Tune in for a thought-provoking and lively discussion on “Question Time,” where the events of the day take center stage. Hosted by the esteemed Fiona Bruce, this BBC One program features a studio audience engaging with top politicians from across the political spectrum. With representatives from at least one member of the three major parties, the panel promises diverse perspectives and spirited debate.
As the country grapples with pressing issues and current affairs, “Question Time” provides a platform for citizens to voice their concerns, pose tough questions, and hold politicians to account. From policy debates to personal anecdotes, the panelists offer insight into their party’s stance while navigating the challenging terrain of public opinion.
With the clock ticking towards the late-night hour, viewers can expect an engaging and informative discussion that sheds light on the issues shaping the nation’s future. Don’t miss “Question Time,” airing at 10:40 Pm on Thursday,...
As the country grapples with pressing issues and current affairs, “Question Time” provides a platform for citizens to voice their concerns, pose tough questions, and hold politicians to account. From policy debates to personal anecdotes, the panelists offer insight into their party’s stance while navigating the challenging terrain of public opinion.
With the clock ticking towards the late-night hour, viewers can expect an engaging and informative discussion that sheds light on the issues shaping the nation’s future. Don’t miss “Question Time,” airing at 10:40 Pm on Thursday,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Get ready for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion on the latest episode of “Question Time”! Airing Thursday, April 25, at 10:40 Pm on BBC One, this popular current affairs program features a studio audience engaging in lively debates with top politicians on the events of the day.
Hosted by presenter Fiona Bruce, the panel includes representatives from at least one member of the three major parties, providing a diverse range of perspectives on the pressing issues facing the nation. From politics and policy to social issues and international affairs, “Question Time” offers viewers the opportunity to hear directly from key decision-makers and hold them accountable for their actions and decisions.
With its engaging format and dynamic discussions, “Question Time” encourages audience participation and fosters informed debate on important topics shaping the political landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned political enthusiast or just curious about current affairs, “Question Time” is sure to...
Hosted by presenter Fiona Bruce, the panel includes representatives from at least one member of the three major parties, providing a diverse range of perspectives on the pressing issues facing the nation. From politics and policy to social issues and international affairs, “Question Time” offers viewers the opportunity to hear directly from key decision-makers and hold them accountable for their actions and decisions.
With its engaging format and dynamic discussions, “Question Time” encourages audience participation and fosters informed debate on important topics shaping the political landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned political enthusiast or just curious about current affairs, “Question Time” is sure to...
- 4/19/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
“Question Time” is back with another thought-provoking episode, airing on BBC One at 11:10 Pm on Thursday, April 18th. Hosted by the seasoned presenter Fiona Bruce, the show features a lively studio audience grilling top politicians on the pressing events of the day.
With the panel comprising representatives from at least one member of the three major political parties, viewers can expect a diverse range of perspectives and opinions on display. From heated debates to insightful discussions, “Question Time” offers a platform for voices from across the political spectrum to be heard.
As the audience poses their burning questions to the panel, tensions are sure to run high as politicians face scrutiny and challenge on their policies and decisions. Whether you’re passionate about politics or simply curious about the issues shaping our world, “Question Time” promises to be an engaging and enlightening watch. Tune in at 11:10 Pm on Thursday,...
With the panel comprising representatives from at least one member of the three major political parties, viewers can expect a diverse range of perspectives and opinions on display. From heated debates to insightful discussions, “Question Time” offers a platform for voices from across the political spectrum to be heard.
As the audience poses their burning questions to the panel, tensions are sure to run high as politicians face scrutiny and challenge on their policies and decisions. Whether you’re passionate about politics or simply curious about the issues shaping our world, “Question Time” promises to be an engaging and enlightening watch. Tune in at 11:10 Pm on Thursday,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
British actor Laurence Fox has lost a libel case with two men he called pedophiles on social media after they had called the My Son Hunter star a racist.
On Monday, the High Court in the U.K. deemed that Fox had defamed Simon Blake, a former LGBT charity trustee, and Crystal, a drag artist and former RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant, on Twitter/X in October 2020, when he called them pedophiles over an escalating row over Black History Month.
The Guardian reports that the spat on X started, when Fox said he would boycott U.K. grocery store Sainsbury’s for supporting “racial segregation and discrimination” after the company said it would establish safe spaces for Black employees during Black History Month in October 2020. Blake and Crystal, whose real name is Colin Seymour, responded to Fox’s call for a boycott by calling him racist. Fox, in turn, replied...
On Monday, the High Court in the U.K. deemed that Fox had defamed Simon Blake, a former LGBT charity trustee, and Crystal, a drag artist and former RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant, on Twitter/X in October 2020, when he called them pedophiles over an escalating row over Black History Month.
The Guardian reports that the spat on X started, when Fox said he would boycott U.K. grocery store Sainsbury’s for supporting “racial segregation and discrimination” after the company said it would establish safe spaces for Black employees during Black History Month in October 2020. Blake and Crystal, whose real name is Colin Seymour, responded to Fox’s call for a boycott by calling him racist. Fox, in turn, replied...
- 1/30/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
UK’s Jack Thorne-Backed TV Access Project Finds New Lead
The UK’s TV Access Project (Tap), which counts Jack Thorne amongst its founders and is fighting for improved access for disabled talent, has a new project lead. Heloise Beaton joins from her role as Disability Lead at thinkBIGGER!, where she worked with the likes of BAFTA and ScreenSkills to develop disability inclusive practices. The Glasgow-based exec freelanced as an unscripted TV Producer for 10 years and has worked on productions such as Question Time, Dispatches and Ready Steady Cook. She replaces Ally Castle and Tanya Motie leading the body that is fighting for the ultimate goal of no disabled talent feeling excluded by the industry by 2030. It was founded at Edinburgh TV Festival just over two years ago by Help scribe Thorne and others. “I believe there is an opportunity to create real and meaningful change in the TV industry,...
The UK’s TV Access Project (Tap), which counts Jack Thorne amongst its founders and is fighting for improved access for disabled talent, has a new project lead. Heloise Beaton joins from her role as Disability Lead at thinkBIGGER!, where she worked with the likes of BAFTA and ScreenSkills to develop disability inclusive practices. The Glasgow-based exec freelanced as an unscripted TV Producer for 10 years and has worked on productions such as Question Time, Dispatches and Ready Steady Cook. She replaces Ally Castle and Tanya Motie leading the body that is fighting for the ultimate goal of no disabled talent feeling excluded by the industry by 2030. It was founded at Edinburgh TV Festival just over two years ago by Help scribe Thorne and others. “I believe there is an opportunity to create real and meaningful change in the TV industry,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Max Goldbart and Stewart Clarke
- Deadline Film + TV
Thursday night politics takes center stage with “Question Time,” airing on BBC One at 10:40 Pm on January 11, 2024. In this engaging show, a studio audience seizes the opportunity to grill top politicians on the pressing events of the day. The dynamic panel, led by presenter Fiona Bruce, boasts representatives from at least one member of each major political party.
The episode promises a lively and informative discussion, offering viewers a chance to gain insights into the thoughts and perspectives of political figures from different backgrounds. With the audience at the helm, the show becomes a forum for diverse questions and opinions, making it a valuable platform for political discourse.
As the clock ticks towards 10:40 Pm, political enthusiasts and curious viewers alike can look forward to an insightful and interactive episode of “Question Time.” Tune in for a night of thought-provoking discussions that cut to the heart of contemporary issues,...
The episode promises a lively and informative discussion, offering viewers a chance to gain insights into the thoughts and perspectives of political figures from different backgrounds. With the audience at the helm, the show becomes a forum for diverse questions and opinions, making it a valuable platform for political discourse.
As the clock ticks towards 10:40 Pm, political enthusiasts and curious viewers alike can look forward to an insightful and interactive episode of “Question Time.” Tune in for a night of thought-provoking discussions that cut to the heart of contemporary issues,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Prepare for a trip down memory lane as Channel 5 presents “When 70s TV Goes Horribly Wrong,” airing this Thursday at 10:00 Pm. Narrated by the esteemed Dame Penelope Keith, the program offers a humorous and nostalgic look back at the not-so-perfect moments from 70s television that even the stars would rather forget.
Featuring iconic shows like ‘Fawlty Towers,’ ‘Jukebox Jury,’ ‘The Goodies,’ and ‘Question Time,’ viewers can anticipate a collection of hilarious and cringe-worthy moments that made 70s TV truly memorable. Dame Penelope Keith guides the audience through a delightful journey, shedding light on the mishaps, bloopers, and unexpected surprises that occurred behind the scenes.
For those who fondly remember the golden era of television or those curious about the entertaining mishaps of the past, “When 70s TV Goes Horribly Wrong” promises an evening of laughter and a unique perspective on the challenges faced by some of the most beloved shows of the time.
Featuring iconic shows like ‘Fawlty Towers,’ ‘Jukebox Jury,’ ‘The Goodies,’ and ‘Question Time,’ viewers can anticipate a collection of hilarious and cringe-worthy moments that made 70s TV truly memorable. Dame Penelope Keith guides the audience through a delightful journey, shedding light on the mishaps, bloopers, and unexpected surprises that occurred behind the scenes.
