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| BBC to replace long-running Film review show | BBC to replace long-running Film review show |
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| The BBC’s long-running Film series is due to be replaced as the broadcaster seeks an alternative format for movie reviews as part of an overhaul of its arts coverage. | The BBC’s long-running Film series is due to be replaced as the broadcaster seeks an alternative format for movie reviews as part of an overhaul of its arts coverage. |
| Film 2018, which finished its run in March, will be the final instalment of the show that first aired in 1971 and has featured a host of presenters. | |
| David Attenborough calls for more BBC arts coverage | David Attenborough calls for more BBC arts coverage |
| Barry Norman presented the programme for 26 years, followed by Jonathan Ross for 11, before Claudia Winkleman took over for a six-year stint. Since then, the insights into the world of cinema have been presented by various famous faces including Zoë Ball and Charlie Brooker. | Barry Norman presented the programme for 26 years, followed by Jonathan Ross for 11, before Claudia Winkleman took over for a six-year stint. Since then, the insights into the world of cinema have been presented by various famous faces including Zoë Ball and Charlie Brooker. |
| A BBC spokeswoman said: “We are constantly looking at how we present the arts to ensure we are serving all audiences in the best way possible. | A BBC spokeswoman said: “We are constantly looking at how we present the arts to ensure we are serving all audiences in the best way possible. |
| “In 2019, we will be creating an enhanced offer for lovers of film both on television and online which will be a more consistent approach across the year and will replace the Film Show.” | “In 2019, we will be creating an enhanced offer for lovers of film both on television and online which will be a more consistent approach across the year and will replace the Film Show.” |
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