BBC One announces Freddie Flintoff On Bulimia (w/t)
Cricketer, Andrew Flintoff MBE will seek to understand the causes and impact of bulimia on his life, and why eating disorders in general are so hidden in men.
Calvin Harris, Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles, AJ Tracey and Biffy Clyro to perform at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2020 in Dundee
BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend will return for 2020 with Harry Styles, Camila Cabello and Dua Lipa among the first acts named on the bill.
Radio
Director of BBC Radio and Education, James Purnell, speaks at the Association of British Orchestras Conference and announces two new ambitious Radio 3 programmes.
Comedy
The Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special was watched by an audience of 18.5m, becoming the biggest BBC TV programme outside of sporting and national events since records began in 2002.
BBC Cymru Wales prepares to broadcast full programme, Age Of Outrage, after social clip clocks 15million views in days.
Drama
The Pale Horse is the latest Agatha Christie story to be adapted for BBC One by Bafta-nominated writer Sarah Phelps, and features a stellar cast...
Entertainment
The Hit List, BBC One’s highly addictive music quiz, where contestants must name as many hit songs and artists as possible under intense pressure, will be back later in 2020.
World Service
BBC News outlines plans to modernise its newsroom to respond to changing audience needs, ensure it is providing a truly universal service, and complete its £80m savings target.
Broadcast highlights
- Top Gear, Sunday 26 January, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer
- Young, Sikh And Proud, Tuesday 28 January, BBC One and BBC iPlayer
- My Life: Our Big Vote, Tuesday 28 January, CBBC and BBC iPlayer
- Sam Mendes: Life Cinematic, Thursday 30 January, BBC Four and BBC iPlayer
- The Compass: Being, Wednesday 29 January, BBC World Service and BBC Sounds
- The Science Of Evil, Saturday 25 January, BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
- The Escape Artist, Monday 27 January to Friday 31 January, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
- CrowdScience: Can Digital Technology Transform West Africa?, Friday 31 January, BBC World Service and BBC Sounds
