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BBC to broadcast West End’s Uncle Vanya
September 9, 2020 | David FarnorThe BBC will broadcast the star-studded West End production of Uncle Vanya as part of its extended Culture in Quarantine programming.
The production of the iconic Chekhov play, directed by Ian Rickson, was performed at London’s Harold Pinter Theatre at … Read More
Trailer: Hidden returns to BBC for Season 2 this February
February 7, 2020 | David FarnorHit BBC series Hidden is returning for a second season this February, and a new trailer gives us a first look at the show’s new mysteries.
Season 2 will see the return of DCI Cadi John (Sian Reese-Williams) and DS … Read More
BBC Four acquires Norwegian drama Wisting
October 13, 2019 | David FarnorBBC Four has acquired the 10-part Norwegian crime drama Wisting from Banijay Rights.
The drama, which stars Sven Nordin and Carrie-Anne Moss, is based on the best-selling books The Caveman and The Hunting Dogs by writer Jørn Lier Horst. Set … Read More
Martin’s Close: Peter Capaldi and Mark Gatiss team up for BBC Four horror
August 31, 2019 | David FarnorDoctor Who veterans Peter Capaldi and Mark Gatiss are teaming up for Martin’s Close, a horror story airing this Christmas on BBC Four.
The standalone 30-minute drama is based on M.R. James’ chilling ghost story of the same name, and … Read More
BBC Storyville announces new films for BBC Three
June 10, 2019 | David FarnorBBC Storyville is bringing films to BBC Three for the first time, as the documentary strand unveils a fresh new look.
BBC Storyville’s Commissioning Editor Mandy Chang announced the changes at Sheffield Doc/Fest on Sunday, setting out Storyville’s plan to … Read More
Vic & Bob return for another Big Night Out on BBC Four
May 23, 2019 | David FarnorVic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are bringing another blast of high octane comedy to BBC Four with a second season of Big Night Out.
The studio-based show will burst into life with special effects, songs, stunts and plenty of surprises. … Read More
State of Happiness: BBC Four acquires Norwegian drama
May 15, 2019 | David FarnorBBC Four has acquired Norwegian drama State Of Happiness from DR International Sales.
The eight-part series, which won Best Screenplay at Cannes Series Festival, follows the story of a small town and how it changed after the International oil company, … Read More
BBC Four unveils world drama slate for 2019
January 27, 2019 | David FarnorAsk anyone who watches TV if they’ve heard of The Killing or Sarah Lund and you’ll get a sense of how much the appetite for world drama has grown in the last decade. While Channel 4 has helped launch Walter … Read More
Mystery Road TV series heads to BBC Four
September 14, 2018 | David FarnorBBC Four has bagged the rights to Mystery Road the TV series.
The six-part drama, based on Ivan Sen’s acclaimed feature film, is a crime thriller set against the big landscapes and stunning scenery of Australia.
Produced by Bunya Productions … Read More
BBC launches summer Pop Art season
July 17, 2015 | David FarnorThis August, BBC Four will leads a week-long celebration of Pop Art, with programmes across BBC Four, radio and online.
Titled “BBC Four Goes Pop”, the week-long celebration of Pop Art will look at the influence of the art movement … Read More