Posts Tagged ‘BBC’

BBC3: lockdown inspires local focus

Fiona Campbell says Covid has sparked community content Lockdown has ramped up the importance of shows that reflect local communities, according to BBC3 boss Fiona Campbell. Belfast-based Campbell, who has struck several nations partnerships since taking on the job two years ago, told the Creative Cities Convention (CCC) that “people have relied on their communities…

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BBC3 greenlights salon series

BBC3 is set to give viewers an insight into the goings-on of a Northern salon in an ob doc series from Twenty Six O3. Angels of the North (8 x 15) will be set in Longlox, a salon in the North East, and will feature its young stylists, their manager Bev and owner Sammyjo Pearson.…

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BBC Three commissions Me, My Brother And Our Balls

When Chris Hughes appeared on live television to have a testicular examination it made a huge impact. Facebook views of the clip total over thirty-five million and continue to rise. Chris, who rose to fame on Love Island, was aiming to raise awareness for testicular cancer and encourage men to check themselves. What he didn’t expect…

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