The BBC has announced that Charlotte Moore, Chief Content Officer, is leaving the corporation to join Left Bank Pictures as CEO and Sony Pictures Television as EVP, Creative Director, International Production. Moore commented: “It’s been an honour to lead the BBC creatively as Chief Content Officer at a time of unprecedented change, championing the very […]
Formerly the iconic home of Granada Television, VERSA Studios Manchester has transformed into a dynamic studio facility, honouring its rich history. With state-of-the-art refurbishments, including the installation of two brand-new TV Tech Galleries, TV, Film, Motion Capture, and VR/AR Studios, VERSA is revitalising Manchester’s legacy as a hub for TV and Film. With over 200,000 […]
BBC News has announced a new way of working internationally which it says “will enhance opportunities for audience growth around the world and to simplify the organisation’s structure”. Later this year, six regional directors will be appointed to lead six regions around the world both editorially and operationally. The regional directors will be tasked with […]
StarHub, the Singapore-based telco, and BBC Studios have announced the next phase of their long-term partnership. BBC News has now been added to StarHub’s Starter+ and Malay+ passes, making the news channel more widely available to customers across StarHub’s platforms. StarHub’s Entertainment+ subscribers will also continue to enjoy the flexibility of watching BBC Studios’ content […]
Buckingham Palace today [February 26th] played host to the Grand Final of BBC 500 Words, the UK’s most celebrated children’s writing competition. Fifty young literary talents were invited to a reception hosted by The Queen, in recognition of their remarkable stories. Her Majesty has a longstanding commitment to championing literacy and creative writing, supporting the […]
Season 2 of Doctor Who, with Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor, will officially launch on April 12th at 8am on BBC iPlayer and later that day on BBC One in the UK. At the same time, those outside of the UK can watch the Doctor and his new adventures on Disney+ where available. Additionally, it […]
The Broadcasting Press Guild (BPG) has announced the nominations for its prestigious annual BPG Awards, celebrating the very best in British Television, Streaming and Audio. This year’s shortlist reflects a compelling mix of gripping dramas, thought-provoking documentaries, groundbreaking comedy, and innovative entertainment. From the real-life scandal of Mr Bates vs The Post Office to the […]
An audience of 7.3 million tuned in to watch Magic Light Pictures’ animated special, Tiddler on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, according to BARB 28-day figures. Premiering on Christmas Day on BBC One, Tiddler had the highest audience share for a Magic Light Pictures film since The Gruffalo in 2009. Tiddler is the latest animation to the multi-Oscar-nominated production company’s […]
BBC Studios has extended the reach of its channel brands across CEE with new launches in the Czech Republic and Romania. BBC-branded channels, BBC Earth and BBC First, are now available to the customers of Vodafone in Czech Republic, whilst BBC First has joined Orange Romania. In Czech Republic, the partnership between BBC Studios and […]
The BBC has released first-look pictures for the brand-new four-part thriller Reunion, starring Matthew Gurney, Lara Peake, Anne-Marie Duff, Eddie Marsan and Rose Ayling-Ellis. Produced by Sheffield based Warp Films for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, Reunion is a bilingual series filmed in and around Sheffield featuring both British Sign Language (BSL) and spoken English. […]