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Motherwell vs Celtic: Scottish Premiership live, stats & head-to-head – BBC Sport
Celtic eye Fir Park show for McGregorpublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time
Motherwell v Celtic (15:00)
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BBC Scotland at Fir ParkStuart Kettlewell’s resignation was a shock to most people, not least the players that will run out here.
Motherwell face the sternest of tests without the best preparation to say the least.
Celtic welcome back some of their big guns, with Cameron Carter-Vickers and Daizen Maeda back in and will hope Adam Idah kicks on from his display against Aston Villa now Kyogo has left.
With Callum McGregor appearing for the 500th time, they’ll want to put on a show and retain their big margin at the top.
Motherwell vs Celtic: Scottish Premiership live, stats & head-to-head – BBC SportIn this highly-anticipated Scottish Premiership clash, Motherwell will face off against Celtic in what promises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams will be looking to secure a crucial victory as they aim to climb up the league table.
Motherwell will be hoping to build on their recent form and secure a positive result against Celtic. The team will be looking to their key players to deliver a strong performance and help them secure the three points.
On the other hand, Celtic will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing run of results and get back to winning ways. The team will be eager to showcase their attacking prowess and secure a convincing victory on the road.
In terms of head-to-head stats, Celtic has historically had the upper hand in this fixture. However, Motherwell will be looking to defy the odds and secure a memorable victory against their fierce rivals.
Stay tuned to BBC Sport for live updates, stats, and all the action from this highly-anticipated clash between Motherwell and Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. Don’t miss out on all the drama and excitement as these two teams battle it out for bragging rights.
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#Motherwell #Celtic #Scottish #Premiership #live #stats #headtohead #BBC #SportWhere to watch Blade Runner 2049: Free streaming on BBC iPlayer
While we wait for the highly-anticipated release of Blade Runner 2099 this year, now’s the perfect time to watch Blade Runner 2049, not least because it has just landed on a free streaming platform in the UK.
The 2017 follow-up to the original 1982 Blade Runner sci-fi classic fell flat at the box office but remains a critically-acclaimed film – here at Space.com we said in our Blade Runner 2049 review at the time that it “more than delivers on its promise as an awesome sequel”.
Blade Runner 2049 has bounced about on streaming services globally over the past few years, and it’s now available on the BBC iPlayer, a free streaming platform in the UK, but only for a limited time.
Read on for all the details on how to watch Blade Runner 2049 in the UK, the US, or from anywhere if you’re travelling overseas.
Watch Blade Runner 2049 for free on BBC iPlayer
The big development is that, as of January 23, you can watch Blade Runner 2049 online for free – for a limited time only.
That’s because the BBC acquired rights to show the movie, airing on television on BBC One on Tuesday night. Blade Runner 2049 was immediately made available to watch online via the BBC iPlayer streaming platform.
As with many releases of this nature, it will only remain for a limited time following the TV broadcast. In this case, you have until 19 February 2025 to watch Blade Runner 2049 for free on BBC iPlayer before it disappears.
How to watch Blade Runner 2049 from anywhere
Travelling overseas? You’ll find that most streaming platforms are geo-restricted, but that doesn’t mean you can’t access the sci-fi TV and movies you love. Assistance is on hand in the form of a VPN, which lets you access your usual streaming services from abroad.
A Virtual Private Network – to give it the full name – is a piece of internet security software that creates an encrypted connection for your device. What that means for streaming is you can set your IP address to any location in the world, so you can connect to the streaming services you use back home.
Where to watch Blade Runner 2049 in the US
In the US, it has been a little tricky to watch Blade Runner. Once available on Netflix, it recently flashed up on Paramount+ but was gone after less than a month.
As it stands, you can watch Blade Runner 2049 on Fubo TV, a cord-cutting streaming platform that gives on-demand access to TV and movies. Fubo TV has Blade Runner 2049 on their listings. The catch is that Fubo costs $84.99 a month. You do get a hell of a lot of channels and content for that price, but it’s clearly a broader purchase than a quick fix for watching Blade Runner.