For those who fondly remember the golden era of television or those curious about the entertaining mishaps of the past, “When 70s TV Goes Horribly Wrong” promises an evening of laughter and a unique perspective on the challenges faced by some of the most beloved shows of the time.
- 12/22/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Get ready for the TV show titled “Question Time,” set to air on BBC One at 11:40 Pm on Thursday, November 16, 2023. The program features a studio audience who pose questions to prominent politicians regarding current events.
The panel, led by presenter Fiona Bruce, is comprised of members from the three major political parties. “Question Time” serves as a platform for citizens to engage with politicians and gain insights into their viewpoints on contemporary issues. It aims to foster open discussions and promote political awareness among the audience. The show’s format allows for a diverse range of questions and opinions, offering a snapshot of the political landscape and enabling viewers to make informed judgments based on the responses of the panelists.
Release Date & Time: 11:40 Pm Thursday 16 November 2023 on BBC One
Question Time Cast – Main Cast Fiona Bruce...
The panel, led by presenter Fiona Bruce, is comprised of members from the three major political parties. “Question Time” serves as a platform for citizens to engage with politicians and gain insights into their viewpoints on contemporary issues. It aims to foster open discussions and promote political awareness among the audience. The show’s format allows for a diverse range of questions and opinions, offering a snapshot of the political landscape and enabling viewers to make informed judgments based on the responses of the panelists.
Release Date & Time: 11:40 Pm Thursday 16 November 2023 on BBC One
Question Time Cast – Main Cast Fiona Bruce...
- 11/10/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
On Thursday, November 9, 2023, BBC One will broadcast an episode of “Question Time.” This TV show features a studio audience asking questions to top politicians about current events. The host, Fiona Bruce, is joined by a panel that includes at least one member from each of the three major political parties. The audience gets a chance to question these politicians about various topics, offering insight into the political issues of the day.
“Question Time” provides a platform for the public to engage with political figures and express their concerns. It’s an opportunity to hear different perspectives from representatives of the major political parties.
You can watch “Question Time” at 11:40 Pm. If you’re interested in politics and want to stay informed about current affairs, this show is a good way to do so. Tune in to hear the questions and responses from the panel as they discuss important issues...
“Question Time” provides a platform for the public to engage with political figures and express their concerns. It’s an opportunity to hear different perspectives from representatives of the major political parties.
You can watch “Question Time” at 11:40 Pm. If you’re interested in politics and want to stay informed about current affairs, this show is a good way to do so. Tune in to hear the questions and responses from the panel as they discuss important issues...
- 11/3/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
On Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 11:40 Pm on BBC One, “Question Time” is back for another episode. In this program, a studio audience has the opportunity to ask important questions to top politicians about current events and issues.
The show is hosted by Fiona Bruce, and the panel includes representatives from at least one member of the three major political parties. These panelists are there to respond to the questions from the audience and provide their insights and perspectives on the topics of the day.
“Question Time” is a platform for open discussions and debates, allowing the public to engage with politicians. The show aims to provide viewers with a better understanding of current events and the different political stances on important issues.
If you’re interested in hearing what top politicians have to say about current events and want to see how they respond to questions from the audience, be...
The show is hosted by Fiona Bruce, and the panel includes representatives from at least one member of the three major political parties. These panelists are there to respond to the questions from the audience and provide their insights and perspectives on the topics of the day.
“Question Time” is a platform for open discussions and debates, allowing the public to engage with politicians. The show aims to provide viewers with a better understanding of current events and the different political stances on important issues.
If you’re interested in hearing what top politicians have to say about current events and want to see how they respond to questions from the audience, be...
- 10/27/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 10:40 Pm on BBC One, viewers can watch “Question Time.” This TV show features a studio audience who have the opportunity to ask questions to top politicians about current events and issues.
The panel, which surrounds presenter Fiona Bruce, is composed of at least one member from each of the three major political parties. This ensures a diverse range of perspectives and opinions on the matters of the day.
“Question Time” offers a platform for the public to engage with political figures and hold them accountable for their decisions and policies. It’s an essential program for those interested in politics and current affairs, as it provides a direct link between the public and their elected representatives.
Tune in on October 12th to witness a lively and informative discussion on the events of the day as the studio audience engages with the panel of politicians on “Question Time.
The panel, which surrounds presenter Fiona Bruce, is composed of at least one member from each of the three major political parties. This ensures a diverse range of perspectives and opinions on the matters of the day.
“Question Time” offers a platform for the public to engage with political figures and hold them accountable for their decisions and policies. It’s an essential program for those interested in politics and current affairs, as it provides a direct link between the public and their elected representatives.
Tune in on October 12th to witness a lively and informative discussion on the events of the day as the studio audience engages with the panel of politicians on “Question Time.
- 10/7/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
On Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:40 Pm, BBC One will air an episode of “Question Time.” This long-running program features a studio audience who have the opportunity to ask questions to prominent politicians regarding current events and pressing issues.
The show is hosted by Fiona Bruce, and the panel usually includes representatives from the three major political parties in the United Kingdom. It offers a platform for the public to engage directly with political figures, gaining insights into their perspectives and policies.
“Question Time” plays a vital role in promoting political discourse and accountability in the UK. It allows citizens to voice their concerns, seek clarifications, and hold politicians accountable for their actions and decisions.
Tune in on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:40 Pm, to watch “Question Time” on BBC One and stay informed about the latest developments in British politics.
Release Date & Time: 10:40 Pm Thursday 5 October 2023 on BBC One
Question...
The show is hosted by Fiona Bruce, and the panel usually includes representatives from the three major political parties in the United Kingdom. It offers a platform for the public to engage directly with political figures, gaining insights into their perspectives and policies.
“Question Time” plays a vital role in promoting political discourse and accountability in the UK. It allows citizens to voice their concerns, seek clarifications, and hold politicians accountable for their actions and decisions.
Tune in on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:40 Pm, to watch “Question Time” on BBC One and stay informed about the latest developments in British politics.
Release Date & Time: 10:40 Pm Thursday 5 October 2023 on BBC One
Question...
- 9/30/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Good afternoon Insiders, here we are again and it’s Max Goldbart helming a busy week’s newsletter. Scroll down for the biggest news and analysis from team Deadline International, and sign up to the newsletter here.
British Broadcasting Crisis
Multiple fronts: I have been covering the BBC in depth for more than five years and never have I known it to be battling crises on so many fronts. Not content with the Gary Lineker row dominating front pages for days, the corporation has also found itself in hot water this week over local news strikes, Question Time host Fiona Bruce‘s remarks about Boris Johnson’s father, and accusations of “top-down toxicity” from its century-old choir, which is being axed. Struggling to keep track? Insider has done the legwork for you.
Lineker 1 – 0 BBC: First he was benched, then his actions were forcing the BBC into a lengthy and time-intensive...
British Broadcasting Crisis
Multiple fronts: I have been covering the BBC in depth for more than five years and never have I known it to be battling crises on so many fronts. Not content with the Gary Lineker row dominating front pages for days, the corporation has also found itself in hot water this week over local news strikes, Question Time host Fiona Bruce‘s remarks about Boris Johnson’s father, and accusations of “top-down toxicity” from its century-old choir, which is being axed. Struggling to keep track? Insider has done the legwork for you.
Lineker 1 – 0 BBC: First he was benched, then his actions were forcing the BBC into a lengthy and time-intensive...
- 3/17/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC’s Question Time host has stepped down from her role with a leading domestic violence charity after being criticized for defending Boris Johnson’s father from accusations that he is a “wife beater.”
In one of a long line of controversies that has befallen the corporation over the past few days, Fiona Bruce clarified during Friday’s Question Time that the former Prime Minister’s father Stanley Johnson had “not commented publicly” on accusations that he had broken his wife’s nose, while stating that “friends of his have said it was a one off.” The comments came during a Question Time conversation about domestic violence.
Bruce, who also presents the BBC News at Ten, was hit with a volley of criticism for trivializing domestic violence by stepping in to defend Johnson from one of the panellists’ accusations that he is a “wife beater,” and, while she said...
In one of a long line of controversies that has befallen the corporation over the past few days, Fiona Bruce clarified during Friday’s Question Time that the former Prime Minister’s father Stanley Johnson had “not commented publicly” on accusations that he had broken his wife’s nose, while stating that “friends of his have said it was a one off.” The comments came during a Question Time conversation about domestic violence.
Bruce, who also presents the BBC News at Ten, was hit with a volley of criticism for trivializing domestic violence by stepping in to defend Johnson from one of the panellists’ accusations that he is a “wife beater,” and, while she said...
- 3/13/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC comms department must be reeling this morning after a nightmare 48 hours which saw it firefighting battles on several fronts.
The Corporation’s primetime Saturday night football show Match of the Day will air this weekend without any host, pundits or commentators, after its main presenter Gary Lineker – the BBC’s highest earner on a £1.35million ($1.62m) salary – was taken off air for sending controversial tweets about the government’s migration policy.
After a catalogue of pundits and commentators stood down in solidarity with Lineker, and other presenters said they wouldn’t be appearing, the BBC decided to air the show with just highlights packages. But the row rumbles on, with the spectacle of BBC News journalists door-stepping the Director-General for comments about another BBC presenter.
