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Double win for charity's volunteers in the BBC Make A Difference awards

Two volunteers for Devon charity Westbank Community Health and Care have been recognised at this year’s BBC Radio Devon Make A Difference awards, which celebrate people who genuinely make a difference in communities across the county.

Jane Taylor and Arthur Harman received their trophies from BBC Radio Devon presenters at a ceremony on Wednesday, held at Winslade Park in Clyst St Mary...

South Devon Railway’s starring role in BBC’s blockbuster drama Beyond Paradise

South Devon Railway has a starring role in the opening episode of the hit BBC One crime drama Beyond Paradise which returns for a much-awaited second season this week.

Series one of The Death in Paradise spin-off, which is set in the fictional Devon seaside town of Shipton Abbott, was the UK’s most watched new drama of last year across all channels and streamers.

The...

Paul Kerensa presents

Paul Kerensa presents: 'An Evening of (Very Old) Radio'

Coming to Devon for the very first time, enjoy tales, clips and re-enactments of Auntie Beeb’s earliest landmark moments: the first BBC broadcast, the first children’s, drama, sports commentary and so much more – researched, written and performed by British Comedy Award-winning writer (Miranda, Not Going Out) + comedian Paul Kerensa.

Tickets: £10 (12-17 year-olds: £8) from https://www.wegottickets.com/event/596062

Diving off the sofa and straight to the National Marine Aquarium with Secrets of the Aquarium television series 

A brand new BBC Two six-part series is set to begin on Tuesday 14 November 2023 at 8.00pm taking viewers behind the scenes and under the water at the UK’s national aquarium.

Ever wondered how a shark is moved from one tank to another? Or how many Ray’s is too many for one aquarium? Secrets of the Aquarium explores the incredible underwater homes of thousands of animals at the...

Ultimate Wedding Planner star suffers secret heartbreak while filming BBC show

A contestant on the BBC’s high-profile wedding reality show had to battle tragic family news as she planned the happiest day for couples. Yasmin Downing, from Plymouth, has revealed that she had to help arrange her beloved grandmother’s funeral at the same time she was competing with eight other hopefuls on the Ultimate Wedding Planner which launched last night. “It was devastating when my...

Virtual Christmas Carol Service at The Donkey Sanctuary

The Donkey Sanctuary will once again hold its virtual Carols by Candlelight service from its international headquarters in Sidmouth, Devon this Friday 10 December.

Hosted by celebrant and former BBC Radio Bristol presenter Emma Britton, the event gets underway at 6pm and will be available to watch on The Donkey Sanctuary’s website.

Following on from the award-winning ‘...

New BBC Two show Take a Hike strolls into Devon to kick off series

BBC Two’s new competitive hiking series sets off in Devon. Each week five people go head-to-head to discover the best walks the UK has to offer, celebrating jaw-dropping views, great company and the pure joy of being outdoors. The first week in Devon features Lynmouth, Ilfracombe’s coastal path, Shaldon beach, Dartmoor, and Greenway.

Home to wild moorlands, lush rolling hills,...

Marco Pierre White reveals Secrets of the Stove

The UK’s best known chef, who has one of his restaurants in Plymouth, is one of the main draws of a brand new BBC e-learning service that offers never before access to the minds of some of the world’s greatest creative talents.

Fans of Marco Pierre White, whose restaurant is located at the Crown Plaza Hotel on Armada Way, can now enjoy over 30 online lessons where he reveals some of...

BBC Spotlight’s Justin Leigh signs off after 33 years

Justin Leigh has announced he is to leave the BBC after 33 years - including almost 20 years presenting the UK’s most popular regional TV news programme, BBC Spotlight.

The popular presenter of the BBC One South West bulletin will sign off for good on Friday, October 16.

Justin said: “The Spotlight team and our viewers are like a second family to me, so leaving the only job...

BBC sets out plans to transform its local services 

The BBC has set out plans to transform its local services in England as it seeks to serve audiences better, respond to lessons learnt during the COVID-19 crisis and make savings to tackle its financial challenges.

BBC England, home of the BBC’s local radio stations and regional TV news, will undergo a significant reinvention.

The new vision for regional and local services...

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