TV
Two-thirds of Brits think reality TV encourages irresponsible lending
Fictional characters, celebrities and reality TV stars are all helping to encourage people to borrow irresponsibly in order to buy items they cannot really afford, according to the majority of respondents to a recent poll.
The Apprentice 2014 - Bigger than ever
The Apprentice returns on Tuesday 14 October 2014 at 9pm on BBC One and BBC One HD for a tenth series, as Lord Sugar and his advisors, Nick Hewer and Karren Brady, put a new group of candidates through the toughest business test going - with a twist right from the start.
Cast announced for atmospheric thriller Safe House
Acclaimed British actor Christopher Eccleston (The Leftovers, Thor: The Dark World) will be joined by Marsha Thomason (White Collar) and Paterson Joseph (The Leftovers, Law & Order: UK) in a new four-part drama series Safe House from Eleventh Hour Films. Safe House is a tense thriller set in the beautiful wilderness of the Lake District.
30 days catch-up window comes to BBC iPlayer and BBC iPlayer Radio
Audiences are now able to enjoy their favourite BBC TV and radio programmes on BBC iPlayer and BBC iPlayer Radio for 30 days.
BBC launches search for UK’s most talented dancers
The BBC is to turn the spotlight on the UK’s best young dancers with the launch of the first ever BBC Young Dancer 2015.
Harry Hill to bring Professor Branestawm to life for BBC One
Harry Hill is to make his acting debut for BBC One in Professor Branestawm, a family film adapted from Norman Hunter’s classic children’s books by actor and author Charlie Higson (Fast Show, Young Bond series).
Jon Hamm, Rafe Spall & Oona Chaplin set for Black Mirror Xmas Special
Jon Hamm (Mad Men, Million Dollar Arm), Rafe Spall (One Day, I Give It A Year) and Oona Chaplin (Game of Thrones, The Crimson Field) are confirmed to co-star in the Black Mirror feature-length special due on Channel 4 this Christmas.
Gareth Malone to form All-Star Choir for official BBC Children in Need single 2014
BBC Children in Need has announced that choirmaster Gareth Malone is to bring together an array of untrained voices from the world of television, sport and theatre, forming Gareth Malone’s All-Star Choir, to release the official 2014 BBC Children in Need single.
The Missing, new drama for BBC One
When five year-old Oliver disappears while on holiday in France, it sets off a manhunt that will last for years and years to come. The Missing takes you inside the mind of a father, Tony (James Nesbitt), desperate to find his lost son.
Production starts on Still Open All Hours for BBC One
Production has begun on the new series of Still Open All Hours for BBC One, filming on location in Doncaster and at the studios in Teddington.
Inside Out: why millions of Britons are saying 'no' to private pensions
An exclusive survey commissioned by the BBC’s regional current affairs programme, Inside Out reveals new evidence on why millions of British adults do not have a private pension.
David Attenborough to present new series on the Great Barrier Reef
Charlotte Moore, Controller of BBC One has commissioned Atlantic Productions to produce a new landmark series, David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef, presented by David Attenborough.
BBC Children in Need is back and asking Britain to get baking
BBC Children in Need is back, and is asking Britain to get baking one of the Nation’s favourite cakes to help make a difference to young lives right here in the UK.
Strictly Come Dancing 2014
Strictly Come Dancing is back! Fifteen brand-sparkling-new celebrities ready to dance away on Saturday nights on BBC One.
BBC unveils new computing and coding content for children
BBC Children’s and BBC Learning have announced a range of content across Bitesize, CBBC and CBeebies that will encourage children across the UK to get involved with computing and coding, with new education resources, lively television series, games and competitions.