The BBC was granted access to previously unseen photos and private family footage of the Queen to make the documentary. Source: Platinum Jubilee: BBC documentary to give viewers 'extraordinary glimpse' into Queen's private life … [Read more...]
Transphobia row erupts after Stonewall by BBC presenter Stephen Nolan was nominated for a string of awards
A ‘transphobia’ row has erupted after an expose of Stonewall by BBC presenter Stephen Nolan was nominated for a string of awards.BBC podcast Nolan Investigates: Stonewall examined the campaign group’s influence on UK institutions and was nominated in four categories at the annual Audio and Radio Industry Awards (Arias). Source: Transphobia row … [Read more...]
How the ‘unadulterated horror’ of Peter Cushing’s Nineteen Eighty-Four broke the BBC
In 1954, Nigel Kneale's 'sadistic' George Orwell adaptation terrified the nation – and became TV's first ‘watercooler’ moment. Source: How the ‘unadulterated horror’ of Peter Cushing’s Nineteen Eighty-Four broke the BBC … [Read more...]
Threads: Sheffield nuclear war drama named in top 100 BBC shows of all time
The corporation is preparing to celebrate a century of broadcasting – and TV and film experts have drawn up a list of some of the most influential programmes of all time.Focusing on shows which were gamechangers for British TV, the 1984 drama about the aftermath of a nuclear attack on Sheffield has been named in the top 100 by experts from the … [Read more...]
BAFTA Winners Slam Existential Threat to Channel 4, BBC
Two of the most respected practitioners working in the entertainment industry have slammed the U.K. government’s ongoing plans for broadcasters Channel 4 and BBC. Source: BAFTA Winners Slam Existential Threat to Channel 4, BBC - Variety … [Read more...]
BBC sends Pablo to school as Paper Owl sets up scheme for autistic animators
The BBC has ordered a third season of preschool show Pablo, which will have a new look and see its eight-year-old autistic lead character starting out at school. Produced by Northern Irish prodco Paper Owl Films, the new episodes will swap the show’s original 2D look for a mixed-media style, echoing the mix of sounds and textures of the school … [Read more...]
