friends, Mad About You)

|Meg Johnson{{cite news |title=Meg Johnson: 'Kind and wonderful' Emmerdale actress dies |url=https://news.sky.com/story/meg-johnson-kind-and-wonderful-emmerdale-actress-dies-12913391 |access-date=2 July 2023 |work=Sky News |date=2 July 2023}}

|align=center|86

|Actress (Emmerdale, Brookside, Coronation Street)

|Yvonne Littlewood{{cite web |last=Hayward |first=Anthony |title=Yvonne Littlewood obituary |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jul/19/yvonne-littlewood-obtituar |access-date=11 August 2023 |work=The Guardian |date=19 July 2023}}

|align=center|95

|Television producer and director (Eurovision Song Contest 1963)

|George Armstrong{{cite web|last=Millar|first=Will|title=George Armstrong – BBC's Grange Hill star dies aged 60|url=https://www.nationalworld.com/culture/george-armstrong-bbc-grange-hill-star-dies-aged-60-4216894|website=National World|access-date=16 July 2023|date=13 July 2023}}

|align=center|60

|Actor (Grange Hill, Tucker's Luck)

|John Nettleton{{cite news |last1=Clarke |first1=Naomi |title=Former Yes Minister star John Nettleton dies aged 94 |url=https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/former-yes-minister-star-john-nettleton-dies-aged-94-4218978 |access-date=14 July 2023 |publisher=The Scotsman |date=14 July 2023}}{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2023-07-14 |title=John Nettleton, RSC stalwart and character actor who played Sir Arnold in Yes Minister – obituary |language=en-GB |work=The Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2023/07/14/john-nettleton-rsc-actor-yes-minister-sir-arnold-blue-peter/ |access-date=2023-07-14 |issn=0307-1235}}

|align=center|94

|Actor (Yes Minister, The New Statesman)

|Tony Butler{{cite news |last1=Parkin |first1=Isabelle |title=Tributes paid to Wolverhampton-born radio legend Tony Butler who has died aged 88 |url=https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/2023/07/15/tributes-paid-to-wolverhampton-born-radio-legend-tony-butler-who-has-died-aged-88/ |access-date=16 July 2023 |publisher=Express & Star |date=15 July 2023}}

|align=center|88

|Broadcaster (BBC Midlands Today)

|Jane Birkin{{cite news|first1=Holly |last1=Evans |first2=Ellie |last2=Harrison |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/jane-birkin-death-france-serge-gainsbourg-b2376149.html |title=Jane Birkin dead: Singer and actress dies aged 76 |work=The Independent |date=16 July 2023 |accessdate=16 July 2023}}

|align=center|76

|British-French actress, singer and fashion designer

|Anita Carey{{cite news |last1=Hayward |first1=Anthony |title=Anita Carey obituary |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/aug/06/anita-carey-obituary |access-date=6 August 2023 |work=The Guardian |date=6 August 2023}}

|align="center|75

|Actress (Coronation Street, Doctors)

|align=center|67

|Theme tune composer (Episodes)

|George Alagiah{{cite web|first=Emma |last=Saunders |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65949435 |title=George Alagiah: BBC journalist and newsreader dies aged 67 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=24 July 2023 |accessdate=24 July 2023}}

|align=center|67

|Newsreader (BBC News at Six)

|Jim Parker{{cite web |last=Rees |first=Jasper |title=Jim Parker obituary |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jul/31/jim-parker-obituary |website=The Guardian |access-date=31 July 2023 |date=31 July 2023}}

|align=center|88

|Theme tune composer (Mapp & Lucia, House of Cards, The House of Eliott, Moll Flanders, Ground Force, Changing Rooms, Midsomer Murders)

|Tom Kempinski{{cite web|last=Coveney|first=Michael|title=Tom Kempinski obituary|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/aug/21/tom-kempinski-obituary|website=The Guardian|date=21 August 2023}}

|align=center|85

|Actor (Dixon of Dock Green, Z-Cars)

|Carl Davis{{cite web|title=Bafta-winning composer Carl Davis dies aged 86|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/aug/03/bafta-winning-composer-carl-davis-dies-aged-86|website=The Guardian|date=3 August 2023|access-date=3 August 2023}}

|align=center|86

|American-born British theme tune composer (Pride and Prejudice)

|Doreen Mantle{{cite news|last1=Hayward |first1=Anthony|author1-link=Anthony Hayward|title=Doreen Mantle obituary|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/aug/11/doreen-mantle-obituary|work=The Guardian|date=11 August 2023}}

|align=center|97

|Actress (One Foot in the Grave, Coronation Street, Doctors)

|Simon Carlyle{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-66457511|title=Two Doors Down creator Simon Carlyle dies aged 48|work=BBC News|publisher=BBC|date=10 August 2023|accessdate=10 August 2023}}