If America is wondering who is @GaryLineker and what is this huge row playing out in the UK….
I briefly spoke to BBC...
The Corporation’s primetime Saturday night football show Match of the Day will air this weekend without any host, pundits or commentators, after its main presenter Gary Lineker – the BBC’s highest earner on a £1.35million ($1.62m) salary – was taken off air for sending controversial tweets about the government’s migration policy.
After a catalogue of pundits and commentators stood down in solidarity with Lineker, and other presenters said they wouldn’t be appearing, the BBC decided to air the show with just highlights packages. But the row rumbles on, with the spectacle of BBC News journalists door-stepping the Director-General for comments about another BBC presenter.
If America is wondering who is @GaryLineker and what is this huge row playing out in the UK….
I briefly spoke to BBC...
- 3/11/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Following a slew of serving U.K. politicians nabbing high-profile TV jobs, media regulator Ofcom has clarified the rules around such a career move.
The regulatory body has confirmed that politicians are allowed to present TV and radio shows but cautioned “there are some exceptions.”
In particular, because of Ofcom’s rules about impartiality, it dictates that serving politicians are not allowed to participate in any news programs as an anchor, interviewer or reporter “unless, exceptionally, it is editorially justified.” If it is the case a justification can be made, the audience must still be alerted to the politician’s political allegiance.
That leaves the political class free to host pretty much anything outside of news, including current affairs shows, although Ofcom warns: “they must make sure a range of views are reflected in their programme.” The only caveat is if they’re standing in an election or about to,...
The regulatory body has confirmed that politicians are allowed to present TV and radio shows but cautioned “there are some exceptions.”
In particular, because of Ofcom’s rules about impartiality, it dictates that serving politicians are not allowed to participate in any news programs as an anchor, interviewer or reporter “unless, exceptionally, it is editorially justified.” If it is the case a justification can be made, the audience must still be alerted to the politician’s political allegiance.
That leaves the political class free to host pretty much anything outside of news, including current affairs shows, although Ofcom warns: “they must make sure a range of views are reflected in their programme.” The only caveat is if they’re standing in an election or about to,...
- 2/2/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Bloody noses, weeping police officers and sirens galore... BBC One has released the trailer for the last ever episode of Happy Valley.
Anticipation has been steadily building for the drama’s season three finale, with last Sunday’s penultimate episode ending on a cliffhanger.
Fans have been left in suspense, worrying that prison escapee Tommy Lee Royce (James Norton) might succeed in his plan to harm Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire), and take his son (and her grandson) Ryan, played by Rhys Connah, off to Spain.
Read a full recap of the episode here.
In the new trailer, Catherine can be heard warning people that Tommy is “gonna to be angry and he’s gonna be even more desperate and dangerous”.
Tommy is seen with bloody nose, while Catherine is shown crying in an unusual display of vulnerability.
Trailer For Final Happy Valley pic.twitter.com/39mFxpKwjE
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) January...
Anticipation has been steadily building for the drama’s season three finale, with last Sunday’s penultimate episode ending on a cliffhanger.
Fans have been left in suspense, worrying that prison escapee Tommy Lee Royce (James Norton) might succeed in his plan to harm Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire), and take his son (and her grandson) Ryan, played by Rhys Connah, off to Spain.
Read a full recap of the episode here.
In the new trailer, Catherine can be heard warning people that Tommy is “gonna to be angry and he’s gonna be even more desperate and dangerous”.
Tommy is seen with bloody nose, while Catherine is shown crying in an unusual display of vulnerability.
Trailer For Final Happy Valley pic.twitter.com/39mFxpKwjE
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) January...
- 1/31/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball will not be hosting her regular breakfast show after falling ill with Covid-19.
The 52-year-old told her followers n social media that fellow radio host Vernon Kay would take over in her absence.
Ball announced the news from Twitter on Sunday night, accompanied by an image of herself, Rylan Clark and Kay.
“So i’ve got covid…” she wrote. “But good news is ya man @vernonkay is looking after y’all @BBCRadio2”
“Back soon,” the presenter added. In the image of the three stars, Ball also added a germ emoji over her face.
“Noooooooooo,” replied Rylan under the image.
Kay also tweeted confirming that he would be hosting the show.
so i’ve got covid… but good news is ya man @vernonkay is looking after y’all @BBCRadio2...
The 52-year-old told her followers n social media that fellow radio host Vernon Kay would take over in her absence.
Ball announced the news from Twitter on Sunday night, accompanied by an image of herself, Rylan Clark and Kay.
“So i’ve got covid…” she wrote. “But good news is ya man @vernonkay is looking after y’all @BBCRadio2”
“Back soon,” the presenter added. In the image of the three stars, Ball also added a germ emoji over her face.
“Noooooooooo,” replied Rylan under the image.
Kay also tweeted confirming that he would be hosting the show.
so i’ve got covid… but good news is ya man @vernonkay is looking after y’all @BBCRadio2...
- 1/30/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - TV
Like the Doctor in the Tardis, the new presenter of University Challenge will know they have a hard act to follow, as Jeremy Paxman’s withering looks and razor-sharp question-mastery have become part of the show’s very identity. And, much like the new Doctor, when the BBC announced it would name University Challenge’s next host later this week, it prompted fierce speculation on social media.
So who could it be? While former Question Time and Newsnight presenters make some obvious choices, the new host will need to be someone with enough time in their schedule, and popular picks like Clive Myrie and Jeremy Vine are already busy with quiz shows Mastermind and Eggheads, respectively.
But that still leaves us with plenty of predictions. Fingers on buzzers! Here’s our starter for ten…
Samira Ahmed
A fearless and award-winning journalist and broadcaster, Ahmed will narrate a University Challenge documentary airing later this month,...
So who could it be? While former Question Time and Newsnight presenters make some obvious choices, the new host will need to be someone with enough time in their schedule, and popular picks like Clive Myrie and Jeremy Vine are already busy with quiz shows Mastermind and Eggheads, respectively.
But that still leaves us with plenty of predictions. Fingers on buzzers! Here’s our starter for ten…
Samira Ahmed
A fearless and award-winning journalist and broadcaster, Ahmed will narrate a University Challenge documentary airing later this month,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Rosie Fletcher
- Den of Geek
Alys Key Sep 13, 2016
BBC Radio 4's The Archers has been making headlines for a brave domestic abuse story line, so here are some tips for listening newbies...
It is never too late to jump on a bandwagon. A lot of new sheep have recently joined the flock listening to BBC Radio 4’s The Archers thanks to the slow-burning and dramatic storyline of Rob Titchener’s abuse of his wife Helen, and her violent attack on him. New listeners, though, have a lot to keep up with. It can seem incongruous at first that major storylines of sex, death, and prison sit alongside cricket, cake, and the pigs escaping (again).
I must say, if you’ve only just started listening, you took your bloody time didn’t you? Still, to make things simpler for new arrivals to Ambridge, I have gathered all my radio drama wisdom to compile this list of tips for Archers newbies.
BBC Radio 4's The Archers has been making headlines for a brave domestic abuse story line, so here are some tips for listening newbies...
It is never too late to jump on a bandwagon. A lot of new sheep have recently joined the flock listening to BBC Radio 4’s The Archers thanks to the slow-burning and dramatic storyline of Rob Titchener’s abuse of his wife Helen, and her violent attack on him. New listeners, though, have a lot to keep up with. It can seem incongruous at first that major storylines of sex, death, and prison sit alongside cricket, cake, and the pigs escaping (again).
I must say, if you’ve only just started listening, you took your bloody time didn’t you? Still, to make things simpler for new arrivals to Ambridge, I have gathered all my radio drama wisdom to compile this list of tips for Archers newbies.
- 9/8/2016
- Den of Geek
Simon Brew Jul 21, 2016
Simon Mayo chats to us about writing, the importance of Stephen King, politics, Blame, and Basil Exposition...
Simon Mayo is a man of many talents. To cinema folk, he's one of the two voices behind Wittertainment, the BBC's flagship film programme (wassup, etc). To others, he plays choice songs on Radio 2. To me: he was also chairman of Melchester Rovers. And to a growing number of people, he's the author of some really fine works of fiction.
His latest, Blame, sees him heading into the world of Young Adult. And over a hot drink (him: civilised green tea, me: coffee caffeine rocket fuel concoction, no biscuits) we had a chat about what could almost be an accidental shift into non-fiction...
The last time I interviewed you I messed up my opening question when I tried to follow the Simon Mayo interview handbook, but I think I’ve got this nailed now.
Simon Mayo chats to us about writing, the importance of Stephen King, politics, Blame, and Basil Exposition...
Simon Mayo is a man of many talents. To cinema folk, he's one of the two voices behind Wittertainment, the BBC's flagship film programme (wassup, etc). To others, he plays choice songs on Radio 2. To me: he was also chairman of Melchester Rovers. And to a growing number of people, he's the author of some really fine works of fiction.
His latest, Blame, sees him heading into the world of Young Adult. And over a hot drink (him: civilised green tea, me: coffee caffeine rocket fuel concoction, no biscuits) we had a chat about what could almost be an accidental shift into non-fiction...
