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Three New BBC Being Human Video Clips: Seth's Profile, George's Greatest, More!
15/May/09 15:08 Filed in: Videos
The BBC have recently released three new video clips in promotion of Being Human and you can find them embedded in the Being-Human.tv Video Library.
These include:
Seth's Profile
George's Greatest Moments
Being Human : The Read-Through
Enjoy!
These include:
Seth's Profile
George's Greatest Moments
Being Human : The Read-Through
Enjoy!
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BBC PRESS RELEASE: BEING HUMAN DOCUMENTARY ANNOUNCED
19/March/09 13:11 Filed in: Episodes
Courtesy of the BBC Press Office:
Celebrating the success of Being Human, BBC Three has commissioned a one-hour special documentary to give fans another taste of all things human and otherwise, on Saturday 28 March at 9.15pm.
Unearthed will take the audience on a unique behind-the-scenes tour to meet many of the actors who play the much-loved characters from the series including Aidan Turner (Mitchell), Russell Tovey (George), Lenora Crichlow (Annie), Jason Watkins (Herrick), Annabel Scholey (Lauren) and Sinead Keenan (Nina).
Unearthed is unmissable viewing for anyone who loves Being Human.
The documentary will also feature interviews with series creator and writer Toby Whithouse and will be followed by the first three episodes of the first series.
The concluding episodes of series one will be shown the following Saturday.
Recently re-commissioned for a second series of eight episodes, Being Human has proved a huge hit with the BBC Three audience. It has enjoyed multi-platform success and the next series is eagerly awaited by fans and critics alike.
Celebrating the success of Being Human, BBC Three has commissioned a one-hour special documentary to give fans another taste of all things human and otherwise, on Saturday 28 March at 9.15pm.
Unearthed will take the audience on a unique behind-the-scenes tour to meet many of the actors who play the much-loved characters from the series including Aidan Turner (Mitchell), Russell Tovey (George), Lenora Crichlow (Annie), Jason Watkins (Herrick), Annabel Scholey (Lauren) and Sinead Keenan (Nina).
Unearthed is unmissable viewing for anyone who loves Being Human.
The documentary will also feature interviews with series creator and writer Toby Whithouse and will be followed by the first three episodes of the first series.
The concluding episodes of series one will be shown the following Saturday.
Recently re-commissioned for a second series of eight episodes, Being Human has proved a huge hit with the BBC Three audience. It has enjoyed multi-platform success and the next series is eagerly awaited by fans and critics alike.
Eight New BBC Being Human Video Clips: Behind The Scenes, The Cast Talks, More!
19/March/09 12:34 Filed in: Videos
The BBC have released several new video clips in promotion of Being Human and you can find them embedded in the Being-Human.tv Video Library.
These include:
Video Diaries from Russell Tovey and Aiden Turner
Videos of Russell, Aiden and Lenora answering fan questions
Three behind the scenes clips; The Funeral Parlor, Making The Werewolf, Our Journey's End
Enjoy!
These include:
Video Diaries from Russell Tovey and Aiden Turner
Videos of Russell, Aiden and Lenora answering fan questions
Three behind the scenes clips; The Funeral Parlor, Making The Werewolf, Our Journey's End
Enjoy!
