Luminaries have urged the government to formally back the comedy sector by introducing a string of measures to stimulate growth, including tax reforms. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

Bradley Walsh will continue his alien investigations on Sky History, with a follow-up to his previous series Bradley Walsh: Egypt’s Cosmic Code. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

Susan Boyle’s life and career will be explored in an upcoming doc by Tern TV for BBC Scotland. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

Netflix has ordered a second spin-off series of its hit franchise Bridgerton. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

Adolescence indie Warp Films has paired with Athens-based outfit Neda Film and ITV Studios on a multi-part AI thriller for Greek broadcaster ERT. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

Jim Broadbent and Martin Freeman are to lead this year’s BBC2 drama Ghost Story for Christmas from Mark Gatiss. The supernatural festive staple will this year be based on Charles Dickens’ The Bride’s Chamber and will be produced by Adorable Media. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

Sunderland City Council’s Planning Authority has green lit plans for the first phase of Sunderland’s Crown Works Studios. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

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More than 150 organisations and individuals across the UK screen industries have come together to develop The Screen Industries Skills Plan, convened by ScreenSkills. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

BBC Studios has launched two new major scripted production labels today. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

FilmFixer is inviting film, television, commercial and photographic productions to explore the range of locations available across Thurrock, following the launch of its filming service with Thurrock Council earlier this year. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

999: Critical Condition indie Brinkworth has partnered up with 5 for a production training and mentoring programme. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

Women in Film and Television (WFTV) has unveiled the 13 individuals taking part in this year’s edition of its Kay Mellor Screenwriters’ Lab. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

Now in its 41st year, The Knowledge has been an essential resource for the UK film and TV industry since it was first published in 1986. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

Wales’ creative industries drew global attention, after hundreds of delegates attended the PLAYBACK festival in Cardiff. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

The Film and TV Charity (FTVC) has completed its largest funding round for its Reel Impact Awards, touching the £200,000 mark. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

Eagle Eye Drama, the ITV Studios label behind Bookish, Patience and Professor T, has secured the adaptation rights to Matthew Sweet’s biography of Barbara Cartland. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

Residence Pictures has taken on Emma Ibbetson as executive VFX producer. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…

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Screen Yorkshire has unveiled a three-year plan to keep the economic value generated by local screen industry activity in the region in the long term. theknowledgeonline.com/news/…