The last time I interviewed you I messed up my opening question when I tried to follow the Simon Mayo interview handbook, but I think I’ve got this nailed now.
- 7/19/2016
- Den of Geek
Theresa May is set to become the second female prime minister of Great Britain - following in the footsteps of "Iron Lady" Margaret Thatcher a quarter of a century ago. May, 59, is certain to inherit the UK's top job following the surprise decision of leadership rival Andrea Leadsom to pull out of the two-way contest to become the Conservative Party chief on Monday. Leadsom's decision leaves May as the only candidate left standing to succeed David Cameron as British prime minister - arguably the most unwanted political office in the world right now. Since the British public voted to leave...
- 7/11/2016
- by Philip Boucher, @philipboucher
- PEOPLE.com
Theresa May is set to become the second female prime minister of Great Britain - following in the footsteps of "Iron Lady" Margaret Thatcher a quarter of a century ago. May, 59, is certain to inherit the UK's top job following the surprise decision of leadership rival Andrea Leadsom to pull out of the two-way contest to become the Conservative Party chief on Monday. Leadsom's decision leaves May as the only candidate left standing to succeed David Cameron as British prime minister - arguably the most unwanted political office in the world right now. Since the British public voted to leave...
- 7/11/2016
- by Philip Boucher, @philipboucher
- PEOPLE.com
Er, food for thought? Welsh songstress Charlotte Church thinks that the unrest in Syria is due to the climate change. The opera singer revealed during a segment on BBC’s Question Time that she believes that global warming is a “big factor” between Isis and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. While discussing British airstrikes on Isis targets in Syria, Church, 29, started to make her argument, telling the panel an “interesting thing with Syria actually…is there is evidence to suggest that climate change was a big factor in how [...]...
- 10/2/2015
- Us Weekly
UK TV ratings round-up - data supplied by Barb
The 2015 Pride of Britain Awards topped the ratings on Thursday night outside of soaps, but it was down from last year.
The annual charity event hosted by Carol Vorderman had an average overnight audience of 4.02 million (19.7%) at 8pm (182,000/1.0%), down around 500k from 2014's awards.
On BBC One, Eat Well for Less appealed to 3.92m (19.6%) at 8pm, followed by Anita Rani's Who Do You Think You Are? with 3.73m (17.9%) at 9pm. Question Time brought in 2.28m (22.6%) at 10.35pm.
BBC Two's World's Weirdest Events fascinated 1.45m (7.3%) at 8pm. Cradle to Grave amused 1.37m (6.5%) at 9pm, followed by Boy Meets World with 881k (4.3%) at 9.30pm and Mock the Week with 1.19m (7.1%) at 10pm.
On Channel 4, Amazing Spaces wowed 1.36m (6.8%) at 8pm (227k/1.1%), while Hunted continued with 1.05m (5.1%) at 9pm (123k/0.8%). First Dates made 953k (6.5%) squirm at 10pm.
Channel 5's Building the...
The 2015 Pride of Britain Awards topped the ratings on Thursday night outside of soaps, but it was down from last year.
The annual charity event hosted by Carol Vorderman had an average overnight audience of 4.02 million (19.7%) at 8pm (182,000/1.0%), down around 500k from 2014's awards.
On BBC One, Eat Well for Less appealed to 3.92m (19.6%) at 8pm, followed by Anita Rani's Who Do You Think You Are? with 3.73m (17.9%) at 9pm. Question Time brought in 2.28m (22.6%) at 10.35pm.
BBC Two's World's Weirdest Events fascinated 1.45m (7.3%) at 8pm. Cradle to Grave amused 1.37m (6.5%) at 9pm, followed by Boy Meets World with 881k (4.3%) at 9.30pm and Mock the Week with 1.19m (7.1%) at 10pm.
On Channel 4, Amazing Spaces wowed 1.36m (6.8%) at 8pm (227k/1.1%), while Hunted continued with 1.05m (5.1%) at 9pm (123k/0.8%). First Dates made 953k (6.5%) squirm at 10pm.
Channel 5's Building the...
- 10/2/2015
- Digital Spy
UK TV ratings round-up - data supplied by Barb
Channel 4's Hunted suffered a slight audience drop week-on-week, overnight figures show.
Episode two of the on-the-run reality thriller dropped to 1.35m (6.9%) at 9pm on Thursday night (September 17) - down on the 1.7m who tuned in for last week's premiere.
George Clarke's Amazing Spaces aired to 1.49m (7.7%) at 8pm, while First Dates held steady with 1.15m (8.44%) at 10pm.
Over on ITV, the final of shepherding reality show Flockstars aired to 1.58m (8.4%) at 8.30pm, with 1.63m (8.3%) joining the channel at 9pm for the closing instalment of Stephen Fry in Central America.
BBC One's Who Do You Think You Are? with actress Anne Reid was the best primetime performer outside of soaps, intriguing 4.34m (22.1%) at 9pm.
The One Show secured 3.54m (20.4%) at 7pm, while Gregg Wallace's Eat Well for Less? aired to 3.97m (20.6%) at 8pm - up on last week.
Channel 4's Hunted suffered a slight audience drop week-on-week, overnight figures show.
Episode two of the on-the-run reality thriller dropped to 1.35m (6.9%) at 9pm on Thursday night (September 17) - down on the 1.7m who tuned in for last week's premiere.
George Clarke's Amazing Spaces aired to 1.49m (7.7%) at 8pm, while First Dates held steady with 1.15m (8.44%) at 10pm.
Over on ITV, the final of shepherding reality show Flockstars aired to 1.58m (8.4%) at 8.30pm, with 1.63m (8.3%) joining the channel at 9pm for the closing instalment of Stephen Fry in Central America.
BBC One's Who Do You Think You Are? with actress Anne Reid was the best primetime performer outside of soaps, intriguing 4.34m (22.1%) at 9pm.
The One Show secured 3.54m (20.4%) at 7pm, while Gregg Wallace's Eat Well for Less? aired to 3.97m (20.6%) at 8pm - up on last week.
- 9/18/2015
- Digital Spy
It was announced today (June 12) that professional troll Katie Hopkins has been given her own panel show on TLC.
Comedian Marcus Brigstocke has since castigated the creators of If Katie Hopkins Ruled The World, after being approached to feature on it.
Brigstocke wrote on Twitter: "Been invited on a panel show based around KT Hopkins. Whoever came up with this You are all the things that are wrong that aren't KT Hopkins."
Later, comedian Mark Watson replied, jokingly saying: "I got that call as well. See you there."
It was announced today that there will be seven hour-long episodes of If Katie Hopkins Ruled the World on TLC, which will see the former Apprentice candidate go head-to-head with celebrities, comedians and experts, who will each argue for a rule relating to everyday life.
A guest moderator will adjudicate, before a vote is made by the studio audience.
Issues will include weight,...
Comedian Marcus Brigstocke has since castigated the creators of If Katie Hopkins Ruled The World, after being approached to feature on it.
Brigstocke wrote on Twitter: "Been invited on a panel show based around KT Hopkins. Whoever came up with this You are all the things that are wrong that aren't KT Hopkins."
Later, comedian Mark Watson replied, jokingly saying: "I got that call as well. See you there."
It was announced today that there will be seven hour-long episodes of If Katie Hopkins Ruled the World on TLC, which will see the former Apprentice candidate go head-to-head with celebrities, comedians and experts, who will each argue for a rule relating to everyday life.
A guest moderator will adjudicate, before a vote is made by the studio audience.
Issues will include weight,...
- 6/12/2015
- Digital Spy
UK TV ratings roundup - data supplied by Barb
The Big Bang Theory and Big Brother both held relatively steady ratings on Thursday night (June 11), according to overnight data.
However, both shows were down slightly on their respective audiences from last week.
The Big Bang Theory's latest instalment 'The Maternal Combustion' aired to 926k (5.1%) at 8.30pm on E4. Last week's episode had passed the one million mark.
Although Big Brother was down almost 50k on Wednesday night's figures, last night's audience of 952k (4.9%) at 9pm was up slightly against the corresponding overnight figures week-on-week.
Over on BBC One, The One Show, with special guest Pete Waterman, was the top rated programme outside of soaps with 3.38m (21.5%) at 7pm, followed by an audience of 3.16m (17.5%) for Watchdog at 8pm.
The Truth About Your Teeth was down on last week with 2.16m (11.1%) at 9pm, while 2.05m (19.8%) tuned in for David Dimbleby's Question Time at 10.35pm.
The Big Bang Theory and Big Brother both held relatively steady ratings on Thursday night (June 11), according to overnight data.
However, both shows were down slightly on their respective audiences from last week.
The Big Bang Theory's latest instalment 'The Maternal Combustion' aired to 926k (5.1%) at 8.30pm on E4. Last week's episode had passed the one million mark.
Although Big Brother was down almost 50k on Wednesday night's figures, last night's audience of 952k (4.9%) at 9pm was up slightly against the corresponding overnight figures week-on-week.
Over on BBC One, The One Show, with special guest Pete Waterman, was the top rated programme outside of soaps with 3.38m (21.5%) at 7pm, followed by an audience of 3.16m (17.5%) for Watchdog at 8pm.
