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On Friday 15 February 2025, BBC Two broadcasts Introduction to Blue Jean!

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The upcoming episode of “Introduction to Blue Jean” on BBC Two promises to be a compelling watch. Rhianna Dhillon will guide viewers through the story of Jean Newman, a Pe teacher who leads a double life. Jean is content in her relationship, but the introduction of Clause 28 by the government begins to create tension in her world.

As the episode unfolds, Jean’s happiness faces new challenges. Clause 28 is a controversial law that affects how schools handle discussions about homosexuality. This law puts Jean in a difficult position, forcing her to navigate her professional responsibilities while protecting her personal life. The episode explores the emotional turmoil Jean experiences as she tries to maintain her identity in an increasingly hostile environment.

Viewers can expect a mix of drama and heart as Jean confronts the realities of her situation. The...

“Introduction to Blue Jean” is set to air on BBC Two at 12:04 Am on Friday, February 15, 2025. This new drama, introduced by Rhianna Dhillon, tells the compelling story of Jean Newman, a physical education teacher leading a double life. Jean is content in her relationship, but the introduction of Clause 28 by the government threatens to unravel her carefully maintained world.

The show explores the struggles faced by Jean as she navigates her personal and professional life amidst growing societal pressures. The backdrop of the 1980s adds depth to the narrative, highlighting the challenges of being a closeted LGBTQ+ individual during a time of discrimination and fear. Jean’s happiness is put at risk as she must confront the reality of her situation and the potential consequences of her identity being exposed.

Viewers can expect a powerful exploration of love, identity, and the fight for acceptance. “Introduction to Blue Jean” promises...

The TV industry must accept some responsibility for its role in the recent UK riots, alternative MacTaggart lecturer Carol Vorderman has proclaimed.

The former Countdown icon delivered a broadside against the industry’s treatment of working class voices – a theme at this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival – along with the way in which the mainstream media and public broadcasters have failed the nation.

Vorderman, who has turned to political activism in recent years, did not hold back, and drew on the recent riots as an example.

She said: “After 14 years of austerity and lying by the privileged political class, this country is in an absolute mess and the TV industry must accept part of the responsibility for that too, including the riots. We used to be the message makers, the ones who tried to determine the conversation of the country and how responsible have we been with those messages? Not very,...

ITV is yet to find itself in a position where it is “turning stuff down because we can’t afford it,” according to programs boss Kevin Lygo, who nonetheless acknowledged “the middle ground has gone” from the the market due to massive hits like Netflix’s The Gentlemen.

Addressing the Edinburgh TV Festival, Lygo attempted to calm nerves among the producers watching his session over a lack of work, coming after a panel during which a number of execs said there are far too many production companies in the ecosystem.

Lygo said his commissioning team is constantly thinking about the balance between not wanting to “mortgage the whole future” and commissioning a producer “walking in with something that you suddenly want to do next week.”

In the face of market contraction and dozens of layoffs, he said he “understands how hard it is for small indies to get business away...

On Saturday 15 June 2024, ITV broadcasts Katie Piper’s Breakfast Show!

Season 3 Episode 19 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Katie Piper’s Breakfast Show” on ITV, viewers are in for a treat with a lineup of diverse guests joining host Katie Piper. This time around, filmmaker and comedian Danny Wallace, the beloved Pub Landlord Al Murray, and film and TV critic Rhianna Dhillon will share their insights and entertaining anecdotes.

From discussing the latest happenings in the entertainment industry to sharing must-see recommendations, Rhianna Dhillon will keep audiences up-to-date with all things film and television. Additionally, fitness instructor Kimberlee Perry will provide viewers with tips and tricks to stay active and healthy.

Tune in to ITV for “Katie Piper’s Breakfast Show” and join Katie Piper and her guests for an engaging and lively morning filled with entertainment, laughter, and valuable insights. Don’t miss out on this episode’s exciting lineup of...

Katie Piper’s Breakfast Show welcomes singer, choreographer, and actor Todrick Hall, sound therapist Farzana Ali, and critic Rhianna Dhillon as guests n this episode, airing on Saturday 1 June on ITV1. Todrick Hall, a multi-talented entertainer, shares his experiences as a singer, choreographer, and actor, offering a behind-the-scenes perspective on the entertainment industry. Farzana Ali, […]

Katie Piper’s Breakfast Show: Todrick Hall...

In the upcoming episode of “Katie Piper’s Breakfast Show” on ITV, viewers are in for a treat with a star-studded lineup. Singer, choreographer, and actor Todrick Hall will be joining Katie Piper on the show, bringing his infectious energy and talent to the morning program. Todrick Hall’s fans can look forward to hearing about his latest projects and perhaps even a special performance.

