Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentNewImages Festival has unveiled the XR competition lineup for its 3rd edition, running at Forum des Images in Paris from Sept. 23-27.
BBC To End Free TV Licences For People Aged Over 75
09.07.2020 - 14:51 / deadline.com
Jake Kanter International TV EditorThe BBC has announced plans to start charging UK pensioners the annual £157.50 ($199) licence fee from August after delaying the change in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.British pensioners were originally meant to start paying the fee from June 1, but will now shoulder the cost from August 1 after the BBC put in place measures to allow people to pay safely online and over the telephone.The decision comes as the BBC has faced criticism for asking over 75s
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manchestereveningnews.co.uk
22.07.2020 / 11:33
Minister blasts BBC for only serving the 'metropolitan elite' of Manchester
The BBC has been blasted by a government minister for only serving the 'metropolitan elite' of Manchester.Culture minister John Whittingdale told Commons the broadcaster was not providing enough for people who live in smaller towns, such as Cleethorpes.Whittingdale, who is overseeing talks on the future of the TV licence fee, said the BBC "must represent all of Britain" and "people have expressed concerns about cuts to regional programming".He said: "It is absolutely essential they try to
variety.com
15.07.2020 / 16:33
Global Bulletin: Britbox Brings Royal Shakespeare, Opera, Ballet into U.K. Homes
Jamie Lang With live performance venues subject to heavy admissions restrictions, U.K.
etcanada.com
13.07.2020 / 22:39
The Mob Gets Unmasked In ‘Fear City: New York Vs. The Mafia’ Trailer
The Mob is getting the spotlight.
dailyrecord.co.uk
13.07.2020 / 15:05
People aged 18-26 most at risk from online shopping fraud
shop online. Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, is warning bargain hunters to remain vigilant and take extra care online, after statistics revealed 16,352 people fell victim to online shopping and auction fraud during lockdown.
variety.com
09.07.2020 / 13:21
BBC to Produce Feature-Length ‘Britain vs Coronavirus’ Documentary
Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterAlthough the COVID-19 outbreak has not yet completed its lethal sweep, the U.K.’s public broadcaster, the British Broadcasting Corporation is aiming to tell “the definitive story of the coronavirus pandemic in Britain.”The broadcaster has commissioned its own BBC Studios Documentary Unit to deliver a feature-length documentary “Britain vs Coronavirus.”“Interweaving archive and compelling master interviews with many of the key decision-makers in the crisis, the
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
08.07.2020 / 11:49
Alton Towers is giving 30,000 free tickets to people with certain jobs
Birmingham Mail.Alton Towers isn't the only popular location on board.
deadline.com
08.07.2020 / 02:05
BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 Team For Unique Broadcast Celebrating UK Free-To-Air TV In The Age Of Netflix
Jake Kanter International TV EditorThe BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Scotland’s STV are joining forces to broadcast a short film that attempts to burnish the credentials of British free-to-air television at a time when U.S.
breakingnews.ie
07.07.2020 / 08:49
Normal People leads the way at British TV Choice Awards
Normal People is the frontrunner at this year’s TV Choice Awards, where it is up for three prizes.