Actress Jenny Lee Dixon says she thinks soaps such as Fair City could embrace technology to survive the lockdown.
04.05.2020 - 16:57 / variety.com
By Tim Dams
BBC Four channel editor Cassian Harrison is to move over to BBC Studios to work on creating programming for its global services.
Harrison joins BBC Studios on a nine-month attachment as senior VP of commissioning and content for global services. He will report into Paul Dempsey’s global distribution division.
BBC Two controller Patrick Holland will cover BBC Four during Harrison’s absence.
Harrison will work on the creation and distribution of original programming for digital
Actress Jenny Lee Dixon says she thinks soaps such as Fair City could embrace technology to survive the lockdown.
Fans of Fair City have been waiting for news on when the soap can resume filming after lockdown measures were put in place earlier this year.
BBC Studios has bolstered its Los Angeles production arm by promoting Valerie Bruce to general manager and naming Sam Zoda as its executive vp of production. Bruce most recently served as executive vp, commercial director.
By Jake Kanter
The BBC is exploring the possibility of launching BBC Four as a global subscription service outside of the UK, it has been announced.
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By Steve Clarke
Congratulations are in order for Fair City’s Amilia Stewart as she has welcomed her first child.
By Tom Grater, Jake Kanter
BBC Studios has named company veteran Ding Ke as its new general manager for Greater China. Ding has been elevated from the position of head of content sales and formats for mainland China, In her new role, she will be responsible for all of BBC Studio’s Greater China business, including content distribution, co-productions, format sales and branded services.
By Patrick Frater
A post-cocooning accident befell Eric Lalor’s mother Angela on her first venture back out into the world on Tuesday.
By Manori Ravindran
Eric Lalor has weighed in on the prospect of Cathal’s return to Carrigstown and with his character on the run, anything is possible.
By Jake Kanter
A dream Bachelor Nation wedding! Ben Higgins and his fiancée, Jessica Clarke, are still in the early stages of planning their nuptials, but they might have one famous face officiate: Bachelor Nation host Chris Harrison.
TheFederal Aviation Administration is investigating an April 24 incidentat theHawthorne Airport in Los Angeles where Harrison Ford, piloting a small plane, crossed a runway where another aircraft was departing. There was no danger of a crash.