Music
Sunshine, a new drama on BBC One
Sunshine is a three-part drama co-written by Craig Cash and Phil Mealey, the team behind the BBC's hit comedy Early Doors, and co-writers of the BAFTA award-winning The Royle Family. Starring Steve Coogan (I'm Alan Partridge, Saxendale), Bernard Hill (Lord Of The Rings) and Lisa Millett (Drop Dead Gorgeous, Blackpool), Sunshine is the bittersweet story of three generations of the Crosby family.
People ‘losing it’ over call centre encounters
According to a Losing It survey, commissioned for BBC Headroom, 26% of people rated call centre hold-ups their number one pet hate – and it was mentioned as an irritant by 75% of all those questioned. Telephonic delays even ranked above being physically attacked, which follows closely behind in the anger stakes, with 23% rating it their number one.
Miley Cyrus to headline first live event for BBC Switch
The BBC's multi-platform teen brand BBC Switch will host its first live event, BBC Switch Live, on Sunday 12 October from 1.00 to 6.00pm at London's Hammersmith Apollo. The news was announced by Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw on BBC Radio 1's Switch show.
The BBC flies the flag for British fashion
BBC Two flies the flag for British fashion design in a major new five-part documentary series this October. A landmark series for BBC Two, British Style Genius takes a fascinating look at what makes British fashion and style so distinctive – and so influential.
Step into the Tardis for Children in Need
Fans of smash-hit shows Doctor Who, Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures are being offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go behind the scenes at the studios where the shows are filmed.
ITV announces new musical drama
New musical drama Britannia High is set to explode onto our television screens this autumn in a whirlwind of stunning dance, sensational music and unforgettable drama.
The American Future: A History
Shot against the backdrop of the US presidential campaign, a new documentary series on BBC Two, The American Future: A History, sees Simon Schama travel through America to dig deep into the conflicts of its history to understand what is at stake right now.
Glitz and glamour returns to BBC1
BBC One puts the sparkle back into the weekend as Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly return to our screens this autumn for the fabulous sixth series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Metallica to play exclusive gig for Radio 1
Metallica, one of the biggest bands on the planet, are to play a unique gig for BBC Radio 1. Taking place at the BBC Radio Theatre in London on Sunday 14 September 2008, the show will be broadcast the following day (Monday 15 September) on Radio 1 from 9.00pm.
Soccer Aid returns to ITV1
World Cup legends and top celebrities go head-to-head in an England versus The Rest of The World football match, as Soccer Aid 2008, in aid of UNICEF and its partners, returns to ITV1.
BBC three returns to Young Mums' Mansion
Following the success of this year's critically acclaimed hit series Young Mums' Mansion, the programme is returning to BBC Three next year but this time the mansion is open to single dads too.
BBC Daytime announces Crimewatch Roadshow
BBC Daytime takes Crimewatch on the road for a month of live programmes filmed across the UK. Each week, the programme will come from a different part of the country and the programme will work in partnership with local BBC regional news teams to provide campaign updates throughout the day via their regional news bulletins.
Gymnastic champion becomes the new face of Lara Croft
In her latest incarnation the new Lara Croft isn’t just a pretty face - as a former gymnastic representative for Great Britain, she’s now got the all action skills to match. Athletic and agile, 23 year old Alison Carroll from Croydon is set to be catapulted from her current job as a receptionist to a world of superstardom as she follows in the footsteps of Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie and model Nell McAndrew to become the new face of Lara Croft.
Bonhams to sell masterpiece by "Lost Impressionist"
As a close friend of Claude Monet and mentor to Henri Matisse, the artist John Peter Russell (Australian 1858-1930) is widely considered the "lost impressionist". Russell's work was profoundly respected by his contemporaries, so much so that Monet often preferred the Australian expatriate's paintings to his own.
Andrew Bain releases debut album
Andrew Bain releases his debut album ‘Andrew Bain Presents Modern Classics’ on 8 September amid controversy over the use of the Prince track ‘Purple Rain’. Key to Andrew’s successful transition from NHS Dentist to sensational singer, it was his interpretation of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ - a daring demo outside a genre steeped in tradition, that finally secured his million pound deal with SonyBMG.