COMPETITION: Win Under the Vines: Series 2 on DVD

Under the Vines as Series 2 is set to arrive on DVD and digital 15 June, courtesy of Acorn Media International.

And to celebrate we have a copy to give away!

Synopsis:

The new series picks up with our favourite city slickers, turned vintners, Daisy (Gibney) and Louis (Edwards), as they continue to operate their struggling winery and complicated feelings for one another. But the course of true love, and good wine, never did run smooth, and the arrival of Louis’ estranged wife, Simone (Sara Wiseman), sees the once blossoming romance quickly fizzle out when Louis makes a last-ditch effort to save his marriage.  

 

Love is in the air elsewhere on the farm as Griffin (Dean O’Gorman) rescues his romance with Gus (Simon Mead), Daisy meets handsome local doctor, David (Kirk Torrance), and Vic (Cohen Holloway) and Nic (Carrie Green) prepare for the arrival of their baby. 

 

Meanwhile, the feud between Oakley Wines and Shimmering Lake continues to escalate when nemesis, Marissa (Sarah Peirse), hires a flashy French vintner, who happens to be Tippy’s (Trae Te Wiki) cousin. With their rivalry brewing, financial pressures mounting and disastrous weather conditions threatening to destroy the grapes, Daisy and Louis must work as one to save the vineyard. 

 

Drink up the delightful Under the Vines once again for a ‘charming sun-kissed’ (The Sun) escape, filled with laughter, love and life-affirming adventures. 

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Stacey Dooley Returns with Three New BBC Documentaries Exploring Pressing UK Issues

Image: Stacey outside the Acorn Recovery unit in Stockport (BBC/Nine Lives Media/Ryan McNamara)

By Jon Donnis

BBC Documentaries has announced three new films from Stacey Dooley for BBC Three and iPlayer, each focusing on different urgent issues affecting people in the UK today.

Death in the Barracks follows Stacey as she examines the circumstances surrounding the death of Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, who died at her barracks at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire, with the film looking closely at the events leading up to the tragedy.

Fallen Women investigates a series of cases involving British women who died after falling from height, exploring whether signs of domestic abuse may have been missed or not properly considered in some of these deaths.

Down the K-Hole sees Stacey spend five months inside a Stockport rehabilitation unit, where she explores ketamine addiction and follows the experiences of people attempting to rebuild their lives after dependency.

Stacey Dooley describes the projects as some of her most challenging work to date, saying the films deal with difficult and often overlooked subjects, including military life, addiction, and cases where unanswered questions remain around women’s deaths. She reflects on the responsibility of working with people who have shared deeply personal experiences and hopes the documentaries encourage meaningful public discussion.

Emma Loach, Interim Head of Commissioning for Documentaries, says the films highlight Stacey’s ability to connect with people and handle complex subjects with clarity and humanity. She adds that the documentaries shine a light on urgent issues in the UK and create space for voices that are not always heard, while thanking contributors for their openness and trust.

The three documentaries form part of a new run of Stacey Dooley films for BBC Three and iPlayer, continuing her focus on immersive, issue-led storytelling.

The Light in the Hall Returns with a New Mystery Beneath the Surface

Image: Channel 4 Press

By Jon Donis

Channel 4 is set to revisit the troubled Welsh town of Llanemlyn this June as The Light in the Hall: Still Waters brings viewers back to a story shaped by old wounds, buried secrets and a community once again facing deep divisions.

The drama serves as the English-language adaptation of Y Golau: Dŵr, which previously aired in Welsh on S4C. The new series centres on a controversial proposal to expand the local reservoir, a plan that quickly stirs tensions many believed had been left in the past.

The story unfolds across two different periods. In 1995, activist Llyr Owen is killed in a bombing that shocks the town. His cousin, Rhys Owen, is convicted of the crime and sent to prison. Decades later, Rhys returns home after serving his sentence, only to find Llanemlyn facing another bitter dispute connected to the same landscape that once tore the community apart.

As fresh protests emerge, trainee journalist Caryl Huws begins looking into the events surrounding the original tragedy. What starts as an investigation soon becomes a journey into the town's hidden history, uncovering long-kept secrets and raising new questions about guilt, loyalty and the cost of silence.