The Truth About Your Teeth was down on last week with 2.16m (11.1%) at 9pm, while 2.05m (19.8%) tuned in for David Dimbleby's Question Time at 10.35pm.
- 6/12/2015
- Digital Spy
Katie Hopkins has landed a prime-time panel show on TLC.
There will be seven hour-long episodes of If Katie Hopkins Ruled The World, which will see the former Apprentice candidate go head-to-head with celebrities, comedians, experts and a studio audience.
"People often tell me that I say the things they think but don't have the courage to say. In this new show I'll be the little voice inside their heads!" Hopkins said
"Join me, and let's see what would happen If Katie Hopkins Ruled the World. It could get messy."
The show will premiere on TLC in the UK and Ireland in August.
The series was commissioned by Sarah Thornton, VP of Production and Development, Factual Entertainment at TLC.
"Love her or loathe her, everyone has an opinion on Katie Hopkins," Thornton said.
"Her points of view get us all talking. I'm looking forward to working with Katie, Big Minded...
There will be seven hour-long episodes of If Katie Hopkins Ruled The World, which will see the former Apprentice candidate go head-to-head with celebrities, comedians, experts and a studio audience.
"People often tell me that I say the things they think but don't have the courage to say. In this new show I'll be the little voice inside their heads!" Hopkins said
"Join me, and let's see what would happen If Katie Hopkins Ruled the World. It could get messy."
The show will premiere on TLC in the UK and Ireland in August.
The series was commissioned by Sarah Thornton, VP of Production and Development, Factual Entertainment at TLC.
"Love her or loathe her, everyone has an opinion on Katie Hopkins," Thornton said.
"Her points of view get us all talking. I'm looking forward to working with Katie, Big Minded...
- 6/12/2015
- Digital Spy
Have I Got Election News for You was Friday's (May 8) highest rated show outside of soaps.
Hosted by Jo Brand, the topical panel show was seen by an average audience of 4.49 million (21.9%) at 9.30pm.
It was preceded by Question Time Election Special with 3.16 million (15.4%) from 8.30pm.
BBC One's evening kicked off with 4.14 million (22.7%) for The One Show at 7pm, while 3.12 million (16.4%) stuck around for A Question of Sport immediately after.
Slightly later than usual, The Graham Norton Show, which featured guests such as Miranda Hart and Rupert Everett, entertained 2.74 million ( 26.4%) at 11pm.
Over on ITV, Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis was seen by 2.56 million (13%) at 8pm, while Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones picked up an average audience of 2.21 million (10.8%) at 9pm.
BBC Two's evening began with 770k (4.2%) for Iolo's Great Welsh Parks at 7pm, followed by 910k (4.8%) for The Cenotaph - Highlights at 7.30pm.
An...
Hosted by Jo Brand, the topical panel show was seen by an average audience of 4.49 million (21.9%) at 9.30pm.
It was preceded by Question Time Election Special with 3.16 million (15.4%) from 8.30pm.
BBC One's evening kicked off with 4.14 million (22.7%) for The One Show at 7pm, while 3.12 million (16.4%) stuck around for A Question of Sport immediately after.
Slightly later than usual, The Graham Norton Show, which featured guests such as Miranda Hart and Rupert Everett, entertained 2.74 million ( 26.4%) at 11pm.
Over on ITV, Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis was seen by 2.56 million (13%) at 8pm, while Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones picked up an average audience of 2.21 million (10.8%) at 9pm.
BBC Two's evening began with 770k (4.2%) for Iolo's Great Welsh Parks at 7pm, followed by 910k (4.8%) for The Cenotaph - Highlights at 7.30pm.
An...
- 5/9/2015
- Digital Spy
You might have noticed there's a General Election happening. But how can you keep up with all the bewildering swingometer and poll-closing action on TV? Fear not, because we've put together a handy guide to all of the best coverage.
What to watch now
If you missed Educating Joey Essex: General Election - What Are You Sayin'? fear not, the programme is now available on ITV Player.
If you ever wanted to see a former Towie star interrogating the party leaders - minus spoilsport David Cameron, of course - then this is the show for you.
General Election 2015: Who are the celebrities voting for?
How should you watch the 2015 General Election? Take our fun quiz to find out
Preview shows (aka "the warm-up act")
The election isn't until tomorrow, but that doesn't mean you can't start getting in the spirit of it early. Our pick for tonight is...
What to watch now
If you missed Educating Joey Essex: General Election - What Are You Sayin'? fear not, the programme is now available on ITV Player.
If you ever wanted to see a former Towie star interrogating the party leaders - minus spoilsport David Cameron, of course - then this is the show for you.
General Election 2015: Who are the celebrities voting for?
How should you watch the 2015 General Election? Take our fun quiz to find out
Preview shows (aka "the warm-up act")
The election isn't until tomorrow, but that doesn't mean you can't start getting in the spirit of it early. Our pick for tonight is...
- 5/6/2015
- Digital Spy
You might have noticed there's a General Election happening this week. But how can you keep up with all the bewildering swingometer and poll-closing action on TV? Fear not, because we've put together a handy guide to all of the best coverage over the next few days.
What to watch now
You might have missed Educating Joey Essex: General Election - What Are You Sayin'? last night (May 5), but fear not, the programme is now available on ITV Player.
If you ever wanted to see a former Towie star interrogating the party leaders - minus spoilsport David Cameron, of course - then this is the show for you.
General Election 2015: Who are the celebrities voting for?
How should you watch the 2015 General Election? Take our fun quiz to find out
Preview shows (aka "the warm-up act")
The election isn't until tomorrow, but that doesn't mean you can't start...
What to watch now
You might have missed Educating Joey Essex: General Election - What Are You Sayin'? last night (May 5), but fear not, the programme is now available on ITV Player.
If you ever wanted to see a former Towie star interrogating the party leaders - minus spoilsport David Cameron, of course - then this is the show for you.
General Election 2015: Who are the celebrities voting for?
How should you watch the 2015 General Election? Take our fun quiz to find out
Preview shows (aka "the warm-up act")
The election isn't until tomorrow, but that doesn't mean you can't start...
- 5/6/2015
- Digital Spy
Question Time's pre-election special topped the ratings outside of soaps on Thursday (April 30), according to overnight figures.
David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg's appearance on the debate show brought in 4.28m (21.1%) for BBC One at 8pm. Later, Peter Kay's Car Share entertained 4.15m (20.3%) at 9.30pm.
On BBC Two, Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial continued with 1.27m (6.4%) at 8pm, before The Game averaged 1.63m (7.9%) at 9pm, and W1A amused 1.13m (6.7%) at 10pm.
ITV's Tonight aired to 1.68m (9.2%) at 7.30pm (39k/0.2% on +1), while Double Decker Driving School brought in 2.05m (10.2%) at 8.30pm (72k/0.4%). Fraud Squad interested 1.68m (8.1%) at 9pm (148k/1.0%).
Over on Channel 4, The Supervet was seen by 1.36m (6.8%) at 8pm (277k/1.3%), and The Island with Bear Grylls dipped slightly to 2.01m (9.7%) at 9pm (270k/1.8%).
The Body in the Freezer: Countdown to Murder shocked 641k (3.2%) on Channel 5 at 8pm (41k/0.2%), while The Hotel Inspector gathered 935k...
David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg's appearance on the debate show brought in 4.28m (21.1%) for BBC One at 8pm. Later, Peter Kay's Car Share entertained 4.15m (20.3%) at 9.30pm.
On BBC Two, Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial continued with 1.27m (6.4%) at 8pm, before The Game averaged 1.63m (7.9%) at 9pm, and W1A amused 1.13m (6.7%) at 10pm.
ITV's Tonight aired to 1.68m (9.2%) at 7.30pm (39k/0.2% on +1), while Double Decker Driving School brought in 2.05m (10.2%) at 8.30pm (72k/0.4%). Fraud Squad interested 1.68m (8.1%) at 9pm (148k/1.0%).
Over on Channel 4, The Supervet was seen by 1.36m (6.8%) at 8pm (277k/1.3%), and The Island with Bear Grylls dipped slightly to 2.01m (9.7%) at 9pm (270k/1.8%).
The Body in the Freezer: Countdown to Murder shocked 641k (3.2%) on Channel 5 at 8pm (41k/0.2%), while The Hotel Inspector gathered 935k...
- 5/1/2015
- Digital Spy
The BBC Election Debate was the most watched programme outside of soaps on Thursday (April 16), according to overnight data.
The David Dimbleby-chaired debate brought in 4.27m for BBC One at 8pm, while the reaction show that followed averaged 3.53m (17.0%) at 9.30pm. Question Time rounded off a night of political programming with 2.66m (27.3%) at 10.45pm.
On BBC Two, Collectaholics continued with 1.28m (7.1%) at 7pm, before Coast Australia was seen by 1.58m (7.8%), and Banished concluded with 2.02m (9.6%) at 9pm. Inside No. 9 entertained 920k (5.4%) at 10pm.
