TV
Channel 4 becomes home of UK horseracing crown jewels
Channel 4 has secured a new deal for the entire UK horseracing terrestrial rights for 2013-2016 with the Racecourse Media Group (RMG), in association with Jockey Club Racecourses, Ascot Racecourse and other independent racecourses.
This is Lionel Richie - coming soon to ITV1
ITV brings one of the world’s biggest music stars, Lionel Richie onto this unique stage for one night only.
Holly Willoughby to host Surprise Surprise
ITV Studios has been commissioned by ITV1 for a special edition of the iconic show Surprise Surprise, which will broadcast on the channel later this year.
Laurie Brett swaps Walford for Waterloo Road
Laurie Brett, EastEnders’ Jane Beale and finalist on Let’s Dance for Sport Relief, will join the cast of BBC One’s award-winning drama Waterloo Road when the eighth series relocates to Scotland to start filming next month.
ITV Red or Black? is back
ITV has commissioned an all-new second series of Red or Black? from ITV Studios and Syco TV. Hosted by Ant and Dec, the show will air weekly on ITV1 later in the year.
Sh*t on it! Filming starts for Friday Night Dinner series two
Principal photography begins today on the Big Talk and Popper Pictures' produced second series of Friday Night Dinner (March 12th 2012), with six episodes due for Tx this autumn and a Christmas Special for December 2012.
Katy Perry to perform in UK exclusive on Let's Dance for Sport Relief
Katy Perry will give an exclusive UK performance of her brand new single Part Of Me during the live Grand Final of BBC One’s Let’s Dance for Sport Relief on Saturday 17 March.
Be Your Own Boss - new series for BBC Three
The BBC has announced Be Your Own Boss (w/t), an exciting new series for BBC Three from production company Twofour, commissioned by Zai Bennett, Controller, BBC Three and Alan Tyler, Executive Editor Entertainment Commissioning, and fronted by one of the co-founders of Innocent Smoothies, Richard Reed.
Channel 4 to launch 4seven
Speaking at the FT Digital Media Conference David Abraham, Channel 4 Chief Executive, announced the launch of 4seven; the first new channel for the broadcaster since 2005.
Apple brings 1080p High Definition to new Apple TV
Apple has announced the new Apple TV featuring 1080p programming including iTunes movies and TV shows, Netflix, Vimeo, photos and more in HD.
Stacey Solomon speaks to ITV's Loose Women about smoking
Stacey Solomon has said she deserves the barrage of criticism she has received for smoking while pregnant although admits she has found some ‘a little bit harsh’.
Bang Goes The Theory Live heads back on the road
BBC One’s popular science series Bang Goes the Theory is back with more inspiring science feats, action-packed demonstrations and stunts to impress and amaze.
Sharon Horgan is joined by a stellar cast in Dead Boss for BBC Three
Jennifer Saunders (Absolutely Fabulous), Geoff McGivern (Peep Show, Armstrong And Miller), and Bryony Hannah (Call The Midwife) are just a few of the cast set to join Sharon Horgan in Dead Boss, a brand new six-part comedy with a little murder mystery thrown in, for BBC Three.
Ruby Walsh interview ahead of Cheltenham Festival
Along with AP McCoy, Ruby Walsh is the pre-eminent jump jockey of his generation. He has won all four of the home Nationals, including the English Grand National twice.
Elizabeth Taylor: The Auction
Feature-length documentary Elizabeth Taylor: The Auction (w/t) explores the Hollywood legend's extraordinary life story through some of her most precious possessions which feature in landmark auctions in New York and London.