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BBC hosts first virtual reality Prom
August 8, 2018 | David FarnorBBC Proms are holding a Prom in virtual reality this year.
For the first time ever, VR will be seen at the BBC Proms in a new work by Anna Meredith and 59 Productions. Commemorating the centenary of the end … Read More
Comic-Con: Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor Who gets a full trailer
July 20, 2018 | David FarnorComic-Con kicked off in style this year, with the arrival of the brand new face of Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker.
The first female Time Lord in the BBC’s long-running sci-fi/fantasy series, her upcoming season heralds the start of something hugely … Read More
Streaming services overtake pay TV for first time
July 18, 2018 | David FarnorStreaming services have overtaken pay TV services in UK living rooms for the first time, new Ofcom research reveals.
There are now more UK subscriptions to Netflix, Amazon and NOW than to traditional pay TV services, the data shows, as … Read More
BBC orders suffragette and WWII VR movies
July 12, 2018 | David FarnorThe BBC’s virtual reality arm is extending into new territory this year, as it orders two new experiences based around the suffragettes and WWII.
Smashing barriers with your voice in VR The first experience, Make Noise, empowers viewers to … Read More
BBC Two orders second helping of Million Pound Menu
July 9, 2018 | David FarnorBBC Two has ordered a second helping of restaurant business show Million Pound Menu.
General manager Fred Sirieix will return to host, as once again, budding restaurateurs will vie for life-changing sums of investments in the food concepts they believe … Read More
BBC Three announces new Factual Entertainment commissions
July 6, 2018 | David FarnorBBC Three is expanding its factual entertainment with a pair of new commissions.
Earlier this year, the online channel received additional investment to widen its commissioning remit and announced that it was on the lookout for new contemporary takes on … Read More
BBC iPlayer lines up new range of teen box sets
July 5, 2018 | David FarnorThe BBC has ordered a new range of shows for teen audiences, with plans to release them as box sets on BBC iPlayer for binge-watching.
The content for 13-15 year olds promises to offer insights into teenage lives, giving them … Read More
Trailer: Natalie Dormer stars in BBC Two’s Picnic at Hanging Rock
July 3, 2018 | David FarnorPicnic at Hanging Rock returns to our screens this July, and BBC Two has unveiled our first proper look at the new series.
Starring Natalie Dormer, the six-part drama is a penetrating reimagining of Joan Lindsay’s iconic Australian novel. First … Read More
Trailer lands for Luther Season 5
June 23, 2018 | David FarnorThe trailer has landed for Season 5 of BBC One’s Luther.
The crime drama, which stars Idris Elba as the iconic cop, was renewed for a new four-part run last year, with creator Neil Cross returning to pen more … Read More
BBC iPlayer serves Wimbledon 2018 in 4K
June 22, 2018 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer will be serving up Wimbledon 2018 in 4K for the first time ever.
Britain’s flagship tennis tournament returns to our screens on 2nd July and BBC Sport will be there to serve all of the court action to … Read More