BBC appoints Rachel Jupp as new director of news

BBC Entertainment Monday 05 October 2026, 13:05 UTC 1 min read

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Jupp is a former deputy editor of BBC Two's Newsnight and has also served as Panorama's editor.

Rachel Jupp (PERSON) Jupp (PERSON) BBC Two's (ORG) Panorama (ORG)

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