Film and TV critic Rhianna Dhillon will also be present on the show, offering viewers all the must-see recommendations for their weekend entertainment. With her expertise in the world of cinema and television, Rhianna Dhillon’s insights are sure to guide audiences towards the best viewing choices.

Additionally, sound therapist Farzana Ali will be introducing viewers to the concept of a sound bath, providing a unique and relaxing experience for the audience. Farzana Ali’s segment promises to be a soothing and enlightening addition to the show,...

Stars: Karlheinz Bohm, Maxine Audley, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Brenda Bruce, Esmond Knight, Martin Miller, Michael Goodliffe, Jack Watson, Shirley Anne Field | Written by Leo Marks | Directed by Michael Powell

Released 64 years ago (!!!), a Martin Scorsese favourite, Peeping Tom, is getting a special edition 4K release this year after being restored by The Film Foundation and BFI National Archive in association with StudioCanal.

This was a first-time watch for me, and my immediate reaction, almost from the opening scene is that for a film that was made so long ago, it has aged extremely well and I imagine it might have seemed quite shocking at the time.

That does seem to be the case as “on its initial release in 1960, Peeping Tom received a savage reception from critics who were dismayed by its controversial subject matter and the sympathy it seems to engender for its murderous protagonist.” It then remained...

To celebrate Studiocanal’s Release Brand New 4K Restoration of Michael Powell’s Peeping Tom available on Special Edition 4K Uhd, Blu-ray & DVD on 29 January, we have a 4K Uhd copy to give away to a lucky winner!

Studiocanal are proud to announce the release of a spectacular 4K restoration of Michael Powell’s iconic serial killer classic Peeping Tom, restored by The Film Foundation and BFI National Archive in association with Studiocanal. Written by Leo Marks (Twisted Nerve) and starring Carl Boehm (Sissi), Anna Massey (Frenzy), Moira Shearer (The Red Shoes) and Maxine Audley (A King in New York), this influential cinematic masterpiece will be available on Special Edition 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD with 32-page booklet and 90 mins of brand new extra content from 29 January 2024.

Mark (Carl Boehm), a focus puller at the local film studio, supplements his wages by taking glamour photographs in a seedy studio above a newsagent.

Sean Penn, Matthew Fox, and Kick Gurry are heading to Mipcom Cannes to talk about their satirical comedy series C*A*U*G*H*T.

In a major coup for the TV market, they’ll discuss the Australian show in an exclusive Media Mastermind Keynote on Wednesday, October 18 at 12pm local time in France, alongside distributor Fremantle.

Two-time Academy Award winner actor Penn, who serves as an executive producer (and acts as himself in the series), will feature in the panel in at the Palais des Festivales’ Grand Auditorium, alongside Fox (Lost), and Curry (Edge of Tomorrow), moderated by TV and film critic Rhianna Dhillon.

The session will feature footage and an ‘In Conversation with’ segment featuring Penn, Fox and Gurry, bringing insights about approach taken for the series, which explores themes of identity, fame, and the absurdity of the viral age and looks to comedically deconstructs the intellectual ideas humanity faces.

PodPod hosts Rhianna Dhillon and Reem Makari discussed the iconic podcast coming to an end. Jamie Morton, Alice Levine and James Cooper, hosts of the ground-breaking podcast My Dad Wrote A Porno, were the guests on yesterday’s episode of the podcast that delivers breaking industry news and insights. For the first time, Jamie, Alice and James hinted at what might be next for the trio and Belinda herself – reading between the lines, something ‘visual’ could be on the cards.

[This post originally appeared as part of Recommendation Machine, IndieWire’s daily TV picks feature.]

Where to Watch ‘Save Me’: Both seasons are on Peacock, with the final five episodes of Season 2 exclusive to Peacock Premium members.

That “Save Me” is a story of a father in search of a lost child is just one of the ways that the deck seems stacked against it. It’s set in London, presented with the veneer of a crime tale: two more elements that could make it easier for the casual browser to glance over. TV isn’t exactly at a loss for shows in any of those categories.

But there are also plenty of reasons that the series took home the Best Drama Series BAFTA earlier this year, none more electrifying than the performance at its center. Lennie James (maybe familiar to most TV fans as Morgan Jones on “The Walking Dead”) stars as Nelly Rowe, a man whose...

The winners will be announced at an in-person ceremony on Sunday, December 5.

Producer Andrea Cornwell and actors Emma Corrin and Jason Isaacs are among the jurors of this year’s British Independent Film Awards (BIFA).