Leading the cast is Siân Reese-Williams as Caryl Huws, alongside Mark Lewis Jones as Rhys Owen. Nia Roberts returns as Eve Davies, while Robert Glenister joins the ensemble as Robert Davies. Together, they anchor a drama that blends personal conflict with wider questions about community, justice and the lasting impact of the past.

With its dual timeline structure and focus on a town wrestling with unresolved history, The Light in the Hall: Still Waters promises a tense and emotionally charged return to Llanemlyn.

The Light in the Hall: Still Waters begins airing on Channel 4 on 16 June at 21:00.

Apple TV unveils trailer for 3rd season of its #acclaimed drama “Silo,” starring by Rebecca Ferguson

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By Jon Donnis

The trailer for season three of Silo teases a widening of the story’s scope, bringing together the present day struggle inside the underground silo with events set long before it was ever built. The series, created by Emmy Award winner Graham Yost, who also serves as showrunner and executive producer, continues to centre Rebecca Ferguson, who stars and also executive produces.

The 10-episode third season will premiere on Apple TV on 3 July 2026, with the first episode followed by weekly releases every Friday through 4 September 2026. Based on Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy, the new season expands the dystopian world of 10,000 people living deep underground under tightly controlled and mysterious conditions.

In the present timeline, Juliette Nichols, played by Rebecca Ferguson, survives her forced cleaning but returns changed, suffering from memory loss. As the silo itself begins to recover from rebellion, a new and dangerous threat emerges, pushing the fragile system towards further instability.

Alongside this, the story moves into the “Before Times”, where journalist Helen Drew, played by Jessica Henwick, and Congressman Daniel Keene, played by Ashley Zukerman, uncover a conspiracy that sets off a chain of events with catastrophic and irreversible consequences. This parallel narrative adds a historical layer that reframes what the silo really is and how it came to exist.

The ensemble cast returning alongside Ferguson includes Common, Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche, Avi Nash, Alexandria Riley, Shane McRae, Remmie Milner, Rick Gomez, Billy Postlethwaite and Clare Perkins. New additions for the season include Zukerman and Henwick, both appearing following their roles in the season two finale, along with Laura Innes, Jessica Brown Findlay, Morven Christie, Reed Birney and Matt Craven, with Colin Hanks set to recur and Steve Zahn also returning.

Already renewed for a fourth and final season, Silo continues its run as a major global sci-fi drama, building on the first two seasons now streaming on Apple TV.

Kevin Bridges Sets Out to Rediscover Football’s Soul in New BBC Scotland Documentary

(Image: Bango Studios/Steven Mochrie via BBC Press)

By Jon Donnis

Scotland’s long-awaited return to the FIFA Men’s World Cup provides the backdrop for a new BBC documentary that sees comedian Kevin Bridges travel across three countries in search of football’s lasting appeal.

Kevin Bridges: In Search of the Beautiful Game follows the acclaimed Scottish comic as he explores how the sport continues to shape communities, identities and cultures in different parts of the world. With Scotland preparing to meet Brazil once again on football’s biggest stage, Bridges embarks on a journey that takes him from Scotland to Brazil and the United States.

The one-hour film examines how football is experienced by supporters today and how its place in society has changed over time. Along the way, Bridges meets players, fans and local figures to gain a deeper understanding of what the game means in the modern era and why it remains such a powerful force in people’s lives.

The documentary arrives at a significant moment for Scottish football. Scotland’s qualification for the Men’s World Cup marks the nation’s first appearance at the tournament in 28 years. The prospect of another encounter with Brazil adds an extra layer of nostalgia and excitement for supporters who remember previous meetings between the two nations.

Blending travel, personal reflection and football culture, the programme also gives Bridges the opportunity to revisit his own connection to the sport. Looking back to the 1998 World Cup, he reflects on the excitement and wonder he felt as a young fan and considers whether that same sense of joy still exists in football today.

The film has been commissioned for BBC Scotland, BBC One and BBC iPlayer and is produced by Bango Studios. The production company was founded by award-winning producers Emily Hudd and Iain Wimbush, whose work has earned recognition from BAFTA, RTS and the Grierson Awards.

Kevin Bridges: In Search of the Beautiful Game will be available on BBC iPlayer from Friday 5 June. It will air on BBC Scotland at 9pm that evening before being shown on BBC One at 10.30pm on Sunday 7 June.

