BBC Studios
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Torchwood’s Eve Myles to play district nurse in new BBC One drama
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Torchwood Star Eve Myles is to head up Frankie, a new BBC One drama written by Lucy Gannon (The Best Of Men, Soldier Soldier). Myles will play district nurse Frankie whose patients matter more to her than her personal life. She cares about her patients and their families but never turns into a busybody, knowing…
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UKTV announces new On Demand players
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Digital channel owner UKTV is to launch Video on Demand (VoD) services for its three free-to-air channels, Dave, Yesterday and Really. Co-owned by BBC Worldwide and Scripps Networks International, UKTV broadcasts its network of digital channels on Cable, Freeview and Sky. It recently announced Video on Demand agreements with TalkTalk and BT Vision who will…
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BBC announces London 2012 Olympic Games DVD and Blu-ray release
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Fans of the London Olympics will be able to re-enjoy highlights from the Games thanks to BBC DVD. The London 2012 Olympic Games DVD and Blu-ray will feature over nine hours of footage. Highlights include Danny Boyle’s hugely-celebrated opening ceremony as well as the closing ceremony from Artistic Director Kim Gavin’s entitled “A Symphony…
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BBC announces Top Gear and Car Town Facebook tie-up
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Fans of Top Gear can now drive some of the show’s most famous cars after the BBC announced the show had partnered with Cie Games’ successful automotive-based Facebook game, Car Town. As part of the tie-up, Car Town players are able to explore a branded Top Gear location within the Car Town GPS menu, complete…
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Top Gear: Stunt School Revolution launches for iPhone and iPad
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A new free Top Gear game is now available to download for Apple’s iPhone and iPad. A follow up to the successful Top Gear: Stunt School, Top Gear: Stunt School Revolution offers fans of the BBC’s motoring series even more over-the-top tracks, stunts and cars to customise and race. Developed by BBC Worldwide Digital Entertainment…
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Top Gear DVD kicks-off new BBC augmented reality range
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A new Top Gear DVD will use Aurasma’s augmented reality technology to offer fans additional content. The tech, recently used by Universal’s 100th anniversary titles, uses a smartphone and tablet app to display video footage triggered by a known location or image. BBC Worldwide says Top Gear The Challenges 6, on sale from June 4th…