This week at the BBC: 31 October - 6 November 2020

Highlights from the last week including announcements, tributes and blogs.

Announcements

BBC Bitesize launches on CBBC channel

BBC Bitesize launches on the CBBC channel as it continues to offer children access to curriculum-based education in these challenging times.

East London school children to meet pop musicians, classical composers and presenters as part of design challenge for BBC East Bank Education Project

As part of the BBC’s commitment to continuing the legacy of its Maida Vale music studios for a new generation with a move to Stratford’s East Bank, the broadcaster will continue its learning and education programmes with a creative design challenge for East London secondary schools.

BBC Radio 4 launches major new podcast Mayday: Investigating The Life And Death Of James Le Mesurier

BBC Radio 4 is releasing a major new podcast and radio series exploring the true story behind the man who organised the Syrian White Helmets.

Filming underway on Gentleman Jack series two

Filming is underway on the second series of Sally Wainwright’s award winning hit Gentleman Jack, with cameras rolling all this week in Halifax.

View all BBC press releases on the BBC Media Centre.

Media Packs

BBC Children in Need returns to BBC One on Friday 13 November at 7pm, live from BBC Elstree Studios

This year BBC Children in Need will be celebrating its 40th anniversary culminating in a very special evening of unmissable television live from BBC Elstree Studios on Friday 13 November.

Nigella's Cook, Eat, Repeat

Once again viewers can revel in the joy that Nigella and her food brings, as she returns to our screens with a brand new series: Nigella's Cook, Eat, Repeat.