UK production spending, EU digital rules, Trump’s BBC lawsuit

UK film and high-end TV production spending falls to £5.2 billion

UK film and high-end television production spending fell to £5.2 billion in the year ending September 2026. The Guardian revised its reported annual decline from 40% to 28%; the underlying figures remain provisional.

Danny Kelly, award-winning music editor and broadcaster, dies at 69

Danny Kelly’s death ends a career that connected music magazines with online football coverage and radio. He launched Football365 and hosted football podcasts after his work as an editor.

NAZA ranks third in Italy’s all-time cinema documentary tally, producer says

NAZA has reached third place in Italy’s all-time documentary cinema admissions ranking, its producer the Guardian says. The film remains in Italian theaters, and the Guardian plans a free worldwide streaming release in early December.

ITV’s sale to Sky is progressing as planned, CEO says

ITV CEO Carolyn McCall says the Sky sale remains on schedule as regulators examine the proposed transfer of ITV’s channels and streaming service. The regulators must report to the culture secretary.

Stacy Keach, television’s Mike Hammer, dies at 85

Stacy Keach’s wife announced his death in Magdalenka, Poland. Alongside his television detective roles, he played an aging boxer in John Huston’s Fat City and earned a Tony nomination for portraying Buffalo Bill in Indians.

US judge lets Trump’s $10 billion BBC defamation lawsuit proceed

A US judge has allowed Trump’s BBC lawsuit to continue without deciding liability. The dispute centers on an edited clip of his remarks, leaving the broadcaster to continue defending the case.

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Channel 4 cancels Married at First Sight UK

Channel 4 has ended its UK reality series after sexual assault allegations and two welfare reviews; the Australian production continues while its broadcaster and producer examine the findings.

Irma P. Hall, Soul Food actress and Cannes prize winner, dies at 91

Actress Irma P. Hall died on 10 November 2026, her family confirmed. A former language teacher, she built a screen career that took her from Book of Numbers to award-winning roles in Soul Food and The Ladykillers.

India’s cabinet approves Yuge Yugeen Bharat museum

India’s cabinet has approved a museum of the country’s history and civilization, converting former government offices for public use. The first gallery is expected by the end of 2027, with completion scheduled for financial year 2030–31.

European Commission proposes Digital Fairness Act

The European Commission proposes new rules for online sales, subscriptions and games, including limits on purchases by minors. If adopted as proposed, the obligations would apply 12 months after the law enters into force.

India’s Madras High Court orders library book probe and account freeze

India’s Madras High Court has ordered an investigation into library book purchases and a freeze on publisher-linked accounts. The inquiry will examine selection, prices and payments, while the state says it will seek to recover public money if wrongdoing is found.

DC brings two Batmen together in 5-issue Reign of Assassins

DC’s 5-issue Batman series brings Jace Fox together with Bruce Wayne against an international threat, with the first issue scheduled for 17 February 2027.