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Round Up Week 15 (9-15 April 2016)

Jen Macro

Digital Content Producer, About the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms 2016

A round-up of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ announcements and press releases and blogs, plus some highlights from our TV, radio and online output this week.

Proms 2016

This week the featuring more than 90 concerts over eight weeks, including four Last Night celebrations around the UK. In addition details of the . 

Meanwhile  and introduced the season. 

iPlayer Kids app

On Tuesday the was launched, and as they tried to find their way to New Broadcasting House. also blogged about why launching the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer Kids app is a really exciting moment for the team.

Shakespeare 

More announcements were made this week regarding programming to mark 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare: while  - an innovative digital interactive campaign to inspire the smartphone generation to tap into Shakespeare’s best-loved lines - launched on Monday.

Diversity

On Thursday the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s record on reflecting the diversity of the UK was debated in Parliament. Ahead of the debate the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Succession,  both on and off-screen.

Announcements

Drama

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One announced that  in a special prequel to Keeping Up Appearances, and that an all-Irish cast will join EastEnders’ Kat and Alfie for brand new Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One drama series It was also revealed that , best known for his role as Syed Masood in EastEnders, will join the network's medical drama Holby City.

Entertainment

Also in Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One news, finalists were announced for theMeanwhile Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Three will be sending Romesh Ranganathan on another international adventure - this time with his mum - for series two.

Sport

On Tuesday it was revealed that the , after an agreement was reached with the FA to extend the shared coverage of the competition for another three years.

Radio

This week Radio 5 live shared the results of a survey that suggests . Meanwhile, Radio 2 shared plans to relive the , on Saturday 30 July 2016 - exactly 50 years to the day since England won the cup.

Corporate

On Monday we published details of for Q2 2015/2016 (July – September 2015) and Q3 2015/2016 (October – December 2015) for senior managers who earn over £150k and/or those who sit on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s main boards.

News

On Wednesday we announced that  has been appointed Deputy Political Editor. In addition to this new role, he will continue to present his weekly Sunday morning programme, Pienaar's Politics, on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5 live.

Broadcast Highlights

  •  (Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Three) is Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Three's original and compelling documentary depicting one father’s long-term struggle with heroin addiction, told through the uniquely intimate perspective of his own son.

  •  (Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3) Suzy Klein presents a special programme, with interviews and live performances from artists featured in the 2016 Proms. 

  •  (Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two) As the UK gears up to decide its future in the June referendum, Nick Robinson explores the troubled history of the UK's relationship with Europe.

  •  (Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two) Gordon Buchanan takes some household names on a wildlife adventure. Gordon and Alastair head to the Western Isles of Scotland in search of otters and puffins.

  •  Documentary series following eccentric gentleman farmer Desmond MacCarthy as he struggles to keep his 17th-century manor home afloat, while holding on to the country traditions of his childhood.

  •  How the Portland Hospital's army of consultants, midwives, chefs and cleaners serve some of the UK's most pampered parents.

  •  (Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four) Penelope Keith looks into the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's secret dealings with some of the 20th century's most intriguing figures, including Winston Churchill, Tony Hancock and Alec Guinness.

  •  Twiggy celebrates the 60s, meeting skiffle musicians, fans of the Shadows, Liverpudlians who frequented the Cavern Club at the height of Merseybeat, Beatles devotees, Ready Steady Go! dancers, mods, lovers of ska, bluebeat and Millie Small, and fans of the Rolling Stones. 

  •  (Radio 4) Adapted for radio by Jeanette Winterson from her acclaimed novel.

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