The BBC is introducing changes in network television commissioning to support its commitment to make the biggest possible impact right across the UK. In a blog post, Rhodri Talfan Davies, Director of Nations at the BBC, notes that the Corporation is already by far the biggest commissioner of television programming outside London, investing almost £1 […]
Following the successful launch of seasons one and two, first airing in February this year on CBeebies and iPlayer, the third season of the celebrated animated series Puffin Rock will premiere this autumn, exclusively on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer in the UK and on RTEjr and the RTE Player in Ireland. From Cartoon Saloon and […]
BBC Studios Digital Brands together with BBC Studios Kids & Family and Ludo Studio are thrilled to share that acclaimed actress Diane Kruger is the voice behind the first-ever Bluey Book Reads’ content in German. Best known for her roles in Troy, Inglourious Basterds and National Treasure, Kruger brings her exceptional talent and warmth to […]
Production company Rainbow has created a special space at MCM Comic Con London for Winx Club fans old and new to immerse themselves in its magical world and learn more about its sensational reboot, coming to the BBC (in the UK) and Netflix (globally) later this year. The biggest pop culture celebration in the UK, […]
Blue Peter is offering one lucky viewer the chance to live out every dinosaur lover’s dream – joining real life palaeontologists on a live dig site in Canada, as part of a once-in-a-lifetime competition inspired by the return of Walking With Dinosaurs. On this week’s episode of Blue Peter (5pm, Friday 23 May, CBBC and […]
BBC World Service is expanding its news offer with the launch of a pilot Polish-language news website, BBC News Polska, and its content on social channels. Going live from June 24th, the website will deliver independent and impartial news in text and video for Polish-speaking audiences. The new language offer aims to counter a wave of […]
Disney+ has confirmed the greenlight and casting of brand-new Original comedy series Alice and Steve (working title), from the award-winning Clerkenwell Films (Baby Reindeer). Nicola Walker(The Split, Unforgotten) and Jemaine Clement (What We Do in the Shadows, Flight of The Conchords) have been cast in the titular roles and filming has commenced in London, UK. Lifelong best […]
BBC and Magic Light Pictures have announced production of The Scarecrows’ Wedding. This is the latest animated adaption by Magic Light from the UK’s leading picture book creators, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. It will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One this Christmas. The half-hour animated special features an all-star voice cast with returning favourite Rob Brydon voicing Reginald Rake, Jessie Buckley as Betty […]
Lee Mack’s celebrated studio sitcom, Not Going Out, will return for a new season on the BBC in June. The UK’s longest running UK sitcom currently on air, and newest member to the elite group of sitcom centenarians (when the 100th episode aired during the BBC’s 2023 Christmas schedule), will see the story of wise-cracking […]
Long-serving BBC presenter Gary Lineker has confirmed that he will leave his role following the final episode of Match of the Day for the 2024/25 season on May 25th – 26 years after he took over from Des Lynam. The highest-paid on-air talent at the BBC will now no longer be part of the broadcaster’s […]