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Homeschooling: Record number of kids turn to the BBC
January 22, 2021 | David FarnorA record number of kids, parents and teachers have turned to BBC iPlayer this month, as the Beeb steps up its educational offering during the current coronavirus lockdown.
From 11th January, BBC Two and CBBC have been broadcasting dedicated slots … Read More
Homeschooling: BBC Bitesize Daily – 2021 Term Timetable
January 22, 2021 | David FarnorThe BBC has openEd its doors once again to its homeschooling initiative, Bitesize Daily. The virtual learning push, which began in 2020 during the first coronavirus lockdown, brings together more than 200 teachers and a host of celebrities to help … Read More
Trailer: Worzel Gummidge returns for Christmas special
December 14, 2020 | David FarnorWorzel Gummidge is returning to our screens this Christmas for another adventure, and a trailer gives us our first look at the festive special.
Following the much loved 2019 adaptation by Mackenzie Crook, BBC One has ordered another outing for … Read More
Michaela Coel and Cynthia Erivo to headline BBC’s Creative Diversity Xperience
July 15, 2020 | David FarnorMichaela Coel and Cynthia Erivo will headline the BBC’s Creative Diversity Xperience, a new two-day online event.
Taking place on 28th and 29th July, the virtual showcase will celebrate the “vibrancy, innovation and leadership of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic … Read More
Homeschooling: BBC Bitesize kicks off online Sports Week
July 6, 2020 | David FarnorFrom Monday 6th July, BBC Bitesize Daily is kicking off an online Sports Week, a jam-packed week dedicated to daily sports activities from sport governing bodies, advice from top sporting heroes and a virtual Sports Day at the end of … Read More
Glastonbury 2020: The BBC line-up
June 28, 2020 | David FarnorAll Glastonbury performances are available for 1 month on BBC iPlayer after their broadcast.
The BBC will be recapturing the spirit of Glastonbury this summer, with BBC iPlayer and BBC TV reliving highlights from previous years in a bid to … Read More
Ben Whishaw to star in BBC’s This Is Going to Hurt
June 15, 2020 | David FarnorBen Whishaw will star in the new BBC series This Is Going To Hurt.
Based on Adam Kay’s award-winning international multi-million selling memoir of the same name, Whishaw (A Very English Scandal, Skyfall, London Spy) will play the screen version … Read More
Trailer: The Luminaries lands on BBC Two this June
June 13, 2020 | David FarnorThe Luminaries, BBC Two’s 19th century drama starring Eva Green and Himesh Patel, arrives this June, and a new trailer gives us our first glimpse of mysterious adventure.
Set on the Wild West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island in … Read More
BBC to serve up fortnight of Wimbledon highlights
June 12, 2020 | David FarnorBBC One will be serving up a volley of Wimbledon highlights this summer.
With the annual tennis tournament cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, BBC Sport will instead be looking back at competitions past with more than 50 hours of … Read More
What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 set for June UK air date
June 7, 2020 | David FarnorSeason 2 of the What We Do in the Shadows TV series finally has a confirmed UK air date, with the show set to premiere once more on BBC Two this June.
Based on the mockumentary horror comedy film of … Read More