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8 OCT 2025
Kids & Animation
BBC and Magic Light Pictures unveiled “The Scarecrows’ Wedding” christmas special
Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling book, the half-hour animated special follows the success of last year’s “Tiddler,” which reached 11.3 million viewers after becoming the top-rated Magic Light Pictures film on Christmas Day since 2009.
16 SEP 2025
Distribution
BBC picks up French thriller "The Intruder" from ITV Studios for iPlayer and BBC Four
Acquired from ITV Studios, the 4x60’ psychological drama originally commissioned by France 2 stars Mélanie Doutey and Lucie Fagedet, and explores maternal anxiety, deception, and hidden agendas.
2 SEP 2025
Corporate Moves
BBC appointed Nick Lee as Head of Acquisitions
Lee will be the strategic lead for programme acquisition at the BBC, ensuring that BBC iPlayer and Channels have something for everyone and the greatest possible range of quality programming that will deliver value to audiences of all ages.
6 JUN 2025
Free TV
S4C created new roles to boost its digital and streaming strategy
The Welsh pubcaster has introduced a new Head of Streaming and Digital role; will foster Hansh brand to connect with younger audiences, and two new digital content creator positions are open.
28 MAY 2025
Kids & Animation
"The Smurfs" returns to S4C in the Welsh language
"Y Smyrffs" will be aired next month on S4C, S4C Clic and BBC iPlayer and consists in of 52 x eleven-minute episodes aimed at children aged 5 to 10.