Nine CEOs from the UK broadcasting industry have released a statement urging the government to pass Media Bill updates ahead of the General Election, which has been scheduled for July 4th – meaning Parliament will be dissolved in just a few days’ time. A joint statement says: “As leading CEOs from the UK broadcasting industry, […]
Award-winning comedy Outnumbered will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas. Written and directed by the show’s creators, Guy Jenkin and Andy Hamilton, it will follow the chaos in the downsized home of Pete and Sue Brockman, as they grapple with the challenges of parenting kids who are now adults, with their own […]
Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings on June 6th, Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has announced a raft of sales across Europe for its new commemorative series D-Day: The Unheard Tapes (3×60’). Produced by WBITVP company Wall to Wall Media for BBC Two and BBC iPlayer and co-produced with The History […]
UKTV has commissioned Masters of Reinvention for its factual channel Yesterday and free streaming service UKTV Play, to be produced by Air TV. In the new six part series, mechanical engineer and broadcaster, Dr Shini Somara (Tomorrow’s Food) will turn to back copies of Practical Mechanics magazine – once the bible of British inventors – […]
Waterloo Road fans with sight or hearing loss will now be able to enjoy all 13 seasons of the show, as every episode has had subtitles, audio description, and sign language added on BBC iPlayer. Waterloo Road initially ran on the BBC between 2006 and 2015, and was a hit on BBC iPlayer when the […]
TV is the basis of entertainment in the contemporary world. It keeps people engaged with the lively characters and thought-provoking stories. Each and every famous TV show has a group of talented writers who create the scripts that are the backbone of these stories. The UK television industry is full of exciting job opportunities for […]
BBC Studios has renewed its global licensing partnership with toy company Moose Toys for hit kids property Bluey. The BBC Studios’ licensee will remain the global master toy partner for the animated TV sensation Bluey in all territories. The landmark multi-year renewal will build on the global success of Moose’s toy range. It also follows […]
The Emirates FA Cup will continue to be accessible to all fans following a new agreement that will see the BBC become the exclusive free-to-air broadcaster of the competition in a four-year deal starting from the 2025-2026 season. BBC Sport, under a new partnership with TNT Sports, has secured free-to-air live coverage of 14 games […]
IBC 2024 is now open for registration, with the global media and entertainment (M&E) industry set to converge on the RAI Amsterdam from September 13th to 16th. The event will bring the content and technology community together to showcase innovations, address media’s most pressing trends, and enable collaboration during the four-day exhibition and three-day IBC […]
UIC Digital, a digital product agency which builds cross-platform digital products for many leading businesses, including BBC.com, UEFA and NBC, has announced the appointment of Steve Knight as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With an extensive background in technology digital software and SaaS, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. Knight joins […]