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Greenlit: Svalbard, BBC Earth
Svalbard w/t (10 x 60′) – Docuseries following the lives of the people who live in Svalbard, a remote town inside the Arctic Circle, as they battle against the harsh environment. Channel: BBC Earth Producer: Hello Halo TX: 2016 Source: Broadcast
Greenlit: World’s Sneakiest Animals, BBC2 / PBS
World’s Sneakiest Animals (3 x 60′) – Illusion, distraction, trickery and disguise – deception comes in all kinds of guises. And it’s rife in the animal kingdom. Over three episodes, presenter Chris Packham will explore how amazing new science is showing that cheating happens in almost all species alive while revealing how simple tricks have […]
Greenlit: Mountains, BBC2 / PBS
Mountains (3 x 60′) – It is no wonder that we are mesmerized by mountains, are afraid of them and are obsessed by them. They evoke wildness in all of us, and yet still they remain a world of secrets. With one programme each on the Rocky Mountains, the Andes and Himalaya, this series will […]
Greenlit: The Great Race, BBC1 / PBS
The Great Race (3 x 60′) – Follows three iconic animals – caribou, zebra and elephants – on three of the world’s most breathtaking wildlife adventures. Each must overcome immense obstacles, from challenging terrain to hungry predators and sheer physical exhaustion. What drives these animals to risk everything in the race of their lives? We’ll […]
Greenlit: The Great Pottery Throw Down, BBC2
The Great Pottery Throw Down (6 x 60′) – Ten people compete show show off their pottery making skills over five days in order to win approval from a panel of judges. Sara Cox presents. Channel: BBC2 Producer: Love Productions TX: TBC Source: Realscreen
Greenlit: Into the Wild with Gordon Buchanan, BBC2
Into the Wild with Gordon Buchanan w/t (5 x 60′) – Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan introduces celebrity guests to animals in their their natural habitats. Channel: BBC2 Daytime Producer: Hello Halo TX: 2016 Source: Broadcast
Greenlit: Saving Lives At Sea, BBC1
Saving Lives At Sea (4 x 60′) – Every day around the UK, an army of unpaid volunteers put their own lives on the line to try and save the lives of complete strangers. This series tells the story of these ordinary men and women who are doing something extraordinary – giving up their free time to […]
Greenlit: Paul O’Grady: The Sally Army & Me, BBC1
Paul O’Grady: The Sally Army & Me (6 x 30′) – Coinciding with The Salvation Army’s 150th anniversary, it will explore and uncover Paul’s lifelong passion for the much-loved organisation. As a child, Paul always wanted to be in ‘The Sally Army’. This heart-warming series will see him achieve that ambition by becoming an honorary member […]
Greenlit: Shop Well for Less? BBC1
Shop Well for Less? (2 x 60′) – Consumer show presented by Stephanie McGovern and Alex Jones, which helps people make their money go further so they can live a comfortable lifestyle without going bust. Channel: BBC1 Producer: RDF Television West TX: TBC Source: Realscreen
Greenlit: Don’t Buy That, Buy This? BBC2
Don’t Buy That, Buy This? w/t (6 x 30′) – Cherry Healey fronts a consumer show that helps people make better choices – through expert product/usability testing – and when spending their hard-earned cash. Channel: BBC2 Producer: 7 Wonder TX: TBC Source: Broadcast
Greenlit: Black Economy Grafters, BBC2
Black Economy Grafters – No-one is more strapped for cash than those at the economic bottom, so why pay more than you have to, especially if much of it ends up in the hands of the taxman? Britain’s black economy grafters will sort you out, and you’ll have some spare cash to treat the family. […]
Greenlit: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on Poaching, BBC1
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on Poaching (1 x 60′) – Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall takes on the dark world of poaching and the illegal wildlife trade. He will lift the lid on a global and growing industry that is threatening the survival of our rarest and best-loved species. In the wake of the Cecil the Lion scandal, the conflict between man […]
Greenlit: The Real Romanovs: Russia’s Absolute Dynasty, BBC4
The Real Romanovs: Russia’s Absolute Dynasty (3 x 60′) – Lucy Worsley travels to Russia to tell the extraordinary story of the dynasty that ruled the country for more than three centuries. It’s an epic tale that includes giant figures such as Peter the Great and Catherine the Great, the devastating struggle against Napoleon in 1812, and the […]
