All BBC articles – Page 308

  • Ali-A’s Superchargers
    News

    YouTubers head to CBBC for car makeover format

    2017-01-11T12:34:00Z

    CBBC has ordered a car transformation series fronted by two YouTube stars from Endemol Shine North following a successful pilot.

  • Tony Hall
    News

    Hall: BBC must reinvent broadcasting

    2017-01-11T09:10:00Z

    The BBC is to overhaul iPlayer in a bid to “reinvent public broadcasting for a new generation” as it enters its new charter period.

  • Sir David Clementi
    News

    David Clementi set to chair the BBC

    2017-01-10T16:14:00Z

    The architect of the BBC’s new unitary board Sir David Clementi has been confirmed as the government’s preferred candidate to become the corporation’s chair from April.

  • Mrs Brown's Boys
    News

    Hungry Bear lands Mrs Brown’s spin-off

    2017-01-10T14:13:00Z

    Brendan O’Carroll’s indie BocPix has teamed up with Hungry Bear Media on a Mrs Brown’s Boys spin-off for Saturday nights on BBC1.

  • Apple Tree Yard
    Video

    Apple Tree Yard, BBC1

    2017-01-09T16:26:00Z

    Kudos production of Amanda Coe’s adaptation of the best-selling thriller novel.

  • Common Sense
    Video

    Common Sense, BBC2

    2017-01-09T16:03:00Z

    Studio Lambert prepares launch of new topical comedy series.

  • Donald Trump
    News

    BBC3 explores Trump assassination attempt

    2017-01-09T12:16:00Z

    The failed assassination of Donald Trump is to be the subject of a BBC3 documentary, released on the day of the incoming president’s inauguration.

  • Sherlock
    Ratings

    Sherlock sinks to low

    2017-01-09T12:04:00Z

    WEEKEND: Sherlock fell by 2m to its lowest ever performance against stiff competition from Endeavour – as Dance Dance Dance got underway with 4m viewers.

  • Let It Shine
    Ratings

    Let It Shine & The Voice UK share the honours

    2017-01-09T10:32:00Z

    SATURDAY: Let It Shine and The Voice both made solid starts in the entertainment battle as BBC1’s drama gamble with Taboo paid off.  

  • VR
    News

    BBC Worldwide takes first VR steps

    2017-01-06T10:27:00Z

    BBC Worldwide has taken its first steps into virtual reality – partnering with Oculus to launch three VR experiences that immerse users in the world of a caracal cat, oogpister beetle and black bear.

  • David Bowie
    Video

    Bowie: The Last Five Years, BBC2

    2017-01-06T09:36:00Z

    BBC Music doc featuring unseen and rare archive footage of the legendary musician.

  • Real-Housewives-of-ISIS
    News

    Revolting star defends Real Housewives of ISIS sketch

    2017-01-05T13:10:00Z

    The creator of BBC2 comedy Revolting has defended an ISIS-themed sketch parody of the Real Housewives franchise after the Hat Trick-produced show received a number of complaints online.

  • Hospital
    Video

    Hospital, BBC2

    2017-01-04T10:41:00Z

    Label1 documentary shines a spotlight on the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

  • WWBD
    News

    BBC3 asks What Would Beyoncé Do?!

    2017-01-04T10:21:00Z

    Comedian Luisa Omielan is bringing her stand-up special What Would Beyoncé Do?! to BBC3.

  • Taboo
    Video

    Taboo, BBC1

    2017-01-03T13:28:00Z

    Scott Free Productions and Hardy Son and Baker’s drama series.

  • Let It Shine
    News

    Let It Shine to set standard for BBCS

    2017-01-03T13:27:00Z

    The executive producer of BBC Studios’ entertainment format Let It Shine has acknowledged there is a “lot riding on it” becoming a success as the division prepares to commercialise.

  • Mcintyre
    Ratings

    Michael McIntyre dominates Christmas Eve

    2017-01-03T11:05:00Z

    Michael McIntyre’s Big Show smashed its first series’ average, while We’re Going On A Bear Hunt performed well on C4 and The Witness For The Prosecution struggled to match previous Agatha Christie adaptations.

  • Sherlock
    Ratings

    Sherlock tops festive ratings

    2017-01-03T11:03:00Z

    Sherlock was the most-watched show of the festive period, barring BBC1’s fireworks coverage, while Sky 1 cooked up success with Dawn French drama Delicious.

  • Strictly Come Dancing
    Ratings

    Strictly triumphs on Christmas Day

    2017-01-03T10:31:00Z

    Strictly Come Dancing’s festive special clinched the Christmas Day ratings battle, but the combined ratings for The Queen’s Speech ultimately took the crown.

  • Close to the Enemy
    Ratings

    Close To The Enemy closes with 1.5m

    2016-12-23T11:09:00Z

    THURSDAY: Stephen Poliakoff’s period drama closed just short of the BBC2 slot average following the finale of Masterchef: the Professionals.