The alternative is paying to rent or buy the movie on a dedicated streaming service, with Apple TV offering Blade Runner 2049 on this basis to US viewers. You can rent the movie for $3.99, but that comes on top of a base subscription, which costs $9.99 a month.
Movies come and go on streaming platforms so we’ll keep you updated with any changes in the future.
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- Ana de Armas: Joi
- Sylvia Hoeks: Luv
- Robin Wright: Lt. Joshi
- Mackenzie Davis: Mariette
- Carla Juri: Dr. Ana Stelline
- Lennie James: Mister Cotton
- Dave Bautista: Sapper Morton
- Jared Leto: Niander Wallace
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Are you a fan of Blade Runner 2049 but don’t know where to watch it? Look no further, as you can now stream this sci-fi masterpiece for free on BBC iPlayer!BBC iPlayer is a popular streaming service that offers a wide range of movies and TV shows for viewers to enjoy, and Blade Runner 2049 is no exception. Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, this visually stunning sequel to the cult classic Blade Runner is a must-watch for any sci-fi lover.
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#watch #Blade #Runner #Free #streaming #BBC #iPlayer特朗普重回白宫,TikTok恢复在美运营 – BBC News 中文
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图像加注文字,在过去的一个周末,TikTok在美国的命运几经辗转 Article information - Author, 汤姆·马卡图(Tom McArthur)
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美国当选总统唐纳德·特朗普表示,他将在周一上任后发布行政令,推迟实施禁止中国平台TikTok在美运营的法律。
目前,TikTok在经历短暂运营暂停后,再次恢复在美业务,用户可以继续正常使用该社交软体。
周一将回归白宫的当选总统特朗普表示,他的行政令将给该公司一定时间寻找美国合作夥伴,通过购买该公司50%的股份来保持其正常运行。
特朗普此前曾支持禁止TikTok,但最近改变了立场,他指出,在去年的总统竞选期间,他的影片在该平台上吸引了数十亿的观看次数。
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图像加注文字,特朗普承诺发出行政令“救”TikTok 周六晚上,在一项以国家安全为由禁止使用这款中国应用程式的法律生效后,这款中国应用程式停止对美国用户提供服务。
特朗普先前曾支持禁止该平台,但他周日承诺推迟实施该法律,以留出更多时间达成协议。TikTok随后表示,正在“恢复服务”。
不久之后,该应用程式恢复运行,并向数百万用户弹出讯息,点名感谢特朗普。该公司在一份声明中感谢新任总统“提供必要的澄清和保证”,并表示将与特朗普合作“找到一个让TikTok留在美国的长期解决方案”。
TikTok执行长周受资预计将于周一出席特朗普的就职典礼。
特朗普周日在其拥有的社群媒体“真实社交”平台(Truth Social)上发文表示:“我要求各公司不要让TikTok处于黑暗之中!我将于周一发布行政令,延长法律禁令生效前的期限,这样我们就可以达成协议来保护我们的国家安全。”
TikTok的母公司“字节跳动”先前拒绝了美国要求的“非卖即禁”条约。该法律于上周五获最高法院维持,并于周日生效。
但在法庭公布裁决之前,特朗普表示,他与中国国家主席习近平讨论了TikTok以及贸易问题。
他在社交媒体上发文称:“我期望我们能够共同解决许多问题,而且立即开始动手。”
即将上任的国家安全顾问麦克·沃尔兹(Mike Waltz)周四告诉福克斯新闻(Fox News),当选总统正在寻找“保护”TikTok的方法,并表示美国人对该平台的访问权及其数据将得到保护。
沃尔兹表示:“我不想僭越践踏我们的行政法令,但我们将创造空间来实施这项协议。”
拜登政府已明确表示他们不会执行该法律——因此,另一个选择是特朗普允许该法律生效,但告诉司法部(DoJ)不要理会它。
目前还不清楚特朗普具体有何法律权力来推迟实施已经生效的法律。但预计如果他发布行政令,他的政府将不会执行该禁令。
这与他先前的立场完全相反。特朗普曾支持禁止TikTok,但最近他表示对该应用程式“颇有好感”,并吹嘘他在去年总统竞选期间在该平台上发布的影片吸引了数十亿的观看量。
而拜登政府已经表示,在任期的最后时刻不会执行该法律,而是允许该进程在即将上任的特朗普政府领导下继续进行。
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图像加注文字,TikTok执行长官周受资此前多次表示不会出售TikTok在美业务 但TikTok还是在周六晚间依规停止了服务,直到周日才迅速恢复访问。