Finn Mannion Wins BBC Radio Scotland Young Classical Musician 2026

Finn Mannion (Image: Martin Shields)

By Jon Donnis

Cellist Finn Mannion has been named the winner of BBC Radio Scotland Young Classical Musician 2026. The announcement followed a Grand Final held in Glasgow’s City Halls, where three young musicians performed alongside the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in a competition for the coveted title.

The final brought together outstanding classical talent, with finalists performing in front of a live audience and a judging panel. Each musician took to the stage with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Jonathan Bloxham, delivering performances designed to showcase both technical ability and musical expression.

Finn Mannion, aged 24, is from Crieff. He began playing both the cello and the bagpipes at the age of seven and is currently completing a Masters in Music Performance at the Basel Academy of Music in Switzerland.

His winning performance featured Dvořák’s Cello Concerto Movement 1, Allegro, which impressed the judges and secured him the title.

The performances from all finalists were broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Sounds on Sunday 31 May from 7pm.

Speaking after his win, Finn Mannion said: “I'm so happy and honoured to have won this award. Performing with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Jonathan Bloxham was incredible, and I'm very grateful to everyone who made the night so special.”

Presenter Judith Ralston said: “Tonight’s performances were truly exceptional, and it was an honour to be involved. I’m just glad I wasn’t on the judging panel and had that difficult decision to make.”

Victoria Easton-Riley, Head of Audio and Events at BBC Scotland, said: “Congratulations to Finn on his achievement, and to the other finalists for their fantastic performances. We are delighted to give these young artists an opportunity to perform with our award-winning orchestra and showcase their talents on BBC Radio Scotland.”

Since 2024, BBC Radio Scotland Young Classical Musician of the Year has highlighted Scotland’s classical music scene and provided emerging musicians with a platform to develop their careers and reach wider audiences.

The other finalists in this year’s competition were pianist Anastasia-Maria Barbu and oboist Alasdair Cottee. Barbu, aged 22, began her piano studies at the age of eight in Brasov, Romania and is now in her final undergraduate year at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Cottee, aged 18, is from Dunbar, has played the oboe since the age of eight, studies at the Royal Conservatoire Junior Department, and is a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland as well as Principal Oboe of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.

Football Fantastics Returns to CBeebies with More Football, Comedy and Imaginative Adventures

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By Jon Donnis

CBeebies is bringing back Football Fantastics for a second series, with the energetic live-action football show returning to screens on Saturday 6 June.

The new series consists of ten 15-minute episodes and sees the original Fantastics team reunited at their Saturday morning football club. This time, they are joined by two new players who introduce fresh challenges, comedy and imaginative adventures to the group.

Designed for preschool viewers and families to enjoy together, Football Fantastics combines football, storytelling, music and humour while promoting friendship, confidence, teamwork and the importance of getting involved. The show aims to appeal both to young football fans and children who may be discovering the sport for the first time.

The latest series promises an even bigger mix of fun and fantasy. Among the adventures awaiting viewers are a visit to the Match of the Day studio, football boots that can talk, a hedge with a surprising appetite for footballs, a game of football in space with real aliens, a superhero-themed show-and-tell and an ambitious bucket heist. Giant mascots, a band of adult football supporters, kids-versus-adults penalty shootouts and a particularly adorable dog also feature throughout the series.

Football Fantastics will once again include appearances from some of England's best-known football stars. Viewers can look forward to cameo appearances from Declan Rice, Nico O'Reilly and Ollie Watkins, alongside Lionesses players Alessia Russo, Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly.

A brand-new feature called Jill's Skills will also debut in the second series. Football legend Jill Scott will teach both the Fantastics and viewers at home a different football skill in every episode. The segment will cover a variety of techniques, including nutmegs, communication on the pitch, the "around the world" trick and how to strike a successful volley.

With its blend of football action, comedy, music and imagination, Football Fantastics looks set to deliver another entertaining run of episodes for young audiences when it returns to CBeebies this June.

Jill Scott says: “I’ve loved coming back for series two and getting to share some of my favourite football skills with the Fantastics and the audience at home. What I love about Jill’s Skills is that it’s not about being perfect. It's about encouraging kids to have a go, try new things and enjoy being active together.

"With the World Cup this summer getting everyone excited about football, it feels like such a brilliant time to encourage families to get involved and enjoy being active together. That’s what Football Fantastics is all about too, bringing people together, building confidence, having fun and showing kids that anyone can join in and give it a go.”