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The Guardian
5 days ago
- Business
- The Guardian
Idris Elba: ‘I want to build the African Odeon'
Idris Elba has spoken of his ambition to create the 'African Odeon' – a chain of cinemas to ignite the cinemagoing experience across the continent. Elba was speaking at an event at SXSW London in which he spoke to host Clara Amfo in a session called Creativity as Capital for Change. In remarks reported by the Hollywood Reporter and Screen, Elba said: 'There's a crazy number across the entire continent – less than about 3,000 cinemas, actual cinemas that you and I have grown up with. I would love to be able to tackle some of that, because I believe that the cinema experience that we all have gone through should be experienced by a new generation. I don't think it should all be on a phone.' Elba added: 'How do I do that? Building a model of data that shows that actually people do want to watch films, that they will enjoy the experience of theatre. I'm not going to try and boil the ocean, but it's going to happen one bit at a time … Yeah man, I want to build the African Odeon.' Elba, who was born in London to a Sierra Leonean father and a Ghanaian mother, has spoken previously about his ambitions to support the film industry in sub-Saharan Africa, saying in October: 'It's really important that we own those stories of our tradition, of our culture, of our languages, of the differences between one language and another.' He is also part of a consortium developing an 'eco city' on Sherbro Island in Sierra Leone. In London, Elba mentioned an AI-powered app called Talking Scripts that turns written material into audio, aiming to help people with reading difficulties such as dyslexia, as well as a digital wallet he had co-founded, called Akuna Wallet, designed to help creatives send money across borders more easily than before. He added: 'Any film or piece of music that was made in the 80s was made on equipment less superior than your phone is now. These kids know that. They are making films, they are making songs on these devices. Ultimately, there is a wall when it comes to getting it out there and monetising it, [but] I think the confidence that Afrobeats, Nollywood, has given African creators, young creators, is huge.'
The Guardian
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: Little Simz at her soul-bearing, electrifying best
11.40pm, BBC OneBefore she sets off on a European tour and curates this year's Meltdown festival at the Southbank Centre in London, multi-award-winning Little Simz gives us a taster with this electrifying session at Maida Vale Studios. She will perform six hits – some from her new album, Lotus, along with a few picks from her back catalogue – and chat with Clara Amfo about her struggles to make the album, collaborations and what's ahead. Hollie Richardson 8pm, BBC OneDaisy is a huge fibreglass cow lantern who's missing an ear and a couple of hooves, so the experts travel to Devon to see if they can fix her up. Over in Oldham, there's a warming story behind a vintage fruit machine that is jammed. And in Swindon, a precious Hindu holy scripture needs some delicate attention. HR 8pm, Channel 4To the outskirts of Glasgow, where Kirstie helps nurse Gwyneth and husband James find a family home for £320,000. Elsewhere, Phil's with Lorraine and her daughter Emma, seeking a three-bed property to help house Emma's returning gap-year sister Meg too. But he has his work cut out finding somewhere that suits all three women. Ali Catterall 9pm, BBC One Who will go into the final leg of this race in pole position? As the penultimate episode of this delightful travelogue begins, it's very close – but it's at least as much about the journey as the arrival. As they head for Goa, the teams enjoy a safari in Gir national park. Phil Harrison 9pm, ITV1It takes real genius to decipher the rules of this David Tennant-fronted gameshow, but somehow that doesn't detract from the fun. To secure a place in next week's final, the remaining players must make astute 'media mogul'-style