ITV's Tonight gathered 1.72m (9.2%) at 7.30pm (119k/0.6% on +1), before Double Decker Driving School averaged 2.18m (10.6%) at 8.30pm (110k/0.5%), and Ice Rink on the Estate intrigued 1.32m (6.3%) at 9pm (40k/0.3%).
The Supervet continued with 1.86m (9.1%) on Channel 4 at 8pm (234k/1.1%), while The Island with Bear Grylls brought in 2.32m (10.9%) at 9pm (352k/2.3%).
On Channel 5, The Hotel Inspector appealed to 1.02m (4.8%) at 9pm (116k/0.8%), and The...
The David Dimbleby-chaired debate brought in 4.27m for BBC One at 8pm, while the reaction show that followed averaged 3.53m (17.0%) at 9.30pm. Question Time rounded off a night of political programming with 2.66m (27.3%) at 10.45pm.
On BBC Two, Collectaholics continued with 1.28m (7.1%) at 7pm, before Coast Australia was seen by 1.58m (7.8%), and Banished concluded with 2.02m (9.6%) at 9pm. Inside No. 9 entertained 920k (5.4%) at 10pm.
ITV's Tonight gathered 1.72m (9.2%) at 7.30pm (119k/0.6% on +1), before Double Decker Driving School averaged 2.18m (10.6%) at 8.30pm (110k/0.5%), and Ice Rink on the Estate intrigued 1.32m (6.3%) at 9pm (40k/0.3%).
The Supervet continued with 1.86m (9.1%) on Channel 4 at 8pm (234k/1.1%), while The Island with Bear Grylls brought in 2.32m (10.9%) at 9pm (352k/2.3%).
On Channel 5, The Hotel Inspector appealed to 1.02m (4.8%) at 9pm (116k/0.8%), and The...
- 4/17/2015
- Digital Spy
Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson have made their names with their impressions of the famous faces all around us - and now they're back to provide more familiar voices in ITV's new satirical, topical puppet show Newzoids.
But how is it different from the classic series Spitting Image? Who is the best political leader to impersonate? And why did Michael McIntyre freak out at his impression? Digital Spy sat down with Jon and Debra to find out the answers to all those questions and more...
So how is this not Spitting Image?
Jon: "It's got a 21st century feel to it. It's a different rack of characters which generates a different style of joke. It's faster, somehow. And it just sort of reflects the whole coalition, social media generation. Nowadays, the puppets have got more of a spikiness, more of an edgy exaggeration to them. And of course, the comedy...
But how is it different from the classic series Spitting Image? Who is the best political leader to impersonate? And why did Michael McIntyre freak out at his impression? Digital Spy sat down with Jon and Debra to find out the answers to all those questions and more...
So how is this not Spitting Image?
Jon: "It's got a 21st century feel to it. It's a different rack of characters which generates a different style of joke. It's faster, somehow. And it just sort of reflects the whole coalition, social media generation. Nowadays, the puppets have got more of a spikiness, more of an edgy exaggeration to them. And of course, the comedy...
- 4/15/2015
- Digital Spy
The ITV Leaders' Debate brought in big numbers for the channel, according to overnight figures for Thursday (April 2).
The seven-way debate brought in 6.71m (30.0%) for ITV between 8pm and 10pm, with a further 273,000 (1.4%) tuning in on ITV+1.
The debate attracted almost three times the number of viewers that David Cameron and Ed Miliband's Channel 4 head-to-head did last week.
BBC One's MasterChef dipped to 3.93m (17.6%) for its latest episode at 8pm, while The Truth About Fat interested 2.96m (13.3%) at 9pm. Question Time gathered 2.67m (22.7%) at 10.45pm.
On BBC Two, Coast Australia was seen by 1.35m (6.1%), before Banished continued with 1.72m (7.7%) at 9pm, and Inside No. 9 entertained 1.10m (5.7%) at 10pm.
Channel 4's The Supervet aired to 1.25m (5.6%) at 8pm (227k/1.0% on +1), while Breaking Dawn - Part 2 brought in 950k (5.0%) at 9pm (270k/2.1%).
Over on Channel 5, Caught on Camera thrilled 599k (2.7%) at 8pm (44k/0.2%). Later, Glasgow's Killing Streets...
The seven-way debate brought in 6.71m (30.0%) for ITV between 8pm and 10pm, with a further 273,000 (1.4%) tuning in on ITV+1.
The debate attracted almost three times the number of viewers that David Cameron and Ed Miliband's Channel 4 head-to-head did last week.
BBC One's MasterChef dipped to 3.93m (17.6%) for its latest episode at 8pm, while The Truth About Fat interested 2.96m (13.3%) at 9pm. Question Time gathered 2.67m (22.7%) at 10.45pm.
On BBC Two, Coast Australia was seen by 1.35m (6.1%), before Banished continued with 1.72m (7.7%) at 9pm, and Inside No. 9 entertained 1.10m (5.7%) at 10pm.
Channel 4's The Supervet aired to 1.25m (5.6%) at 8pm (227k/1.0% on +1), while Breaking Dawn - Part 2 brought in 950k (5.0%) at 9pm (270k/2.1%).
Over on Channel 5, Caught on Camera thrilled 599k (2.7%) at 8pm (44k/0.2%). Later, Glasgow's Killing Streets...
- 4/3/2015
- Digital Spy
David Cameron and Ed Miliband's live political grilling was a ratings hit for Channel 4, according to preliminary figures for Thursday (March 26).
Cameron and Miliband Live: The Battle for Number 10 was the second most watched programme in its timeslot, gathering 2.41m (11.9%) at 9pm (266k/1.9% on +1). Earlier, Richard III: The King Laid to Rest averaged 960k (4.6%) at 8pm (80k/0.4%).
BBC One's MasterChef continued to top the ratings outside of soaps with 5.07m (24.1%) at 8pm, while The Truth About Calories fascinated 4.01m (18.8%) at 9pm. Question Time followed with 2.62m (26.7%) at 10.45pm.
On BBC Two, Natural World continued with 1.24m (5.9%) at 8pm, before Banished entertained 2.13m (10.0%) at 9pm, and Inside No. 9 returned to 1.10m (6.1%) at 10pm.
ITV's Tonight: The Pension Revolution informed 2.63m (13.3%) at 7.30pm (140k/0.7%), while Double Decker Driving School attracted 2.75m (13%) at 8.30pm (106k/0.5%). The concluding part of The Triplets Are Coming! was watched by 1.66m...
Cameron and Miliband Live: The Battle for Number 10 was the second most watched programme in its timeslot, gathering 2.41m (11.9%) at 9pm (266k/1.9% on +1). Earlier, Richard III: The King Laid to Rest averaged 960k (4.6%) at 8pm (80k/0.4%).
BBC One's MasterChef continued to top the ratings outside of soaps with 5.07m (24.1%) at 8pm, while The Truth About Calories fascinated 4.01m (18.8%) at 9pm. Question Time followed with 2.62m (26.7%) at 10.45pm.
On BBC Two, Natural World continued with 1.24m (5.9%) at 8pm, before Banished entertained 2.13m (10.0%) at 9pm, and Inside No. 9 returned to 1.10m (6.1%) at 10pm.
ITV's Tonight: The Pension Revolution informed 2.63m (13.3%) at 7.30pm (140k/0.7%), while Double Decker Driving School attracted 2.75m (13%) at 8.30pm (106k/0.5%). The concluding part of The Triplets Are Coming! was watched by 1.66m...
- 3/27/2015
- Digital Spy
The majority of Digital Spy readers have revealed that they want David Cameron and Ed Miliband to have a televised, one-to-one debate before the election.
Out of over 1,000 respondents, an overwhelming 80% of readers answered yes to the question posed in our poll.
Yesterday (March 21), it was confirmed that there would be no televised debate between the two party leaders as the programming schedule surrounding this year's election was announced.
Instead, Cameron and Miliband will start off proceedings with a live question and answer session on March 26 where they will separately answer audience questions rather than engage in a head-to-head debate.
A full debate won't take place until April 2, and will involve all seven major party leaders, including Cameron, Miliband, Nick Clegg and Nigel Farage.
Cameron, Miliband and Clegg will also participate in a BBC Question Time special on April 30, where they will again each answer questions from the audience.
Out of over 1,000 respondents, an overwhelming 80% of readers answered yes to the question posed in our poll.
Yesterday (March 21), it was confirmed that there would be no televised debate between the two party leaders as the programming schedule surrounding this year's election was announced.
Instead, Cameron and Miliband will start off proceedings with a live question and answer session on March 26 where they will separately answer audience questions rather than engage in a head-to-head debate.
A full debate won't take place until April 2, and will involve all seven major party leaders, including Cameron, Miliband, Nick Clegg and Nigel Farage.
Cameron, Miliband and Clegg will also participate in a BBC Question Time special on April 30, where they will again each answer questions from the audience.
- 3/22/2015
- Digital Spy
Programming surrounding this year's general election has been confirmed.
The series of debates will begin with a live question and answer session for David Cameron and Ed Miliband.
They will not debate head-to-head, but will instead answer audience questions during the March 26, 90-minute event - co-hosted by Kay Burley and Jeremy Paxman and aired on Channel 4 and Sky News.
