By Tom Grater
15.05.2020 - 17:53 / deadline.com
By Jake Kanter
International TV Editor
Top Gear was one of 80 shows BBC Studios was forced to shut down in March after the coronavirus ripped through the business at break-neck speed. More than eight weeks on, the BBC is now gearing up to put the keys back in the ignition and get the wheels turning again on its global brand.
Top Gear producer BBC Studios began project restart almost immediately after the filming hiatus took hold. Now, after the industry received the green light from the
BBC Studios has bolstered its Los Angeles production arm by promoting Valerie Bruce to general manager and naming Sam Zoda as its executive vp of production. Bruce most recently served as executive vp, commercial director.
A shirtless man was arrested following a car crash in Rutherglen last week.
Bolton star Paddy McGuinness has opened up about how therapy changed his outlook on life.
While BBC Radio 1 are still basking in the glow of scoring a Number 1 single of their own earlier this month, with the Live Lounge All Stars’ charity cover of Times Like These, the station are celebrating once again today as new figures confirm that The Official Chart with Scott Mills is officially the biggest chart show on radio in the UK.
The BBC has revealed that production on its flagship shows EastEnders and Top Gear will restart in June. Filming has effectively been on hold on all British TV since lockdown in the U.K.
TV fans were devastated in March when it was announced that a rack of their favourite programmes had stopped production.
By Jake Kanter
By Tom Grater, Jake Kanter
BBC Studios has named company veteran Ding Ke as its new general manager for Greater China. Ding has been elevated from the position of head of content sales and formats for mainland China, In her new role, she will be responsible for all of BBC Studio’s Greater China business, including content distribution, co-productions, format sales and branded services.
By Patrick Frater