这个短视频平台在数以百万计的美国用户中非常受欢迎。事实证明,它也是美国政治运动吸引年轻选民的有力工具。
根据去年4月通过的法律,如果TikTok的中国所有者“字节跳动”不出售其美国业务,则必须从应用程式商店和网站寄存服务中删除该应用程式的美国版本。
TikTok曾在最高法院辩称,该法律侵犯了该国用户的言论自由保护。
该法案在国会共和党和民主党的支持下获得通过,并在本周稍早获得最高法院法官的一致支持。
这个问题暴露了当选总统与其本党成员在关键国家安全问题上的分歧。
他挑选的国务卿马尔科·卢比奥(Marco Rubio)曾公开支持这项禁令。
去年四月,他说:“TikTok将中国共产党的权力和影响力延伸到了我们国家,就在我们眼皮底下。”
但当记者问他是否支持特朗普恢复禁令的努力时,他似乎尊重当选总统的意见。
他上周对以报道政治新闻为其特长的华盛顿《酒杯新闻》(Punchbowl News)表示:“如果我被任命为国务卿,我将为总统工作。”
在特朗普周日上午介入后,参议院情报委员会主席、阿肯色州共和党参议员汤姆·科顿(Tom Cotton)与特朗普决裂,他表示,任何帮助TikTok维持运营的公司都涉嫌违法。
“任何托管、分发、服务或以其他方式为共产党控制的TikTok提供便利的公司都可能面临数千亿美元的巨额法律责任,不仅来自司法部,还来自证券法、股东诉讼和州检察长。”
违反法律的行政令可以透过法庭进行抗辩。
一些州也起诉了该平台,即使TikTok在全国范围内可用,也有可能被当地司法管辖区禁止。
里士满大学法学教授卡尔·托拜厄斯(Carl Tobias)表示,尽管该平台于周日再次向现有用户开放,但第三方(托管平台或谷歌或苹果等应用商店)是否可以在美国支持TikTok的问题仍不明朗。由于预期禁令,这款应用程式已从这些商店中下架。
他告诉BBC:“情况很模糊。”
特朗普在“真实社交”平台的一篇文章中承诺保护企业免于承担责任,为TikTok再次在苹果和谷歌应用商店上的畅通使用打开了大门。
这位当选总统在“真实社交周日”节目中表示:“该命令还将确认,任何在我的行政令之前帮助阻止TikTok关闭的公司均不承担任何责任。”
但在最高法院听证会期间,司法部长伊丽莎白·普雷洛加(Elizabeth Prelogar)坚称行政命令不能追溯改变法律。
大法官索尼娅·索托马约尔(Sonia Sotomayor)在听证会上表示:“无论新总统做什么,都无法改变这些公司的现实。”
“没错,”普雷洛加说。
托比亚斯教授表示,该法律确实包含一项条款,如果总统能够证明该公司在缓解国家安全问题方面取得了实质进展,他可以将禁令推迟最多90天。但他表示,目前尚不清楚这些条件是否已满足。
他说:“特朗普能做的最好的事情就是与国会合作,这样就不会违反法律,也不会留下任何悬而未决的问题。”
“我不知道在看到行政命令之前我们是否会知道更多。”
汤姆·格肯(Tom Gerken)、丽芙·麦克马洪(Liv McMahon)、劳拉·布莱西(Laura Blasey)和杰西卡·墨菲(Jessica Murphy)对此文亦有贡献。
特朗普重回白宫,TikTok恢复在美运营 – BBC News 中文在经过一系列的法律斗争和政治博弈之后,美国前总统特朗普终于重回白宫。同时,短视频平台TikTok也宣布恢复在美国的运营。
特朗普的回归引发了社会各界的热议,一些支持者表示欢迎,认为他有能力重振美国经济和外交;而一些批评者则认为他的执政可能会导致更多的分裂和混乱。
另一方面,TikTok的恢复运营也给用户们带来了喜悦,许多人表示他们很喜欢这个平台,并希望能继续在上面分享和观看视频。
总的来说,特朗普的回归和TikTok的恢复运营都将对美国社会产生深远的影响,我们拭目以待。
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#特朗普重回白宫TikTok恢复在美运营 #BBC #News #中文The Best Of R.E.M. At The BBC
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In the U.S., R.E.M. came to attention in the early `80’s and developed a fanbase around the band’s relentless touring schedule and college radio airplay – a uniquely American network of local radio stations playing “alternative” music. The band’s emergence in Europe also stemmed around their live forays in England, France, the Netherlands and Germany starting in ’83. From this time, the BBC embraced the band – not only with airplay, but also with interviews, TV appearances and in-studio sessions
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R.E.M. is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and influential bands in alternative rock history. With their unique blend of jangly guitars, introspective lyrics, and Michael Stipe’s enigmatic vocals, they have left an indelible mark on the music world.One of the band’s most beloved periods was their time spent recording and performing at the BBC. From early radio sessions to later live performances, R.E.M. always delivered stellar performances that showcased their incredible musicianship and songwriting prowess.
