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S4C commissions third season of Amour & Mynydd

S4C has commissioned a third series of popular dating show Amour & Mynydd. The decision comes in response to the success of the second season of the original format, which concluded on February 25th. In this S4C original, a group of singletons live together in the Amour & Mynydd chalet set against the stunning backdrop of the French Alps, hoping that their love lives will reach new heights. The first two seasons are […]

February 26, 2026

BBC Nordic takes to the skies with SAS Airlines

BBC Studios has announced the launch of BBC Nordic as a dedicated, on‑demand destination on SAS Airlines. Travellers on SAS Airlines can now access a tailored collection designed for the inflight environment. Content available to passengers at launch includes travel series Where the Wild Men Are with Ben Fogle and Scandinavia with Simon Reeve, wildlife […]

February 25, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Alton Towers readies for Bluey rollercoaster with giant portrait

Alton Towers Resort has unveiled a giant portrait of Bluey made from over 11,000 cans of beans to announce the opening date of the world’s first Bluey rollercoaster at CBeebies Land. The artwork, which measures 20 by 15 metres and took 18 hours to complete, has appeared on the park’s iconic lawn, near CBeebies Land […]

February 25, 2026By Nik Roseveare

BBC unveils fresh wave of children’s content

BBC Children’s and Education is delivering a new wave of storytelling, with returning hits and fresh family favourites across CBBC and CBeebies.  Patricia Hidalgo, Director of BBC Children’s and Education, commented: “The latest additions to our slate reinforce our commitment to backing world‑class talent and reaching as many families as possible with shows that help […]

February 24, 2026

BBC Studios, Rogan Productions renew first look deal

BBC Studios is renewing its deal with Rogan Productions, which gives the global studio a first look deal at distributing the indie’s factual programming slate in return for development funding for another three years. BBC Studios and Rogan Productions first partnered together back in 2020, with the focus of the deal being and continuing to […]

February 24, 2026

BBC World Service’s Witness History to launch AI-animated episodes

The BBC World Service programme Witness History will release five animated video adaptations of recent episodes, created using generative AI technology.  The first animated episode, The World’s First Labradoodle, will be available on the BBC World Service YouTube channel on March 1st. It will be followed by animated versions of Brazil’s Biggest Bank Heist; Ramesses […]

February 24, 2026

BBC Studios announces that Ghosts is heading to Czechia

BBC Studios has announced that hit UK comedy format Ghosts is heading to Czechia, with commercial broadcaster TV Nova commissioning a brand-new local adaptation. The Czech version will comprise of 12 x 35’ episodes and will be produced by TV Nova. The series follows a young couple whose dreams of renovating a dilapidated mansion and turning it into a hotel are upended by the restless spirits who […]

February 24, 2026

BBC reports 83m streams for Winter Games

BBC Sport’s coverage of the Winter Olympic Games 2026 has achieved its largest overall audience consumption ever, with a record-breaking surge in streaming. Across the Winter Olympic Games in 2026, there were 83 million streams and over 44 million total streamed hours online via BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport app, […]

February 23, 2026

BBC Studios announces wave of pre-sales for Blue Planet III

At its 50th annual showcase event, BBC Studios has announced international pre-sales for the return of its world-renowned Natural History Unit Productions’ landmark series Blue Planet III. BBC Studios also confirmed a new co-production deal in Greece with Skai TV joining the series for BBC and BBC America, alongside co-producers ZDF and France Télévisions. The […]

February 23, 2026

WBITVP reveals new format and programming titles for London Screening

Warner Bros International Television Production has revealed the key new titles it will be introducing to buyers at its Showcase event on Thursday 26th February. This latest slate introduces formats that take us from the courtroom to the classroom, as well as fun, fresh takes on popular reality and dating formats that are guaranteed to […]

February 23, 2026