# British Television **URL:** \ **Category:** Subscription and International\ **Created:** [January 21, 2016, 9:48am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667 "2016-01-21T09:48:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![JosShoulderPads](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/58956e/32.png) [@JosShoulderPads](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JosShoulderPads)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/247 "2018-09-27T05:34:23Z")
> [@JBar](#): > > ![](https://tvtonight.com.au/wp-content/uploads/cache//favicon-src/50193093.png) [TV Tonight – 26 Sep 18](https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/09/bodyguard-breaks-uk-records.html) > > ![](http://tvtonight.com.au/wp-content/uploads/cache//2018-09-26_2313/2712624964.jpg) > > ### [Bodyguard breaks UK records](https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/09/bodyguard-breaks-uk-records.html) > > UK thriller is now the biggest episode of any programme ever on BBC iPlayer and the biggest BBC drama since 2008. Deservedly so. It had me on the edge of my seat multiple times. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/248 "2018-09-28T01:00:17Z")
Richard Gere is starring in new BBC drama MotherFatherSon, which has been filming in London to be broadcast next year. > **[Richard Gere Set To Promote BBC Drama ‘MotherFatherSon’ At Mipcom](https://deadline.com/2018/09/richard-gere-motherfatherson-mipcom-1202472248/)** > > Richard Gere is set to hit the Croisette in Cannes to promote BBC drama MotherFatherSon at Mipcom. The Pretty Woman star will be at the week-long international TV market alongside On Chesil Beach’s… ---
**Author:** ![IanG](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/iang/32/3121_2.png) [@IanG](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/IanG)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2018, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/249 "2018-10-01T06:12:32Z")
Plenty of UK MMA fans blowing up over Channel 9 cutting the coverage of Bellator 206 right on 6am > **[MMA fans stayed up all night to watch Bellator 206, they got Peppa Pig instead](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/mma/bellator-206-mma-fight-peppa-pig-channel-5-reaction-gegard-mousasi-rory-macdonald-a8562051.html?amp&__twitter_impression=true)** > > MMA fans were given quite the shock when they were shown Peppa Pig instead of Bellator 206 in the early hours of the morning I can understand things from both side of the equation though ---
**Author:** ![ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/elcapitancranky/32/531872_2.png) [@ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ElCapitanCranky)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2018, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/250 "2018-10-01T06:31:27Z")
Should’ve been Peppa Pig…in pepper sauce. 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![sav001](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/sav001/32/11618_2.png) [@sav001](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/sav001)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2018, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/251 "2018-10-01T07:14:38Z")
Channel 5 not 9. ---
**Author:** ![IanG](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/iang/32/3121_2.png) [@IanG](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/IanG)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2018, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/252 "2018-10-01T07:28:43Z")
Yeah my mistake ---
**Author:** ![AustralianAerial](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/australianaerial/32/427176_2.png) [@AustralianAerial](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/AustralianAerial)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2018, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/253 "2018-10-01T12:02:21Z")
Welcome to the forum Hugh Dennis ---
**Author:** ![ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/elcapitancranky/32/531872_2.png) [@ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ElCapitanCranky)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2018, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/254 "2018-10-01T12:03:56Z")
Thank you. ![coolhugh](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/0/9/09d037c6ee326ae57b0f1508d467fba84811fb97.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2018, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/256 "2018-10-01T22:12:28Z")
Sharon Osbourne has stepped down from The X Factor UK claiming that she doesn’t “think she’s needed”, but British tabloids claimed she was sacked after an interview with Howard Stern. > **[Sharon Osbourne Leaves The British Version Of ‘The X Factor’ Following Howard...](https://deadline.com/2018/10/sharon-osbourne-leaves-the-x-factor-1202474231/)** > > Sharon Osbourne is leaving the British version of The X Factor. The reality show judge was due to appear on the live shows of the ITV series but has stepped down, claiming that she doesn’t “think s… ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2018, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/257 "2018-10-03T11:06:28Z")