Here are some of the best moments of R.E.M. at the BBC:
1. John Peel Sessions (1984): R.E.M. recorded two sessions for legendary DJ John Peel in 1984, showcasing songs from their early albums “Murmur” and “Reckoning.” Tracks like “So. Central Rain” and “Harborcoat” sound even more raw and energetic in these stripped-down sessions.
2. Glastonbury Festival (1999): R.E.M. headlined the iconic Glastonbury Festival in 1999, delivering a career-spanning set that included hits like “Losing My Religion,” “Man on the Moon,” and “Everybody Hurts.” The band’s performance was hailed as one of the best in the festival’s history.
3. Later… with Jools Holland (2001): R.E.M. made several appearances on the BBC music show “Later… with Jools Holland,” performing both new songs and classic hits. Their performances of tracks like “Imitation of Life” and “The Great Beyond” showcased their enduring appeal and relevance.
4. Live Lounge (2008): R.E.M. visited the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge in 2008, delivering a stunning acoustic performance of their hit song “Supernatural Superserious.” The stripped-down arrangement allowed the band’s musicianship and Stipe’s vocals to shine.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of R.E.M. or a newcomer looking to discover their music, their performances at the BBC are essential listening. From early radio sessions to later live performances, these recordings capture the magic and brilliance of one of the greatest bands in rock history.
#R.E.M #BBC,kcc rem ati 102 c26405Neil Young pulls out of Glastonbury 2025, claiming festival is ‘under corporate control’ of BBC | Neil Young
Neil Young has announced that he will not perform at Glastonbury this year, saying he believes the BBC’s involvement in the festival means it is “now under corporate control”.
The 79-year-old Canadian musican wrote a letter on Tuesday on his website, Neil Young Archives, detailing why he and his band the Chrome Hearts were backing out of the music festival, held each year at Worthy Farm in Somerset.
“The Chrome Hearts and I were looking forward to playing Glastonbury, one of my all time favorite outdoor gigs,” Young wrote. “We were told that BBC was now a partner in Glastonbury and wanted us to do a lot of things in a way we were not interested in. It seems Glastonbury is now under corporate control and is not the way I remember it being.”
The BBC has partnered with the festival since 1997.
The Guardian has contacted the Glastonbury festival for comment.
Young had yet to be announced as an act at this year’s Glastonbury, though a performance with the Chrome Hearts had been rumoured. Other acts rumoured to be performing at the 2025 festival, which will take place on 27–29 June, are Olivia Rodrigo, Rihanna, Eminem, Sam Fender and Ed Sheeran.
