BBC unveils new documentary slate

The BBC has unveiled a new slate of documentary commissions tackling pertinent topics that face modern Britain.

A feature length, state-of-the-nation documentary for BBC One will bring viewers the definitive story of the coronavirus pandemic in Britain. Three new commissions … Read More

Trailer: A Suitable Boy premieres on BBC One this July

“No one can be sure what the future will be.” That’s the sound of BBC One bringing Vikram Seth’s A Suitable Boy to the screen – and a new trailer gives us a first look at the drama.

The drama … Read More

BBC One to air Anthony Walker drama

BBC One will air Anthony, a new drama inspired by the life of Anthony Walker.

Anthony was a Liverpool teenager with a devout Christian faith and a love of basketball. Known to his family and friends for his humour, intelligence … Read More

Top Gear resumes filming at deserted theme park

Filming has resumed on BBC’s Top Gear with a day out at a deserted, closed theme park.

Paddy McGuinness, Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris have raced around Staffordshire’s empty Alton Towers Resort for a new segment in the motoring show, … Read More

First look: Talking Heads to air on BBC One this June

Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads will air on BBC One this June, and we’ve got our first image of the impressive cast preparing to bring his monologues back to life.

10 of the original pieces, which which first aired on BBC … Read More

BBC One acquires hit Australian drama The Heights

BBC One has acquired Australian drama The Heights.

At a time when schedules need filling and productions are preparing to resume filming, the Beeb is looking overseas to keep its daytime schedules filled. It has bagged the rights to the … Read More

BBC One’s Doctors films episode in lockdown

BBC One daytime favourite Doctors is the latest scripted series to film a special episode in lockdown.

Hot on the heels of ITV’s Isolation Stories, BBC Four’s Unprecedented and Apple TV+’s Mythic Quest quarantine recordings, Doctors has recorded a special … Read More

BBC One commissions 2 lockdown shows from Jack Whitehall

Jack Whitehall is bringing two new entertainment shows to BBC One in the next few months.

Jack Whitehall’s Father’s Day will be a celebration of the special day in our current unusual circumstances.

He’s a man who’s been … Read More

Staged: David Tennant and Michael Sheen star in lockdown comedy for BBC One

David Tennant and Michael will star in Staged, a new lockdown comedy for BBC One.

From Infinity Hill and GCB Films, the six-part short-form series follows the cast of a play – the cream of the crop of British acting … Read More

Steven Knight and Tom Hardy return to BBC One for Great Expectations

Steven Knight and Tom Hardy are returning to BBC One for a new adaptation of Great Expectations.

The series will be the second Dickens adaptation from Peaky Blinders creator Knight, who brought A Christmas Carol to the Beeb and FX … Read More