Strictly Come Dancing launch show sees spike in viewers
The launch episode of Strictly Come Dancing was watched by an average of 8.6 million viewers, according to overnight ratings.
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BBC to air drama telling the story of Jimmy Savile’s life
The BBC is to air a new drama tracing the life of Jimmy Saville.
First-look image of BBC’s Christmas animation unveiled
The BBC has unveiled a first-look image of what will be one of its most popular Christmas TV offerings.
Graham Norton ‘never been more excited’ to return to studio
Graham Norton said he has “never been more excited to head into a television studio” as his talk show returns to screens.
New morning show exploring viewers’ concerns to launch on BBC One
BBC One is to broadcast a new daily programme featuring expert advice on topical issues.
Sir David Attenborough returns to field as filming resumes on The Green Planet
Sir David Attenborough has recommenced filming on his latest series, The Green Planet, after production was halted in March.
Top Gear teases Paddy McGuinness’ Lamborghini crash in series trailer
Fans get their first glimpse of Paddy McGuinness’ high-speed crash in the trailer for the new series of Top Gear.
Casualty filming resumes with special coronavirus episode
Casualty has resumed filming with a special episode exploring the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on the drama’s medical staff.
Crimewatch Roadshow Live returns to BBC One next month
BBC One’s Crimewatch Roadshow Live is set to return for a new series next month.
Alex Jones ‘absolutely devastated’ as she pays tribute to The One Show colleague
Alex Jones paid tribute to a The One Show colleague following his death on the weekend.
Sir David Attenborough represents good in everything he has done – rapper Dave
Rapper Dave has said Sir David Attenborough means a lot to him because “he represents good in everything that he has done”.
David Harewood to present programme about Covid-19’s impact on BAME communities
David Harewood will investigate the disproportionate impact of coronavirus on black and minority ethnic communities in a new documentary.
Mary Berry lands guest editor role on Countryfile
Mary Berry has guest edited a special edition of Countryfile.
MasterChef: The Professionals new series jumps to BBC One
MasterChef: The Professionals is making the move from BBC Two to BBC One.
Sir Ken Dodd’s widow pledges £700k to Shakespeare North Playhouse project
Sir Ken Dodd’s widow has pledged around £700,000 through the late comic’s foundation to build a mini-amphitheatre in Prescot.
Alison Steadman appears in first images from drama set in Doctor Foster universe
Alison Steadman and Adrian Lester make their debut in the first images from the new BBC One drama series set in the same universe as Doctor Foster.
Lee Mack details Not Going Out safety rules as filming takes place amid pandemic
Comedian Lee Mack has detailed some of the safety measures in place during filming for the latest series of sitcom Not Going Out.
Shirley Ballas teases upcoming Strictly Come Dancing series
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has teased the upcoming series of the popular show, saying “you cannot miss it, they have got so many things lined up”.
BBC One originally rejected Line Of Duty, writer Jed Mercurio says
Hit drama Line Of Duty was originally rejected by BBC One, writer Jed Mercurio has revealed, as he hit out at “selective amnesia” at the corporation.
Paddy McGuinness to front new BBC One music game show
Paddy McGuinness is set to front a new BBC One musical game show.
Michaela Coel considering her next TV project after I May Destroy You
Michaela Coel says she is thinking about her next TV project after I May Destroy You.
Great British Sewing Bee crowns its 2020 winner
Medical consultant Clare Bradley has been crowned the winner of The Great British Sewing Bee 2020.
Andrew Marr to miss politics show following father’s death
Andrew Marr has said that Nick Robinson will host his politics show this Sunday following the death of his father.
Adele praises Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You
Adele has hailed Michaela Coel’s new TV series as “the best thing” she has seen on British television “for years”.
Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright to kick off EastEnders spin-off series
An EastEnders spin-off with Stacey Dooley as host will kick off with an episode featuring on-screen couple Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright.
Jack Whitehall ‘terrified’ he had given his father coronavirus
Jack Whitehall has said he was “terrified” he had given his father coronavirus during the first weeks of lockdown.
Doctors lockdown episode gave cast focus after weeks of uncertainty – producer
The series producer of Doctors has said creating a one-off lockdown episode offered the cast of the BBC One soap “a real focus” after “weeks of uncertainty”.
BBC One soap Doctors to air lockdown episode about coronavirus pandemic
The cast of BBC One daytime soap Doctors have filmed a lockdown episode from their homes, exploring the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on staff at The Mill medical centre.
MasterChef winner Thomas Frake finally receives his trophy
MasterChef 2020 champion Thomas Frake has said that his win feels “less like a dream and more like reality” after finally receiving his trophy in the post.
Eurovision host Graham Norton on show cancellation: Safety has to come first
Eurovision host Graham Norton said he was upset the singing competition was cancelled this year, but added that “safety has to come first”.