ITV has confirmed it is not bidding to buy Endemol Shine Group. > **[ITV distances itself from ESG move](https://www.c21media.net/itv-distances-itself-from-endemol-shine-move/)** > > UK commercial broadcaster ITV has said it is not currently pursuing a deal to take over production giant Endemol Shine Group, despite ongoing press speculation. ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2018, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/258 "2018-10-03T11:37:28Z")
> **[BBC to remake lost Dad’s Army episodes](https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/10/bbc-to-remake-lost-dads-army-episodes.html)** > > Remakes using original scripts will form part of 50th anniversary celebrations. ---
**Author:** ![littlegezzybear](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/littlegezzybear/32/219836_2.png) [@littlegezzybear](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/littlegezzybear)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2018, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/259 "2018-10-03T13:11:44Z")
I’d like to see Channel Ten remake the Australian version of Are You Being Served? 😃 Seven made the other rather pathetic Australian versions of British sitcoms. ---
**Author:** ![KnowItAll](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/fbc32d/32.png) [@KnowItAll](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/KnowItAll)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2018, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/260 "2018-10-03T13:49:07Z")
> [@littlegezzybear](#): > > I’d like to see Channel Ten remake the Australian version of Are You Being Served? 😃 Seven made the other rather pathetic Australian versions of British sitcoms. Oh god that was awful… [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/JeHhlOsCSnM/hqdefault.jpg "Are You Being Served? Australian Version (1980) Opening Titles") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeHhlOsCSnM) [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Xtr76O9O6I0/maxresdefault.jpg "Are You Being Served - The Australian Made Version (1983) - Promo") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xtr76O9O6I0) ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2018, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/261 "2018-10-03T22:34:48Z")
> **[Renewed: Marcella](https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/10/renewed-marcella.html)** > > UK drama, which screens on Netflix & ABC, has been renewed for a third season. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/262 "2018-10-10T21:46:19Z")
> **[Helen Hunt to lead WWII drama](https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/10/helen-hunt-to-lead-wwii-drama.html)** > > UK production follows the first year of World War II from multiple European perspectives. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2018, 3:32am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/263 "2018-10-13T03:32:24Z")
Rob Lowe will star in a new ITV police drama Wild Bill. > **[Rob Lowe To Star In ITV Crime Drama ‘Wild Bill’ From Anonymous Content, 42 &...](https://deadline.com/2018/10/rob-lowe-itv-wild-bill-1202481464/)** > > Rob Lowe is to star in British crime drama Wild Bill for ITV produced by Traitors and Watership Down producer 42, Maniac producer Anonymous Content and Shiver. Lowe will play high-flying US cop, Bi… ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2018, 11:36pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/264 "2018-10-16T23:36:27Z")
ABC and Seven has picked up shows from ITV Studios Global Entertainment. > **[ABC nabs new Vera series](https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/10/abc-nabs-new-vera-series.html)** > > ABC, Seven & SBS have picked up new UK dramas. ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2018, 1:14am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/265 "2018-10-24T01:14:22Z")
> **[Bodyguard is most watched TV drama since records began](http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/bodyguard/news/a869073/bodyguard-bbc-one-most-watched-tv-drama/)** > > The finale was seen by 17.1 million people. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2018, 12:58pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/266 "2018-11-01T12:58:39Z")
Channel 4 has announced it will move its headquarters from London to Leeds. [https://www.c21media.net/channel-4-to-set-up-national-hq-in-leeds/](https://www.c21media.net/channel-4-to-set-up-national-hq-in-leeds/) ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667/267 "2018-11-06T01:06:09Z")
Sky has renewed A Discovery of Witches, starring Teresa Palmer, for second and third seasons. It will make its Australian debut on Fox8 next Thursday (November 15). [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667.md?page=12) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/british-television/667.md?page=14)