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Cunk on Cinema coming to BBC, Netflix

Diane Morgan and Charlie Brooker are reuniting for Cunk on Cinema, another entrant in their celebrated seasons of faux documentaries – this time examining the world’s love affair with movies. Cunk On Cinema will debut on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two and on Netflix outside of the UK and Ireland on a date TBC. Production […]

April 10, 2026

BBC Belgium channel launches in May

Drama channel BBC First will be rebranded to BBC Belgium on May 5th, enhancing the popular international channel in Flanders (the Dutch speaking northern region of Belgium). Audiences will continue to have access to a lineup of dramas and crime series in a new-look home, all of which have been especially curated for Flemish audiences […]

April 9, 2026

NEM Dubrovnik announces 2nd round of keynotes and speakers

For over a decade, NEM Dubrovnik has brought together broadcasters, streamers, production and distribution companies, and media and marketing agencies from across Europe and beyond. Over four days, the market hosts panels, keynotes, presentations, and showcases, providing participants with insights into the latest content trends, formats, distribution strategies, and emerging innovations in the TV industry. […]

April 8, 2026

BBC bringing The Witch Farm to TV screens

The BBC has commissioned new drama The Witch Farm, starring Gabrielle Creevy and Michael Socha for BBC iPlayer and BBC One in a co-commission with BBC Cymru Wales. A ghost story and mystery set in the Welsh countryside, the series is made by Mammoth Screen, part of ITV Studios, and is written by Danny Robins […]

April 2, 2026

Bubble Planet joins forces with Winx Club for London takeover

Bubble Planet, the immersive experience specialist, has hit 1 million tickets sold in London, and as part of their celebration, they have partnered with Winx Club for a magical day on April 17th. The activation will include a character meet-and-greet with Bloom, Stella and Flora and dedicated social media-friendly photo moments. Tickets are now available […]

April 2, 2026

BBC announces new Welsh crime drama Old Town Murders

The BBC has commissioned Old Town Murders, a new crime series (6×60) written, created and executive produced by Matthew Barry (Men Up, The Guest) and produced by Quay Street Productions (part of ITV Studios) for BBC iPlayer and BBC One in a co-commission with BBC Cymru Wales. Mark Lewis Jones (Baby Reindeer, The Crown) and Steffan […]

April 2, 2026

A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder returns to BBC, Netflix this May

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder will return to the BBC on May 27th, with all six episodes of Season 2 launching on BBC iPlayer ahead of their transmission on BBC One and BBC Three. Based on the bestselling novels by Holly Jackson, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is produced by Moonage Pictures, part […]

April 1, 2026

BBC, HBO drama First Day announces further casting

The BBC and HBO have announced further cast joining First Day on Earth, the new original drama series created by, and starring, the multi-award-winning Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You, Chewing Gum) and co-produced by the BBC and HBO. Also starring are Thandiwe Newton (Anaconda, God’s Country), Maxine Peake (I Swear, Say Nothing), Danny Sapani (Halo, Harlots) and Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who, Barbie). Produced by Various Artists Limited (Juice, Such Brave Girls) and FALKNA […]

April 1, 2026

Cosmo EN channel, BBC Player launch in Turkey

BBC Studios and CosmoBlue Media have rolled out the next phase of their collaboration with the first launch in Turjey. Cosmo EN and BBC Player are now officially launched in the country, with Cosmo EN now live on D-Smart, Tivibu, BeIN and Kablo TV, and BBC Player now live on the Cosmo GO app. The […]

March 31, 2026

Magic Light Pictures launches Stirling Animation Studio

Magic Light Pictures has announced the launch of Stirling Animation Studio (SAS), its new, wholly owned studio where the company will complete production of its preschool series, Zog, for the BBC. Following Wild Child Animation entering Administration, with the potential loss of all jobs and its impact on the series, Magic Light said it “acted […]

March 30, 2026