ViacomCBS UK Content Chief Ben Frow Blasts “Inherently Snobbish” British TV Industry

ViacomCBS Networks International has struck a three-year deal with the National Football League (NFL) that will bring live Monday night football to the company's Channel 5 in the U.K. Financial terms of the non-exclusive, multiplatform agreement weren't disclosed.

Framed as a ticking clock political thriller, Iranian director Taghi Amirani’s documentary “Coup 53” plays as an enthralling look at the 1953 overthrow of Iranian Prime Minister Mossadegh by U.S. and U.K.

Ben Shephard thrilled his fans this week when he shared a new video that showed him wearing a flight suit and aviator sunglasses.The Good Morning Britain star shared that he was dressed that way because he'd just enjoyed a unique experience – flying a spitfire aeroplane!Unsurprisingly, considering he looked so similar to Maverick, the lead character in the fighter pilot movie Top Gun, Ben's fans were quick to compare him to the film's star, Tom Cruise.MORE: Ben Shephard disappoints Good Morning

Ben Shephard took to Instagram on Sunday to share some behind-the-scenes photos from his wife Annie's birthday outing, and we're envious!The Good Morning Britain co-host posted a montage of three photos which included an image of Ben and Annie smiling alongside a barman.Ben wore an off-white jumper over a light blue shirt while his stunning wife rocked a fabulous green dress.MORE: Ben Shephard shares glimpse of scenic morning run with son from UK staycation - and we are enviousThe second picture

Ed Sheeran has been advising Lewis Capaldi on how best to navigate life in the spotlight.The Shape of You hitmaker, who is reportedly set to be a dad within weeks with wife Cherry Seaborn, has been keeping up with his musical peer and helping the Before You Go star adjust to his newfound fame.The British star, who topped the U.K. and U.S.

Jake Kanter, Tom Grater BritBox Acquires ‘Cold Courage’ BritBox UK has acquired Viaplay and Lionsgate’s John Simm-fronted political drama Cold Courage. The BBC and ITV-owned streamer will premiere the eight-part series on September 3, telling the story of how two Finnish women get drawn into a clandestine group dedicated to righting the wrongs of the powerful, influential and corrupt.

Tara Conlan An interview with John Lennon’s murderer and the UK’s first kidnapping case are being explored in new films unveiled by Sky for its recently-launched Sky Documentaries channel.The programs were unveiled as Sky UK and Ireland managing director of content Zai Bennett said the Comcast-owned broadcaster is focusing on building its brands by getting in early with creators to help it in the “arms race” of content, particularly in drama.Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Sky’s director

Peter White Television EditorHBO Max launched with a slew of British series and that shows no sign of slowing down as international originals chief Jen Kim outlined some of her upcoming projects for the nascent streamer.Kim, who is SVP for International Originals for HBO Max, was speaking on a virtual Edinburgh International TV Festival panel moderated by Deadline.She teased a few upcoming original projects including co-productions such as a six-part “action mystery thriller” and a reality

Tara Conlan BBC content director Charlotte Moore has warned that unless diversity is prioritized in the UK TV industry, the sector will not survive.Speaking today at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Moore unveiled new programs including an investigation into the impact of race on coronavirus by actor David Harewood and a spin off of World On Fire writer Peter Bowker’s hit series The A Word written by disabled writers.

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Ben Cross, best known for his starring role in Chariots Of Fire, has died at the age of 72.

Actor Ben Cross has died, aged 72.The Chariots of Fire star passed away in Vienna, Austria on Tuesday.Born Harry Bernard Cross in London in 1947, he won the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art’s prestigious Vanbrugh prize for Performance of the Year and became an in-demand stage and screen star, making his big screen debut in 1977 war film A Bridge Too Far.He also found success onstage as Billy Flynn in Chicago, but Cross is best known for his roles as British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in