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Tracy Beaker returns to BBC

This January, Dani Harmer will be making a cameo in the new series of The Dumping Ground as well as directing her very own episode. Filmed in the North East, The Dumping Ground is never short on drama, always full of fun, and Season 13 has both in abundance. The new series, launching on CBBC and BBC […]

January 2, 2025

Live NIFL Premiership on BBC Sport NI

Six Sports Direct NIFL Premiership games being streamed live in January and February 2025 on BBC Sport NI. Champions Larne will welcome Cliftonville to Inver Park for the first live game on January 10th. The following Friday night, January 17, high-flying Dungannon Swifts will host Glenavon who are currently struggling at the opposite end of […]

December 16, 2024

The Traitors returns to BBC on New Year’s Day

The third season of The Traitors will launch on January 1st on BBC One and iPlayer. This award winning reality series, hosted by Claudia Winkleman returns on New Year’s Day, welcoming a new group of strangers to play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust, in the hope of winning up to £120,000. The […]

November 29, 2024

BBC announces Sophie Ellis-Bextor for New Year’s Eve

The BBC has announced Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s New Year’s Eve Disco (w/t) set to air BBC One and iPlayer. Made by BBC Studios Entertainment Productions, the TV event will see Ellis-Bextor joined on stage by a host of special guests. Ellis-Bextor commented: “I always love a party, and I immediately think of sparkles, singing and dancing […]

November 21, 2024

Report: Improvements in latency for live sports streaming

The Digital TV Group (DTG) has released its latest analysis, showcasing notable improvements in live sports streaming performance in the UK across three major events in 2024: Wimbledon, the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games. The study examined device performance, latency, and accessibility features, compared with 2023 live events, providing critical insights into the current […]

November 14, 2024

Boat Rocker’s The Next Step renewed for 10th season

Boat Rocker, an independent, integrated entertainment company, has announced that its live action kids & family series, The Next Step, has been renewed for a tenth season after being commissioned by CBBC/BBC iPlayer. Currently in production, season 10 (20 x 30’) is set to premiere on CBBC and BBC iPlayer in the UK in 2025. […]

November 11, 2024

BBC, Magic Light Pictures reveal first look at Tiddler

The BBC and Magic Light Pictures have released a first look at their forthcoming Christmas animated adventure, Tiddler, the story of a little fish with a big imagination who gets lost in the deep wide ocean until he’s saved by his own storytelling. The trailer can be viewed here. Adapted for BBC iPlayer and BBC One from the hugely […]

October 11, 2024

Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators recommissioned

Fan-favourite Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators has started filming season five in Stratford-upon-Avon, with Jo Joyner, Mark Benton and Patrick Walshe McBride reprising their roles as Luella Shakespeare, Frank Hathaway and Sebastian Brudenell. The new season, produced by BBC Studios Drama Productions in Birmingham, is a co-commission by BBC Content and UKTV, and will premiere […]

September 24, 2024

BBC iPlayer viewing up 20% in 2024

The BBC has reported strong year on year growth for its iPlayer streaming service, and is outstripping all its competitors across all audiences – powered by creativity and storytelling from across the UK. The service continues to break records – with viewing up over 20 per cent in 2024 so far. BBC iPlayer’s viewing growth […]

September 16, 2024

Hey Duggee hits 200th episode

BBC Studios Kids & Family have announced that a new series of multi–award winning hit, Hey Duggee, will premiere on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer from September 9th and will include the show’s landmark 200th episode. The series will launch with nine brand–new episodes and a further 10 being released in early 2025. The new episodes […]

September 3, 2024By Nik Roseveare