Mogul Mowgli producer Bennett McGhee presides over the main jury that includes Cornwell; The Crown star Corrin; actress Jennifer Ehle; director and writer Alice Lowe; director and cinematographer Molly Manning Walker (a Screen Star Of Tomorrow this year); Ted Lasso casting director Theo Park; composer Nainita Desai and writer-broadcasters Simran Hans and Michael Leader.

The new talent jury is chaired by actress, writer and director...

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” was the big winner on the opening night of the 2021 BAFTA Film Awards, taking home two golden masks from a possible two.

Night 1, hosted virtually by radio and TV presenter Clara Amfo, was a mostly craft-centered affair which also yielded wins for “Mank,” “Tenet” and “Sound of Metal.”

The first show was originally scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. local time, but according to sources the BBC made a late decision to push the broadcast by an hour. Amfo opened the show by reading a tribute to Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, who died Friday at the age of 99.

“On behalf of BAFTA, we are extremely saddened by the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on Friday. The Duke was BAFTA’s very first president over 60 years ago and was the first of a line of royal patronage all...

Prince William, Renée Zellweger, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Leslie Odom Jr are part of the star-studded line-up set to appear at the BAFTA Film Awards on April 10 and 11.

Clara Amfo will host the Ee BAFTA Film Awards opening night, on April 10, and will be joined by a panel of guests including Rhianna Dhillon and Joanna Scanlan. Eight craft category winners will be revealed on the night, and Noel Clarke will be recognized with the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award.

Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge, will speak with three-time BAFTA award-winning costume designer Jenny Beavan and make up and hair designer Sharon Martin on filming in lockdown and the craft of filmmaking. The night will also include a performance by supporting actor nominee Leslie Odom Jr., who will be singing “Speak Now” from the film “One Night in Miami.”

On April 11, Edith Bowman and Dermot O’Leary will host the second night of the awards,...

Exclusive: The British Independent Film Awards is for the first time launching a podcast, This Is My Cinema, with a group of UK indie film names lined up to discuss their craft and inspiration over the coming weeks.

Guests include several 2021 BIFA nominees such as Morfydd Clark (Saint Maud), Sarah Gavron (Rocks), Harris Dickinson (County Lines), Niamh Algar (Calm With Horses) and Reggie Yates (writer/director and BIFA Juror). The pod will be hosted by Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon (BBC 6 Music).

Episode one of the show, which features Harris Dickinson, who is up for the supporting actor BIFA this year, will be available once you read this across major pod providers.

The 2021 BIFAs take place on February 18 via a live-streamed virtual ceremony hosted by Tom Felton.

Yesterday we returned to the Into film Awards, this year hosted at Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square. The awards are in their 5th year, and again showcase some of the brightest young talent from around the country.

In their own words: Young people aged 5 – 19 have been submitting short films they have made in school, youth clubs or at home, across live action, documentary and animation categories, with the winners set to be awarded at a star-studded ceremony hosted by TV presenter Radzi Chinyanganya. Along with celebrity presenters: Andy Serkis, Luke Evans, Hugh Bonneville, Bill Nighy, Nico Mirallegro, Layton Williams, Ruby Barnhill, Nico Parker, Tom Davies, Sophie Skelton, Rhianna Dillon, Tom Taylor and Michael Pearce.

We were on the red carpet once more, see our interviews from 2017 and 2018 here.

David Sztypuljak and Scott Davis conducted these interviews.

The winners and nominees (with link to watch the nominated films) follow our red carpet interviews.

Today saw the advent of the 2018 film education charity Into Film Awards, the 4th annual awards ceremony celebrating young filmmakers from across the UK.

Selected by a panel of industry leaders including Barbara Broccoli, Jamie Bell, Peter Lord from Aardman Animations, casting director Lucy Bevan and director Ben Wheatley (Free Fire) awards across 11 categories were given to a range of youngsters aged 9 to 19 at the red-carpet event hosted by TV & Radio presenter Gemma Cairney.

Stars handing out the Awards included Gemma Arterton, Martin Freeman, Gwendoline Christie, Will Poulter, Craig Roberts, Kevin Guthrie, Rhianna Dhillon, Hermione Corfield, Alexa Davies, Fionn O’Shea, Georgina Campbell, Rosie Day, Susan Wokoma, Katie Leung, Tomiwa Edun, and George Mackay.

Scott Davis and Kat Kourbeti were on the red carpet to interview the winners and awards presenters, here’s how they got on.

The Full List of 2018 Into Film Awards Winners

Best Live Action by 12s and Under,...