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Hayley Valentine
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By Terry Murden Verified, Hayley Valentine Verified| Daily Business Verified BBC Scotland has told actors and film crew that it is cancelling its soap series River City after more than 20 years. The drama which began in September 2002 will continue filming for another 12 months before airing its final series in September next year. It follows the network scrapping of daytime soap Doctors and the medical drama Holby City. The BBC said there had been a significant change in audience behaviour away from long-running series and towards shorter runs.
By Paul Kiddie, Hayley Valentine Verified, Ian Maxwell| Daily Business Verified Armchair football fans have been handed a boost with the news that the BBC has agreed an exclusive deal to broadcast all of Scotland Men’s National Team matches in the build up to the 2026 World Cup. The deal with UEFA covers 14 live Scotland matches, including the European qualifiers Group C ties against Belarus, Greece and either Portugal or Denmark, the forthcoming Nations League play-off tie against the Greeks and the June friendlies against Iceland and Liechtenstein.
By Terry Murden Verified, Hayley Valentine Verified| Daily Business Verified BBC Scotland has told actors and film crew that it is cancelling its soap series River City after more than 20 years. The drama which began in September 2002 will continue filming for another 12 months before airing its final series in September next year. It follows the network scrapping of daytime soap Doctors and the medical drama Holby City. The BBC said there had been a significant change in audience behaviour away from long-running series and towards shorter runs.
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BBC Scotland
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the world's oldest national broadcasting organization and the largest public service broadcaster in the UK. Founded in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company, it became a public corporation in 1927. Headquartered in London, the BBC operates under a royal charter, ensuring its editorial independence while being funded through television license fees. The BBC provides a wide range of content across various platforms. It offers radio services, having launched its first broadcast in 1922, and began regular television services in 1936. The organization also features digital offerings, including BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, along with a global news network that broadcasts in over 40 languages. Additionally, the BBC produces educational content, such as documentaries and initiatives like BBC Bitesize, aimed at learners. The BBC serves both domestic audiences in the UK and international viewers through its digital platforms.
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Founded: 1922