Archive for July, 2008

Amy Winehouse’s father Talks to GMTV

Mitch Winehouse spoke to GMTV this morning as a waxwork of his daughter was unveiled in Madame Tussauds.

Merlin’s secrets revealed

Merlin is a thrilling fantasy drama set to enchant family audiences in a brand new 13-part series on BBC One this September.

Burn Up Ep 2/2

Knowing Sir Mark’s death was no accident, Holly tracks down Masud, as the provocative drama set in the real-life context of climate change concludes.

Burn Up Ep 1/2

Rupert Penry-Jones, Marc Warren, Bradley Whitford and Neve Campbell star in this new, two-part, provocative drama set in the real-life context of climate change.

BBC Switch goes on tour this summer

The BBC’s multiplatform teen brand BBC Switch announced today a six-date DJ tour this summer across England to liven up school holidays.

Wembley Stadium Hosts Soccer Aid 2008

World Cup legends and top celebrities go head-to-head in an England versus The Rest of The World football match, as Soccer Aid 2008, in aid of UNICEF and its partners, returns to ITV1.

Roly Keating appointed as Director of Archive Content

Roly Keating has been appointed as the BBC’s first Director of Archive Content, with responsibility for maximising public access to the BBC’s constantly expanding archive of television, radio and multimedia content.

Chick Corea, Christine Tobin and the late Humphrey Lyttelton among winners at BBC Jazz Awards 2008

The 2008 BBC Jazz Awards – celebrating the best of British and international jazz – were held at the Mermaid Theatre in London last night, hosted by BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3.

BBC Swahili investigation: Ritual killings of albinos in Tanzania continue

Albinos are being killed for the purposes of witchcraft in Tanzania, despite government efforts to protect them, a BBC Swahili investigation has revealed.

BBC management statement: BBC Trust finding and conclusion on Sports Personality Of The Year 2007

The BBC management today issued a press statement following publication of the BBC Trust finding and conclusion on a fair trading and editorial appeal on BBC Sports Personality Of The Year 2007.