BBC Commercial, the media company which is part of the BBC Group, has released its annual results as part of the BBC’s Annual Report and Accounts, marking a year where the company delivered record revenues of £2.2 billion (2023/24: £1.9 billion) and EBITDA of £228 million (2023/24: £199 million), driven by a diversified portfolio; strong […]
Independent film, television and theatre agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associates has announced the appointment of Jodi Shields to the position of Chairwoman, with overall responsibility for the company. Celebrating three decades at the agency, Shields is stepping into this newly created role, having previously overseen the agency’s Film and Television business. Tracy Brimm, who joined […]
As the BAFTA and Rose d’Or winning television series celebrates its tenth anniversary on our screens, Taskmaster has revealed the new line-up of comedians who will take part in the 20th season of the hit show. The Taskmaster Greg Davies and his faithful admin keeper Alex Horne have gathered some of the most eclectic comedy […]
BAFTA has announced that Hilary Rosen, chair of the Television Committee, has been appointed deputy chair of its Board of Trustees, following a competitive election process. Alongside BAFTA’s chair, Sara Putt, Roses will help oversee the delivery of BAFTA’s mission as an arts charity to champion creatives and practitioners working in film, games and TV, […]
Sky and streaming service NOW have confirmed that the brand-new Sky Exclusive film Hill will air on July 2nd. The unique family story, set against the backdrop of the fastest sport in the world, follows 1996 Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill as he defies the odds and overcomes tragedy to step out of his […]
Ccreative executive Harriet Spencer has joined Neal Street as Executive Producer in a newly created senior role, with immediate effect. Spencer will help build the company’s slate of original TV projects, bringing with her over 20 years of experience in high-end scripted content across both TV and film. The appointment marks a significant addition to […]
The BAFTA Television Awards celebrated the best in British TV on May 11th – and free TV stole the show, taking home the vast majority of awards. BBC, ITV and Channel 4 dominated, with over 85 per cent of this year’s winning shows originally broadcast on their channels – and now streaming for free, no […]
BAFTA has announced the winners of the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises 2025 at a ceremony in London. Celebrating the best of television broadcast in 2024, the ceremony was hosted by Alan Cumming, with musical performances from Jessie J, Tom Grennan and Esther Abrami. Mr Loverman was the only programme to win two categories: […]
BAFTA has unveiled the stars set to grace the iconic red carpet this Sunday for the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises, the premiere event in the UK television calendar. Hosted by Alan Cumming, the ceremony held at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall will be broadcast at 7pm BST on May 11th on BBC […]
Samsung Electronics UK has unveiled what it describes as an “exciting” new partnership with BAFTA (The British Academy of Film and Television Arts), as it continues to expand its commitment to supporting the UK’s vibrant creative industries. The partnership announcement coincides with the launch of Samsung’s 2025 TV, projector and soundbar line-up, bringing the latest […]