TV
BBC secures Titanic broadcast rights
Published Thursday, Nov 30 2000, 19:38 GMT | By Neil Wilkes
The BBC has paid around £7 million to secure the broadcast rights for blockbuster movie Titanic, it has been revealed.
The smash film will be screened on Christmas Day, in an effort to win the festive ratings war between BBC1 and ITV. Whilst the Corporation unveils its exact schedule next week, several details were leaked to the press on Monday morning.
Walking With Dinosaurs will return for a special hour-long edition, and a host of celebrities will star in drama Lorna Doone. Another drama series, Donovan Quick, starring Colin Firth, will make its debut. The Royal Family's Christmas service will be televised live in Morning Worship, and Victoria Wood will return in a new one-off special.
On BBC2, The Weakest Link will feature a celebrity special, and The Fast Show will air its last edition.
The smash film will be screened on Christmas Day, in an effort to win the festive ratings war between BBC1 and ITV. Whilst the Corporation unveils its exact schedule next week, several details were leaked to the press on Monday morning.
Walking With Dinosaurs will return for a special hour-long edition, and a host of celebrities will star in drama Lorna Doone. Another drama series, Donovan Quick, starring Colin Firth, will make its debut. The Royal Family's Christmas service will be televised live in Morning Worship, and Victoria Wood will return in a new one-off special.
On BBC2, The Weakest Link will feature a celebrity special, and The Fast Show will air its last edition.
More TV News
Tube Talk
'Bedlam': On set for the new seriesTube Talk takes a trip to the Bedlam set and speaks with star Lacey Turner.
TV Interviews
'Mike and Molly' Reno Wilson Q&ADigital Spy chats to Reno Wilson about Mike and Molly's wedding and beyond.
TV Ratings
'The Apprentice' final hires nearly 7mEarlier, the BBC's coverage of the Diamond Jubilee entertains more than 10m.
TV Recaps
'Homeland' finale: Have your sayHomeland's incredible finale is reviewed by Digital Spy. Share your verdict.








