The BAFTA nominated docu-comedy series TWENTY TWELVE, starring BAFTA nominee Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey), joins BBC AMERICA's Ministry of Laughs comedy block just in time for the Summer Games.
BBC AMERICA has joined forces with Bell Media's SPACE on new original sci-fi series ORPHAN BLACK. From independent producer, Temple Street Productions, the series, co-created by Graeme Manson (Flashpoint) and John Fawcett (Spartacus) will take viewers through the mysterious life of a street-wise chameleon, who makes the shocking discovery that she is a clone.
Oliver is inviting viewers to take a stand and change the way America eats, in our home kitchens, schools and workplaces, with this thought-provoking series. JAMIE'S FOOD REVOLUTION premieres Tuesday, July 10, 9:00pm ET/PT. Twitter: #FoodRevolution
BBC AMERICA's General Manager, Perry Simon, has greenlit a new cooking expedition series, Chef Race: UK vs U.S., which will premiere in Fall 2012. Executive produced by Jamie Oliver, the new original unscripted series (10 x 60) follows sixteen chefs, eight Brits versus eight Americans, as they race across the United States from Los Angeles to New York City in hopes of winning the $100,000 prize.Throughout the journey the chefs are accompanied by Michelin-starred London Restaurateur Richard Corrigan (Masterchef), who serves as a mentor and judge, and host Claire Robinson (5 Ingredient Fix). With no money and minimal resources, the chefs must rely on more than their cooking skills. Resourcefulness, ingenuity, leadership and finesse will be just as important on their 3,000 mile adventure.
Soho Theatre has announced a full summer season of theatre, comedy and cabaret to be presented both at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and in London. In theatre, the group presents new work from Phil Porter, Will Eno and Joel Horwood. In Edinburgh and in London Soho presents acts from across the globe, including Barry Award Winner Doctor Brown and the joint Best Newcomer Winners from the Melbourne Comedy Festival Matt Okine and Ronny Chieng. Plus the return of the Soho Literary Festival.
From The Queen's Diamond Jubilee in June through the London Olympics in August, BBC AMERICA offers viewers a wide slate of live event coverage, comedies, documentaries, dramas and special features as part of BBC AMERICA's Summer of London.
First-time BAFTA winners Monica Dolan, Andrew Scott, Darren Boyd, Emily Watson and Dominic West took top honors at the Academy's ceremony May 27.
The BAFTA nominated docu-comedy series TWENTY TWELVE, starring BAFTA nominee Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey), joins BBC AMERICA's Ministry of Laughs comedy block just in time for the Summer Games.
Tim McArthur hosts a brand new weekly theatreland chat show, launching on Resonance 104.4fm today, Friday 11 May 2012. The Curtain Up Show will take a light-hearted look at the current state of London theatre, showcasing established and up-and-coming talent, both on stage and behind the scenes.
From The Queen's Diamond Jubilee in June through the London Olympics in August, BBC AMERICA offers viewers a wide slate of live event coverage, comedies, documentaries, dramas and special features across all of BBC AMERICA's branded platforms under the umbrella - BBC AMERICA's Summer of London.
Inside Men, the next installment of BBC AMERICA's Dramaville, follows three security depot employees, who plan and execute a multi-million pound cash heist. Every day they watch as millions of pounds worth of cash is counted, bound and stored in a vault. They see more money than they could ever dream of earning slowly pass them by. That is, until they decide to take it. Inside Men premieres Wednesday, June 20, 10:00pm ET/PT as part of Dramaville.
Tim McArthur hosts a brand new weekly theatreland chat show, launching on Resonance 104.4fm on Friday 11 May 2012. The Curtain Up Show will take a light-hearted look at the current state of London theatre, showcasing established and up-and-coming talent, both on stage and behind the scenes.
Jamie Oliver brings his years of experience to the culinary uninspired in this energetic food series, Jamie's 30-Minute Meals, premiering in BBC AMERICA's daytime lineup.
BBC's THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW and THE THICK OF IT will return for American audiences this year. The eleventh season of THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW premieres tonight, April 28, 11:00pm ET/PT. THE THICK OF IT is set to premiere Saturday, April 29, 12:00am ET/PT. Both shows are featured as part of The Ministry of Laughs.
West End Eurovision, now in its 5th year, sees 12 West End casts, including such shows as Legally Blonde, Phantom of the Opera, War Horse and Les Miserables, produce fully costumed, choreographed versions of a past Eurovision Song Contest entry. This iconic show was nominated in the top 5 'Theatrical Events of the year 2011' category in the recent BroadwayWorld.com Awards. Check out this year's winning performance from the cast of SWEENEY TOOD below!
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced Tuesday, April 24 the nominations for its 2012 television awards. British miniseries 'Appropriate Adult,' which chronicles the real-life serial killer Fred West, leads the way with four nominations.
The original PLANET EARTH series, which has captivated audiences around the world in over 130 countries now makes its first ever US broadcast premiere on BBC AMERICA as part of a very special two-day celebration of Earth Day.
As BBC AMERICA warms up for the London Olympics, the actors and creators of some of Britain's most iconic comedies come together for a new comedy, TWENTY TWELVE, premiering in the US in June as part of BBC AMERICA's Saturday night comedy block the Ministry of Laughs.
Jamie Oliver brings his years of experience to the culinary uninspired in this energetic food series, Jamie's 30-Minute Meals, premiering in BBC AMERICA's daytime lineup.
Richard Hammond, host of the world's biggest car show Top Gear, takes the ultimate driving test in BBC AMERICA's new original series Richard Hammond's Crash Course, produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. As he travels across the US, Hammond is challenged to learn how to operate America's largest and most dangerous vehicles. Immersed in some of the country's most extreme environments, he has only days to master these monstrous machines, a task that takes years for most people to achieve. Throughout his journey, Hammond works alongside local experts who operate these machines daily, while getting a true taste of American hospitality. Richard Hammond's Crash Course premieres tonight, Monday, April 16 at 10:00pm ET/PT.
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