Rocker Rod Stewart is so far the only officially confirmed act appearing at the festival, returning 23 years after his last Glastonbury performance. Nile Rodgers also accidentally confirmed that he will be performing with Chic during an acceptance speech at the Rolling Stone awards in November.
Young last performed at Glastonbury in 2009 as a headline act on the Pyramid stage, but only portions of his two-hour set were broadcast on the BBC. In response to criticism from Young’s fans, the BBC said it had “spent the last couple of months” negotiating with Young’s management about how much of his set they could broadcast.
“Neil Young’s career has been conducted on his own terms,” the broadcaster said in a statement at the time. “Neil’s management agreed to let TV and radio broadcast five songs as they watched and listened to his performance. They believe in the live event and retaining its mystery and that of their artist.”
Young was also booked to play Glastonbury in 1997, but pulled out after cutting his finger while making a ham sandwich just before the start of his European tour, saying at the time: “I’d have eaten the thing in one piece if I’d known that cutting it in half would jeopardise the tour. It’s macaroni and cheese from now on.”
Glastonbury’s headline acts tend to be announced in March, while the full lineup is usually revealed in June. Tickets for the 2025 festival sold out in just 32 minutes.
Last year, Glastonbury was headlined by Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA. The festival will then likely take a fallow year in 2026 to allow the land to recover.
Last year, Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis told the BBC that fallow years are “important because it gives the land a rest, and it gives the cows a chance to be out for longer and reclaim their land. And it gives everyone time to switch off. And I think it’s quite good not to be seen to be cashing in.”
Legendary musician Neil Young has announced that he will no longer be performing at Glastonbury 2025, citing his concerns that the festival has fallen under the “corporate control” of the BBC. Young, who has been a vocal critic of corporate influence in the music industry, expressed his disappointment in a statement released earlier today.“It is with a heavy heart that I must announce my decision to withdraw from Glastonbury 2025,” Young said. “I have always believed in the power of music to bring people together and inspire change, but I can no longer be a part of a festival that is so heavily influenced by corporate interests. The BBC’s involvement in Glastonbury has compromised the festival’s integrity and I cannot in good conscience support it any longer.”
Young’s decision to pull out of Glastonbury 2025 has sparked a debate among fans and fellow musicians, with many expressing their support for his stance against corporate control in the music industry. While some have criticized Young for his decision, others have praised him for taking a stand and staying true to his principles.
As one of the most iconic and influential musicians of our time, Neil Young’s decision to withdraw from Glastonbury 2025 is sure to have a lasting impact on the festival and the music industry as a whole. Whether you agree with his decision or not, one thing is for certain – Neil Young is not afraid to speak his mind and stand up for what he believes in.
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BBC viewers demand return of ‘perfect’ series The Split
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TV viewers are urging the BBC to bring back an acclaimed series after it appeared to end for good with a two-part Christmas special.
The festive period proved rather successful for the BBC, with Gavin & Stacey, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and the divisive Outnumbered special proving ratings hits for the corporation.
Drama series The Split, created by Abi Morgan in 2018, has been another success. After originally airing for three series, it returned for the first time in two years with two new instalments set in Barcelona, reuniting viewers with the Defoes – a family of sisters working as divorce lawyers.
Unforgotten and Last Tango in Halifax star Nicola Walker led the specials alongside co-stars Annabel Scholey, Fiona Button and Stephen Mangan, who plays the husband of Walker’s character, Hannah.
On Monday (30 December), the second part of The Split: Barcelona was broadcast – and it has left viewers hungry for more, with many complaining that there were just two episodes.
“Demand for another full series surely now undeniable,” one fan wrote, with another stating: “The Split: Barcelona did not disappoint. Nicola Walker and Stephen Mangan were as great as ever. Just sad there were only two episodes!”
Similar sentiments were shared by another viewer, who wrote on X/Twitter: “I love everything about this show, from the characters to the theme tune. I just wish it was back for a full series.”
