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MPs to probe kids TV content provision

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to explore the provision of children’s TV and video content in the UK and what can be done to ensure future generations continue to have access to high-quality British-made programming. Research from Ofcom shows a structural shift in the viewing habits of young people, […]

July 4, 2025By Colin Mann

EFL confirms broadcast schedule for Aug/Sept

Sky Bet EFL broadcast selections for the period up until the end of September have been confirmed, with all 72 EFL Clubs set to feature at least twice. As previously announced, all opening weekend matches in the Championship, League One and League Two are once again set to be broadcast live on Sky Sports, along […]

July 4, 2025

Report: Economic contribution of filming in Bristol up 55%

The economic impact of filming on location in Bristol and at The Bottle Yard Studios rose by 55 per cent in 2024-25 to an estimated £46.6 million (€54m), according to the latest annual figures from the Bristol Film Office. There were 29 major productions assisted by Bristol Film Office and The Bottle Yard Studios throughout […]

July 4, 2025

Syria plans to return to its drama ‘golden age’

There are plenty of TV and film production centres in the Middle East, notably Cairo and today’s Dubai. Both have invested millions of dollars to ensure that their facilities are ‘state of the art’ and that local, regional and international programmers can find the talent and backstage skills needed. But there was a time when […]

July 4, 2025By Chris Forrester

Arrest in Hyderabad movie piracy case

A 29-year-old man has been arrested by the Hyderabad cybercrime police following a complaint filed by the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) in connection with piracy of the movie Single. A complaint was registered on June 5th by Yarra Manindra Babu, representing the anti-video piracy cell of the TFCC, alleging that Single, released on […]

July 4, 2025By Colin Mann

Spitting Image returning with vodcast series

Spitting Image will return to screens on September 19th with a new YouTube series titled Spitting Image: The Rest Is Bulls*!t. The satirical comedy series will consist of specially created, original short-form vodcast episodes, for “all those wanting to laugh in the face of these anxiety-inducing times of global conflict, unhinged world leaders and megalomaniac […]

July 4, 2025

Sky Arts announces Mozart Season

Free-to-air channel Sky Arts has announced Mozart Season – a collection of new programmes offering a fresh take on one of classical music’s most iconic name, featuring Lauren Laverne, David Harewood and Danielle de Niese. From a live concert celebrating Mozart’s operatic heroines, to a globe-trotting investigation into the overlooked legacy of his sister Maria-Anna, and a […]

July 4, 2025

Cork Super Cup on Premier Sports

Premier Sports will screen live and exclusive coverage of Celtic’s pre-season match against Cork City on July 8th. Brendan Rodgers’ Scottish Premiership Champions will take on three-times Premier Division winners Cork City at the SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in a one-off event dubbed the Cork Super Cup. Match commentary will be provided by Rory Hamilton […]

July 4, 2025

GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling semi-finals live on BBC

Both GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-finals will air live on BBC iPlayer, BBC Two Northern Ireland and on the BBC Sport NI website with audiences across the UK able to watch both games live. First up is Cork against Dublin on July 5th, followed by Kilkenny and Tipperary July 6th, with a place in […]

July 4, 2025

UK Govt: ‘No streamer levy’

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has published the Government’s response to its report on British film and high-end TV. The report, which was published in April 2025, urged the Government to step up the assistance it provides for all elements of British film and high-end television. It also […]

July 3, 2025By Colin Mann