A full debate involving seven party leaders will take place on April 2, broadcast by ITV and moderated by Julie Etchingham. Those involved are Cameron, Miliband, Nick Clegg, Nigel Farage, Nicola Sturgeon (Snp), Natalie Bennett (Green) and Leanne Wood (Plaid Cymru).
Following the full debate, April 16 will see five opposition leaders take part in a debate, though Nick Clegg will not take part in the programme.
The five opposition parties involved are: Labour, the Snp, the Greens, Plaid Cymru and Ukip. It will be moderated by David Dimbleby for the BBC.
The series of debates will begin with a live question and answer session for David Cameron and Ed Miliband.
They will not debate head-to-head, but will instead answer audience questions during the March 26, 90-minute event - co-hosted by Kay Burley and Jeremy Paxman and aired on Channel 4 and Sky News.
A full debate involving seven party leaders will take place on April 2, broadcast by ITV and moderated by Julie Etchingham. Those involved are Cameron, Miliband, Nick Clegg, Nigel Farage, Nicola Sturgeon (Snp), Natalie Bennett (Green) and Leanne Wood (Plaid Cymru).
Following the full debate, April 16 will see five opposition leaders take part in a debate, though Nick Clegg will not take part in the programme.
The five opposition parties involved are: Labour, the Snp, the Greens, Plaid Cymru and Ukip. It will be moderated by David Dimbleby for the BBC.
- 3/21/2015
- Digital Spy
MasterChef was on top of the ratings pile outside soaps on Thursday evening, overnight data reveals.
The BBC One cooking challenge was seen by an average 4.47 million (21.0%) at 8pm, followed by The Truth About Sugar with 3.69m (18.2%) at 9pm. Question Time gathered 2.55m (25.9%) at 10.35pm.
BBC Two's Stargazing Live appealed to 1.87m (8.8%) at 8pm, while Banished continued with 2.28m (11.3%) at 9pm.
On ITV, Tonight: The Food We Eat attracted 2.46m (12.2%) at 7.30pm (133,000/0.6% on +1), followed by Double Decker Driving School with 2.11m (8.8%) at 8.30pm (155k/0.8%) and The Triplets Are Coming with 1.72m (8.6%) at 9pm (173k/1.2%).
Channel 4's Supervet interested 1.37m (6.4%) at 8pm (284k/1.4%), while Trevor Phillips's Things We Won't Say About Race That Are True fascinated 1.44m (7.5%) at 9pm (255k/1.9%).
On Channel 5, Britain's Worst Crimes was seen by 735k (3.4%) at 8pm, followed by Holiday Love Rats Exposed with 708k (3.5%) at 9pm.
E4's latest episode of The Big Bang Theory...
The BBC One cooking challenge was seen by an average 4.47 million (21.0%) at 8pm, followed by The Truth About Sugar with 3.69m (18.2%) at 9pm. Question Time gathered 2.55m (25.9%) at 10.35pm.
BBC Two's Stargazing Live appealed to 1.87m (8.8%) at 8pm, while Banished continued with 2.28m (11.3%) at 9pm.
On ITV, Tonight: The Food We Eat attracted 2.46m (12.2%) at 7.30pm (133,000/0.6% on +1), followed by Double Decker Driving School with 2.11m (8.8%) at 8.30pm (155k/0.8%) and The Triplets Are Coming with 1.72m (8.6%) at 9pm (173k/1.2%).
Channel 4's Supervet interested 1.37m (6.4%) at 8pm (284k/1.4%), while Trevor Phillips's Things We Won't Say About Race That Are True fascinated 1.44m (7.5%) at 9pm (255k/1.9%).
On Channel 5, Britain's Worst Crimes was seen by 735k (3.4%) at 8pm, followed by Holiday Love Rats Exposed with 708k (3.5%) at 9pm.
E4's latest episode of The Big Bang Theory...
- 3/20/2015
- Digital Spy
David Cameron has agreed to attend a seven-way leaders' debate to be televised on April 2 as part of a new offer tabled by broadcasters.
The prime minister and Conservative party leader has revised his position slightly, after previously indicating that he would only consider taking part in the debate if it was staged before Parliament is dissolved on March 30.
"The other parties have now got to stop running away from this and agree to the debate that the broadcasters have now offered," said Cameron on Tuesday evening (March 17).
"Based on the broadcasters' proposals, we have accepted and plan to attend all three debates on April 2, 16 and 30," said a Labour spokesperson in response.
"If the Tories have confirmed they are to attend one of these debates, then that is progress. It is one down, two to go. But no-one should be fooled: David Cameron is still running scared of a head-to-head televised debate with Ed Miliband.
The prime minister and Conservative party leader has revised his position slightly, after previously indicating that he would only consider taking part in the debate if it was staged before Parliament is dissolved on March 30.
"The other parties have now got to stop running away from this and agree to the debate that the broadcasters have now offered," said Cameron on Tuesday evening (March 17).
"Based on the broadcasters' proposals, we have accepted and plan to attend all three debates on April 2, 16 and 30," said a Labour spokesperson in response.
"If the Tories have confirmed they are to attend one of these debates, then that is progress. It is one down, two to go. But no-one should be fooled: David Cameron is still running scared of a head-to-head televised debate with Ed Miliband.
- 3/17/2015
- Digital Spy
Ryan Browne/Pa Wire
In all areas of life, there are people who just won’t go away, no matter how hard you try to block them out of your mind. The more you dislike them, the more they seem to appear.
Ocarina of Time has Navi. Game of Thrones has Joffrey. The footballing world has Joey Barton.
You’d think that with an ongoing career of implosions, people would learn to ignore him. Instead, quite the opposite has happened, with Barton frequently popping up on some of the biggest sporting stages.
He’s wormed his way onto Match of the Day, the occasional BBC Rugby broadcast, Channel 4’s NFL coverage and, away from sports, Question Time. All of this clearly proves that to make it as an ‘expert’ in every field, all you have to do is punch, kick and tweet philosophical insights about Nietzsche…
But while Barton’s reputation is infamous,...
In all areas of life, there are people who just won’t go away, no matter how hard you try to block them out of your mind. The more you dislike them, the more they seem to appear.
Ocarina of Time has Navi. Game of Thrones has Joffrey. The footballing world has Joey Barton.
You’d think that with an ongoing career of implosions, people would learn to ignore him. Instead, quite the opposite has happened, with Barton frequently popping up on some of the biggest sporting stages.
He’s wormed his way onto Match of the Day, the occasional BBC Rugby broadcast, Channel 4’s NFL coverage and, away from sports, Question Time. All of this clearly proves that to make it as an ‘expert’ in every field, all you have to do is punch, kick and tweet philosophical insights about Nietzsche…
But while Barton’s reputation is infamous,...
- 3/6/2015
- by Michael Potts
- Obsessed with Film
The BBC has announced a new commitment to arts programming, which will include a new four-part series called Artsnight.
The weekly arts and culture magazine show will have a different guest editor each week, with writer Armando Iannucci, actress Maxine Peake, Sunday Times journalist Lynn Barber and Director of the Tate Modern Chris Dercon already committed to the series.
The BBC is also embarking on a partnership with cultural movement What Next? to encourage more people to participate in the arts, which will see the corporation airing new arts and cultural programmes during primetime.
BBC Four will launch Artists Question Time, which opens with a debate on who the arts are for in the UK, who can play a part in them and how they should be funded during a recession.
This spring will see a new season on cinema launched in collaboration with the BFI, which will feature Jonathan Ross...
The weekly arts and culture magazine show will have a different guest editor each week, with writer Armando Iannucci, actress Maxine Peake, Sunday Times journalist Lynn Barber and Director of the Tate Modern Chris Dercon already committed to the series.
The BBC is also embarking on a partnership with cultural movement What Next? to encourage more people to participate in the arts, which will see the corporation airing new arts and cultural programmes during primetime.
BBC Four will launch Artists Question Time, which opens with a debate on who the arts are for in the UK, who can play a part in them and how they should be funded during a recession.
This spring will see a new season on cinema launched in collaboration with the BFI, which will feature Jonathan Ross...
- 2/16/2015
- Digital Spy
Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse are reportedly making plans for their 25th anniversary.
According to Radio Times, the pair will celebrate their career milestone with a BBC special.
As well as featuring archive footage of their previous work, they are thought to be working on new material.
The pair worked together for the first time in 1990 when they starred in Harry Enfield and Chums.
Late last year, Enfield filmed a charity spoof of the 'Whatever's Comfortable' Southern Comfort advert to raise money for Save the Children.
Enfield and Whitehouse reunited in 2014 for a special spoof documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of BBC Two.
Watch Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse's Question Time sketch below:...
According to Radio Times, the pair will celebrate their career milestone with a BBC special.
As well as featuring archive footage of their previous work, they are thought to be working on new material.
The pair worked together for the first time in 1990 when they starred in Harry Enfield and Chums.
Late last year, Enfield filmed a charity spoof of the 'Whatever's Comfortable' Southern Comfort advert to raise money for Save the Children.
Enfield and Whitehouse reunited in 2014 for a special spoof documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of BBC Two.
Watch Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse's Question Time sketch below:...