Greenlit: The Great History Quiz, BBC2
The Great History Quiz (1 x 60′) – Hosted by Kirsty Young, this new quiz show gives viewers the chance to pit their wits against some of the country’s most respected historians. Between them, they’ve racked up 16 university degrees, published 18 books and contributed to more than 200 hours of television. They are author and broadcaster […]
Greenlit: Tomorrow’s Food, BBC1
Tomorrow’s Food (3 x 60′) – We show viewers the fascinating future of their food – from field, through the aisles of the supermarket, to our dining tables. Led by Dara O Briain, this series will reveal the cutting-edge technologies and produce appearing in farms, supermarkets, kitchens and restaurants around the world, transforming how we […]
Greenlit: Italy’s Invisible Cities, BBC1
Italy’s Invisible Cities (3 x 60′) – Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott embark on an adventure to explore the hidden treasures of three more of Italy’s astonishing cities – Naples, Venice and Florence – bringing a fascinating new insight into 2,000 years of history. With an armoury of cutting-edge technology, including ultra-high-definition 3D scans, […]
Out: Clive Edwards, Head of Commissioning, TV Current Affairs, BBC
Clive Edwards is leaving his role as Head of Commissioning for TV Current Affairs at the BBC. Source: Realscreen
Greenlit: American Epic: The Sessions, BBC4
American Epic: The Sessions – In the heart of Hollywood, in a perfect recreation of the atmosphere and conditions of America’s first ever recording studios, today’s music stars perform in American Epic: The Sessions. Elton John, Willie Nelson, Alabama Shakes, Merle Haggard, Ana Gabriel, Jack White, Nas, Beck, Los Lobos and Steve Martin are among […]
Greenlit: Forest, Field and Sky: an Artistic Journey Through the British Landscape, BBC4
Forest, Field and Sky: an Artistic Journey Through the British Landscape (1 x 90′) – In a landmark documentary, Dr James Fox travels around Britain to explore our creative relationship with the natural world. From prehistoric earthworks and landscaped gardens to extraordinary land art by artists such as David Nash, James Turrell and Andy Goldsworthy, the […]
Greenlit: Arena: American Epic, BBC4
Arena: American Epic (3 x 60′) – A music story with a difference, one that goes back 100 years to where it all started. Long before digital, long before MP3, before tape, before vinyl, a machine was invented, a jewel of the industrial age – The Western Electric lathe. That was the machine that captured […]
Greenlit: Theatrical Knights at the BBC and Theatrical Dames at the BBC, BBC4
Theatrical Knights at the BBC and Theatrical Dames at the BBC (2 x60′) – Using the BBC archive, these two films celebrate the on-screen appearances of some of our greatest actors, from Michael Caine, Anthony Hopkins and Ralph Richardson to Helen Mirren, Diana Rigg, Maggie Smith and Judi Dench, through their most memorable performances and […]
Greenlit: Jonathan Meades: Ben Building, BBC4
Jonathan Meades: Ben Building (1 x 90′) – The inimitable Jonathan Meades presents the last part of his trilogy of films on the architecture of modern dictators. After Jerry-Building: Unholy Relics of Nazi Germany and Joe-Building: The Stalin Heritage Trail comes a journey through the bizarre and (it has to be said) often brilliant architecture […]
Greenlit: Dance Hall Days, BBC2
Dance Hall Days w/t (3 x 60′) – Follows renowned choreographer Jack Murphy who, throughout his 30 year career in film and theatre, has specialized in historical dance. He’s taught Daniel Craig to jive and Emily Blunt to waltz and will now turn his attention to the people of Bolton, as he tries to revive […]
Greenlit: Thank You For Being A Lovely Audience, BBC4
Thank You For Being A Lovely Audience – Legendary comedian Frank Skinner and respected broadcaster Suzy Klein join forces to reveal how the origins of today’s TV light entertainment can be traced back to the heyday of live popular entertainment – the 1840s to the 1960s. Exploring the greatest characters in show biz and putting […]
Greenlit: Colour: The Spectrum of Science, BBC4
