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Charlie Heaton Takes on Charles Shelby in Peaky Blinders’ Postwar Era
entertainment4 days ago

Charlie Heaton Takes on Charles Shelby in Peaky Blinders’ Postwar Era

The BBC and Netflix released a first-look image of Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton as Charles Shelby in Peaky Blinders’ new era, set about a decade after World War II, with Charles having severed ties to the gang to pursue a normal life; the series is filming in Birmingham and will air as two six-episode seasons on BBC iPlayer/BBC One in the UK and on Netflix worldwide, with supporting cast including Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#bbc#charles-shelby#charlie-heaton
Trump Blasts Media as Treason on Air Force One After China Trip
politics11 days ago

Trump Blasts Media as Treason on Air Force One After China Trip

President Donald Trump, returning from a China visit aboard Air Force One, launched a furious tirade against the media, calling outlets like the New York Times and CNN “treasonous” and “fake” as he railed about coverage of his Iran policies; he claimed a “total victory” in the conflict and teased possible further actions, in a moment framed by a tense Beijing trip and Xi Jinping’s warnings over Taiwan.

via The Daily Beast|
#air-force-one#bbc#china
David Attenborough Turns 100 as World Celebrates His Century
world17 days ago

David Attenborough Turns 100 as World Celebrates His Century

David Attenborough marks his 100th birthday with a London celebration aired by the BBC, featuring tributes from King Charles III, Leonardo DiCaprio, Camila Cabello and Paddington Bear, among others; the naturalist is set to narrate Blue Planet III and led a commemorative “Attenborough takeover day” that highlighted his impact on nature storytelling and conservation.

via Deadline|
#100th-birthday#bbc#blue-planet-iii
David Attenborough at 100: the 'secret superpower' fueling a lifetime of nature storytelling
world18 days ago

David Attenborough at 100: the 'secret superpower' fueling a lifetime of nature storytelling

Sir David Attenborough turns 100 as colleagues celebrate his unique blend of curiosity, authority and humility that has powered seven decades of iconic wildlife programming. They praise his enduring energy—both intellectual and physical—and his role as a writer and narrator who elevates his teams. The piece also notes his influence on public awareness of climate issues and plastic pollution, and that even in his 90s he remains deeply involved in field work and production.

via BBC|
#100th-birthday#attenborough-effect#bbc
BBC's Hamburg Days taps Fab Four for Beatles origins drama
entertainment19 days ago

BBC's Hamburg Days taps Fab Four for Beatles origins drama

BBC's six-part Beatles origin drama Hamburg Days has cast its Fab Four: Rhys Mannion as John Lennon, Ellis Murphy as Paul McCartney, Harvey Brett as George Harrison, and Louis Landau as Stu Sutcliffe, with Patrick Gilmore as Pete Best and Luna Jordan as Astrid Kirchherr; the series from W&B Television and Turbine Studios follows the young Beatles in Hamburg's clubs before their rise to fame, and is currently filming in Hamburg, Munich and Liverpool.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#bbc#beatles#entertainment
BBC to Cut Up to 2,000 Roles in Major Cost-Cutting Drive
business1 month ago

BBC to Cut Up to 2,000 Roles in Major Cost-Cutting Drive

The BBC plans to shed up to 2,000 jobs (about 10% of its roughly 21,500 staff) as part of a £600 million, three-year cost-cutting drive—the largest staff reduction in 15 years. Redundancies are to be announced at an all-staff meeting, with interim director general Rhodri Talfan Davies expected to unveil the plan as Tim Davie had just left and Matt Brittin is set to take over in May, in a bid to boost productivity and value for money in a rapidly changing media market.

via Variety|
#bbc#business#cost-cutting
BBC Radio 2 Shock Exit: Scott Mills Leaves Amid Personal Conduct Allegations
media1 month ago

BBC Radio 2 Shock Exit: Scott Mills Leaves Amid Personal Conduct Allegations

BBC confirms long-time radio host Scott Mills has left the corporation after allegations about his personal conduct. The Mirror reported Mills was sacked; Mills was taken off air last week and his contract terminated over the weekend, with an internal note describing the decision as sudden. Mills, 53, had recently taken over the Radio 2 Breakfast Show and previously presented the Scott Mills Show on Radio 1; he was paid around £360,000 last year. The exit follows a series of recent BBC controversy and leadership shake-ups, including Tim Davie’s upcoming departure and questions about his replacement, potentially Matt Brittin. Mills’ agent did not comment.

via Deadline|
#bbc#breakfast-show#media
Richard Gadd's Half Man Sets HBO & BBC Debuts This April
television2 months ago

Richard Gadd's Half Man Sets HBO & BBC Debuts This April

Half Man, Richard Gadd’s new drama produced by Mam Tor, premieres April 23 on HBO and April 24 on the BBC, with weekly episodes; the story follows Ruben and Niall across decades—from the 80s to today—as Ruben’s return to Niall’s wedding triggers a violent reckoning, with Jamie Bell co‑starring. Created and written by Gadd, the series is produced for BBC and HBO by Mam Tor, with Banijay Rights handling international distribution and Screen Scotland support.

via Deadline|
#bbc#half-man#hbo
BBC seeks dismissal of Trump defamation suit over unaired Panorama edit
media2 months ago

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump defamation suit over unaired Panorama edit

BBC asks a Florida court to dismiss Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit over a Panorama edit, arguing the programme never aired in the United States and the court lacks personal jurisdiction; Trump says the edited clip falsely suggested he urged supporters to storm the Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, while the BBC maintains there was no malice and that the documentary wasn’t distributed in North America, despite licensing and VPN access questions; last month a Florida judge rejected the BBC’s request to delay discovery, Trump has about two weeks to respond to the motion, and a potential 2027 trial date could be set if the case proceeds.

via BBC|
#bbc#defamation#jurisdiction