- 1/27/2015
- Digital Spy
The BBC has clarified its guidelines on the depiction of Mohammed, god's last prophet according to Islamic theology.
The old guidelines were tweeted out by the BBC Question Time Twitter feed after they were read out loud on the show by host David Dimbleby last Thursday (January 8).
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The guidelines read: "Due care and consideration must be made regarding the use of religious symbols in images which may cause offence.
"The Prophet Mohammed must not be represented in any shape or form".
Here are the BBC's editorial guidelines on the issue: http://t.co/Sv3QmCTe6F Skip to Political, Religious and Topical Sensitivities #bbcqt
— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) January 8, 2015
That page was available at the time it was tweeted, but has since been removed from the web and...
The old guidelines were tweeted out by the BBC Question Time Twitter feed after they were read out loud on the show by host David Dimbleby last Thursday (January 8).
Cartoonists react to Charlie Hebdo shooting: 'Break one, thousands will rise'
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The guidelines read: "Due care and consideration must be made regarding the use of religious symbols in images which may cause offence.
"The Prophet Mohammed must not be represented in any shape or form".
Here are the BBC's editorial guidelines on the issue: http://t.co/Sv3QmCTe6F Skip to Political, Religious and Topical Sensitivities #bbcqt
— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) January 8, 2015
That page was available at the time it was tweeted, but has since been removed from the web and...
- 1/12/2015
- Digital Spy
"There are two types of politicians," says Nigel Farage, deep in discussion with 'the drunk ones' from Gogglebox. "Those who want to be something and those who want to do something. I want to do something."
Nigel Farage definitely wants to "do something". Judging by his latest venture into TV, courtesy of a very generous Channel 4, that "something" is be on TV. Here is a man who wants to be famous and he's just about willing to do anything to get there. Even it means having beer splashed on you and flirting with D-listers.
Steph and Dom Meet Nigel Farage was yet another 30 minutes of handy free publicity for Farage in a pre-election year that will make or break his party. It revealed very little about the man we didn't otherwise know, other than the fact he fits in very well with a pair of posh bumbling booze hounds.
Nigel Farage definitely wants to "do something". Judging by his latest venture into TV, courtesy of a very generous Channel 4, that "something" is be on TV. Here is a man who wants to be famous and he's just about willing to do anything to get there. Even it means having beer splashed on you and flirting with D-listers.
Steph and Dom Meet Nigel Farage was yet another 30 minutes of handy free publicity for Farage in a pre-election year that will make or break his party. It revealed very little about the man we didn't otherwise know, other than the fact he fits in very well with a pair of posh bumbling booze hounds.
- 12/15/2014
- Digital Spy
The inaugural BBC Music Awards topped the ratings outside soaps on Thursday (December 11), overnight data reveals.
The awards ceremony brought in an average 3.94 million viewers (18.3%) at 8pm. In comparison, this year's Brit Awards attracted an overnight rating of 4.20m (18.4%) in February.
Later, Russell Brand and Nigel Farage's appearance on a heated edition of Question Time intrigued 3.40m (29.2%) at 10.35pm, up by over a million viewers from last week.
On BBC Two, MasterChef: The Professionals continued with 2.38m (11.1%) at 8pm, followed by the latest episode of The Fall with 2.08m (9.7%) at 9pm and Russell Howard's Good News with 1.17m (6.7%) at 10pm.
ITV's For the Love of Dogs appealed to 3.57m (16.4%) at 8.30pm (152,000/0.7% on +1). The second part of The Lost Honour of Christopher Jeffries was seen by 2.88m (14.1%) at 9pm (229k/1.6%).
On Channel 4, Amazing Spaces brought in 1.33m (6.2%) at 8pm (204k/0.9%), followed by 24 Hours in A&E with 1.76m (8.2%) at...
The awards ceremony brought in an average 3.94 million viewers (18.3%) at 8pm. In comparison, this year's Brit Awards attracted an overnight rating of 4.20m (18.4%) in February.
Later, Russell Brand and Nigel Farage's appearance on a heated edition of Question Time intrigued 3.40m (29.2%) at 10.35pm, up by over a million viewers from last week.
On BBC Two, MasterChef: The Professionals continued with 2.38m (11.1%) at 8pm, followed by the latest episode of The Fall with 2.08m (9.7%) at 9pm and Russell Howard's Good News with 1.17m (6.7%) at 10pm.
ITV's For the Love of Dogs appealed to 3.57m (16.4%) at 8.30pm (152,000/0.7% on +1). The second part of The Lost Honour of Christopher Jeffries was seen by 2.88m (14.1%) at 9pm (229k/1.6%).
On Channel 4, Amazing Spaces brought in 1.33m (6.2%) at 8pm (204k/0.9%), followed by 24 Hours in A&E with 1.76m (8.2%) at...
- 12/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Russell Brand has criticised "tribute act" Nigel Farage following their appearance on Question Time last night (December 11).
The pair clashed when the came face-to-face on the BBC show, with the panel debating issues ranging from political careerism to immigration.
Brand took to Facebook to share details of his evening with the "end of days" Ukip leader, while also revealing how he had spent time at a food bank in Canterbury prior to filming.
"I've just got home from recording BBC TV's political debate show Question Time and if you saw it and found it anti-climactic, I know how you feel (sic)," Brand began his post.
"Nigel Farage in the flesh, gin blossomed flesh that it is, inspires sympathy more than fear, an end of the pier, end of the road, end of days politician, who like many people who drink too much has a certain sloppy sadness. Camilla Cavendish, who I was sat next to,...
The pair clashed when the came face-to-face on the BBC show, with the panel debating issues ranging from political careerism to immigration.
Brand took to Facebook to share details of his evening with the "end of days" Ukip leader, while also revealing how he had spent time at a food bank in Canterbury prior to filming.
"I've just got home from recording BBC TV's political debate show Question Time and if you saw it and found it anti-climactic, I know how you feel (sic)," Brand began his post.
"Nigel Farage in the flesh, gin blossomed flesh that it is, inspires sympathy more than fear, an end of the pier, end of the road, end of days politician, who like many people who drink too much has a certain sloppy sadness. Camilla Cavendish, who I was sat next to,...
- 12/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Russell Brand clashed with Ukip leader Nigel Farage on tonight's (December 11) heated edition of Question Time.
The duo were joined on moderator David Dimbleby's panel by Labour's Shadow Secretary of State for International Development Mary Creagh and Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt.
A contentious atmosphere hung over the episode, with angry audience members interrupting the panel discussion on several occasions.
Several verbal spats erupted between Brand and Farage as the panel discussed issues ranging from political careerism to immigration.
"I sometimes feel worried about you, Nigel Farage," Brand said during an immigration debate. "The reason I feel worried is that I know a lot of people are frightened in our country.
"I know a lot of people are feeling afraid and frustrated. There is a sense that there is a corrupt group in our country using our resources, taking away our jobs, taking away our housing, not paying taxes, exploiting us.
The duo were joined on moderator David Dimbleby's panel by Labour's Shadow Secretary of State for International Development Mary Creagh and Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt.
A contentious atmosphere hung over the episode, with angry audience members interrupting the panel discussion on several occasions.
Several verbal spats erupted between Brand and Farage as the panel discussed issues ranging from political careerism to immigration.
"I sometimes feel worried about you, Nigel Farage," Brand said during an immigration debate. "The reason I feel worried is that I know a lot of people are frightened in our country.
"I know a lot of people are feeling afraid and frustrated. There is a sense that there is a corrupt group in our country using our resources, taking away our jobs, taking away our housing, not paying taxes, exploiting us.
- 12/12/2014
- Digital Spy
The full panel for tonight's Question Time showdown between Russell Brand and Nigel Farage has been confirmed.
The last instalment of the current affairs panel show before the programme's Christmas break will be filmed in Canterbury later today (December 11).
Our panel for this week's #bbcqt in Canterbury has now been confirmed.
See you Thursday night, 10.35pm, BBC One. pic.twitter.com/gyqd9uxFUB
— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) December 10, 2014
Mary Creagh was confirmed as a panellist last week, at the same time as Brand and Farage.
Elected to Parliament as Labour MP for Wakefield in 2005, Creagh is currently the shadow international development secretary, and has previously served as shadow transport secretary and shadow environment secretary.
Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt, who appeared on Tom Daley's reality diving competition Splash! earlier this year, will also feature on tonight's panel.
Mordaunt has been MP for Portsmouth North since the 2010 general election. She is...
The last instalment of the current affairs panel show before the programme's Christmas break will be filmed in Canterbury later today (December 11).
Our panel for this week's #bbcqt in Canterbury has now been confirmed.
See you Thursday night, 10.35pm, BBC One. pic.twitter.com/gyqd9uxFUB
— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) December 10, 2014
Mary Creagh was confirmed as a panellist last week, at the same time as Brand and Farage.
Elected to Parliament as Labour MP for Wakefield in 2005, Creagh is currently the shadow international development secretary, and has previously served as shadow transport secretary and shadow environment secretary.
Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt, who appeared on Tom Daley's reality diving competition Splash! earlier this year, will also feature on tonight's panel.
Mordaunt has been MP for Portsmouth North since the 2010 general election. She is...
- 12/11/2014
- Digital Spy
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