There’s no moral in this story because, of course, it is about television. For as long as it has been around there have been moral panics about TV, as in ‘does what it puts on screen erode the moral fibre of a nation?’ As the word panic implies, the answer is, generally, no. Nowadays even […]
This autumn, beloved canine comedian, Hacker T Dog, will officially join the legendary children’s programme Blue Peter presenting alongside Abby Cook, Joel Mawhinney, Shini Muthukrishnan and Henry the Blue Peter pet dog. Famous for his cheeky humour, lightning-fast wit and unmistakable Wigan accent, Hacker has been a CBBC favourite for over 16 years. He has […]
Sky has announced that it is to halt children’s commissioning in favour of solely acquiring content for its Sky Kids service. The Children’s Media Foundation (CMF) has expressed “surprise and deep concern” at the news. “This is a depressing and short-sighted decision, which will leave UK children less well-served. Sky Kids content has gained a […]
BBC Studios and Ludo Studio have announced thatBluey has officially surpassed 1 billion lifetime audio streams across all platforms. From toe-tapping tunes to heartwarming harmonies, Bluey’s full music catalogue has entertained fans around the world.Leading the way are the top 5 most streamed tracks: Bluey Theme Tune, Bluey the Album Dance Mode, Dance Mode! Bluey […]
BBC Commercial, the media company which is part of the BBC Group, has released its annual results as part of the BBC’s Annual Report and Accounts, marking a year where the company delivered record revenues of £2.2 billion (2023/24: £1.9 billion) and EBITDA of £228 million (2023/24: £199 million), driven by a diversified portfolio; strong […]
The Wimbledon tennis Grand Slam attracted a record breaking 69.3 million online requests for BBC Sport from June 30th to July 13th – the highest ever digital engagement for the championships on record. Audiences turned to BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport app in unprecedented numbers across the two weeks with […]
Los Angeles and London-based management and production company 42 has tapped former FilmNation TV UK executive Martin Rakusen as Chief Operating Officer. Effective immediately, Rakusen is responsible for running 42’s operations and business development globally, in addition to having oversight of business affairs and production across its portfolio. Rakusen will be based in 42’s London […]
BBC Sport and Athletic Ventures have confirmed a new five-year deal to broadcast coverage of some of the biggest UK athletics events, including the London Athletics Meet, until 2029. This new deal will bring world-class athletics to BBC platforms – BBC TV, iPlayer and BBC Sport digital platforms – ensuring the biggest moments in UK […]
Rebus, the crime drama from Eleventh Hour Films, will return for a second season, penned by Gregory Burke and with Richard Rankin reprising his role as Detective Sergeant John Rebus. Based on the best-selling books by Ian Rankin and filmed in and around Edinburgh and Glasgow, the new season will continue to explore Rebus’s complex […]
Will Macdonald and David Granger have launched a new production company, idle Industries. The company will develop unscripted formats for both UK and global audiences with support from BBC Studios in return for first look distribution rights on those formats. Prior to starting idle, Macdonald and Granger headed up Monkey, one of Britain’s top production companies which they founded in 2000 and […]