Colour: The Spectrum of Science (3 x 60′) – The world is ablaze with colour. In the otherwise dowdy solar system, Earth stands out from the blackness of space as a multi-coloured jewel. But how did a drab grey rock become filled with colour? How did colour help life colonise the planet, and what secrets […]
Greenlit: The Sleigh Ride, BBC4
The Sleigh Ride (1 x 120′) – There is no engine noise. All you can hear is the crunching of snow and the soft tinkle of a reindeer bell. This film takes viewers on a silent and majestic journey on a reindeer sleigh ride through Lapland’s frozen wilderness and experiences an ancient part of the […]
Greenlit: Nicola and Wynton: Birth of a Violin Concerto, BBC4
Nicola and Wynton: Birth of a Violin Concerto (1 x 60′) – Explores a unique musical collaboration between American jazz legend Wynton Marsalis and Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti. The film follows the two musicians as they embark on a journey that culminates in the creation and performance of a violin concerto written by Marsalis especially […]
Greenlit: The Queen’s Longest Reign: Elizabeth & Victoria, BBC1
The Queen’s Longest Reign: Elizabeth & Victoria (1 x 60′) – On 9 September 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will become the longest reigning monarch in British history, breaking the record set by her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria, who was on the throne for 63 years and seven months. To celebrate this remarkable milestone, […]
Greenlit: Weather Terror, Channel 5 / BBC Earth
Weather Terror aka Extreme Weather: The Survivors (6 x ) – The last decade on Earth has seen the most powerful typhoon ever, the biggest Atlantic hurricane, the worst Himalayan blizzard disaster and these extreme weather conditions have been caught on camera. In this series, we’ll see incredible first hand testimonies from travellers who have […]
Greenlit: Council House Crackdown, BBC1
Council House Crackdown (5 x 60′) – Looks at what happens when people act fraudulently to obtain a council house. Channel: BBC1 Producer: Shine TV TX: TBC Source: Broadcast
Greenlit: The Divorce Clinic, BBC2
The Divorce Clinic (3 x 60′) – Follows couples in the turbulent process of separating, using family mediation. By using a hybrid of rig and crews, viewers will gain access to the incredibly private world of the mediation room, following couples who once adored each other end up tussling over assets. An intense and effective […]
Greenlit: Employ Me BBC2
Employ Me w/t (3 x 60′) – Examines the life-changing stories of unemployed people in the UK struggling to find jobs because of a neurological condition. From autism and Tourette Syndrome to ADHD and Down’s Syndrome, the series will follow qualified and/or capable people – many of whom have been trying to find work for […]
Greenlit: Sue Perkins in Kolkata, BBC1
Sue Perkins in Kolkata (1 x 60′) – In an exploration of the past, present and future, Sue Perkins journeys to India for the first time to unravel the story of the country through the life of one of its most beguiling and exuberant cities, Kolkata. Sue sees first-hand how Kolkata has evolved from a […]
Greenlit: Rock ‘n’ Roll America, BBC4
Rock ‘n’ Roll America (3 x 60′) – Documentary series exploring the roots of rock music in the USA, its subsequent explosion around the world and how the first wave of rock stars opened the door for modern pop in the decade between 1954 and 1964. Part one, Sweet Little Sixteen, focuses on the origins […]
Greenlit: Treasures of the Indus, BBC4
Treasures of the Indus (3 x 60′) – Tells the story of the Indian Sub-Continent through the treasures that have shaped the modern Indian world. From the plains of Pakistan to the foothills of the Himalayas, from Northern India and Rajasthan to the deep South and Tamil Nadu, Dr Sona Datta explores this vast melting […]
Greenlit: Bollywood And Beyond: A Century Of Indian Cinema, BBC4
Bollywood And Beyond: A Century Of Indian Cinema (1 x 90′) – Sanjeev Bhaskar presents the history of Indian cinema. More than any other art form, in any other country, Indian cinema speaks for the people. It is adored, its stars are idolised and it is watched by a daily audience of over 15 million, […]
Greenlit: The Prosecutors, BBC4
The Prosecutors (3 x 60′) – For the first time in its 29 year history, the Crown Prosecution Service has allowed cameras to document their work. In 2014 the Crown Prosecution Service brought nearly three quarters of a million criminal prosecutions (651,352) to court in England and Wales. Every case was carried out on behalf […]
