ITV’s Director of Drama, Polly Hill, has commissioned high-stakes legal drama, In Contempt, starring Jodie Whittaker as a barrister whose top-drawer advocacy skills have earned her a ‘hot shot’ reputation in the world of media law. In Contempt is written by Steve Thompson (Sherlock, Vienna Blood, Lynley) and produced by multi-award-winning independent producers, Hartswood Films, part of ITV Studios, led by Chief Executive Officer and Executive Producer, Sue Vertue (Douglas Is Cancelled, … [Read more...] about ITV commissions legal drama In Contempt starring Jodie Whittaker
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PBS announces Septyember 16 premiere of Ages of Ice narrated by David Tennant
PBS has announced that AGES OF ICE, the three-part documentary series narrated by acclaimed Scottish actor David Tennant, will premiere on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET on PBS, with new episodes airing weekly. The hour-long series is a high-stakes journey into the planet's frozen wilderness, revealing the extraordinary wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and rapidly changing ecosystems of Earth's polar regions. From the Emmy-Award-winning Northern Pictures, AGES OF ICE combines … [Read more...] about PBS announces Septyember 16 premiere of Ages of Ice narrated by David Tennant
ITV Studios appoints Fabian Tobias as the new Managing Director of ITV Studios Germany
ITV Studios has appointed a new Managing Director of ITV Studios Germany, Fabian Tobias. Fabian will take the helm in Spring 2027, succeeding Christiane Ruff who will then retire after 13 years of leadership. One of the largest production houses in Germany, ITV Studios Germany boasts a portfolio of some of the world’s biggest Entertainment Formats. Chief among them is the highly successful Ich bin ein Star - Holt mich hier raus! (I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, RTL), a flagship series … [Read more...] about ITV Studios appoints Fabian Tobias as the new Managing Director of ITV Studios Germany
Studio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior AppointmentsStudio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior Appointments
Will Scougal, EVP Brand & Commercial Partnerships at ITV Studios and the global lead for Studio 55, has strengthened his team with a series of senior appointments. Following a strong first six months for the business, with growing demand from brands, agencies and creators looking to work more closely with ITV Studios' world-class IP, the new appointments align with the next stage of growth: strengthening Studio 55's global capabilities across licensing, brand partnerships, creator … [Read more...] about Studio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior AppointmentsStudio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior Appointments
ITV Studios Creative Network unveils new digital-first comedy: Steve Penk’s Animal Radio FM
Bringing legendary radio prankster Steve Penk to a brand-new audience in a whole new way, ITV Studios’ Creative Network has partnered with the celebrated host for a digital-first comedy: Steve Penk’s Animal Radio FM. Known as the pioneer of the prank-call, the format reimagines Penk's classic comedy for today’s digital viewers. Set in a surreal and hilarious animated world, Steve Penk’s Animal Radio FM is set in a pirate radio station run by animals. Perched on the top floor of a crumbling … [Read more...] about ITV Studios Creative Network unveils new digital-first comedy: Steve Penk’s Animal Radio FM
BBC’s Rosie Nieder awarded RTS Young Technologist of the Year 2026
Britain’s leading forum for television and related media, the Royal Television Society (RTS), has crowned Rosie Nieder, Operational Production Engineer at the BBC, as the winner of its RTS Young Technologist of the Year Award. The annual Award is presented in memory of A.M. Beresford-Cooke and aims to advance education in the science, technology and art of television and its allied fields. Rosie was selected by a panel of industry judges chaired by Independent Consultant, Terry Marsh, and as … [Read more...] about BBC’s Rosie Nieder awarded RTS Young Technologist of the Year 2026