UK Broadcast Ratings For Being Human Episodes 4, 5 and 6
19/March/09 10:48 Filed in: Episodes
According to final figures from BARB (Broadcasters' Audience Research Board LTD), the final three episodes of Being Human series 1 performed as follows:
Episode 4: 815,000 viewers (656,000 prelim, 3.0%)
#4 show on BBC3 for the week ending February 15th, 2009
For comparison during the same time slot: Lost 1.180M, Supernatural 636k
Episode 5: 797,000 viewers (578k prelim, 2.5%)
#5 show on BBC3 for the week ending February 22nd, 2009
For comparison during the same time slot: Lost 1.220M, Supernatural 583k
Episode 6: 1,086,000 viewers (822k prelim, 3.5%)
#2 show on BBC3 for the week ending March 1st, 2009
For comparison during the same time slot: Lost 1.264M, Supernatural 608k
Episode 4: 815,000 viewers (656,000 prelim, 3.0%)
#4 show on BBC3 for the week ending February 15th, 2009
For comparison during the same time slot: Lost 1.180M, Supernatural 636k
Episode 5: 797,000 viewers (578k prelim, 2.5%)
#5 show on BBC3 for the week ending February 22nd, 2009
For comparison during the same time slot: Lost 1.220M, Supernatural 583k
Episode 6: 1,086,000 viewers (822k prelim, 3.5%)
#2 show on BBC3 for the week ending March 1st, 2009
For comparison during the same time slot: Lost 1.264M, Supernatural 608k
BBC PRESS RELEASE: BEING HUMAN RECOMMISSIONED FOR 8-PART SERIES 2
26/February/09 05:38 Filed in: Episodes
Courtesy of the BBC Press Office:
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Being Human recommission announced – BBC Three hit drama to return for an eight-part series
Date: 26.02.2009
Being Human, the critically acclaimed hit BBC Three drama, chronicling the somewhat complicated lives of a vampire, a werewolf and a ghost living in modern-day Bristol, made by Touchpaper Television, part of the RDF Media Group, has been recommissioned for another eight-part series.
The eagerly awaited current series, which followed a much-loved pilot of the twenty-something drama, concludes this Sunday 1 March.
Starring Russell Tovey (Little Dorrit, Doctor Who, The History Boys) Lenora Crichlow (Sugar Rush, Doctor Who) and Aidan Turner (The Clinic), Being Human attracted a high of over one million viewers and rave reviews.
Being Human has also enjoyed multiplatform success, being the most watched programme on BBC iPlayer for its first two episodes, as well becoming one of the best performing BBC websites.
Danny Cohen, Controller BBC Three, says: "I'm thrilled that we are recommissioning Being Human. It's hugely popular with young viewers and earned great critical acclaim at the same time.
"It's also a very important staging-post in the successful development of home-grown young drama on BBC Three."
Ben Stephenson, Controller BBC Drama Commissioning, added: "I am very excited Being Human is returning for a second series. It's a distinctive modern series that has captured the imagination of the BBC Three audience in terms of strong viewer loyalty and critical acclaim, signalling a real breakthrough for drama on the channel."
Rob Pursey, Executive Producer for Touchpaper Television, says: "'We already have some very exciting, very dark new stories up our sleeves, so we're delighted to have the opportunity to make a second series of Being Human.
"BBC Three has been a brilliant platform for us to mount an unusual and ambitious drama."
Being Human is written by Toby Whithouse (Being Human pilot, Torchwood, Doctor Who), produced by Matthew Bouch (The Sarah Jane Adventures, Being Human pilot), directed by Toby Haynes (M.I. High, Spooks Code 9), Alex Pillai (Wire In The Blood) and Colin Teague (Torchwood, Doctor Who), and executive produced by Rob Pursey, Touchpaper Television (City Of Vice, Sold) and Julie Gardner, Head of Drama for BBC Wales.
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Being Human recommission announced – BBC Three hit drama to return for an eight-part series
Date: 26.02.2009
Being Human, the critically acclaimed hit BBC Three drama, chronicling the somewhat complicated lives of a vampire, a werewolf and a ghost living in modern-day Bristol, made by Touchpaper Television, part of the RDF Media Group, has been recommissioned for another eight-part series.
The eagerly awaited current series, which followed a much-loved pilot of the twenty-something drama, concludes this Sunday 1 March.
Starring Russell Tovey (Little Dorrit, Doctor Who, The History Boys) Lenora Crichlow (Sugar Rush, Doctor Who) and Aidan Turner (The Clinic), Being Human attracted a high of over one million viewers and rave reviews.
Being Human has also enjoyed multiplatform success, being the most watched programme on BBC iPlayer for its first two episodes, as well becoming one of the best performing BBC websites.
Danny Cohen, Controller BBC Three, says: "I'm thrilled that we are recommissioning Being Human. It's hugely popular with young viewers and earned great critical acclaim at the same time.
"It's also a very important staging-post in the successful development of home-grown young drama on BBC Three."
Ben Stephenson, Controller BBC Drama Commissioning, added: "I am very excited Being Human is returning for a second series. It's a distinctive modern series that has captured the imagination of the BBC Three audience in terms of strong viewer loyalty and critical acclaim, signalling a real breakthrough for drama on the channel."