An additional fan told the BBC to stop “wasting time” and to commission another series, which was branded “perfection” – with another concurring: “We need more than a two parter.”
Walker, speaking about the two-part special ahead of its broadcast, said it “conveys a hopeful message ultimately”, stating: “I think there’s a lot of joy in it. I mean, there’s a lot of fear too.
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“It is difficult to accept that a marriage that you thought would last forever turned out to have an endpoint. But if you can pick yourself up and be vulnerable and go again, even at an age where you thought everything would be sorted – and it’s not, your world’s falling apart a little bit – it’s still OK.”
Nicola Walker in ‘The Split: Barcelona’ (BBC) Walker described the episodes as “joyful”, continuing: “It’s Abi Morgan saying it’s OK when your world doesn’t hold up like you thought it would, the only thing you can do is get up, keep walking, and maybe go again.”
The Split, a British television series that first aired on BBC One in 2018, has garnered a dedicated fan base who are now clamoring for its return. The show, which follows the lives of a family of female divorce lawyers, has been praised for its gripping storylines, strong female characters, and stellar performances.Viewers have taken to social media to express their love for the show and demand that it be brought back for another season. Many fans have described The Split as the “perfect” drama series and have praised it for its portrayal of complex family dynamics and relationships.
With its last season airing in 2020, fans are eagerly awaiting news of a potential renewal. The show’s creator, Abi Morgan, has hinted at the possibility of a third season, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
As fans eagerly await news of The Split’s return, they continue to express their love for the show and hope that their voices will be heard by BBC executives. Stay tuned for updates on the future of this beloved series!
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TV viewers are urging the BBC to bring back an acclaimed series after it appeared to end for good with a two-part Christmas special.
The festive period proved rather successful for the BBC, with Gavin & Stacey, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and the divisive Outnumbered special proving ratings hits for the corporation.
Drama series The Split, created by Abi Morgan in 2018, has been another success. After originally airing for three series, it returned for the first time in two years with two new instalments set in Barcelona, reuniting viewers with the Defoes – a family of sisters working as divorce lawyers.
Unforgotten and Last Tango in Halifax star Nicola Walker led the specials alongside co-stars Annabel Scholey, Fiona Button and Stephen Mangan, who plays the husband of Walker’s character, Hannah.
On Monday (30 December), the second part of The Split: Barcelona was broadcast – and it has left viewers hungry for more, with many complaining that there were just two episodes.
“Demand for another full series surely now undeniable,” one fan wrote, with another stating: “The Split: Barcelona did not disappoint. Nicola Walker and Stephen Mangan were as great as ever. Just sad there were only two episodes!”
Similar sentiments were shared by another viewer, who wrote on X/Twitter: “I love everything about this show, from the characters to the theme tune. I just wish it was back for a full series.”
An additional fan told the BBC to stop “wasting time” and to commission another series, which was branded “perfection” – with another concurring: “We need more than a two parter.”
Walker, speaking about the two-part special ahead of its broadcast, said it “conveys a hopeful message ultimately”, stating: “I think there’s a lot of joy in it. I mean, there’s a lot of fear too.
“It is difficult to accept that a marriage that you thought would last forever turned out to have an endpoint. But if you can pick yourself up and be vulnerable and go again, even at an age where you thought everything would be sorted – and it’s not, your world’s falling apart a little bit – it’s still OK.”
Nicola Walker in ‘The Split: Barcelona’ (BBC) Walker described the episodes as “joyful”, continuing: “It’s Abi Morgan saying it’s OK when your world doesn’t hold up like you thought it would, the only thing you can do is get up, keep walking, and maybe go again.”
Fans of the hit BBC drama series The Split are demanding the return of the show after its gripping season finale left viewers on the edge of their seats.The drama, which follows the lives of a family of female divorce lawyers, has been praised for its sharp writing, strong performances, and complex characters.
Fans took to social media to express their love for the show, with many calling for a new season to be commissioned as soon as possible.
One fan tweeted, “I need more of The Split in my life! The writing is just perfect and the performances are outstanding. Please bring it back!”