|align=center|48

|Writer (Two Doors Down)

|Patricia Bredin{{cite web|title=UK's first Eurovision singer Patricia Bredin dies aged 88|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-66509586|website=BBC News|date=15 August 2023|access-date=21 August 2023}}

|align=center|88

|Singer and actress (represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 1957)

|Michael Parkinson{{cite web|title=Sir Michael Parkinson: Chat show host dies aged 88|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66411604|website=BBC News|date=17 August 2023|access-date=17 August 2023}}

|align=center|88

|Television and radio presenter (Parkinson, Give Us a Clue, Desert Island Discs, Going for a Song)

|Robert Alun Evans{{cite web|first=Antonia |last=Matthews |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66568377 |title=R Alun Evans: Pioneer BBC Wales football commentator dies |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=21 August 2023 |accessdate=21 August 2023}}

|align=center|86

|Sports reporter and presenter (Heddiw)

|John Stevenson{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/sep/12/john-stevenson-obituary|title=John Stevenson obituary|last=Hayward|first=Anthony|work=The Guardian|date=12 September 2023|access-date=19 September 2023}}

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|Screenwriter (Brass, Coronation Street)

|John Cairney{{cite news|title=Scottish actor John Cairney has died aged 93|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-66739513|date=7 September 2023|access-date=19 September 2023}}

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|Actor (This Man Craig, Scotch on the Rocks)

|Mike Yarwood{{cite news |title=Impressionist Mike Yarwood dies aged 82 |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66758400 |access-date=8 September 2023 |work=BBC News |date=8 September 2023}}

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|Comedian and impressionist

|Jean Boht{{Cite web |first=Ian |last=Youngs |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66797606 |title=Jean Boht: Bread actress dies at 91 |date=13 September 2023 |accessdate=13 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

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|Actress (Bread, I Woke Up One Morning, The Brighton Belles, Boys from the Blackstuff)

|Maddy Anholt{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/sep/14/comedian-maddy-anholt-dies-of-brain-cancer |title=Comedian Maddy Anholt dies of brain cancer, aged 35 |first=Alexi |last=Duggins |date=14 September 2023 |accessdate=14 September 2023 |newspaper=The Guardian}}

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|Comedian, actor and author

|Cheryl Murray{{cite news|last1=Mitchell|first1=Harriet|title=Coronation Street pays tribute as former star Cheryl Murray dies, aged 71 |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a62569813/coronation-street-cheryl-murray-dies/|work=Digital Spy|publisher=Hearst Magazines UK|date=10 October 2024|access-date=10 October 2024}}

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|Actress (Coronation Street, Hi-de-Hi!, Sorry!)

|David McCallum{{cite news|last1=Andreeva|first1=Nellie|title=David McCallum Dies: Beloved 'NCIS' Actor & 'Man From U.N.C.L.E' Star Was 90 |url=https://deadline.com/2023/09/david-mccallum-dead-ncis-actor-1235555770/|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=25 September 2023}}

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|Actor (The Man from U.N.C.L.E., NCIS) and musician

|Michael Gambon{{cite news|last1=Turner|first1=Lauren|title=Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66949848|work=BBC News|publisher=BBC|date=28 September 2023}}

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|Actor (Faith, Longitude, Maigret, Perfect Strangers, The Singing Detective, Wives and Daughters)

|Jake Abraham{{Cite web|url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/tributes-paid-jake-abraham-beloved-27820933 |title=Tributes paid to Liverpool actor Jake Abraham |first=Jamie |last=Greer |date=1 October 2023 |website=Liverpool Echo |accessdate=1 October 2023}}

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|British actor (Blonde Fist, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, The 51st State)

|Terence Davies{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67041682 |title=Terence Davies: Screenwriter and film director dies aged 77 |date=7 October 2023 |accessdate=7 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

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|Screenwriter, director and novelist

|Alan J. W. Bell{{cite web|last=Hayward|first=Anthony|title=Alan JW Bell obituary|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/oct/31/alan-jw-bell-obituary|website=The Guardian|date=31 October 2023}}

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|Television producer and director (Last of the Summer Wine, Ripping Yarns, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)

|Haydn Gwynne{{cite news |first=Ian |last=Youngs |title=Haydn Gwynne: Screen and stage star dies aged 66 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67172672 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=20 October 2023 |accessdate=20 October 2023}}

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|Actress (Drop the Dead Donkey, The Windsors, Peak Practice, Merseybeat)

|Dave Courtney{{Cite web |first=Jess |last=Warren |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-67191667 |title=Dave Courtney: Former London gangster turned actor dies aged 64 |date=23 October 2023 |accessdate=23 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

