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BBC and North East Screen back regional innovators to shape future of digital content Four North East production companies are receiving funding through the Digital Accelerator initiative ⤵️ bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2026/d…
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BBC Bitesize explores the hidden workload facing teachers. Bitesize has worked with secondary school teachers to identify and map more than 140 different tasks that can sit alongside delivering lessons. Find out more ➡️bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2026/b…
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The MasterChef kitchen is getting a Christmas makeover🎄 A two-part special sees a raft of well-known celebrity chefs and restaurant critics returning to the kitchen to battle it out in the ultimate festive cook-off. More ➡️bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2026/m…
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BBC Philharmonic Orchestra appoints Joshua Weilerstein as its next Chief Conductor 🎼 Taking up the role in 2028, Weilerstein is committed to sharing classical music with the widest possible audience. More ➡️bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2026/b…
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🎵BBC Radio 6 Music's Artists of the Year have been revealed. The list features a mix of established and break-through acts who have defined 2026 through their creativity, innovation and impact. More ➡️bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2026/b…
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Jaime Winstone will not dance on #Strictly Come Dancing this weekend due to injury. We wish Jaime the very best as she continues her recovery. More info ➡️ bbc.in/4z0BXo2
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🏝️ Death in Paradise unwraps a killer Christmas mystery as Charlie Higson and Shaun Dooley lead an all-star guest cast Get all the info ➡️ bbc.in/4ebCnAG
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"These were some of the most challenging scenes I've ever shot for the show" 🎬 Watch Shetland on BBC iPlayer from Thursday 12 November Alison O’Donnell and Ashley Jensen reveal more about Series 11 and a beloved character's final storyline... ➡️ bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediap…
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Short shorts, Paisley prints and a thick moustache can mean only one thing… Tony Mammoth is back. Mike Bubbins returns in the hit comedy about a 70s PE teacher who gets a second chance at life after being accidentally frozen. More ➡️bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2026/m…
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🎁 BBC iPlayer is unwrapping Christmas a little earlier this year, bringing archive favourites back together for you to stream, whenever you're ready to get in the festive spirit Learn more ➡️ bbc.in/4kc3vmX
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🎄 What's happening in Shipton Abbott this Christmas? Find out as the guest cast for the Beyond Paradise Christmas Special are revealed... Get all the info ➡️ bbc.in/3WIy7T4
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Us on 31 October vs us on 1 November 🎄 More ➡️ bbc.in/4iryqce
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🧛 Sir Ian McKellen has a special cameo in this weekend's spec-dracula #Strictly Come Dancing Halloween Week group routine See more ➡️ bit.ly/4jKAuyn
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📸  Here’s another look at The Other Bennet Sister Christmas Special! New images offer a glimpse of Ruth Jones, Tanya Reynolds, Laurie Davidson and many more. Coming to BBC iPlayer this Christmas More ➡️ bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2026/t…
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Cunk is back. Pioneering documentary-maker Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan) returns for her most glamorous series to date. 🍿 Cunk on Cinema starts 12 November on BBC iPlayer Watch the trailer ⤵️ bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2026/c…
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Peelers: The PSNI For Real is returning for series 2 Join the familiar team, alongside some new faces, as Stephen Nolan follows officers patrolling the streets of Northern Ireland. More ➡️ bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2026/p…
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