Another fan wrote, “I can’t believe how good The Split is! The drama, the tension, the twists and turns – it’s all so gripping. I need more!”
With such high demand from viewers, it seems likely that The Split will be making a return to our screens in the near future. Stay tuned for updates on this beloved series!
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Two streaming giants ready to go to war with BBC for Gavin & Stacey spin-off by offering multi-million deals
TWO of the biggest streamers are poised to go to war with the Beeb for any Gavin & Stacey spin-off by offering multi-million pound deals to the creators.
The Sun exclusively revealed this year how Netflix wanted to snap up the festive special, which ultimately aired on BBC One on Christmas Day — with 12.5million viewers tuning in.
Streamers are poised to go to war over any Gavin and Stacey spin-offCredit: PA Apple TV+ are said to be interested in any future version of the sitcomCredit: Rex Features Now Disney+ and Apple TV+ are said to be considering approaching creators Ruth Jones and James Corden and the sitcom’s producers about any future version.
A TV insider said: “They see the viewing figures for the Christmas episode and realise how Gavin & Stacey has massive longevity.
“More and more of the streamers, who are often associated more with the US, want to be seen as having an increasing amount of distinctly ‘British’ content.
“Gavin and Stacey, and any spin-off, fits that bill perfectly, so they’ll be willing to shell out seven or eight-figure sums to secure a deal.”
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Netflix has already ruled itself out of any bidding war, yesterday a spokeswoman for Netflix UK was saying they have: “never been in any discussions about Gavin & Stacey.”
But other streamers have already shown they are keen to bag more UK-based programmes, particularly newly developed comedy series.
Disney+ aired a TV adaptation of The Full Monty in 2023 and this year Apple TV+ gave us comedy series The Completely Made up Adventures of Dick Turpin, with English comedian Noel Fielding.
The Sun revealed last week how BBC bosses were keen for a Gavin & Stacey spin-off after the finale scored the highest Christmas Day TV audience for 16 years.
Central characters Nessa and Smithy — played by Jones and Corden — got married in the sitcom’s conclusion, which brought an end to the series after 17 years.
But it did not close the door on possible breakaway shows starring some of the other loved characters.
Watch the moment Gavin and Stacey actress Laura Aikman’s family found out she was in the finale after keeping it secretJust before the finale aired, Corden discussed writing with Jones once again.
He said: “I can honestly say, for me personally, if we didn’t attempt to try and even just explore the idea of writing together I’d be so disappointed.”
The huge interest in the beloved programme is set to continue tomorrow — on New Year’s Day at 7pm — when BBC One airs an hour-long documentary, Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell.
It will be an official goodbye to the show, featuring interviews with all of the cast members as well as behind-the-scenes footage of filming for the Christmas Day finale.
Streamers such as Disney+ have already shown they are keen to bag more UK-based programmes, particularly newly developed comedy seriesCredit: Disney
Two streaming giants, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, are reportedly gearing up for a battle with the BBC over the rights to a Gavin & Stacey spin-off series. According to sources, both platforms are prepared to offer multi-million dollar deals to secure the highly anticipated show.Gavin & Stacey, created by James Corden and Ruth Jones, was a smash hit for the BBC when it first aired in 2007. The show follows the long-distance relationship between Gavin, played by Mathew Horne, and Stacey, played by Joanna Page, as well as the quirky dynamics of their families.
Fans have been clamoring for a spin-off or revival of the beloved series for years, and it seems that their wishes may soon be granted. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are said to be in talks with Corden and Jones about developing a new show that would pick up where Gavin & Stacey left off.
Both streaming giants are known for their deep pockets and willingness to invest in high-profile projects, so it’s no surprise that they are willing to go head-to-head with the BBC for the rights to the Gavin & Stacey spin-off. With multi-million dollar deals on the table, it’s clear that they are serious about bringing the beloved characters back to the small screen.
It remains to be seen which platform will ultimately win the bidding war, but one thing is for certain – fans of Gavin & Stacey are in for a treat as the battle for the spin-off heats up. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development!
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