investments. But, as ever, there are multiple levels of play, and only the most strategic will survive. Ellen E Jones 9pm, Channel 4Another stomach-churning insight into the UK's top-end property market. An £18m townhouse near Harrods in London is being rented for £27,000 a week while it's being sold. And in Stratford-on-Avon, a three-storey home with a private jetty on the river hasn't been snapped up yet. HR National Anthem (Luke Gilford, 2023), 11.20pm, Film4 New Mexico casual labourer Dylan (Charlie Plummer) is getting by day to day with his alcoholic mother and younger brother, until he gets a casual job at the House of Splendor ranch. It is home to – and refuge for – a community of LGBTQ+ folk, in particular rodeo rider Sky (Eve Lindley). Her and Dylan's mutual attraction is instant, though she is already in a relationship that maybe isn't as open as she says and he hopes. Gilford's queer coming-of-age drama is a warm-hearted tale of finding your people, set in a bigotry-free environment that keeps the political personal. Simon Wardell Women's One-Day Cricket: England v West Indies, 12.30pm, Sky Sports CricketThe second ODI from Leicester.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to watch Glastonbury 2025: BBC announces broadcast plans
GLASTONBURY Festival's exclusive broadcast partner, the BBC, has planned a two-month celebration of the festival, and here's where you can watch and hear the action. Across TV, BBC iPlayer, radio, and BBC Sounds in June and July, audiences can expect a jam-packed schedule that shares Somerset's Glastonbury magic with the rest of the UK. This year's presenting team was announced on Tuesday, June 3, and broadcasting from Glastonbury this year across the BBC's platforms are: Anita Rani, Annie Macmanus, Arielle Free, Cerys Matthews, Clara Amfo, Craig Charles, Danni Diston, Danny Howard, Deb Grant, Dermot O'Leary, DJ Target, Gilles Peterson, Greg James, Huw Stephens, Jack Saunders, Jamz Supernova, Jo Whiley, Lauren Laverne, Matt Everitt, Nathan Shepherd, Nick Grimshaw, Sam MacGregor, Sarah Story, Steve Lamacq and Zoe Ball. READ MORE: Arcadia's dragonfly returns for Glastonbury Festival 2025 Sam Ryder among stars pledging to take the train to Glastonbury Festival Lorna Clarke, BBC Director of Music says: "This year, we're making it easier than ever for millions of music fans to access Glastonbury's standout moments, whilst also giving them the freedom to explore the festival their way - Glastonbury is theirs and the BBC brings it to them. "I would like to thank Emily and Michael Eavis once again for allowing us this exclusive access to their very special creation, as only the BBC can bring the nation together to enjoy their beloved festival." BBC iPlayer - the ultimate place to watch Glastonbury - will bring viewers over 90 hours of performances with its live streams of the five main stages - Pyramid, Other, West Holts, Woodsies and The Park - allowing viewers to make their own list of must-see acts and plot their way through the weekend. Pyramid Stage sets will once again be available to stream live in Ultra High Definition and in British Sign Language. To get viewers ready for this year's event, the Glastonbury Hits Channel is now live, streaming classic tracks from some of the biggest artists to have performed over the years, 24/7, until the festival's main stages open on Friday 27th June. The Glastonbury Channel returns (Friday 27th - Sunday 29th June, 12pm-late). Hosts Clara Amfo, Huw Stephens, Jack Saunders, Jamz Supernova, Jo Whiley and Lauren Laverne will guide viewers through the biggest sets and festival surprises as they happen, the standout moments from BBC One and BBC Two as they are broadcast, and special guests. The Glastonbury Highlights Channel - from late evening on Friday 27th June, viewers can catch up with all the biggest, most-talked about performances from this year's festival, 24 hours a day, until Wednesday 30th July. On-demand, BBC iPlayer provides over 90 sets and over 90 must-watch tracks to enjoy throughout July (for 30 days after broadcast). New and on-demand for this year will be Glastonbury Recap - a short montage of clips released each day of the festival to catch viewers up on the action and Glastonbury Highlights - five compilations featuring tracks from some of the most memorable performances from 2025, available for a year shortly after the festival. Sidetracked by Glastonbury is back for 2025 with three, visualised episodes of Sidetracked - the UK's number one music podcast, presented by Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw - featuring new interviews with Rod Stewart, Loyle Carner and more. Rod Stewart's episode is available on BBC iPlayer now, with two more episodes dropping on Mondays (5am) until 16th June. On TV, there will be extensive coverage over the weekend on BBC One, Two and Four. During the week leading up to Glastonbury, BBC Two will broadcast three, 30-minute specials called Glastonbury: 70s Legends (w/t), Glastonbury: 80s Legends (w/t) and Glastonbury: 90s Legends (w/t). Each will feature classic Glastonbury tracks from performers who made their name in each of those decades. BBC Two then kicks off the first live programme from Worthy Farm on Thursday 26th June, presented by Clara Amfo and Lauren Laverne, who look to the weekend ahead. The One Show helps kick off the Glastonbury weekend on BBC One on Friday 27 June (7pm), with a live link up to the 2025 event. Following a weekend of performances on BBC TV and iPlayer, BBC Two will show a Best of Glastonbury 2025 compilation, whilst more highlights will be shown on BBC Three. CBeebies Bedtime Stories will be returning to Glastonbury Festival with special readings from a host of stars throughout the weekend. Not only that but CBeebies House Party LIVE will delight family audiences in The Astrolabe, Theatre & Circus Field. An effervescent stage show starring the legendary Justin Fletcher, Evie Pickerill, Nigel Clarke and the one and only Duggee. The full TV schedule from Saturday 21st – Friday 27th June will be announced on Wednesday 11th June. The TV schedules from Saturday 28th June – Friday 4th July will be confirmed on Wednesday 18th June. The BBC's coverage of Glastonbury 2024, produced by BBC Studios, won the BAFTA Award for Live Event coverage in 2025. BBC Radio 6 Music BBC Radio 6 Music – the radio home of Glastonbury and the UK's biggest digital-only radio station with an audience of 2.6 million listeners (RAJAR, Q1 2025) – hosts All Day Glastonbury from Wednesday 25th June – Monday 30th June. For six days, the schedule will be dedicated entirely to Glastonbury, with all tracks being from artists who have played or will play the festival this year, highlights from Glastonbury sets past and present, and more live shows from site than ever before. The station will be broadcasting 58 hours of live programming from Glastonbury and joining forces with BBC Sounds' Sidetracked, broadcasting two Glastonbury specials of the podcast on the Friday and Sunday, 6-7pm. On Wednesday 25th June, Nick Grimshaw (7-10am) will broadcast his show live from Worthy Farm as the gates open and festival-goers pour in. Nick will be speaking to Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis and hearing from happy campers. Later that day, Deb Grant and Nathan Shepherd will be presenting New Music Fix Daily from site (7-9pm). On Thursday 26th June, Nick, Deb and Nathan will be back at the same times and will be joined on site by Lauren Laverne (10am-1pm) and Craig Charles (1-4pm), getting listeners in the mood with classic Glastonbury sets, themed playlists, interviews and more. On Friday 27th June, following All Day Glastonbury shows from Chris Hawkins in Salford (5-7am) and Nemone in London (7-10am), 6 Music brings listeners broadcasts from Worthy Farm. Lauren (10am-1pm), Jamz Supernova (1-4pm), Huw Stephens (4-6pm), Sidetracked with Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw (6-7pm), New Music Fix Daily with Deb and Nathan (7-9pm) and Steve Lamacq (9pm-12am) will all be on site as the festival prepares to welcome its first headline acts across the five main stages. On Saturday 28th June, following Amy Lamé (6-8am) and Radcliffe and Maconie (8-10am) from Salford, Jamz and Gilles Peterson kick off the live shows from Glastonbury (10-1am), followed by Craig (1-4pm), Cerys Matthews (4-7pm), New Music Fix Daily (7-9pm), and Huw (9pm-midnight). Sunday 29th June sees Amy (6-8am) and Radcliffe and Maconie (8-10am) from Salford, followed by Cerys (10am-1pm), Deb (1-4pm), Huw (4-6pm) Sidetracked with Annie and Nick (6-7pm), Matt Everitt and Friends (7-9pm) and Steve (9pm-12am) all live from Glastonbury as the 2025 festival comes to a close. On Monday 30th June, it's the Morning After Glastonbury. Ease yourself into the week with hours of perfectly-curated restorative music, with a brand new Morning After Mix (5-7am) followed by Nemone (7-10am) and AFRODEUTSCHE (10am-1pm) live from London, with reflections and highlights from a glorious weekend complemented by three exclusive new mixes from very special guests, including English Teacher and Maribou State. BBC Radio 1, Radio 1 Dance and 1Xtra Radio 1's New Music Show with Jack Saunders begins the station's live coverage from Worthy Farm on Thursday 26th June (6-8pm). This is followed by Radio 1 Dance's Takeover of the BBC Introducing Stage with Danny Howard, Arielle Free, Sarah Story and special guests, which will be simulcast on Radio 1 and Radio 1 Dance (8-11pm). For the first time, on Friday 27th June (7-10am) Greg James broadcasts his Radio 1 Breakfast Show live from Glastonbury, and later that day, Danny, Arielle and Sarah are back on Radio 1 and Radio 1 Dance from 6pm, before Radio 1 brings listeners live music from site. On Saturday 28th June, Sam MacGregor and Danni Diston (1-4pm) explore what's happening around Worthy Farm on Radio 1, and on BBC Radio 1Xtra, DJ Target presents 1Xtra's Pre-Party show live from Glastonbury (7-9pm). There will be more music from the festival broadcast on Radio 1 and 1Xtra during the evenings of Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June. In the weeks that follow the festival weekend, Radio 1 Dance will broadcast some exclusive DJ sets, recorded live at Glastonbury. BBC Radio 2 On Monday 9th June, Jo Whiley (7-9pm) presents a Glastonbury edition of her show, with special guests Jake Shears and Jessie Ware, who join to share their Glastonbury memories, favourite sets and ones to watch for this year. Saturday 28th June sees Dermot O'Leary (8-10am) and Zoe Ball (1-3pm) broadcast live from site, both talking to performers, campers and bringing listeners highlights from Friday's day of sets. Zoe's show will feature an interview with Sunday's Legends slot performer, Rod Stewart. Edith Bowman will broadcast a Glastonbury Highlights show that night from London (10pm-12am). On Sunday 29th June, Jo Whiley (5-8pm) will present highlights from the weekend so far and from that afternoon. The following day, Monday 30th June, Jo returns to present at the usual time (7-9pm) to reflect on the weekend. BBC Radio 4 Radio 4's Woman's Hour is back at Glastonbury on Friday on 27th June (10-11am) to bring all the buzz and excitement of Worthy Farm to Radio 4. Anita Rani brings listeners special guests, live music and explores some of the most dynamic women in the music industry. BBC Sounds Glastonbury on BBC Sounds brings listeners live performances, specials, mixes and more across the next two months. The audio edition of Annie and Nick's Sidetracked by Glastonbury episode with Rod Stewart is available now on BBC Sounds, with further episodes - including an interview with Loyle Carner - dropping weekly on Mondays (5am) until 16th June. Plus, for the first time ever, Annie and Nick will record an episode of the podcast in front of a live audience at the festival on Thursday 26th June, available on BBC Sounds the same day. Recorded at the BBC Introducing Stage, Annie and Nick discuss their must-see artists, debate their biggest clashes, share their Glastonbury memories and welcome special guests. Nick and Annie will also wrap-up with a bonus episode for BBC Sounds after the festival. Throughout June, the BBC Sounds Glastonbury Collection will be populated with Glastonbury themed editions of programmes and mixes including: a new interview between Zoe Ball and Rod Stewart called Zoe Ball Meets Rod Stewart; 6 Music's Indie Forever; Radio 2's Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco and Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary; episodes of 1Xtra Salutes… celebrating Busta Rhymes, Doechii & Hip Hop at Glastonbury and RAYE; and classic episodes of Radio 4's Desert Island Discs with past Glastonbury performers Adele, Bruce Springsteen, Debbie Harry, Elton John, Lily Allen, Nile Rodgers, Paul McCartney and festival organisers, Emily and Michael Eavis. During the festival, listeners can follow along with all the live coverage across the radio stations at the click of a button on the BBC Sounds app. Over 30 performances and DJ sets will be available to hear on demand for 30 days after broadcast, in addition to four Glastonbury Highlights compilations put together by Radio 1, Radio 1Xtra, 6 Music and Radio 2 (available from Monday 30th June for 30 days), and the special editions of 6 Music's Morning After Mix from English Teacher, Maribou State and more. BBC INTRODUCING The BBC Introducing Stage opens at 12pm on Thursday 26th June, as Annie and Nick record an episode of Sidetracked in front of a live audience for the first time (available on BBC Sounds later that day). In another first, BBC Radio 3's Georgia Mann will also take over the stage with a specially curated mix of classical music and exclusive live performance (Saturday 28th June, 11am-12pm and broadcast on Friday 4th July at 12pm, as part of Georgia's daily show Essential Classics, on Radio 3). Returning to the stage this year is BBC Introducing Open Deck (Thursday 26th June, 5.45-7pm) - an open call for emerging DJs who are attending the festival to jump on the decks and play a set, and stage takeovers from: Radio 1 Dance with Danny Howard, Arielle Free, Sarah Story, Jaguar and special guests (broadcast on Radio 1 and Radio 1 Dance on Thursday 26th June, 8-11pm); 6 Music's Indie Forever with Nathan Shepherd and Emily Pilbeam on the Friday; and Radio 2's Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary on the Saturday. The artists performing on the stage over the festival are Adult DVD, ALT BLK ERA, Beth McCarthy, Chalk, Cortney Dixon, Deeps, Divorce, Fiona-Lee, Jacob Alon, jasmine.4.t, BBC Introducing and Radio 1's Jess Iszatt (DJ set), Jo Hill, Lambrini Girls, L E M F R E C K, Lola Moxom, BBC Radio 1's Maia Beth (DJ Set), Mali Hâf, Mên An Tol, Moreish Idols, MRCY, Native James, Nectar Woode, Nia Smith, Nina Arya, OneDa, BBC Introducing in Scotland's Phoebe I-H (DJ set), Sebastian Schub, Webmoms and Westside Cowboy. There will also be TBA guests on the stage throughout the weekend, which will be announced via @bbcintroducing on Instagram and X and on the BBC Introducing chalkboard at the stage. BBC Introducing will be reflecting the action on-air and on social media. After the event, highlights will be broadcast on BBC Introducing shows across the UK and will be available on BBC iPlayer and BBC Music's YouTube channel. BBC Introducing is a one-of-a-kind platform which supports unsigned, undiscovered, and under-the-radar music talent across the UK. Since its launch in 2007, there have been more than 1 million tracks uploaded to the BBC Introducing uploader and there are currently over 350,000 registered artists. BBC Introducing gives up-and-coming artists broadcast opportunities across BBC radio, television and online alongside the chance to perform at major festivals and showcases. Glastonbury is commissioned for television and radio by Lorna Clarke, BBC Director of Music. The BBC's Glastonbury TV coverage is produced by BBC Studios Music Productions. The Executive Producer is Alison Howe. The Head of BBC Pop Music TV is Jonathan Rothery. The Commissioning Editor for BBC Pop Music TV is Rachel Davies. Viewers will be able to watch live performances from Glastonbury in Ultra HD and HDR on BBC iPlayer, the best picture quality they've ever been broadcast in.
