Police in Aberdeen have urged motorists who may have captured a near-fatal collision at the city's bypass on their dashcams to get in touch as they launch a probe into the incident.
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BBC One greenlights Aberdeen-set drama ‘Granite Harbour’
BBC One has greenlit Granite Harbour, a three-part Scotland-set drama series featuring rising talents Romario Simpson (Small Axe) and Hannah Donaldson (Annika). The show from LA Productions centers on the story of Lance Corporal Davis Lindo, who arrives in Aberdeen as a new recruit to Police Scotland. Having completed his final tour with the Royal Military Police, Lindo dreams of being a detective at New Scotland Yard. However, he finds himself being sent to train as a Detective Constable in the North East of Scotland, he must quickly adapt to his new life in Aberdeen, a world away from anything the soldier has known before. Filming started a few weeks ago in locations through Aberdeenshire and Glasgow and the show will air on both BBC One and the BBC Scotland channel, in a similar vein to critical hit Guilt. BBC Scotland Head of Commissioning Louise Thornton said viewers will be “treated to an intriguing and captivating story with strong characters that will play out against the dramatic city scape of Aberdeen and the North East.”
UKTV’s Dave orders two more ‘Meet The Richardsons’ seasons
British channel Dave has greenlit another two seasons of comedy mockumentary Meet the Richardsons, with the order comprising 20 episodes in total. The show, which follows real-life comedy couple Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont as heightened versions of themselves and their marriage, has a new production company behind it: Sohail Shah’s King of Sunshine Productions. Previous producer Second Act Productions wound down last year. Shah has hired Richardsons creator Lee Hupfield as Creative Exec. Hupfield and Eddie Stafford will remain as producers and directors on the show, which
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28.05.2022 / 07:41
More TUI flights cancelled due to 'loss of life' as warning issued for holiday destination
TUI has cancelled more holidays and flights to Sri Lanka due to ongoing political and economic instability.
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25.05.2022 / 14:35
BBC Studios Sets First-look Deal With ‘The Repair Shop’s’ Jay Blades’ Hungry Jay Media – Global Bulletin
K.J. Yossman “The Repair Shop’s” Jay Blades has struck a first look deal with BBC Studios via his production company Hungry Jay Media.Hungry Jay is a joint venture between Blades and production company Hunrgy Bear (“Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel”), which was founded in November 2020 by Dan Baldwin and Juliet Denison Gay.The 1-year deal will mean BBC Studios has first dibs on Hungry Jay’s factual entertainment slate.
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23.05.2022 / 21:21
Scots presenter Jean Johansson gives sneak peak behind scenes of BBC Scotland
Fresh from winning Celebrity Mastermind, Scots presenter Jean Johansson has given fans a sneak peak behind the scenes of BBC Scotland.
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23.05.2022 / 12:23
BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood confirms engagement live during broadcast
Carol Kirkwood was congratulated by her BBC Breakfast colleagues this morning on her recent engagement.
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19.05.2022 / 14:11
Doctor Who fans think Peter Capaldi could join BBC show for 60th anniversary
Peter Capaldi has gone viral after fans 'spotted' him everywhere from Scotland's lochs and Sydney Opera House to Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong.
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19.05.2022 / 11:21
Royal Mint releases rainbow-coloured coin to mark 50 years of Pride UK
The Royal Mint has revealed a new rainbow-coloured 50p coin to mark the 50th anniversary of the UK Pride movement and said this will be the first time the LGBTQ+ community has been recognised on an official coin.
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18.05.2022 / 15:39
Prince William and Kate Middleton break royal rule to make lucky fans' day
Prince William and Kate Middleton appeared to break with royal protocol as they greeted emotional adoring fans during a visit in Scotland. It comes as experts say the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are attempting to dispense with 'stuffy' formality and become more approachable following their disastrous Caribbean tour earlier this year. Royals have been told to avoid taking or posing for selfies whilst out on official duties it has been previously reported.
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12.05.2022 / 15:25
Public Broadcasters CBC & BBC Team For Podcasts: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Star Oona Chaplin To Explore J. Edgar Hoover’s Obsession with Grandfather Charlie Chaplin
Canada’s CBC and the UK’s BBC are jointly working up a trio of podcasts, including one in which Game of Thrones actress Oona Chaplin explores J. Edgar Hoover’s campaign to root out Communism in Hollywood and his obsession with her grandfather, silent movie star Charlie Chaplin.
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10.05.2022 / 20:39
BBC Scotland reporter taken to hospital for a hand injury which turned septic
BBC correspondent David Cowan thanked doctors and nurses after being taken to hospital for a hand injury which began to turn septic
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08.05.2022 / 16:31
BBC bosses unveil new Doctor Who as Sex Education's Ncuti Gatwa will replace Jodie Whittaker
BBC bosses have unveiled who will replace lead Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who.The news is finally out after months of fans wondering who could follow in the first female Time Lord's almighty footsteps, as 29 year old actor Ncuti Gatwa is set to take over. Posting the news on their official Twitter page Sunday 8 May, the series announced: "The future is here! Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor," as fans went wild. "Yes!! Love him," one person shrieked in excitement.