New BBC archive release celebrates Monty Python’s 50th anniversary
A new archive of photos and documents has been uncovered which illustrates rarely seen moments from the making of Monty Python, as the ground-breaking comedy show celebrates its 50th anniversary.
The Wall
Hosted by EastEnders star Danny Dyer, The Wall is the ultimate combination of strategy, knowledge and luck and will see the questions voiced by TV legend, Angela Rippon.
Radio
BBC Radio 2 announces Rylan’s 24 hour karaoke challenge for BBC Children in Need.
Chris Mason is the next host of Radio 4’s Any Questions?
BBC Radio 3 launches Sound Of Gaming with Bafta award-winner Jessica Curry.
BBC Radio Ulster reveals the remainder of its new schedule changes.
All new schedule of presenters for BBC Radio 1 this Christmas.
Comedy
Casting announced for new BBC One Comedy Playhouse Bumps.
New comedy series Semi-Detached comes to BBC Two.
Factual
BBC Four commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Drama
Ardal O’Hanlon waves goodbye to BBC One drama Death In Paradise.
BBC acquires highly anticipated crime series The Investigation.
BBC Four acquires Norwegian drama Wisting
Entertainment
Cathy Shipton announces she will be leaving Casualty after 33 years as nurse Duffy.
Children's
Biff And Chip and Britain’s Best Young Artist amongst new commissions for BBC Children’s In-House Product.
Aston Merrygold joins cast of CBBC’s Almost Never.
Northern Ireland
‘Take 15 Minutes’ for Book Week NI 2019.
The Break returns to BBC Three with stories from Northern Ireland
Corporate
BBC and partners announce new apprenticeship to drive data skills in the UK.
Response to the DCMS Committee report into TV Licences for over 75s
Online and Interactive
Mental health, career support and improved physical health top major BBC study showing what people want from technology.
Broadcast Highlights
- The Met: Policing London, Thursday 10 October, BBC One and BBC iPlayer
- Catching Britain's Killer: The Crimes That Changed Us, Wednesday 9 October, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer
- The Channel Tunnel - Life On The Inside, Wednesday 9 October, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer
- Gymnastics: World Championships, Tuesday 8 October, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer
- Judy Garland: The Final Rainbow, Saturday 5 October, BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
- The Forum: Manuela Saenz - The Libertadora of South America, Sunday 6 October, BBC World Service and BBC Sounds
- Brad Paisley: This Is Country, Saturday 5 October, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds
- Private Passions - Deborah Levy, Sunday 6 October, BBC Radio 3, and BBC Sounds
