All BBC articles – Page 374
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NewsBBC1 adapts Apple Tree Yard
Kudos is to adapt Louise Doughty’s best-selling psychological thriller Apple Tree Yard for BBC1.
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NewsBBC eyes digital services to improve Scottish offering
Tony Hall has indicated that the BBC will use its digital strategy to better serve Scottish audiences over the next charter period.
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CommentThe art of judging the mood
Ripping up BBC 6Music’s schedule to reflect how listeners felt about David Bowie’s death was a reminder of the unique potency of radio, says Paul Rodgers
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VideoVIDEO: The Rack Pack, BBC iPlayer
iPlayer original comedy-drama charting the ’80s snooker battle between Alex Higgins and Steve Davis.
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RatingsTracey Ullman makes solid start on BBC1
MONDAY: The David Bowie documentaries which aired following the musical legend’s death failed to reel in large crowds, as Tracey Ullman’s Show got off to a good start on BBC1.
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NewsBBC lifts lid on £200m Scotland spend
The BBC has lifted the lid on how it spends £200m of licence fee cash in Scotland ahead of director general Tony Hall appearing in front of a Holyrood committee on Tuesday.
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NewsSchedules cleared for Bowie tributes
The BBC and Channel 4 are clearing their schedules to pay tribute to David Bowie after he died of cancer on Sunday.
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VideoVIDEO: The Getaway Car, BBC1
Contestants will take part in a variety of driving challenges in the BBC in-house series.
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NewsChris Evans reveals Top Gear plans
The forthcoming series of Top Gear will feature segments filmed in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
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RatingsThe Voice stammers on return
SATURDAY: The Voice UK failed to get a boost from its new coaches, as the BBC1 show returned for its fifth run with a nearly million fewer viewers than last year.
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NewsWolf Hall clinches Golden Globe
Wolf Hall scooped a Golden Globe on Sunday night and executive producer Sir Colin Callender used the triumph to warn the government against diminishing the BBC.
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NewsHarding eyes £5m BBC News savings
The next 12 months are set to be a “defining” year for BBC News as James Harding begins prioritising his budget to help meet the corporation’s £150m annual savings target.
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NewsEastEnders tops Xmas catch-up viewing
EastEnders came out on top in the festive catch-up stakes, as the BBC reported a 32% uplift in viewing over connected TVs and games consoles.
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RatingsDeath In Paradise murders Jericho
THURSDAY: Death In Paradise was on murderous form for its fifth series after it arrested double the audience of ITV’s ambitious “wild west” drama Jericho.
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NewsBBC defends live Labour resignation
The BBC has defended its handling of Labour frontbencher Stephen Doughty’s live TV resignation following criticism on social media.
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NewsWall to Wall wins BBC4 band battle show
Stars from New Order, Soul II Soul and Ultravox are to feature in a BBC4 battle of the bands competition, produced by Wall to Wall.
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NewsBBC2 to lift lid on celebrity industry
Media Show presenter Steve Hewlett’s indie Genie Pictures will lift the lid on the celebrity industry in a two-part documentary for BBC2.
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NewsKeo to track 70 migrants for BBC refugee crisis documentary
Keo Films is to task over 70 migrants and refugees with filming their attempted escape from Africa and the Middle East for a documentary series about the humanitarian crisis for BBC2.
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CommentGetting under the skin of the modern world
Strong journalism, docs and TV events will help BBC2 stand out, says Kim Shillinglaw
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NewsToT: the review explained
The future of the terms of trade is in the government’s hands after Ofcom ruled it “does not currently see a major case for change” in its review of the production sector.