All BBC articles – Page 527
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NewsBroadcasters hail cameras in court reform
BBC, ITN and Sky News have welcomed today’s announcement that cameras are to be allowed in British courts.
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NewsBBC2 orders new Milne drama
White Heat screenwriter Paula Milne is already penning her next series for BBC2, swapping late 20th century activism for contemporary power.
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NewsBBC confirms Call the Midwife Christmas special
BBC1 has commissioned a Christmas special of 1950s drama Call the Midwife.
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NewsCarnie leaving R2 for BBC entertainment role
Lewis Carnie, head of programmes at BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music, is stepping down to take a nine-month attachment at the corporation’s in house entertainment team.
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NewsPrimeval’s Henshall turns to crime for BBC1 drama
BBC1 has ordered a new crime drama set in Scotland with Primeval’s Douglas Henshall in the lead role.
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NewsAntiques Roadshow to offer viewer playalong
Viewers of BBC1 series Antiques Roadshow will be able to pit themselves against the experts with the launch of a playalong valuation game this autumn.
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NewsHamilton and Coomber to lead Strictly together
The BBC has turned to the series editor of The Voice UK and the executive producer of Dancing on Ice to take on joint creative leadership of Strictly Come Dancing.
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NewsBBC drama to revisit Musketeers and Hitchcock
BBC Productions has won 20 hours of drama commissions, including an adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ The Three Musketeers and a reimagining of Hitchcock classic The Lady Vanishes.
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NewsRDF wins raft of orders led by Peter Andre for ITV2
RDF Television has signed up Peter Andre to front a formatted ITV2 show and its Bristol arm has won 130 hours of business, including a 10 x 60-minute series for Dave.
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NewsBBC1 facing sitcom pitch shortage
BBC1 is feeling the heat in the comedy market, with the genre head claiming competition from ITV and Sky has affected the flow of pitches.
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Behind The ScenesPlanet Earth Live, BBC1
It’s been a huge task getting this global wildlife event off the ground – but as TX day looms, the real work is just starting, says Colin Jackson.
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NewsSherlock and Fresh Meat win South Bank awards
BBC drama Sherlock and Channel 4 comedy Fresh Meat have picked up South Bank Sky Arts Awards.
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NewsBBC DG must be diversity champion, says MP
BBC Trustees must appoint a Director General who is committed to improving diversity, shadow media minister Helen Goodman has urged.
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NewsBBC staff support "not working" claim unions
The joint unions have accused the BBC of failing to meet a number of eleventh hour promises made to staff ahead of the DQF cuts announced last year, claiming “the system isn’t working”.
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NewsCBBC’s Dick and Dom join the circus
Kids presenters Dick and Dom are turning ringmasters for a new CBBC show – one of several new commissions for the children’s channel.
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NewsThe Voice goes live with viewer tweets
The Voice UK is to ramp up its social media presence during its live episodes, including the introduction of a Twitter mosaic in the studio.
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NewsBBC poaches 10 O'Clock Live series editor
The BBC has poached series editor of 10 O’Clock Live for its in house comedy entertainment team.
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NewsSarah Millican returning to BBC2
BBC2 has ordered a second series of comedy chat show The Sarah Millican Television Programme.