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BAFTA: 'I May Destroy You' wins two main prizes

The drama about a woman dealing with the aftermath of a sexual assault was named best miniseries, while creator and star Michaela Coel won the best actress prize.

Moments

Six surprising Netflix filming locations that you have to visit

Plan a trip to these real-life locations that were used to create your favourite series.

Cinema

The Italian TV series that hopes to break down racial stereotypes

‘Zero’ hopes to break new ground in Italy, a country where racist language and imagery are not uncommon

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Deprived of an audience, Paris orchestra plays to the statues

At the Musée d'Orsay, empty of spectators because of Covid-19, the Orchestre de Paris has recorded a concert that will be broadcast on 1 May. This is an opportunity for conductor Pablo Heras-Casado to fulfil his "mission" by bringing "the museum and music into the home".

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USA

Netflix tests a crackdown on users sharing account passwords

The popular streaming service has been asking some users of the popular streaming site to verify their account via email or text, or to “verify later."

USA

'Nomadland,' 'Borat' win at a socially distant Golden Globes

Netflix also won big with 'The Crown' and 'The Queen's Gambit' taking home the award in their respective categories.

China

China threatens retaliation over cancellation of CGTN's UK licence

The Chinese foreign ministry threatened retaliation after CGTN's licence to broadcast in the UK was suddenly removed by Ofcom on Thursday.

United Kingdom

UK regulator Ofcom revokes CGTN's licence to broadcast in the UK

A bid to switch the licence to an entity called CGTNC was also stopped it its tracks, as the media outlet is ultimately controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, Ofcom said.

World News

Thousands of Indian farmers back to protest PM Modi's farming laws

One protester was killed and 80 police injured after farmers stormed a symbolic fort in New Delhi on India's Republic Day in a mass protest on Tuesday against PM Narendra Modi.

Denmark

Danish kid's TV show gets mixed reviews of character with giant penis

The comedy show is aimed at 4 to 8-year-olds and follows central character John Dillerman getting into trouble with the world's biggest manhood.

World News

Chess 'has not been kind to women,' says world champion Magnus Carlsen

For Carlsen, the world's top-rated chess player and current world chess champion, the character of Beth in the Queen's Gambit could be "a role model for women and girls who want to play chess."

Poland

Carrefour withdraws Polish news adverts over LGBT rights

French supermarket chain Carrefour says it has withdrawn advertising campaign from Polish television TVP, saying that the content "did not correspond to the company's values".

USA

Trebek remembered for grace that elevated him above TV host

“Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek has died at the age of 80.

World

UAE-produced Saudi soap opera heralds new era for regional TV drama

Watching soap operas is a cherished pastime in many Arab homes.

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Netflix pioneer Mitch Lowe on entertainment industry's future

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In this edition of Interview, we’re talking about the video streaming revolution with Mitch Lowe, one of the founding executives of Netflix and someone who's been at the forefront of the video entertainment industry since the early 1980s - plus where he thinks the sector is heading next.

Moldova

How Russia's soft media power is battling for Moldovan minds

In the past, the diffusion of Russian media in Moldova was strictly controlled. After President Igor Dodon’s pro-Russian Party of Socialists (PSRM) came to power in June 2019, the rules of the game quickly changed.

USA

Schitt’s Creek, Succession and Watchmen steal show at the ‘Pandemmys'

The TV shows Schitt’s Creek, Succession and Watchmen were the big winners at the Emmy Awards on Sunday - this year dubbed ‘The Pandemmys’ due to the ceremony being held virtually amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Sport

Why did Premier League scrap huge broadcasting deal with Chinese TV?

Did the political climate between the UK and China play a part?

United Kingdom

Elizabeth Debicki to play Princess Diana on 'The Crown'

"It is my true privilege and honour to be joining this masterful series, which has had me absolutely hooked from episode one," Debicki said in a statement.

Spain

La Liga is back – with less cash, empty stadiums and canned cheering

La Liga resumes after a three-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic – and it’s all sounding a little surreal.