Coronavirus
The Big Book Weekend: The schedule and how to watch
May 2, 2020 | David FarnorFestivals may be cancelled this summer, but the Big Book Weekend will be bringing together the literary world online this Bank Holiday weekend, and we’ve got the full schedule, plus how to join in right here.
The three-day virtual festival … Read More
Stream #WithMe: YouTube creators join together for live-stream special
April 30, 2020 | David FarnorSome of the UK’s most popular YouTube creators and celebrities will come together today in a special four-hour live-stream event.
Stream #WithMe is designed to support, entertain and educate viewers in lockdown. The all-star group of creators and celebrities will … Read More
Sky Arts streams free shows online including Portrait Artist Live
April 28, 2020 | David FarnorSky Arts is taking some of its programming online for free during the coronavirus lockdown – including a weekly series of live Portrait Artist sessions.
The weekly format, based on Portrait Artist of the Year, sees celebrity sitters pose live … Read More
YouTube lines up lockdown originals
April 28, 2020 | David FarnorYouTube has announced a new slate of original content to keep audiences entertained and educated during the coronavirus lockdown.
Celebrities and educators will join together for distance learning – including Karlie Kloss working through a coding problem and Ken Jeong … Read More
National Theatre at Home: McKellen, Manville and Mirren present online quiz
April 28, 2020 | David FarnorThe National Theatre has hosted its first monthly online quiz, with Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren presenting questions for viewers at home.
The National Theatre at Home Quiz will take place on the final Monday of each month, featuring questions … Read More
Homeschooling: RSC launches Live Lesson and Homework Help online
April 28, 2020 | David FarnorThe Royal Shakespeare Company is stepping into the breach to help schools, parents and students across the UK with a live-streaming lesson, homework assistance and a partnership with BBC Bitesize focused on the Bard.
Live Lesson
Today, Exploring Macbeth: A … Read More
From Press Gang to Thunderbirds: BritBox brings back classic kids TV
April 28, 2020 | David FarnorBritBox is bringing back a wave of classics kids TV shows this May, as families seek more entertainment than ever to stream during lockdown.
May will see a season of classic children’s series from the ITV archives launching on BritBox, … Read More
Parks and Rec reunites for coronavirus charity special
April 27, 2020 | David FarnorThe cast of Parks and Recreation are getting back together for a new charity special amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Last aired in the USA in 2015, and since a welcome fixture on Dave and, later, Amazon Prime Video in the … Read More
Mark Kermode’s MK3D heads to YouTube
April 27, 2020 | David FarnorMark Kermode is heading to YouTube tonight to stream his first virtual MK3D show.
A monthly show, Mark Kermode Live in 3D, brings together film fans at the BFI Southbank for an evening of interviews, discussion, previews and audience Q&As, … Read More
Lionsgate Live: Lionsgate streams 4 films for free on Saturday nights
April 27, 2020 | David FarnorLionsgate is streaming four films for free over the coming month to keep audiences entertained and support the NHS.
The distributor has been busy since the UK went into lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic, breaking the theatrical window … Read More