Root’s masterclass and Antonio’s celebration – Saturday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
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Everton-Man City and several EFL games called off due to Covid-19 outbreaks
English football has been left reeling by a host of further coronavirus outbreaks, including one at Manchester City which forced their Premier League game at Everton to be postponed just four hours before kick-off.
Highlights from this year’s Christmas TV listings
Strictly Come Dancing, Call The Midwife and Britain’s Got Talent are among the programmes that will be providing festive entertainment this year.
Jose Mourinho irked by Jurgen Klopp’s touchline behaviour
Jose Mourinho criticised Jurgen Klopp’s exuberant touchline behaviour after Tottenham were beaten 2-1 by Liverpool at Anfield.
Streaming services could provide public service content, Ofcom says
Streaming services such as Netflix could provide public service content in future, the TV regulator has said, amid an uncertain future for traditional broadcasters,
Grand Tour filming takes shape on North Coast 500 with caravans and classic American cars
Petrolhead presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May were spotted in the Highlands yesterday as filming for the Grand Tour gets underway.
The Grand Tour to continue filming in locations across the world
The Grand Tour will continue to film in locations across the world despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, an Amazon Studios boss has said.
Boom in streaming service subscriptions is here to stay, says trade body
A boom in subscriptions to streaming services during the lockdown is set to continue despite restrictions being eased, according to a trade body for the entertainment industry.
Bear Grylls: Tears fell during new Amazon endurance race series
Bear Grylls said he had “tears in his eyes regularly” while filming his new Amazon TV series.
Raunchy period drama Harlots to air on BBC Two
Three series of the raunchy period drama Harlots will air on BBC Two, it has been announced.
Sam Mendes calls on streaming services to help save theatres
Sir Sam Mendes has called on streaming services that are “making lockdown millions” to help the arts that have been “mortally wounded” during the coronavirus crisis.
Karla Souza: I know what it’s like not to be represented on screen
Karla Souza says there is a lack of diversity on British TV screens.
Thousands cancel TV licences
Hundreds of people opted to cancel their TV licence each day over the past five months, figures suggest.
YouTube follows Netflix in limiting video quality to ease internet traffic
YouTube has joined Netflix in agreeing to limit video stream quality in an effort to ease pressure on internet providers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge to launch London-based production house
Phoebe Waller-Bridge has said she is realising “a life-long dream” by setting up her own film and TV production house.
Disney+ launch could spark change in how streaming services work
Disney’s new video streaming service will force others to “up their game” or change how they operate in the face of new competition, according to one industry expert.
Sir Patrick Stewart: David Miliband ought really to be running UK
Sir Patrick Stewart has said that David Miliband “ought really” to be running the UK.
Sir Ian McKellen joins Sir Patrick Stewart at Star Trek premiere
Sir Patrick Stewart was joined by his close friend Sir Ian McKellen at the premiere of his new series Star Trek: Picard.
Richard Hammond praises new Top Gear series
Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has praised the programme’s current crop of hosts.
Clarkson, Hammond and May take to the sea in Grand Tour Christmas special teaser
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May swap the road for the sea in the first trailer for The Grand Tour’s Christmas special.
Pregnant Anne Hathaway and ‘hot priest’ Andrew Scott among stars at NY event
Pregnant Anne Hathaway joined stars including Fleabag’s Andrew Scott on the red carpet to promote her latest series.
Apple’s TV streaming service to launch in November
Apple’s new TV streaming service will begin its attempts to rival Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in November, the technology giant has confirmed.
Apple’s TV streaming service to launch in November
Apple’s new TV streaming service will begin its attempts to rival Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in November, the technology giant has confirmed.
Amazon confirms release date for series two of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan will return to Amazon Prime Video for a new series on November 1, the streaming service has confirmed.
Meek Mill launches new record label with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation
Rapper-turned-entrepreneur Meek Mill is launching a new record label in a joint venture with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation.
BBC and ITV welcome moves for public service prominence
The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 have welcomed new measures to make public service broadcasters easy to find for viewers.
Christian group calls on Netflix to cancel Amazon Prime show Good Omens
A Christian group launched a petition calling for Netflix to axe series Good Omens – not realising it was an Amazon Prime Video production.
David Tennant feels pressure of bringing Good Omens to the screen
David Tennant has said he feels a “weight of expectation” about his eagerly anticipated new series Good Omens as he does not want to disappoint people.
YouTube to return to Amazon Fire TV devices
YouTube is set to return to Amazon’s Fire TV streaming devices in an apparent end to a near two-year spat between the pair of tech giants.
Aberdeen researchers want to improve Grand Tour hosts’ understanding of ‘human centipede’ car
Aberdeen University has responded after an electric vehicle project it worked on was mocked by presenters on The Grand Tour.