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18 FEB 2025
Production
Sam Mendes to direct his first documentary, produced by Lightbox for BBC
The film was commissioned by Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning, Specialist Factual. The Commission Editor is Simon Young, Head of Commissioning, History for the BBC, and All3Media International is the worldwide distribution partner.
29 AUG 2024
Production
BBC Factual and BBC Northern Ireland co-commission a documentary about the Titanic
Produced by Belfast-based Stellify Media, "Titanic Sinks Tonight" (working title) aims to tell the astonishing story of the Titanic's sinking in real time. The title is made with support from Northern Ireland Screen with international funding from the series being provided by SPT, ARTE and SBS (Australia).
9 JAN 2024
Production
Firecrest Films to produce "Murder Trial: The Killing of Dr. Brenda Page" for BBC Scotland and BBC Two
The production company gained access inside the High Court of Aberdeen to film the trial of one of the most high-profile and long-running murder cases in Scotland.
22 FEB 2023
Distribution
BBC Factual commissions three new Series from BBC Studios Natural History Unit
"Big Little Journeys" and "Wild Scandinavia" will become available on BBC Two and iPlayer, " and "Mammals" can be accessed on BBC One and iPlayer.