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Finite Films & TV launches Northern Irish office

 Independent production company Finite Films & TV has announced the opening of its new base in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in line with its expanding international slate. The company has also announced a new psychological horror, The Fears, in development from Doctor Who director Andrew Gunn. The Fears, written and directed by seasoned visual drama director Andrew Gunn (Life on Mars, Survivors, Primeval) tells the story of an oppressive Immigration Detention Centre that becomes infected with a mysterious illness […]

July 17, 2025

Royal Television Society celebrating 10 years of Northern Ireland awards

From Game of Thrones to Derry Girls and Line of Duty to Blue Lights, many of the biggest TV shows in the world, all made in Northern Ireland, have been presented with a prestigious Royal Television Society Northern Ireland (RTS NI) Trophy over the past ten years. The RTS NI Awards with support from BBC […]

June 18, 2025

BBC Children’s and Education announces Crookhaven drama

BBC Children’s and Education has commissioned Crookhaven, an action-packed 8 x 45-minute TV adaptation of J.J. Arcanjo’s hit book series, which has sold globally in 16 languages across the world, and has been created for television by Justin Young (Ripper Street, Death In Paradise, Sanditon). Produced by BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions, Crookhaven shoots in Northern […]

May 15, 2025

BBC scores Scotland, Wales, NI football matches

The BBC has confirmed a deal to broadcast Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland men’s international football matches in the run-up to the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026. Rhodri Talfan Davies, Director of BBC Nations, commented: “I’m absolutely delighted that fans across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will now be able to enjoy live, free-to-air coverage […]

March 7, 2025

Live NIFL Premiership on BBC Sport NI

Six Sports Direct NIFL Premiership games being streamed live in January and February 2025 on BBC Sport NI. Champions Larne will welcome Cliftonville to Inver Park for the first live game on January 10th. The following Friday night, January 17, high-flying Dungannon Swifts will host Glenavon who are currently struggling at the opposite end of […]

December 16, 2024

Report: Blue Lights boosted Northern Ireland economy by £20m

The BBC Economic Impact Report for Northern Ireland shows the drama series Blue Lights has had a positive impact on the economy across its first two seasons, alongside other network productions made in Northern Ireland. The report which was published to coincide with the centenary of the BBC in Northern Ireland, highlights the contribution that […]

November 15, 2024

Afro Mic secures double Channel 4 commission

Northern Ireland’s Afro Mic Productions has secured commissions for two new documentaries for Channel 4, with support from Northern Ireland Screen. Secrets of the Christmas Market is an observational documentary filmed in and around Belfast in the lead-up to Christmas. The film offers a behind-the-scenes look at the organisers and vendors who bring the festive […]

November 14, 2024

RTS NI announces finalists for 2024 Television Awards

The Royal Television Society, Northern Ireland (RTS NI) has revealed the nominees shortlisted for this year’s prestigious Television Awards, with headline sponsor Ka-Boom. The winners will be announced at the 9th RTS NI Awards ceremony which takes place on November 14th at the Titanic Belfast. Sarah McCaffrey, Chair of RTS NI, said: “We are delighted […]

September 13, 2024

ITV to air NI, Scotland Nations League games

ITV will show the upcoming Men’s Scotland and Northern Ireland Nations League fixtures, free to air, following a deal with Viaplay. Scotland vs Poland will air live and free to air at 19:30 on ITV4 and ITVX on September 5th. Scotland’s second match in League A of the Nations League, Portugal vs Scotland, will air […]

September 4, 2024By Nik Roseveare

GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Semi-Finals on BBC NI

BBC Sport NI will have live coverage of the GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals on July 6th and 7th on BBC iPlayer, BBC Two Northern Ireland, streamed live on the BBC Sport NI website and on the BBC Sport App. The games will be available to audiences to watch live across the UK with […]

July 5, 2024