The Famous Five

Two more outings for The Famous Five confirmed by the BBC

The Famous Five return for two more feature length adventures.  The BBC have confirmed the return of its reimagined version of The Famous Five for a second series. Filming had begun on two new adventures. The new run builds on the initial trio of films for the sleuthing quintet. The first landed for Christmas 2023, … >

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Michaela Coel

First Day on Earth – BBC confirm new Michaela Coel drama

The star of I May Destroy You returns to the corporation for her latest series. Since breaking through with her sitcom Chewing Gum, Michaela Coel’s rise has been fascinating. From guest roles in Black Mirror and Mr. & Mrs. Smith, to starring in Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. At the same time, Coel writes and … >

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BBC acquires two Swedish psychological thrillers

End of Summer and Jana – Marked For Life, two Swedish psychological thrillers, head to the BBC iPlayer and linear channels.  There seems to be no end of enthusiasm for Nordic Noir at the BBC. Here’s the details of two new Swedish thriller series, both novel adaptations, which the corporation has picked up. End of … >

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BBC Aardman Things We Love shorts - Sporty Hamsters, MasterChef loving foxes & Race Against The World dogs

Things We Love – Aardman create new shorts for the BBC

The animators at Aardman have revived their classic Creature Comforts format for a new BBC promotion.  Bristol based animation house Aardman has created six new films for the BBC’s ‘Things We Love’ campaign. In the series of heart-warming animated films, in the style of their classic Creature Comforts shorts, real BBC audience member’s voices and … >

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Britbox

BritBox International is now wholly owned by BBC Studios

BBC Studios takes full ownership of BritBox International in a £255 million deal Reported by both sides from different angles (BBC takes full ownership vs ITV sells its 50% share), it’s clear the deal has been some time coming. Since ITV launched ITVX, its focus has been there, with Britbox coverage increasingly limited. Now BritBox … >

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