BBC Studios and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) have solidified their long-standing content alliance with a expansive multi-year renewal, ensuring a steady pipeline of scripted and unscripted series for Australian audiences. The deal, which spans drama, comedy, children’s programming, and marquee natural history projects, notably includes a reboot of the iconic Walking With Dinosaurs series, set to blend cutting-edge VFX with groundbreaking paleontological research to revive the prehistoric saga for a new generation.
Under the pact, ABC secures first-run rights to buzzy titles such as the third and fourth seasons of Alan Carr’s semi-autobiographical comedy Changing Ends and fresh episodes of the enduring stand-up showcase Live at the Apollo. The network will also debut new seasons of the cold case drama Unforgotten (Season 6) and the sophomore run of the critically acclaimed Sherwood, alongside kids’ series like preschool hit Hey Duggee, Andy’s Global Adventures, and Supertato.
ABC will continue offering second-window access to fan-favorite BBC staples, including Death in Paradise, its spinoff Beyond Paradise, Call the Midwife, Silent Witness, and Antiques Roadshow, reinforcing the partnership’s role as a cornerstone of Australia’s public broadcasting slate.
Warner Bros. Discovery Greenlights ‘Secrets of the Curry Kitchen’ With Acclaimed Chef Asma Khan
Warner Bros. Discovery’s U.K. arm has dished out a 10-episode order for Secrets of the Curry Kitchen, a culinary series starring celebrated chef Asma Khan. Slated to premiere in May on Food Network and Discovery+, the half-hour show—produced by Banijay UK’s Sidney Street Productions—will spotlight Khan’s London restaurant Darjeeling Express, renowned for its all-female kitchen and heritage-driven Indian cuisine.
Khan, named to Time’s 2024 list of the world’s most influential people and the subject of a Chef’s Table episode on Netflix, will guide viewers through her restaurant’s signature dishes, such as Chili Cheese Toasties and Coconut Prawn Malaikari, while demo-ing accessible recipes like Jhal Farezi. The series underscores her mission to amplify female empowerment through food, drawing on techniques passed down through generations in her family.
Charlotte Reid, VP of commissioning for Warner Bros. Discovery, hailed the show as a “celebration of culture, community, and the transformative power of storytelling through food.”
Louis Theroux to Receive Prestigious Honorary Fellowship From National Film and Television School
Documentary trailblazer Louis Theroux will be honored by the National Film and Television School (NFTS) with its 2025 Honorary Fellowship, recognizing his decades-long impact on British television and beyond. The BAFTA-winning filmmaker, known for his incisive explorations of subcultures and societal issues, will accept the accolade at the NFTS graduation ceremony in London on March 7, 2025.
NFTS chair Sophie Turner Laing praised Theroux’s “unrivaled ability to illuminate the human condition with empathy and rigor,” citing his work across documentaries, podcasts, and bestselling books. Theroux joins an elite roster of past fellows, including James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli, scribe Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials), and Oscar winner Sam Mendes.
The fellowship cements Theroux’s legacy as a master of provocative storytelling, whose projects—from My Scientology Movie to his recent explorations of addiction and autism—continue to challenge and captivate global audiences.