Greenlit: Living in the Country, BBC4
Living in the Country w/t (3 x 60′) – This series shines a spotlight on the enduring love affair the British have with their landscape, through the eyes of Country Life magazine, that 120 year old bible of the middle and upper classes, as it features cottages and castles, farms and gardens. With just 18 […]
Greenlit: One Morning in March, BBC2
One Morning in March (1 x 60′) – “I call it the shooting, because, well…I was shot.” On the 13 March 1996 a gunman walked into a primary school in the small Scottish town of Dunblane and shot dead 16 pupils and their teacher in a Primary 1 gym class. This film features, for the […]
Greenlit: Black Cab White Cab, BBC1
Black Cab White Cab (1 x 60′) – This documentary tells the story of two Burnley taxi cab companies, white and Asian, narrated through the experiences of the drivers and their customers. This film is about cultural segregation in Britain using Burnley as the extreme microcosm, and will follow a whites-only-run cab company, and Kings, […]
Greenlit: All Change at Longleat, BBC1
All Change at Longleat (3 x 60′) – This series sees a new couple take over one of the country’s most extraordinary aristocratic estates. As the ever-flamboyant owner, Lord Bath, winds down his involvement, his eldest son has moved in downstairs, along with his new wife, Emma, who will be Britain’s first black marchioness. Built […]
Greenlit: In Cancer, BBC1
In Cancer w/t (3 x 60′) – For the first time ever, more than 50 percent of people diagnosed with cancer today will survive. No longer is it the death sentence it once was. In this observational and rigged-camera series, we explore the world of cancer through the lives of people living with it. With […]
In: Craig Hunter, Commissioning Editor, Natural History & Specialist Factual, BBC
Craig Hunter has been appointed as Commissioning Editor, Commissioning Editor, Natural History and Specialist Factual, at the BBC, with special responsibility for commissioning content from Scottish indies. Source: Realscreen
In: Catherine Catton, Commissioning Editor, Formats & Features, BBC
Catherine Catton has been appointed as Commissioning Editor, Formats and Features, at the BBC, reporting to Alison Kirkham. Source: Realscreen
In: Rachel Morgan, Commissioning Editor, Specialist Factual, BBC
Rachel Morgan has been appointed as Commissioning Editor, Specialist Factual at the BBC. Source: Realscreen
Greenlit: Carol Vorderman: The Flying Engineer, BBC Wales
Carol Vorderman: The Flying Engineer (1 x ) – Carol Vorderman gets a rare hands-on insight into a north Wales aviation factory at the cutting-edge of engineering. Viewers will also get an exclusive peek into the cockpit of her own aeroplane as the recently qualified pilot flies over Prestatyn where she spent her early years, […]
Greenlit: Pocket Money Pitch, CBBC
Pocket Money Pitch (10 x 30′) – A fast-paced and jeopardy-packed business format in which a host of budding young entrepreneurs present their fledgling ideas and inventions to a ‘brain bank’ of successful British business people, with three young people or teams then going through to form development partnerships with these business stars. The young […]
Greenlit: Big Blue Live, BBC1 / PBS
Big Blue Live (3 x 60′) – Matt Baker, Liz Bonnin, Steve Backshall and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall will present live from Monterey Bay, California, host to one of the biggest wildlife gatherings in the oceans. Each year, some of the world’s most spectacular marine animals, including blue whales, humpback whales, elephant seals, dolphins, sea otters and […]
Greenlit: Celts, BBC2
Celts (3 x ) – Neil Oliver and Alice Roberts team up to discover the world of the Celts. Travelling across Europe, from Ireland to Turkey, Denmark to Portugal, they seek out brand new archaeological discoveries, some of our greatest ancient treasures, and the very latest scientific studies. With dramatic reconstruction of three pivotal battles […]
Greenlit: Meet the Roman Empire, BBC2
Meet The Roman Empire (4 x ) – Classicist and historian, Professor Mary Beard draws on her immense scholarship, unique viewpoints and myth-busting approach to Roman history, to give her definitive take on the Roman Empire. Travelling from Spain to Iran, Egypt to Scotland, Tunisia to Greece, she‘ll pose the big questions that have fascinated […]
