A round up of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ announcements, press releases and blogs. Plus some highlights from our TV, radio and online output from the last week.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ wins at the Golden Globes
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s hugely successful year in drama has been recognised with multiple Golden Globe awards, with shows including A Very English Scandal, Bodyguard and Killing Eve taking home the trophies.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ opens public consultation around improvements to programme availability
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ opened a public consultation on its plans to reinvent Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer - making it a destination in its own right, with box sets, live programming and archive titles that champion quality UK content and offer great programmes for longer.
Radio
The countdown is on for the launch of The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on Radio 2 on Monday 14 January and Tina Daheley has been announced as the programme's newsreader.
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Audio Drama Awards has confirmed the 2019 finalists, with the winners being announced at a ceremony in the Radio Theatre at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Broadcasting House, London on the evening of Sunday 3 February 2019.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 1Xtra has named fifteen exciting acts from the world of black music on the station’s Hot For 2019 list. The list, compiled annually by 1Xtra DJs and staff, predicts which artists are set for success over the next twelve months.
South London rapper, Octavian, has been crowned the winner of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music’s Sound Of 2019.
Drama
Filmed on the French-Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, the eighth series of the award-winning drama, Death in Paradise, will continue to keep audiences guessing with intriguing mysteries, cunning plot twists and a star-studded array of guest cast.
Entertainment
Stacey Dooley has been announced as the host of Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star, the brand new make-up competition coming to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Three this year along with Val Garland and Dominic Skinner.
World Service
As Nigeria prepares to hold elections on February 16, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Africa will be offering comprehensive coverage for our local and international audiences across radio, TV, online and social media.
Broadcast Highlights
- Silent Witness, Tuesday 8 & Wednesday 9 January, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer
- The Naked Truth, Thursday 10 January, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Three and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer
- The Victorian House Of Arts And Crafts, Friday 11 January, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer
- On Drums... Stewart Copeland!, Friday 11 January, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer
- Blackwater, Sunday 6 January, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds
- J.D Salinger’s Spiritual Quest, Monday 7 January, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds
- The Inquiry: Can We Stop A Mass Extinction?, Thursday 10 January, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds
- Podcast Radio Hour, Friday 11 January, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds