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Frontier Developments has released a behind-the-scenes look at what animal expert Steve Backshall brought to the creation of Planet Zoo: Console Edition. Check the video out below, exclusively on NME.Introducing the mockumentary, Frontier asked: “Ever wondered about the hard work that goes into bringing a game with as much depth and authenticity as Planet Zoo to consoles?”“With over 70 amazing animals, four engaging game modes, and limitless creativity, there’s plenty for the Frontier Developments team to get stuck in with.

This Morning is ready for a refresh on ITV, with the show welcoming two new faces onto the sofa – Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley.The pair are replacing Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield after months of hosting hearsay, and it’s an exciting gig to get – although Ben admits he’s most excited to leave the Good Morning Britain wake-up calls behind. “Not having to get up so early and to be able to have a lie-in is quite high up there with what I’m looking forward to,” laughs Ben, 49.

The Mirror: “I make myself laugh sometimes, because if I’m in a small space and I’ve got loads of tasks to do, I can cover so many miles.“My family, they laugh because they’ll find things of mine in certain places and they’re like, ‘If you follow this, you’ll see what Mum was trying to achieve’.”Ball added: “I have 18 pairs of glasses and I will still lose all of them… my brain is just all over the goddamn shop.”Ball said she particularly felt the effects of ADHD, which can make those with the condition seem restless, have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse, while filming the forthcoming ‘New Year Treat’ episode of Taskmaster, which airs on January 2.She said: “So a particular task involved a bit of timing, which is maths, which is, again, not a strength, I physically started to melt down. That did hurt my head.”Alongside London rapper Kojey Radical and Ball, the line-up for the episode will also include Dragon’s Den’s Deborah Meaden, wildlife expert Steve Backshall and comic actor Lenny Rush, known for BBC shows Am I Being Unreasonable? and Dodger.Earlier this year, Lily Allen also revealed that she had been diagnosed with ADHD.Allen confirmed her diagnosis in an interview with The Times, revealing that she had been diagnosed while living in the USA, where she has resided since 2020.“It sort of runs in my family.

Comedian Greg Davies returns as the tough to impress Taskmaster for a very special one-off episode as five new contestants compete to win a golden statue of Greg’s eyebrows. Star of Dragon’s Den, Deborah Meaden is one of the competitors put to the test in the bid to claim epic bragging rights as the Taskmaster’s New Year Treat Champion. “I’m such a fan of Taskmaster,” confesses Deborah.

Taskmaster.In a video announcement on Wednesday (December 13), show hosts Greg Davies and Alex Horne shared plans for Taskmaster: The Live Experience which would allow viewers to “take part in the same ludicrous tasks that these so-called comedians do”.The duo have launched a mailing list to gauge interest in the idea, with 100,000 sign-ups required to get the project off the ground.In a rallying cry to fans of the show, Davies and Horne said: “Please sign up to the Taskmaster: Live Experience mailing list. If we get 100,000 sign ups then we’ll know, and Taskmaster: The Live Experience will become a thing, soon-ish.“So what are you waiting for? Sign up now and become a hero.

EXCLUSIVE: Whale with Steve Backshall, the latest high-end natural history series out of the UK is racking up international sales, as the Sky Nature show’s executive producer Wendy Darke talked up the importance of distribution and tax credits in getting such programs made.

Taskmaster, with London rapper Kojey Radical and BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball among the line-up.The Channel 4 series, hosted by Greg Davies and Alex Horne, is once again returning for a one-off festive episode, with a specific air date yet to be confirmed.Alongside Radical and Ball, the line-up will also include Dragon’s Den’s Deborah Meaden, wildlife expert Steve Backshall and comic actor Lenny Rush, known for BBC shows Am I Being Unreasonable? and Dodger.The show sees the five contestants set a series of absurd and often surreal challenges, set by the ‘Taskmaster’ Davies and his assistant Horne.The 16th series of the show concluded this week (November 23). The line-up included comedians Julian Clary, Lucy Beaumont, Sam Campbell, Sue Perkins and Susan Wokoma.In March of this year, Channel 4 announced the show had been renewed for six more seasons.

K.J. Yossman “House of Kardashian,” the documentary about television’s most famous family, is heading to Australia among other territories. FOXTEL have picked up the three-part doc series, made by 72 Films, for the Australian market.

Prince William has been honoured by Blue Peter, the iconic children's TV show, for his work with The Earthshot Prize, an initiative focused on finding innovative solutions to environmental challenges. Speaking during a Q&A session at the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit that launched the 15 innovative finalists, the future king said: “As we’ve seen today, the Earthshot winners and the finalists bring that inspiration and optimism.

Helen Glover made a sensational comeback at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021, she blazed a trail not just for women in sport, but for all mothers, by showing it's possible to achieve your biggest goals as a mum of three.And now, the double Olympic champion has made the exciting announcement that she's going for glory at Paris 2024 – and her Bafta-winning wildlife presenter husband Steve Backshall had the sweetest reaction.WATCH: Behind the scenes with Helen Glover "I want to be 38 years old, going into my next Games, being able to say to the world: 'I'm the best I have ever been and I’m a mum of three,'" Helen, 36, told HELLO! in our exclusive interview, one of her first since making her surprise announcement last week."There was a [rowing] trial in November and Steve said to me: 'I really think you should do it.' If he wasn't on board and so invested in and excited by it, it wouldn't be possible," Helen says of her supportive husband, with whom she shares Logan, four, and three-year-old twins Kit and Bo.After winning gold in the women's coxless pairs with Heather Stanning first at London 2012, then again at Rio 2016, she took a step back to start her family with Steve.Her history-making return to competition in Tokyo five years later made Helen the first mum to row in a British Olympic team - and her sights are set even higher for her Paris bid. The Olympic champion is married to Steve Backshall"I'd love to win a medal.

EXCLUSIVE: The events of Mark Zuckerberg’s life and creation of Facebook/Meta are to be charted in a Sky documentary, revealed on an eight-strong slate.

Sky has greenlit documentaries on England World Cup winner Geoff Hurst, serial killer Fred West and music producer Phil Spector. Scroll down for the full slate below.

Olympians to win gold in London 2012, Helen Glover and Heather Stanning have united a decade on with their children for an exclusive photoshoot in the new issue of HELLO! magazine, as they share memories of that epic day – and Heather also reveals exciting news that she is expecting her second child, a sibling for her two-year-old son, Magnus, with her husband, army officer Jonny Howse.EXCLUSIVE: Look back at Helen Glover and Steve Backshall's fairytale wedding"Our second child is due in November, which is very exciting. Magnus adores playing with Helen's three children, and I always wanted him to have siblings."WATCH: Helen Glover has emotional reunion with her childrenThe double Olympic champion rowers (who also won Gold in Rio 2016) are the closest of friends and their lives have mirrored one another's over the past ten years.READ: Helen Glover's genius parenting hack to get all kids out the doorREAD: Helen Glover reveals unusual home feature The rowers were joined by their children on the shootHelen, who is mum to Logan, who has just turned four, and two-year-old twins Kit and Bo (her children with her husband, TV wildlife presenter and adventurer Steve Backshall), tells HELLO!: "You know in that moment in the boat together, you have something that connects you, and win or lose we knew we would always be connected by this shared experience.

The BBC Factual department has unveiled a vast slate including a natural history series following four animal families over four years and shows commemorating the 40th anniversaries of the Falklands War and AIDS crisis.

Olympic gold medal rower Helen Glover and BAFTA-winning wildlife TV presenter Steve Backshall have been married for almost five years after tying the knot in a spectacular Cornish clifftop ceremony in September 2016.MORE: Meet Olympic rower Helen Glover's adorable family with presenter Steve BackshallThe couple met at a Sport Relief event at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in 2014, and they now share three children, son Logan, three, and twins Kit and Willow, one.

Two-time Olympic champion Helen Glover has given us a glimpse into her family home that she shares with her husband, Steve Backshall, 48, and their three children, Logan, three, and twins Kit and Willow, both one.The 35-year-old is currently competing at this year's Olympics in Tokyo, rowing for Team GB, with her rowing partner Polly Swann.

Helen Glover is going for gold at the Tokyo Olympics this year, and we are sure that she will be missing her three children, son Logan, three, and twins Kit and Willow, one, whom she shares with husband Steve Backshall.Helen gave her first interview since becoming a mum to her twins, Kit and Willow, in April last year.

Olympian Helen Glover and wildlife presenter Steve Backshall have welcomed a new baby brother and sister for their 18-month-old son Logan. Helen, 33, announced the arrival of the twins in a sweet post on her Instagram account as she shared a gorgeous picture of her new son and daughter’s tiny feet.