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New Director General must rebuild the BBC for the streaming era
If he’s to secure the BBC’s relevance in a streaming-first landscape, Matt Brittin will need to oversee a fundamental review of its approach to content distribution.
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Tim Davie to lead Creative Industries Council following BBC exit
The body brings key figures from the UK’s £145.8 billion creative sectors together with senior ministers, allowing them to discuss and address challenges and opportunities for the industry.
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Channel 4 launches new branded series Train-ing It with Joe Wilkinson
Each episode of Train‑ing It with Joe Wilkinson sees the comedian, actor and screenwriter joined by a famous face for “funny, curious and quietly revealing” conversations aboard the train.
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BBC brings free Proms concert to Apple Vision Pro
The concert is part of a BBC project “to explore how emerging technologies could help bring the best of arts and culture to more people.”
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Damson Idris to star in The Lords’ Day for Netflix
Set to start filming “soon”, the six-part series is written by Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley and is being produced by Bad Wolf.
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G handsets
Samsung has unveiled its latest Galaxy A model smartphones – the Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G – which include its Awesome Intelligence AI features.
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Matt Brittin confirmed as next BBC Director General
The vacancy arose after Tim Davie quit after the BBC aired a mis-edited version of a speech by US President Donald Trump.
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Channel 4 launches new branded series Train-ing It with Joe Wilkinson
Each episode of Train‑ing It with Joe Wilkinson sees the comedian, actor and screenwriter joined by a famous face for “funny, curious and quietly revealing” conversations aboard the train.
Streaming deals and tips
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How to get free Apple TV from EE, BT and Barclays
The iPad and iPhone maker’s video streaming service offers a growing selection of exclusive high-end dramas, comedies and films.
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How to get free Disney+ in the UK – round up of the latest offers
For those looking to save on their streaming bills, several major brands are currently offering free access to Disney+.
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How to sign up to the standalone Prime Video plan on Amazon UK
As well as the regular ‘full fat’ version of Prime, Amazon also offers a standalone Prime Video option costing £5.99 per month.