The BBC has announced the re-appointment of Sir Nicholas Serota CH as a non-Executive Director to the BBC Board. Serota is the Board’s current Senior Independent Director. He will now serve a new three year-term starting on April 3rd 2021 and concluding on April 2nd 2024. The BBC Board has also extended the appointment of […]
Having faced one of their toughest years ever, a host of talent from across the arts industry is set to be celebrated next month at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards. Now in its 24th year, the annual ceremony will take place next month at the London Coliseum in a new, socially distanced format. The […]
Dawn French will reprise her celebrated role as vicar Geraldine Grainger of the Parish of Dibley, for The Vicar Of Dibley In Lockdown. Three new 10 minute episodes will air in December, with a 30 minute compilation episode of all three specials airing later over Christmas. French commented: “Back in the dog collar, back in […]
Mediagenix has brought private equity firm Sofindev on board as a strategic partner. The aim is to further implement their strategy of strong global growth as a leading player in the field of innovative Content Supply Chain Management solutions for media companies. Sofindev will join majority shareholder Deparco as a new partner. With the entry […]
Following its decision to scrap its controversial PPV coverage of games not picked for TV while fans are unable to attend matches during the pandemic, the Premier League has confirmed that all fixtures from November 21st, and throughout the Christmas and New Year period, will be made available to fans to watch live in the […]
With Jodie Whittaker once again reprising her role as the Doctor, fans can look forward to seeing her on her adventures once again as she fights the good fight across space and time. With safety protocols in place, the Doctor Who team are now filming under strict industry and government guidelines to ensure the safety […]
Alchimie, the French OTT content aggregator, has filed for an IPO on Euronext Growth in Paris. The company, founded by Nicolas d’Hueppe, aims to raise its capital by €20 million in order to accelerate its development in France and on the international market. The process is set to close on November 23rd. Alchimie currently boasts […]
Following the success of his latest BBC Two travel docu-series, Michael Palin will return to screens once more this December for a bonus Christmas special of Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime, focusing on the travel series Himalaya. Last month, BBC Two’s Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime drew an average of 2.7m viewers per […]
Press X to Continue, an entertainment and review podcast about video games, has launched on BBC Sounds. Featuring a returning family of game reviewers, each episode will explore new releases and look back at some classic favourites as well. Throughout the series listeners can expect laughs, celebrity guests and exclusive interviews. Available on BBC Sounds, […]
UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has confirmed that negotiations over the level of the next BBC licence fee are getting under way and that he has assembled a panel of broadcasting and tech experts to help shape the future of public broadcasting. Writing an opinion piece in UK daily The Telegraph, Dowden says the BBC […]