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|Gangster, actor and author

|Bill Kenwright{{cite web|last1=Hunter|first1=Andy|last2=Khomami|first2=Nadia|title=Bill Kenwright: Everton chairman and theatre impresario dies aged 78|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/oct/24/bill-kenwright-dies-everton-chairman-theatre-impresario|website=The Guardian|date=24 October 2023}}

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|Actor (Coronation Street) and judge (Any Dream Will Do)

|Trevor Hill{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2023/10/31/trevor-hill-bbc-producer-pinky-and-perky-sooty-radio-tv/ |title=Trevor Hill, pioneering BBC producer behind programmes including Children's Hour and Sooty – obituary |date=31 October 2023 |accessdate=9 December 2023 |publisher=The Telegraph}}

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|British radio and television producer (Children's Hour, Round Britain Quiz, Sooty), director and writer

|Tim Woodward{{cite web|last=Hayward|first=Anthony|title=Tim Woodward obituary|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/nov/17/tim-woodward-obituary|website=The Guardian|date=17 November 2023}}

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|Actor (Wings, Piece of Cake, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Murder City)

|Joss Ackland{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/nov/19/joss-ackland-star-of-white-mischief-dies-at-age-95 |title=Joss Ackland, star of White Mischief, dies at age 95 |date=19 November 2023 |accessdate=19 November 2023 |work=The Guardian}}

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|Actor (White Mischief, Lethal Weapon 2, The Mighty Ducks)

|Annabel Giles{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/annabel-giles-dead-brain-tumour-b2451247.html |title=Annabel Giles, actor and TV star, dies suddenly aged 64 |date=21 November 2023 |website=The Independent |accessdate=21 November 2023}}

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|Actress (Firelight) and psychotherapist

|Russell Norman{{cite web|title=Russell Norman: Restaurateur, author and Saturday Kitchen chef dies aged 57|url=https://news.sky.com/story/russell-norman-restaurateur-author-and-saturday-kitchen-chef-dies-aged-57-13015450|website=Sky News|date=26 November 2023}}

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|Restaurateur and chef (Saturday Kitchen)

|Dean Sullivan{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67575906 |title=Dean Sullivan: Brookside actor dies aged 68 |date=30 November 2023 |accessdate=30 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

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|Actor (Brookside)

|Sophie Anderson{{cite web |title=Loved ones pay tribute to Sophie Anderson after 'bubbly, funny and kind-hearted' star dies aged 36 |url=https://www.gaytimes.com/life/sophie-anderson-loved-ones-pay-tribute-after-star-dies-aged-36/ |website=Gay Times |date=5 December 2023 |accessdate=13 December 2023}}

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|Pornographic actress and internet personality (Slag Wars: The Next Destroyer)

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|Scottish playwright (The Slab Boys Trilogy, Tutti Frutti, Your Cheatin' Heart) and designer

|Brigit Forsyth{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67590697 |title=Brigit Forsyth: Still Open All Hours actress dies aged 83 |date=1 December 2023 |accessdate=1 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

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|Scottish actress (Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?, Boon, Still Open All Hours)

|Benjamin Zephaniah{{cite web|title=Benjamin Zephaniah: Writer, poet and Peaky Blinders actor dies aged 65|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67646607|website=BBC News|publisher=BBC|date=7 December 2023|access-date=7 December 2023}}

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|Actor (The Bill, EastEnders, Peaky Blinders) and poet

|Shirley Anne Field{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/shirley-anne-field-death-actress-alfie-b2462179.html |title=Shirley Anne Field, The Entertainer and Alfie actor, dead at 87 |date=11 December 2023 |website=The Independent |accessdate=11 December 2023}}

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|English actress (The Entertainer, The Damned, Alfie)

|Steve Halliwell{{cite web |first=Yasmin |last=Rufo |title=Steve Halliwell: Emmerdale's Zak Dingle actor dies aged 77 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67726556 |website=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=15 December 2023 |accessdate=15 December 2023}}

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|Actor (Heartbeat, Coronation Street, Emmerdale)

|Ian Pepperell{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/dec/23/the-archers-actor-ian-pepperell-dies-aged-53-roy-archer-eastenders |title=The Archers actor Ian Pepperell dies aged 53 |date=23 December 2023 |accessdate=30 December 2023|work=The Guardian}}

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|Actor (EastEnders)

|David Leland{{cite web|last=Pulver|first=Andrew|title=Wish You Were Here director David Leland dies aged 82|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/dec/27/wish-you-were-here-director-david-leland-dies-aged-82|website=The Guardian|date=27 December 2023}}

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|Television director (Band of Brothers, The Borgias)

|Richard Franklin{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-67820877|title=Richard Franklin: Doctor Who and Emmerdale star dies on Christmas Day|date=25 December 2023|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}

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|Actor (Doctor Who, Emmerdale)

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|Antiques expert (Antiques Roadshow)