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Edinburgh TV Festival goes digital for 2020
April 18, 2020 | David FarnorThe Edinburgh TV Festival will not take place as usual this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, it will be taking the event online with a series of digital initiatives to bring the industry together.
The event, which takes … Read More
Netflix releases documentaries for free on YouTube
April 18, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has released a swathe of documentaries on YouTube for free.
For many years, Netflix has allowed teachers to screen documentaries in their classrooms without any cost for educational purposes. With schools closed, the streaming giant has instead made a … Read More
ITV Hub viewing surges amid UK lockdown
April 18, 2020 | David FarnorITV Hub has seen viewing surge, as a growing number of people turn to streaming services for entertaining while the country is on lockdown.
ITV’s catch-up platform has seen year-on-year consumption hours rise 82 per cent, according to its report … Read More
Never Rarely Sometimes Always set for UK release this May
April 17, 2020 | David FarnorNever Rarely Sometimes Always will be released on digital this May, we can officially confirm.
From Universal Pictures and Focus Features, the urgent and poignant drama is the latest from Beach Rats director Eliza Hittman. After premiering at the Sundance … Read More
Matt Lucas and Mo Gilligan give Channel 4 reasons to be cheerful
April 16, 2020 | David FarnorMatt Lucas and Mo Gilligan will be giving Channel 4 viewers reasons to be cheerful during the coronavirus lockdown.
Lucas had an unexpected viral sensation on his hands this month, when his song – Thank You Baked Potato – became … Read More
The Agoraphobics Detective Society: Brian Cox, Claes Bang star in lockdown whodunnit
April 15, 2020 | David FarnorBrian Cox and Claes Bang are among the stars teaming up for a new lockdown project, The Agoraphobics Detective Society.
The whodunnit series, which was created by UK producer Maggie Monteith (Swimming With Men), is planned as an episode episode … Read More
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
BFI Player partners with 6 cinemas for free trials
April 12, 2020 | David FarnorBFI Player is partnering with 6 regional cinemas across the UK to offer free trials to its subscription service.
With the coronavirus pandemic still spreading across the globe, UK cinemas remain closed to the public, which leaves exhibitors struggling to … Read More
Wanna Talk About It: Netflix launches live Q&As on Instagram
April 12, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has launched a series of live Q&As on Instagram to run throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
The series, which started last Thursday, is titled “Wanna Talk About It” and runs weekly, with each episode featuring stars of some of Netflix’s … Read More