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Channel 4 kickstarts fresh push for greater on and off screen representation with Black Takeover Day

Whole day of Channel 4 output to showcase Black talent on and off screen Black Takeover day to launch major new unscripted and comedy series Mo Gilligan to front The Big Breakfast one-off special Hollyoaks one-hour special written, directed and performed by Black talent Tender open for late-night topical discussion show Key Channel 4 brands including Celebrity Gogglebox, Countdown and Channel 4 News to feature … Continue reading Channel 4 kickstarts fresh push for greater on and off screen representation with Black Takeover Day

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Channel 4 commissions observational documentary The Black Full Monty

Channel 4 has ordered single documentary The Black Full Monty, looking at life on and off stage for a group of Black male strippers. The programme will air on Channel 4 next month. The programme goes behind the curtain with The Chocolate Men – A Black-owned business making waves as Britain’s first all-Black touring strip dancing group, filmed during their 2018 nationwide tour. With a … Continue reading Channel 4 commissions observational documentary The Black Full Monty

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Oprah Winfrey names “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” her most important Book Club selection ever

“Caste” is now available on Apple Books; Winfrey narrates an exclusive excerpt in a new video and will be the first-ever guest editor for Apple News Winfrey’s conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author Isabel Wilkerson will debut this fall for free, exclusively on Apple TV+ In partnership with Apple, Oprah Winfrey is unveiling the newest selection for Oprah’s Book Club, “Caste: The Origins of … Continue reading Oprah Winfrey names “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” her most important Book Club selection ever

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27-inch iMac gets a major update

The ultimate desktop now features much faster performance, SSDs across the line, an even more stunning Retina 5K display, and higher quality camera, speakers, and mics. Apple today announced a major update to its 27-inch iMac. By far the most powerful and capable iMac ever, it features faster Intel processors up to 10 cores, double the memory capacity, next-generation AMD graphics, super fast SSDs across … Continue reading 27-inch iMac gets a major update

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Apple announces Apple Music radio

Apple Music 1 and two new stations, Apple Music Hits and Apple Music Country, feature exclusive original shows from the world’s top music hosts and artists. Apple today announced two new live global radio offerings on Apple Music, now available to music fans in 165 countries. Beginning today, Beats 1, the flagship global radio station, will be renamed Apple Music 1, and two additional radio stations will launch: Apple Music Hits, celebrating … Continue reading Apple announces Apple Music radio

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Game on: Special new episode of Apple’s critically acclaimed comedy “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet” to premiere Friday, May 22 exclusively on Apple TV+

“Mythic Quest: Quarantine” brings ensemble cast together for new installment filmed remotely on iPhone Apple today announced that its critically hailed workplace comedy series, “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet,” will return Friday, May 22, with the debut of “Mythic Quest: Quarantine,” a special new episode written, filmed and edited in quarantine. “Mythic Quest: Quarantine” is a new half-hour installment that finds the team behind the biggest … Continue reading Game on: Special new episode of Apple’s critically acclaimed comedy “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet” to premiere Friday, May 22 exclusively on Apple TV+

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Breeders returns for a second series

Critically acclaimed Sky original starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard Sky original Breeders, the honest and uncompromising comedy about the challenges of parenthood, starring Martin Freeman (Fargo, Sherlock, Black Panther) and Daisy Haggard (Back To Life, Episodes, Black Mirror), has been renewed for a second series. The acclaimed first series is currently available on demand on Sky One and on streaming service NOW TV. Sky … Continue reading Breeders returns for a second series

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Kirsty Wark to host Radio 4’s The Reunion

Kirsty Wark has been appointed as the new presenter of Radio 4’s The Reunion, starting from August. The Reunion brings back together people who have been part of a major news story, social or cultural movement. Sue MacGregor, who hosted the programme since its first edition in 2003, stepped down in October last year. Kirsty Wark says: “It is a delight and privilege to be … Continue reading Kirsty Wark to host Radio 4’s The Reunion

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Sky commissions a second series of original comedy Code 404, its biggest comedy launch in eight years

Sky original Code 404, a comedy based on a crime fighting duo and an experimental A.I. project set in the near future, starring Stephen Graham, Daniel Mays and Anna Maxwell Martin, has been renewed for a second series after the first proved to be a breakout hit with audiences. Code 404 launched on Sky One and streaming service NOW TV on 29 April with a … Continue reading Sky commissions a second series of original comedy Code 404, its biggest comedy launch in eight years

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