A round up of BBC announcements, press releases and blogs. Plus some highlights from our TV, radio and online output from the last week.
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is coming to BBC Three
BBC Three and World of Wonder announced that a UK version of the award-winning global hit RuPaul’s Drag Race is coming to the channel in 2019.
BBC One launches Christmas film about cherishing time with loved ones
BBC One has launched its Christmas 2018 film, Wonderland, which will run throughout the Christmas period on the channel.
The short film illustrates families rediscovering the joy of spending time together at Christmas.
Best Christmas ever with over 100 BBC iPlayer box sets
BBC iPlayer has presents for everyone this Christmas, with a cracking selection of new shows and more than 100 box sets available at the click of a button.
Drama
Sheridan Smith, Alison Steadman and Sinead Keenan star in Care, a new 90-minute drama, Care. The drama is inspired on co-writer Gillian Juckes' real life experiences.
Killian Scott and Sarah Greene are detectives Rob Reilly and Cassie Maddox in Dublin Murders, a new psychological crime thriller for BBC One.
Sophie Cookson, James Norton, Emilia Fox and Ben Miles lead stellar cast in Amanda Coe’s six-part drama for BBC One.
Comedy
Stephen Merchant and Asim Chaudhry star as two mismatched neighbours driving across the country to pick up the one toy that will make a little girl’s Christmas dreams come true in one-off comedy, Click & Collect.
Entertainment
Top of the Pops announced the line-up for the two Christmas Day and New Year’s specials hitting BBC One screens this festive period, hosted by Fearne Cotton and BBC Radio 1’s Clara Amfo.
The five Greatest Sporting Moment of The Year nominations have been revealed ahead of BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
Children's
Tess Daly is to swap the Strictly dance floor for The Spotlight, a TV talent competition which sees a brand new boy band pitted against an all-girl group. The Spotlight is a fictional talent competition featured in new CBBC comedy drama, Almost Never.
Northern Ireland
BBC Northern Ireland is continuing its tradition of BBC Christmas Preview Screenings in Belfast, and this year there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Scotland
BBC Scotland has announced the three new personalities that will be the voice of its new channel for Scotland. Jennie Cook, George Taylor and Dominic Main were the successful candidates following a competitive interview process.
BBC Scotland is treating its audiences to a selection box of television and radio goodies which includes the return of a comedy favourite for a Hogmanay special.
World Service
BBC World Questions went to São Paulo on 4 December to host a debate on the country’s political, social and economic future - and to find out what Brazilians themselves have to say about world events.
Corporate
Directors of the British Broadcasting Corporation, ABC (Australia), Deutsche Welle, France Médias Monde, NHK (Japan) and United States Agency for Global Media today said public service broadcasting faces ‘increasing threats’ and expressed concern about ‘troubling attacks‘ on journalists around the world.
Broadcast highlights
Dynasties, Sunday 2 December, BBC One and BBC iPlayer
Secrets Of British Animation, Sunday 2 December, BBC Four and BBC iPlayer
Sports Personality 2018: A Great Sporting Year, Tuesday 4 December, BBC One and BBC iPlayer
Escape From Dubai: The Mystery Of The Missing Princess, Thursday 5 December, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer
Hear and Now: Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, Saturday 1 December, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
Music Extra: Black Fire, Friday 7 December, BBC World Service and BBC Sounds
Mary Anne Hobbs, Sunday 2 December, BBC Radio 6 and BBC Sounds
In The Child's Best Interests, Tuesday 4 December BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds