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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'Dramatic Shift In Commissioning' Could Be Problem For British TV Industry, Says Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy
A 'dramatic shift in TV commissioning' has seen the UK become a world leader in high-end drama while the value of smaller shows plummets, according to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy. Delivering a keynote at the Deloitte Conference, Nandy said 'too many talented creatives have been left out of work' by this shift, leaving her concerned. More from Deadline Netflix EMEA Chief Puts 'Mr Bates' Debate To Bed: "We Absolutely Would Have Commissioned It In The UK" Sony's Wayne Garvie Roasts "Ridiculous" Channel 4 In-House Plan: "It Could Be Potentially Disastrous" BBC Director General Floats Concerning Vision Of Future Where "People Don't Care" About Nation's Oldest Public Broadcaster She said this has come as broadcast viewing declines by one third while streaming 'soars,' leading to a change in the content mix. 'Take, for example, the dramatic shift in TV commissioning patterns that have seen the UK become a world leader at high-end [drama] at the same time as smaller producers have seen the value of their commissions fall by one third,' she said. The 'squeezed middle' dropping out of the UK indie market was the talk of last year's Edinburgh TV Festival, although 2025 has been characterized by a scripted funding crisis driven by American co-producers pulling out of the UK. Nandy said the UK government is providing solutions, however. She flagged improvements like the recent Media Act, providing a 'more sustainable settlement for PSBs so they continue to invest in high quality original content,' she said. While she pointed to smaller commissions declining, she flagged later in her speech that cheaper fare like Come Dine With Me and 'everything in between' are selling just as well as big high-end dramas like Doctor Who and Bridgerton around the world. Possibly nodding to the UK government's refusal to impose a levy on the streamers, Nandy said she wants a 'sustainable ecosystem' for both PSBs and streamers across the UK. 'We won't penalize you through taxes and levies but ensure we have a regulatory framework that creates opportunities for business both big and small and for UK talent to be showcased across the world,' added Nandy. Nandy was speaking at the Deloitte and Enders Media & Telecoms 2025 and Beyond Conference just prior to BBC boss Tim Davie and Netflix EMEA chief Larry Tanz. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 So Far List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More Everything We Know About 'Happy Gilmore 2' So Far
Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
90's TV star looks unrecognisable after swapping lads' mags for luxury LA lifestyle
Keep scrolling to find out about the star's very different career blast from the past 90's TV star looks unrecognisable after swapping lads' mags for luxury LA lifestyle Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A 90's TV star looks unrecognisable after swapping lads' mags for a luxury LA lifestyle. The fan favourite featured in more than 30 shows - including Big Breakfast. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 This 90s TV star swapped lads' mags for a glamourous LA lifestyle Credit: Instagram/Dani Behr 5 Dani has since embarked on a whole new career Credit: Getty 5 She became a lads' favourite during the 90's Credit: Getty Dani Behr started her career with a brief appearance on the hit school drama series, Grange Hill in 1989. She went on to be a presenter on Channel 4's music show The Word for five years. Dani became a lads' favourite and later moved to the US to continue presenting over there. Following brief stints on I'm A Celebrity and Come Dine With Me, she embarked on a new career as a luxury real estate agent. In this role, the TV legend lets out and manages property for the Hollywood elite. Fans may have seen Dani appear on popular show Million Dollar Listing LA. She married restaurateur Carl Harwin in 2005, having two children, although the two went their separate ways nine years later. Speaking on White Wine Question Time in 2020, she revealed her full time switch to real estate came when on-screen work dried up - around the time of her 2014 divorce. Dani told Kate Thornton: "They don't have careers as presenters out here, like back home. "You're either a news journalist or a sportscaster or a late night comedian, those were the hosts of all the shows here and I didn't fit into any of those categories." Nineties TV star, 51, looks like she hasn't aged a day as she strips off to workout gear to show off her abs She already had ties to real estate industry - with her dad himself working in real estate while her mum is an interior designer. Dani therefore decided to study for real estate exams in order to obtain a license. She hosted a podcast titled The Behr Essentials for two years - focusing on her career in property. It comes as the TV legend looked unrecognisable last year while she striped off to workout gear for a fitness class. Taking to social media, Dani flaunted her stunning figure to her followers. She captioned the post: "I always get asked what I do to keep things tight and high and my secret weapon for the last ten years is Dance Cardio! "Love @manumoves class- always so fun, great music and a mighty sweat!! "You don't have to be in LA to participate - check out and sign up and start dancing at home!" 5 She appeared on I'm A Celebrity back in 2008 Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
90's TV star looks unrecognisable after swapping lads' mags for luxury LA lifestyle
A 90's TV star looks unrecognisable after swapping lads' mags for a luxury LA lifestyle. The fan favourite featured in more than 30 shows - including Big Breakfast. 5 This 90s TV star swapped lads' mags for a glamourous LA lifestyle Credit: Instagram/Dani Behr 5 Dani has since embarked on a whole new career Credit: Getty 5 She became a lads' favourite during the 90's Credit: Getty Dani Behr started her career with a brief appearance on the hit school drama series, in 1989. She went on to be a presenter on Channel 4's music show The Word for five years. Dani became a lads' favourite and later moved to the US to continue presenting over there. Following brief stints on I'm A Celebrity and Come Dine With Me, she embarked on a new career as a luxury real estate agent. Read more on Dani Behr In this role, the TV legend lets out and manages property for the Hollywood elite. Fans may have seen Dani appear on popular show Million Dollar Listing LA. She married restaurateur Carl Harwin in 2005, having two children, although the two went their separate ways nine years later. Speaking on divorce . Most read in Celebrity Dani told Kate Thornton: "They don't have careers as presenters out here, like back home. "You're either a news journalist or a sportscaster or a late night comedian, those were the hosts of all the shows here and I didn't fit into any of those categories." Nineties TV star, 51, looks like she hasn't aged a day as she strips off to workout gear to show off her abs She already had ties to real estate industry - with her dad himself working in real estate while her mum is an interior designer. Dani therefore decided to study for real estate exams in order to obtain a license. She hosted a podcast titled The Behr Essentials for two years - focusing on her career in property. It comes as the TV legend Taking to social media, Dani flaunted her stunning figure to her followers. She captioned the post: "I always get asked what I do to keep things tight and high and my secret weapon for the last ten years is Dance Cardio! "Love @manumoves class- always so fun, great music and a mighty sweat!! "You don't have to be in LA to participate - check out and sign up and start dancing at home!" 5 She appeared on I'm A Celebrity back in 2008 Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 5 Dani flaunted her stunning figure last year Credit: instagram/danibehr
Daily Record
22-05-2025
- Daily Record
Scots Come Dine With Me winner fined for sick TikTok rant about dead ex
Lucy Haughey, 44, went on TikTok Live and made vile comments about Kevin Keegan on December 30 2023. A Scots 'Come Dine With Me' winner who posted a sick video about her dead former partner online was fined £450 on Wednesday. Lucy Haughey, 44, went on TikTok Live and made negative comments about Kevin Keegan on December 30 2023. The mum - who won the hit Channel 4 show in 2017 - pleaded guilty to behaving in a threatening or abusive manner. Haughey hit the headlines eight years ago after she had sex with a 15-year-old boy and was given a three-year community payback order. Her previous convictions also include stalking social worker Shannon Low in 2017 and was sentenced to community service. Haughey posted a video on social media about Miss Low in 2022 which included abusive comments. She was banned from contacting Miss Low for 10 years. Haughey was found guilty last year of racially abusing her former neighbour Roman Kavur and was fined £420. The court heard that in Haughey's latest matter she donated five pounds to an online fundraiser for Mr Keegan's funeral. Friends found this "unusual" as Mr Keegan was her ex-partner. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. She said: "F*** all these b****s, I'm going to go to your brother's grave and p*** on it, I will p*** on it. "There is so much more I could expose, so much more." The police were then called on Haughey who now resides in Greece.
Belfast Telegraph
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Top five things to see and do at this year's Balmoral Show
For food lovers, the NI Food and Drink Pavilion — home to dozens of local artisan producers and a packed programme of demos — is a must-visit. Visitors can enjoy plenty of free tasting opportunities, and the new Safefood Theatre Kitchen will feature demonstrations from Come Dine With Me star Julie Fitzpatrick. The popular Tesco Theatre Kitchen — this year hosted by Paula McIntyre and Noel McMeel — will feature cooking demonstrations. And for aspiring young chefs, there will be kids' cooking demonstrations. JCB dancing diggers A standout attraction at this year's show is the return of the JCB Dancing Diggers after more than 30 years. They were last seen wowing crowds when the show was still hosted at the King's Hall in Belfast. The stunt team will perform thrilling manoeuvres — including pyramid formations, balancing acts and spins — with up to eight machines in a rare, not-to-be-missed display. The JCB Dancing Diggers will perform twice a day in the main arena, showcasing their impressive manoeuvres. Balmoral show returns for 2025 Family fun in the children's area The Kids' Farm is a favourite for families, offering children the chance to get up close with animals — including a wallaby this year — while the popular Glenarm mini Land Rovers are set to return. Along with the funfair and Downtown Show Stage, new attractions like a climbing wall and a sensory activity zone provide even more family-friendly activities to enjoy. Livestock showcases and competitions With more than 3,500 animals on site, the show remains Northern Ireland's premier stage for livestock. More than 600 cattle will feature across various classes, alongside sheep, pigs, goats and horses. The action culminates on Saturday with the prestigious Champion of Champions competition, where the top animals from across all livestock classes — including beef and dairy cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits and cavies (commonly known as guinea pigs) — go head-to-head for the overall title. The grand finale takes place in the main arena at 4.45pm, following the traditional cattle parade. Top-tier equestrian events The show's equine schedule promises four packed days of showjumping, dressage and working hunter competitions. National and international show jumping championships at Balmoral are highly anticipated. A highlight at this year's show is the International Showjumping competition, which includes six international competitions over three days, with a total prize fund of more than €55,000 (£46,250).
