Entertainment
Theatre production lifts the curtain on stories of sex trafficked women
The issue of sex trafficking will be explored in a new contemporary play, which involves audiences walking around a representation of a brothel.
BBC Two drama to mark 50th anniversary of Doctor Who
The BBC has announced that a special BBC TWO drama has been commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who next year.
Unzipped returns to BBC Three for a brand new series
BBC Three has announced a new commission of a second series of Unzipped (previously Britain Unzipped), the chat show that unearths the mysteries of the British public, to air later in 2012.
Amazon’s LoveFilm seals deal with Miramax
Lovefilm, an Amazon company, today announced a Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) deal to give subscribers in the UK and Germany streaming access to titles from Miramax, the independent studio with a renowned library of critically-acclaimed films.
Inspector George Gently returns to BBC One
The year is 1968, and Martin Shaw returns to BBC One as Inspector George Gently with four new feature length films, created by Peter Flannery (The Devil’s Whore, Our Friends In The North).
New app marks a world first for a museum
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum in Grasmere, the Lake District, has marked a world first for a museum, by creating and launching an app that takes an indoor exhibition outside for the first time.
Classic Car Rescue
Channel 5 has announced a brand new commission, Classic Car Rescue. Presenters and car fanatics Bernie Fineman and Mario Pacione will scour the UK, Canada and the US to find the most shameful rust buckets to return to their former glory.
1Xtra celebrates 10 years championing the best in black and urban music
BBC Radio 1Xtra celebrates its 10th Birthday on Thursday August 16th with a host of special programmes, performances and documentaries to mark the milestone.
'Acoustic Sounds' live acoustic night at Le Metro Bar and Bistro
Le Metro, Knightsbridge’s popular neighbourhood bar and bistro on Basil Street, has launched 'Acoustic Sounds' a monthly evening of live music.
Kevin McCloud goes off the grid for new C4 series
Everyone dreams, in their more fanciful moments, of a place to hide from the pressures of the modern world; where life could be simpler, slower and possibly more rewarding.
BBC Two’s Rev to return for third series
Big Talk Productions have been commissioned to produce a third series of the critically-acclaimed and multi-award winning comedy Rev for BBC Two, with co-creator Tom Hollander returning as the Rev. Adam Smallbone.
BBC Olympic theme by Elbow now available as charity download
First Steps by Elbow, the specially commissioned BBC Olympic theme, is now available as a two track digital only download at selected online retailers with all profits split equally between BBC Children in Need and Sport Relief.
Innerplace host summer party at Olympic pop-up The Retreat
Exclusive concierge service Innerplace will host an unmissable summer party at Olympic pop-up The Retreat on Friday 10th August.
Amazon sees 5,800% increase in sales of Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting
Following the opening celebrations on Friday, Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting saw a 5,800% WoW (week on week) uplift in sales at Amazon.co.uk. Boyle’s award winning Slumdog Millionaire also experienced a 900% uplift in sales during the same period.
Letitia Dean returns to EastEnders
There's no place like home for both Sharon and EastEnders as they both return to BBC One after the Olympics, with a hugely dramatic week featuring seven episodes.