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BBC extends The Graham Norton Show deal

The BBC has agreed a three-year deal with Graham Norton and So Television to produce three more seasons of The Graham Norton Show for iPlayer and BBC One. The deal starts with season 34 which will air in 2026. The multi-award-winning chat show remains one of the nation’s favourite television programmes and continues to attract […]

October 6, 2025

BBC Studios Natural History Unit’s Kingdom attracts global buyers

BBC Studios announced has secured pre-sales for its Natural History Unit productions series Kingdom ahead of launching it to international buyers at MIPCOM 2025. The Sir David Attenborough narrated co-production with BBC America has pre-sold to markets* globally from Australasia (Nine and TVNZ) to Asia (Shanghai Media Group’s Dragon TV, China and WOWOW, Japan) and […]

October 6, 2025

New Peaky Blinders coming to BBC, Netflix

Peaky Blinders is returning to the BBC and Netflix, with two new seasons telling the story of a new generation of Shelbys, from writer and creator Steven Knight. Produced by Kudos and Garrison Drama for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, the series will be filmed at Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham, and will be set […]

October 3, 2025

BBC, Magic Lights Pictures reveal first look at The Scarecrows’ Wedding

The BBC and Oscar nominated producers, Magic Light Pictures, have released a first look at their forthcoming Christmas animated adventure, The Scarecrows’ Wedding. The story follows two devoted scarecrows, Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay, who are preparing for their big day when trouble arrives in the form of smooth-talking Reginald Rake. Adapted for BBC iPlayer and BBC One from the […]

October 3, 2025

WFTV launches The 2025 Fast Track to Fearless Leadership Programme

Women in Film and Television UK (WFTV) is continuing its commitment to female leadership with the launch of the 2025 Fast Track to Fearless Leadership Programme. The programme for women in leadership roles, in partnership with Sunbelt Rentals, equips female leaders with the skills, agility, and vision to reshape the future of film, television, screen […]

October 2, 2025

BBC scores UEFA Women’s Champions League deal

BBC Sport has secured free-to-air broadcast rights to the UEFA Women’s Champions League through to 2030 – including the final itself. The five-year deal will see BBC Sport deliver coverage of up to seven live matches each season across TV and BBC iPlayer. These matches include the final, which Arsenal won last season, as well […]

October 1, 2025

ITV Studios makes Data and Business hires

ITV Studios has announced a number of senior appointments to strengthen its Data & Insights and Business Development divisions under Tom Clark, EVP, Global Sales & Commercial Strategy. ITV Studios said the hires are part of its wider strategy to drive growth and unlock new opportunities across Global Partnerships and Zoo 55. ITV Studios is […]

October 1, 2025

Ozone brings Audience Connection Platform to US

Ozone – the digital advertising business – has announced the launch of its Audience Connection Platform in the US. Created as an alternative digital channel to social platforms, Ozone’s platform brings together audiences from the online destination sites where people come to be informed, inspired, and entertained every day. Through the delivery of scaled display […]

October 1, 2025

BBC: 5.8m watch Red Roses win Women’s RWC

BBC Sport has reported a record-breaking peak audience of 5.8 million viewers tuning in across TV and streaming to watch the Red Roses’ 33-13 victory over Canada in the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 final on September 27th. The final was the most-watched women’s rugby union match ever on UK television, and also the most-watched […]

September 29, 2025

Why broadcasts offer diverse takeaways for every listener or viewer

Broadcasts continue to serve different purposes depending on who is watching or listening. For some, it’s about picking up information; for others, it’s purely about entertainment. The most recent viewing data from the UK reflects this range in engagement. In 2025, Brits averaged around four hours of TV and streaming content each day, with approximately […]

September 29, 2025