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UKTV commissions Dom Chinea’s Cornish Workshop

UKTV has announced the commission of new series, Dom Chinea’s Cornish Workshop (5 x60’), produced by Beagle Media, for factual channel U&Yesterday and free streaming service U. Dom Chinea and his wife Maria (plus their dog Wendy) are moving to Cornwall, having bought an old, stone farmhouse, a two-acre field, including a large agricultural barn […]

July 2, 2025

Data: Australians stream the most docs

Australian audiences watched more documentary content on major global streaming services than subscribers in any other country during the first quarter of 2025, according to research by Digital i. The latest data, presented by media consultant Beatrice Rossmanith at the Sunnyside of the Doc event in La Rochelle, France, shows that a collective 75 per […]

July 1, 2025

Brøndby IF partners with Pluto TV

Danish football club Brøndby IF and Pluto TV have announced a partnership that will see the free streaming platform create and distribute content to the club’s fans. As a key element of the collaboration, a dedicated Brøndby IF channel has now launch on Pluto TV. The channel offers content around the clock, and there is […]

July 1, 2025

BBC Sounds rolls out Mad for Oasis series

As Oasis – with Gallagher brothers Liam and Noel reunited – prepare to return to stage this summer, BBC Sounds is exploring the lasting impact of one of Britian’s most iconic bands in a new ten-part series, Mad For Oasis. Made by BBC Local teams at BBC Radio Manchester, and hosted by Noel’s daughter, Anais, Mad […]

July 1, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Television’s impact on the casino industry

In this day and age, television has irrefutably changed the ways by which we live, and it’s hard to think of any industry or area that hasn’t been changed by the rollout of TV. The casino industry is just one such example, and there are several ways by which television has influenced casinos. In line […]

July 1, 2025

Research: Daily use of short-form social media exceeds streaming, gaming

Over 60 per cent of the global online population now watches ‘swiping’ short-form video content on platforms such as TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels every day, according to research from Ampere Analysis. Given the power of social media algorithms in predicting what content viewers will want to watch before they do, Ampere expects this […]

June 30, 2025

Disney+ resurrects Blind Date; orders The Rooneys

Disney+ has announced a raft of reality commissions including the return of the iconic dating series Blind Date, reimagined for a contemporary audience.   The new Blind Date series will begin in a secret location, where contestants must choose between three potential suitors, hidden from view behind the legendary Blind Date wall, the only thing […]

June 30, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Prime Video UK acquires True Crime package from Story Films

All3Media International has partnered with Prime Video on a new true crime title package from prodco Story Films, which will debut on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland this year. All3Media International is on board as global partner and will handle international distribution rights throughout the rest of the world. The five true crime […]

June 30, 2025

BBC, S4C score rights for Japan v Wales rugby tour

BBC Cymru Wales and S4C have announced a deal for the live free-to-air rights for the Wales men’s rugby team’s two-Test tour of Japan this July. The first match takes place at the Mikuni World Stadium in Kitakyushu on July 5th and will be broadcast live on BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer, with coverage […]

June 30, 2025

Australia: France 24 FAST channel on SBS

France 24’s English-language FAST channel is now available on SBS On Demand, the streaming platform proposed by the Australian operator SBS (Special Broadcasting Service). With over 12 million users across connected devices nationwide, SBS On Demand offers a significant new audience for France 24’s content. The partnership will provide Australian viewers with free access to […]

June 30, 2025