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Adrian Edmondson joins Bergerac reboot
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The show’s debut six-part season, which stars Damien Molony in the title role, was watched by an average of 2.4m viewers is U&Drama’s highest rating programme ever.
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BBC sets out plans to mark VJ Day 80th Anniversary
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The 80th Anniversary of VJ Day on August 15th is to be marked with a host of special programming across all BBC platforms, including online, TV, iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
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ITV and BBC to share Women’s World Cup 2027
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Consisting of 32 teams, the contest kicks off on 24 June 2027 and will see 64 games be played over eight host cities, building up to the final on Sunday 25 July.
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BBC News appoints new Director to oversee AI roll-out
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Former Meta executive Anjali Kapoor is taking up the role of Director of AI, Innovation and Growth in which she’ll also lead on strategies to grow audiences.
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BBC bolsters roles of UK commercial channel execs
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In addition to its Licence Fee funded channels, the BBC has one of the UK’s largest portfolios of commercial entertainment channels via its wholly-owned UKTV subsidiary.
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BBC’s commercial arm appoints new CFO
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The BBC has appointed Amanda Jones as Chief Financial Officer of its wholly-owned commercial arm, BBC Studios.