BBC Radio 2 crushed the competition during the week of 9 to 15 November on social networks, and what’s more, it’s all for a good cause. It’s all down to one name and one number: Sara Cox, the station’s presenter, and ÂŁ10 million raised for the BBC Children in Need charity event. To raise the…
The BBC has officially opened its annual development funds for independent production companies across the UK. Three schemes are available this year, with a total investment pot of ÂŁ1.25 million. Three opportunities for independent producers Companies can apply to one of the following programmes: Each scheme includes a strategic investment, a dedicated mentor from within…
Jarvis Cocker, frontman of Pulp, is about to lull listeners to sleep with a special episode of The Sleeping Forecast, a wordplay on the BBC’s iconic Shipping Forecast. The programme will air on BBC Radio 6 Music on 26 October and is already available on BBC Sounds. A poetic twist on the legendary marine weather…