Shane Allen, Controller, Comedy Commissioning, today announces two new commissions, Puppy Love for BBC Four and the re-commission of the critically-acclaimed Count Arthur Strong for BBC Two. Written by and starring Jo Scanlan and...
With arts and culture taking centre stage across BBC Radio 4’s schedule in 2013, artist Grayson Perry has been named as this year’s BBC Reith lecturer.
Following the publication of its inaugural Power List in February, BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour has published a series of six films featuring 15 of the Powerlisters – including artist Tracey Emin, crossbench peer and Paralympian Tanni Grey Thompson, Liberty Director Shami Chakrabarti, the FA’s Heather Rabbatts and MOBO’s Kanya King – who share their experiences, advice and philosophy for a successful working life.
BBC Audio and Music and BBC writersroom are delighted to announce the results of the first BBC Writer’s Prize. The Writer’s Prize was established to create a unique opportunity for new and established writers...
The winners of the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2013 were announced at a special event hosted by actor David Tennant in the Radio Theatre at BBC Broadcasting House.
BBC Radio 4 has today announced a new partnership with Artangel as part of a range of initiatives that will see the network’s arts and culture offering take centre stage in 2013.
The actress Heather Bell will return to The Archers next month to reprise the part of Clarrie Grundy over 30 years after she created the role in late 1970s.
The shortlist for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2013 has been announced this morning. The awards pay tribute to the cultural importance of audio drama, on air and online, and are intended to give recognition to the actors, writers, producers, sound design…
