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BBC One Announces New Archaeology Drama
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BBC One has announced a new six-part drama series from the writers of Life on Mars and spin-off Ashes to Ashes. Described as being “series packed with historical mystery and contemporary relevance” Bone Kickers is set against the backdrop of Bath, a city steeped in 3,000 years of history. From the excavation of murdered 18th…
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New Sports News Channel For Virgin Subscribers
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Virgin Media and Setanta Sports have confirmed they are working together to launch a new TV channel, Setanta Sports News. Expected to launch soon the channel will be available exclusively, and at no additional cost, to all of Virgin Media’s three million digital TV subscribers and will combine a wide range of sporting action from…
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iPlayer – Catch Up With BBC Favourites
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The BBC’s Director of Future Media & Technology Ashley Highfield discusses this month’s launch of the BBC iPlayer – a free catch-up service for UK licence-fee payer. The platform has developed by the BBC’s Future Media & Technology division in partnership with Siemens and Red Bee Media. “Your favourite programmes from all the BBC’s network…
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Lenny Henry Explores British Humour
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Acclaimed comedian Lenny Henry travels the UK exploring what makes us laugh and how we use our humour in everyday life in Lenny’s Britain, a new series for BBC One which starts next week. The 4 part documentary series, a collaboration with the Open University, promises to show Lenny “as we’ve never seen him before”…
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That Mitchell and Webb Sound: Series 3
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BBC Audiobooks are set to release the complete third radio series of the Sony Radio Award-winning comedy show ‘That Mitchell and Webb Sound’ – as broadcast on BBC Radio 4.