All BBC articles – Page 341
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NewsBBC Worldwide takes first VR steps
BBC Worldwide has taken its first steps into virtual reality – partnering with Oculus to launch three VR experiences that immerse users in the world of a caracal cat, oogpister beetle and black bear.
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VideoBowie: The Last Five Years, BBC2
BBC Music doc featuring unseen and rare archive footage of the legendary musician.
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NewsRevolting star defends Real Housewives of ISIS sketch
The creator of BBC2 comedy Revolting has defended an ISIS-themed sketch parody of the Real Housewives franchise after the Hat Trick-produced show received a number of complaints online.
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VideoHospital, BBC2
Label1 documentary shines a spotlight on the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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NewsBBC3 asks What Would Beyoncé Do?!
Comedian Luisa Omielan is bringing her stand-up special What Would Beyoncé Do?! to BBC3.
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NewsLet It Shine to set standard for BBCS
The executive producer of BBC Studios’ entertainment format Let It Shine has acknowledged there is a “lot riding on it” becoming a success as the division prepares to commercialise.
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RatingsMichael McIntyre dominates Christmas Eve
Michael McIntyre’s Big Show smashed its first series’ average, while We’re Going On A Bear Hunt performed well on C4 and The Witness For The Prosecution struggled to match previous Agatha Christie adaptations.
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RatingsSherlock tops festive ratings
Sherlock was the most-watched show of the festive period, barring BBC1’s fireworks coverage, while Sky 1 cooked up success with Dawn French drama Delicious.
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RatingsStrictly triumphs on Christmas Day
Strictly Come Dancing’s festive special clinched the Christmas Day ratings battle, but the combined ratings for The Queen’s Speech ultimately took the crown.
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RatingsClose To The Enemy closes with 1.5m
THURSDAY: Stephen Poliakoff’s period drama closed just short of the BBC2 slot average following the finale of Masterchef: the Professionals.
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NewsBritbox faces distribution dilemma
BBC Worldwide and ITV Studios will have to think increasingly strategically about the way in which they distribute shows digitally following the launch of US SVoD service Britbox, according to digital distributors.
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RatingsSix Wives bows out with 3.2m
WEDNESDAY: BBC1’s docu-drama recreating the tumultuous marriages of Henry VIII closed narrowly behind the channel’s slot opposite series finales on BBC2 and ITV
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NewsBBC Studios production tariffs in the spotlight
Ofcom has been charged with ensuring that the BBC commissions shows from BBC Studios at market rates after rivals raised concerns that the subsidiary would receive favourable terms.
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NewsTuesday's Child lands BBC1 singing format
Tuesday’s Child has landed its first peak-time BBC1 show – a Saturday night music format inspired by the hit film Pitch Perfect.
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NewsPlanet Earth II unlocks AR app
Planet Earth II is to receive the augmented reality (AR) treatment after BBC Worldwide forged a partnership with mobile app developer Blippar.
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NewsFacebook ties with BBC for audio trial
The BBC World Service and LBC are among the partners preparing to take part in a Facebook trial into broadcasting live audio content.
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NewsTrust signs off BBC Studios
BBC Studios has been given the greenlight by the Trust to make shows for third-party broadcasters.
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NewsBarcroft dino doc tops BBC science slate
Barcroft Productions will uncover the mysteries surrounding the mass extinction of the dinosaurs in its first commission for BBC2.