Coronavirus
Russell Howard brings topical show to Sky from his home
April 14, 2020 | David FarnorRussell Howard is bringing a new topical show to Sky One direct from his home.
Home Time, produced by Avalon, will be a fast turnaround entertainment series that’s a far cry from the usual polished studio sets.
Russell Howard … Read More
QuaranstreamFest: The best streaming deals and offers
April 13, 2020 | David FarnorWith a growing number of people working from home or self-isolating during the coronavirus outbreak, streaming services are becoming an essential way to get your cultural fix or just escape the stressful nature of day-to-day life for a few hours. … Read More
YouTube makes originals available for free
April 12, 2020 | David FarnorYouTube is making several of its original series available to stream for free to give people more entertainment options during the coronavirus pandemic.
The video giant has been running its subscription service, YouTube Premium, for several years, originally keeping all … Read More
BBC iPlayer releases Wise Children online
April 10, 2020 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer is headed to the theatre this weekend with Wise Children now available to stream.
With theatres shut cross the UK due to the coronavirus pandemic, a growing number of venues and companies are streaming productions on-demand, some for … Read More
Radiohead releases gigs for free on YouTube
April 10, 2020 | David FarnorRadiohead is releasing gigs for free to keep people entertaining during the coronavirus outbreak.
With the country effectively on lockdown to prevent the spread of the pandemic, music venues and theatres are closed, leaving bands and musicians unable to hold … Read More
The Simpsons short Playdate with Destiny now available on Disney+
April 10, 2020 | David FarnorPlaydate with Destiny, a new short from The Simpsons, is now available on Disney+.
Disney’s fledgling Netflix rival faces a challenge when it comes to new original content, but has no trouble whatsoever when it comes to archive titles, with … Read More
Grace and Frankie to do live table read of Season 7
April 9, 2020 | David FarnorGrace and Frankie may be socially distancing themselves from their BFF right now, but they’re getting back together virtually to do a live table read from Season 7 this week.
Netflix’s comedy stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as the … Read More
Soho Theatre and Amazon stream Fleabag theatre show online
April 6, 2020 | David FarnorPhoebe Waller-Bridge’s theatre production of Fleabag is now available to stream online in the UK, thanks to a new partnership between Soho Theatre and Amazon Prime Video.
Soho Theatre is no stranger to streaming, with its own Soho Theatre On … Read More
One World: Together At Home: BBC One to broadcast global music special
April 6, 2020 | David FarnorBBC One will broadcast One World: Together At Home, a global musical special to support the UN’s COVID-19 Response Fund.
The televised and streamed entertainment special, curated in collaboration with Lady Gaga, will celebrate the heroic efforts of community health … Read More
Trolls World Tour gets early online release
April 6, 2020 | David FarnorTrolls World Tour has been released online worldwide early this Easter as Universal continues its strategy of breaking the traditional theatrical window in response to the closure of cinemas during the coronavirus pandemic.
Last month, the studio dropped The Hunt, … Read More