Ranvir Singh Named as Contestant on Strictly Come Dancing
Ranvir Singh, ITV newsreader and Political Editor for Good Morning Britain has been confirmed as a contestant for the brand new series of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.
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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Anita Rani Review their War on Plastic
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Anita Rani follow-up their BBC One investigation into single-use plastics with a challenge to British businesses and families to go plastic free.
BBC Two Acquires Docuseries “Enslaved”
BBC Two has acquired "Enslaved: The Lost History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade" and created a new four-part docuseries featuring Hollywood icon and human rights activist Samuel L. Jackson following a deal with global producer and distributor Fremantle.
BBC Three Acquires Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens
Golden Globe winner and rapper Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians, Ocean’s Eight, The Farewell), stars as Nora Linn in this scripted comedy series, based on Awkwafina’s real-life beginnings in Queens, New York.
BBC Music to Broadcast Archive Reading & Leeds Festivals
BBC Music will celebrate the legacy of Reading and Leeds Festival with a weekend of live music and entertainment from Friday 28th August, when this year’s festival was due to take place.
BBC One to Air Classic Eastenders Episodes
As the BBC runs out of new episodes of its popular Eastenders soap opera, BBC One will resort to airing classic episodes of the programme in the coming weeks.
BBC One Acquires Australian Drama “The Heights”
BBC One has acquired the first two series of the critically-acclaimed Australian serial drama The Heights, with the first series confirmed to begin in a daytime slot on 15th June and the second series coming later this year.
BBC Young Jazz Musician Returns in 2020
Following the 2018 edition, won by rising star saxophonist Xhosa Cole, this year’s competition again provides a platform for young jazz performers across the BBC.