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NUMBERBLOCKS Series 8
HEAD WRITER: DARREN JONES
21 August 2025
The new series of NUMBERBLOCKS starts its run on 18th August on CBeebies with episodes broadcasting daily at 8.15am. Darren Jones is Head Writer on the series. The first six episodes are also available to watch on BBC iPlayer now including Darren's "The Third Button" and "Space Repair".
EMMERDALE
WRITTEN BY JANE PEARSON
11 August 2025
End the week with Jane Pearson's episode of EMMERDALE which goes out at 7.30pm on Friday 15th August on ITV1 and available to catch up on ITVX. Robert loses his temper, April is left with a decision to make and Jacob is feeling sad.
RIVER CITY
WRITTEN BY STEPH LLOYD JONES
10 August 2025
For those south of the border, Steph Lloyd Jones' latest episode of RIVER CITY is available to watch on BBC iPlayer here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002gwbt/river-city-04082025 Lenny returns to Montego Street but finds that it is more overwhelming than expected. Meanwhile, determined to put an end to the Spillerettes' hate campaign, Seb tries to take charge, and a cautious Viv appeals to Harry’s hidden softer side.
EASTENDERS
WRITTEN BY LYNNE DALLOW
30 July 2025
Lynne Dallow's latest episode of EASTENDERS is the last of the week and broadcasts at 7.30pm on Thursday 7th August on BBC1 and available to catch up on iPlayer.
ONE MOONLIT NIGHT by CARADOG PRICHARD
THE BLACK LAKE
16 July 2025
Classic Welsh novel, UN NOS OLA LEUAD / ONE MOONLIT NIGHT by Caradog Prichard is the inspiration behind Richard Blackford's 50-minute cantata The Black Lake, a Three Choirs Festival commission, which receives its premiere with BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Three Choirs Festival Chorus and soprano Elizabeth Watts at 7.30pm on Sunday 27th July at Hereford Cathedral. Inspired by the great Welsh novel One Moonlit Night, Richard Blackford’s soaring yet poignant work The Black Lake, for full orchestra, chorus, narrators, and soloists, tells the story of a boy’s passage to adulthood whilst growing up in a remote village in North Wales. Blackford’s music captures the beauty, sorrows, elements, and mysteries that surround this community who unite through music and song in times of sadness and joy. For our standout festival commission, prepare to be moved by true musical storytelling and the mystery of the Black Lake...
EMMERDALE
WRITTEN BY JANE PEARSON
09 July 2025
Jane Pearson's latest episode of EMMERDALE broadcasts on Tuesday 15th July at 7.30pm on ITV1 and available to catch up on ITVX. Sarah thinks all hope is lost, Charity makes an offer and John feels terrible about the week ahead.
PLAYTIME TOWERS: "Cats" & "Paper Fan"
WRITTEN BY CIARAN CRUICKSHANK
26 June 2025
New CBeebies series, PLAYTIME TOWERS, broadcasts daily at 8.30am on the channel and available to catch up via iPlayer. Ciaran Cruickshank scripted two episodes for the show, "Cats" and "Paper Fan", which are both available to watch on catch up. Little ones will enjoy joining Bella and Lift on a fun-filled adventure exploring the floors of Playtime Towers. Meet playful friends for singing, dancing, making and laughing. How will you play today?
EMMERDALE
WRITTEN BY JANE PEARSON
12 June 2025
Jane Pearson's latest episode of EMMERDALE broadcasts at 7.30pm on Wednesday 18th June on ITV1 and available on catch up via ITVX. Bear snaps, Kammy is left frustrated and Vanessa attempts to get through to Tracy.
VILLA AMORE TV movie
WRITTEN BY NICK HOPKINS & TIM JAMES
12 June 2025
Nick Hopkins and Tim James' new TV movie, Villa Amore, premieres in the US on Saturday 21st June at 8 pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel and will be available to stream the following day on Hallmark Plus. Liara goes to Italy and impulsively buys the villa where her parents met. She soon learns she is in way over her head and must ask a lawyer-turned-handyman to help her renovate. Starring Eloise Mumford and Kevin McGarry. The movie is part of the Passport to Love 2025 celebration on Hallmark Channel.
SOLITARY THINGS
WRITTEN BY SAM TAYLOR
11 June 2025
Up and coming talent, Sam Taylor's new stage play, SOLITARY THINGS, premieres at The Courtyard Theatre in Shoreditch at 7pm on Thursday 12th June for three nights. Details and tickets available here: https://www.seetickets.com/event/solitary-things/the-courtyard-theatre/3388971 Synopsis: When there's a power cut at the smallest psychiatric facility in England, the residents are forced into the one room with remaining power. But that room belongs to Ewan. And Ewan isn't used to having company... Exploring the effects of loneliness on our mental health and the power of social connection in restoring it, Solitary Things is a warm, timely testament to the importance of community and an indictment on the over-medicalisation of the human experience.
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