BBC News
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BBC One announces Little Simz: Live at the BBC
Little Simz: Live at the BBC will be a special programme containing performances from her new unreleased album as well as classic hits, filmed in the iconic Maida Vale Studios. This 30-minute entertainment special, hosted by Clara Amfo, tells the story of Simz's journey as an artist - from freestyling on 1Xtra aged 11 to Mercury Prize success and commanding the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. Little Simz: Live at the BBC will broadcast on BBC One on Wednesday 4th June (11:40pm) and again on BBC Three on Thursday 5th June (9:55pm). It will also be available to watch on BBC iPlayer. There will also be exclusive Little Simz interviews and track premieres broadcast on Wednesday 4th June across pop radio networks - BBC Radio 6 Music (Nick Grimshaw, 9am), Radio 1 (Jack Saunders, 6:30pm), and Radio 1Xtra (DJ Target, 7pm), as well as tracks broadcast on Radio 2 on Wednesday 18th June (Jo Whiley, 8pm). JM9
Daily Mail
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Stacey Dooley stuns in a sheer mesh co-ord as she joins chic Clara Amfo leading the arrivals to the BAFTA Craft Awards 2025
The stars were out in force for the BAFTA Craft Awards 2025 held at The Brewery in London on Sunday night. Host Stacey Dooley stunned in a sheer mesh co-ord as she posed up a storm while leading the arrivals on a sunny evening in the capital. The TV star, 38, looked great in the strapless number which featured black belt detailing and was worn with strappy heels to boost her height. She accessorised perfectly with silver hoop earrings and pulled back her red tresses while opting for glowing makeup. Radio 1's Clara Amfo 's meanwhile cut a chic figure in a blue suit which she wore with white heels and statement earrings. The likes of Angela Rippon, Anita Dobson and Baby Reindeer star Richard Gadd were also seen arriving. Radio 1's Clara Amfo's cut a chic figure in a blue suit which she wore with white heels and statement earrings Host Stacey stunned in a sheer mesh co-ord as she posed up a storm while leading the arrivals on a sunny evening in the capital The BAFTA Craft Awards 2025 will be hosted for the first time by Stacey, with the swanky ceremony returning to The Brewery in London. The annual event honours the exceptional creativity and skill of the craftspeople who work behind the scenes in British television. This year's ceremony sees Netflix 's Baby Reindeer and Disney+' show Rivals both leading the pack with four nominations each followed closely by Slow Horses, Mr Bates vs The Post Office and Storyville, who all have three. As well as Baby Reindeer battling it out for Best Director, Best Editing and Best Sound, star and creator Richard Gadd is also nominated for Best Drama Writer as he to hopes to continue his successes following the Emmys and Golden Globes. Elsewhere smash hit series The Traitors has bagged it's first ever nomination and will go head to head with fellow BBC show and two time winner Strictly Come Dancing in the Best Entertainment Craft Team category. EastEnders will receive the Special Award for their commitment to taking on and nurturing new talent off screen. The BBC soap is known for their talent programmes which have developed over the show's 40 years. The process is renowned for identifying and investing in via a variety of training schemes, including the BBC 's Continuing New Directors Training Scheme as well as the Diversity Director Training Scheme to address the chronic underrepresentation behind the cameras in UK television production. The classic television programme was an initial stepping stone for a variety of Hollywood names, including Tom Hooper who won an Academy Award for his movie The King's Speech starring Colin Firth in his portrayal of King George VI. Plus, executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins who recently produced saucy series Rivals. Not only have the EastEnders production team looked after their staff, they have also made an effort towards reducing their carbon footprint. EastEnders was the very first programme to test a carbon calculator against their production which launched the inspiration behind BAFTA's Albert's Carbon Calculator, appropriately named after EastEnder's Albert Square. The BAFTA Television Committee Chair, Hilary Rosen, expressed her passion towards EastEnders being the receiver of the award, she said: 'EastEnders is a towering force in British television - an era-defining soap that has captivated audiences for over 40 years. ''What makes it even more remarkable is the work it does behind the camera, tireless dedication to nurturing fresh talent, championing underrepresented voices, and fuelling the engine at the heart of our industry.' Kate Oates, Head of Drama Productions at the BBC responded to the news by sharing how delighted herself and the team are. She explained on behalf of everyone at EastEnders: 'we are absolutely delighted and honoured to receive the BAFTA Television Craft Award Special in our 40th anniversary year. 'EastEnders and BBC Studios have a proud tradition of training new talent and broadening existing skillsets, and you only have to look at the industry to discover just how many individuals, who are now at the top of their game within their specific fields, started or spent some of their careers at EastEnders, as well as those who still work on the show today.' 'We are thrilled that BAFTA has awarded EastEnders with the Television Craft Special Award', is what Charlotte Moore, Outgoing Chief Content Officer had to say about the great news. She continued: 'It's a testament to all those working behind the scenes who produce a continuing drama that has entertained the nation for over 40 years. 'The show has nurtured, trained, and produced some of the best talent within the industry, with many still working there, and, as an industry, we should be very grateful for what the show produces both on and off screen.' Over the years, the award has gone to many organisations who have worked hard to support those in the industry, such as the 2024 honorary MAMA Youth Project who help young people from underrepresented backgrounds into careers in the television and media industries.
