Ghosts, the beloved BBC One sitcom about a found family of unexpectant stately homeowners, and their needy gaggle of ghostly housemates, returned for its fifth and final series last Friday. But a few days before, The Mirror forced the cast into prematurely confirming on X that "there might be one last present under the Christmas tree this year."
Spirited, moving, funny and utterly heartfelt Three Little Birds is a triumphant celebration of immigration, community and the strength of Black womanhood inspired by the life-affirming stories of Sir Lenny Henry’s mother and all those who have travelled to make Britain their home.
Each series sees twelve amateur bakers attempt to out-bake their opponents and impress judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood, with encouragement (/harassment) from the presenters, now comedian Noel Fielding and queen of daytime Alison Hammond.
With one of the highest average audiences of any programme in the UK (in 2016, nine of the top ten most-watched programmes of the year were episodes of the show), Bake Off has become a Great British institution.
IP provides untold opportunities for broadcasters with its delivery of flexibility, scalability, and resilience, but it also has weaknesses, especially if security is not built into the infrastructure from the start of the design. Broadcast facilities are a prime target for a whole plethora of criminals from hostile state actors to terrorists, and even somebody looking to cause disruption just because they can. Understanding the threat is a full-time job, and that’s before we even start building and maintaining secure systems.
Convention Chair and CEO of @Channel4, @mahonalex, kicked off the convention with @RonanHarris, Angela Jain, @LeaKaram and Pedro Pina. Using cutting edge research, they dove into the content habits of the UK public.
Channel 4 Drama’s aim is to commission and broadcast the most talked-about and original drama in the UK with a focus on contemporary dramas which will resonate with a British audience.
Join us to hear about Gwawr's commissioning strategy, how Channel 4 work with indies and ongoing opportunities for producers.
Gwawr will also provide an update on the Channel 4 Writers Scheme for the West and South West, launched last year, which aimed at identifying the best new writing talent in the region, with a programme of mentoring and networking sessions.
Uncover how AI fuels creativity, streamlines production workflows, and enhances viewer experiences. Through expert insights and real-world examples, you'll gain a deep understanding of the AI-driven revolution shaping content creation. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the fascinating synergy between technology and storytelling in the ever-evolving media landscape, guided by Lara Lewington's expertise and enthusiasm.
Hosted by Lara Lewington, tech presenter, journalist, and AI commentator.
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Join RTS NW for an exclusive preview screening of episode one of new BBC drama series Boiling Point, followed by an interview with Writer/ Director Philip Barantini.
He didn’t set out to teach millions of children that Incans used urine as shampoo, or that Pythagoras died whilst evading a field of beans. Greg Jenner’s original plan was to go down the academic pipeline of PHD to Professor of History.
But a series of knock-on effects meant that he would have to find another route. After a trying time with his mental health, Jenner missed out on a double first as an undergrad, which meant that he had to take out a loan for his masters and left him unable to finance his PHD.
