Prime Video has acquired the rights to Wild Isles, the nature documentary series narrated by Sir David Attenborough, in a deal negotiated by distributor Banijay Rights. All episodes will be available on April 21st, in time for Earth Day. Wild Isles will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide […]

Adam Smyth has been named as the new Director of BBC Northern Ireland. He has been the Interim Director of the BBC in Northern Ireland since December 2021 and will take up this role with immediate effect. Smyth will have lead editorial responsibility for BBC services and output in Northern Ireland. This includes news and […]

BBC Studios has agreed to launch BBC Player with a second affiliate partner in Poland. The VoD service is available to Play Now TV subscribers effective immediately Play Now viewers have access to some 500 hours of content from at launch, increasing to 1,000 hours within 12 months. Titles available include comedic drama Cheaters and […]

Indie production company Zig Zag has secured a recommission from CBBC for its access-all-areas documentary series, The Football Academy Season 2 (15×30). Returning to Southampton Football Club and with unparalleled access to young players from both the girls’ and boys’ teams, their families and their inspirational coaches, The Football Academy builds on the gripping stories […]

The BBC has confirmed the appointment of TV executive John Hardie to review how its social media guidance applies to freelancers. The review, which was announced by BBC Director-General Tim Davie earlier in March, will start immediately. It is expected the review will be completed by the summer and any changes to the BBC’s social […]

Following publication by the UK government of its draft Media Bill, which it says will enable public service broadcasters better to compete with streaming giants, a number of political and industry figures have shared their thoughts on the proposals. Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell said that the bill was “long overdue”, adding: “British TV and […]

The BBC has published its Annual Plan for 2023/24 which commits to providing a wealth of programming and services for all audiences across the UK, but which recognises the increased savings requirement caused by the 2022 licence fee settlement and economic environment. The publication confirms the BBC maintains its position as the UK’s number one […]

Channel 4 and ITV’s multiplex service Digital 3&4 has appointed Steve Holebrook as its new Managing Director as Greg Bensberg steps down after ten years in the role. Reporting into the Digital 3&4 board, Holebrook will lead the strategic approach of the business and manage the operations of the Digital 3&4 service across all engagement […]