Emma Raducanu’s Centre Court at Wimbledon on July 4th appearance attracted a peak TV audience of 5 million on the BBC – the third-highest peak for a non-final match in four years behind only her own fourth-round clash with Lulu Sun last year and Andy Murray vs John Isner in 2022. The match, which saw […]
Banijay Kids & Family, a specialist in children’s entertainment behind hit shows such as Totally Spies! and Mr Bean: The Animated Series, has announced that its distribution arm has secured a raft of multi-package sales for its portfolio of shows. ABC (Australia) has picked up the rights to Moominvalley season 4 and Piripenguins season 1, […]
As the new face of the iconic superhero, Superman, David Corenswet will takes viewers on an imaginative journey with a CBeebies Bedtime Story on July 11th. Corenswet reads What Does Daddy Do? by Rachel Bright, where Daisy wonders what her daddy does all day while she is at nursery. Dexter’s daddy is a fireman, Rosie’s […]
The economic impact of filming on location in Bristol and at The Bottle Yard Studios rose by 55 per cent in 2024-25 to an estimated £46.6 million (€54m), according to the latest annual figures from the Bristol Film Office. There were 29 major productions assisted by Bristol Film Office and The Bottle Yard Studios throughout […]
Both GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-finals will air live on BBC iPlayer, BBC Two Northern Ireland and on the BBC Sport NI website with audiences across the UK able to watch both games live. First up is Cork against Dublin on July 5th, followed by Kilkenny and Tipperary July 6th, with a place in […]
Following a performance from rap duo Bob Vylan during Glastonbury 2025 which the BBC streamed live and later deemed “antisemitic” and “unacceptable”, the broadcaster has made immediate changes to its policy regarding live-streaming music events. In a statement, the BBC said: “We fully understand the strength of feeling regarding Bob Vylan’s live appearance at Glastonbury […]
Attributing the success to its “fandom-first strategy”, BBC Studios reports that is has outpaced every UK broadcaster and most global streamers in YouTube watch time and TikTok engagement, according to new data. The numbers reveal a strong transformation since launching its advertising proposition in 2023: – Highest YouTube watch time across the UK competitor set, […]
UK broadcast regulator Ofcom has published its final decisions on the BBC’s plans to launch four new DAB+ stations and extend the hours of Radio 5 Sports Extra. The BBC’s proposals include: In November 2024, the BBC proposed to launch four new DAB+ stations: Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1 Anthems, a Radio 2 extension, and […]
As Oasis – with Gallagher brothers Liam and Noel reunited – prepare to return to stage this summer, BBC Sounds is exploring the lasting impact of one of Britian’s most iconic bands in a new ten-part series, Mad For Oasis. Made by BBC Local teams at BBC Radio Manchester, and hosted by Noel’s daughter, Anais, Mad […]
The BBC has said it should have cut away from a live broadcast of Bob Vylan’s performance at Glastonbury on June 28th, during which the rap band’s singer led the crowd in chants that the BBC deemed “antisemitic” and “unacceptable”. Consequently, the BBC has said it will review its guidance around live events. “Millions of […]