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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
Watch: Meryl Streep, Jake Gyllenhaal, Christine Baranski and more in Sondheim birthday concert
April 27, 2020 | David FarnorStars joined together late last night for a free concert to mark Stephen Sondheim turning 90 this year – and the whole thing can be watched for free on YouTube below.
The legendary Broadway composer and lyricist has given us … Read More
YouTube hosts live Yellow Submarine singalong
April 25, 2020 | David FarnorYouTube is hosting a a live global singalong to Yellow Submarine today.
The Beatles’ classic, trippy animation sees the idyllic Pepperland attacked by the Blue Meanies – who hate music, sound and colour – prompting the Fab Four to team … Read More
Grayson’s Art Club: Guest line-up revealed
April 25, 2020 | David FarnorGrayson’s Art Club launches this Monday at 8pm on Channel 4, aiming to give audiences in lockdown an escape through art. The show includes master classes, top tips on how to get started with art, inspiration to get creative juices … Read More