Rob Pursey, Executive Producer for Touchpaper Television, says: "'We already have some very exciting, very dark new stories up our sleeves, so we're delighted to have the opportunity to make a second series of Being Human.
"BBC Three has been a brilliant platform for us to mount an unusual and ambitious drama."
Being Human is written by Toby Whithouse (Being Human pilot, Torchwood, Doctor Who), produced by Matthew Bouch (The Sarah Jane Adventures, Being Human pilot), directed by Toby Haynes (M.I. High, Spooks Code 9), Alex Pillai (Wire In The Blood) and Colin Teague (Torchwood, Doctor Who), and executive produced by Rob Pursey, Touchpaper Television (City Of Vice, Sold) and Julie Gardner, Head of Drama for BBC Wales.
New BBC Being Human Video Clips: Episode 5 & 6 Previews, Lenora's Video Diary
26/February/09 05:28 Filed in: Videos
The BBC have released three new video clips in promotion of Being Human and you can find them embedded in the Being-Human.tv Video Library.
"Being Human:Episode 5 Preview - Ghost: Amusing" shows a small scene from Episode 5 of Annie practicing her haunting skills.
"Being Human Feature: Lenora's Diary" follows Lenora behind the scenes through the lens of her very own diary cam.
"Being Human: Episode 6 Preview" provides a sneak peak at the March 1st, 2009 Series 1 finale airing on BBC Three.
"Being Human:Episode 5 Preview - Ghost: Amusing" shows a small scene from Episode 5 of Annie practicing her haunting skills.
"Being Human Feature: Lenora's Diary" follows Lenora behind the scenes through the lens of her very own diary cam.
"Being Human: Episode 6 Preview" provides a sneak peak at the March 1st, 2009 Series 1 finale airing on BBC Three.
Programme Information For Being Human Episode 6 Now Posted In Episode Guide
24/February/09 23:50 Filed in: Episodes
Courtesy of the BBC Press Office, the official description for Episode 6 is now available in the Being Human Episode Guide.
Episode 6, the finale for Series 1, will be broadcast in the UK via BBC Three on March 1st. Check your local listings.
Episode 6, the finale for Series 1, will be broadcast in the UK via BBC Three on March 1st. Check your local listings.
New BBC Being Human Video Clips: Annabel On Being Lauren, The Double Knock Down
19/February/09 03:21 Filed in: Videos
The BBC have released two new video clips in promotion of Being Human and you can find them embedded in the Being-Human.tv Video Library.
"Being Human: The Double Knock Down" goes behind the scenes feature explores how it was done, and the challenges the stunt posed to the actors, crew and stuntmen.
"Being Human: Annabel On Being Lauren" where Annabel discusses her character; no matter how much Mitchell tries he just can't seem to get away from Lauren.
"Being Human: The Double Knock Down" goes behind the scenes feature explores how it was done, and the challenges the stunt posed to the actors, crew and stuntmen.
"Being Human: Annabel On Being Lauren" where Annabel discusses her character; no matter how much Mitchell tries he just can't seem to get away from Lauren.
UK Broadcast Ratings For Being Human Episode 3
19/February/09 03:07 Filed in: Episodes
According to final figures from BARB (Broadcasters' Audience Research Board LTD), the third episode of Being Human performed as follows:
Episode 3: 815,000 viewers on BBC3
It was the 3rd most watched programme on BBC3 for the week ending February 8th, 2009
For comparison during the same day/time slot: Lost 1.158M, Supernatural 693k
Episode 3: 815,000 viewers on BBC3
It was the 3rd most watched programme on BBC3 for the week ending February 8th, 2009
For comparison during the same day/time slot: Lost 1.158M, Supernatural 693k
Programme Information For Being Human Episode 5 Now Posted In Episode Guide
17/February/09 18:59 Filed in: Episodes
Courtesy of the BBC Press Office, the official description for Episode 5 is now available in the Being Human Episode Guide.
Episode 5 will be broadcast in the UK via BBC Three on February 22nd, 2009. Check your local listings.
Episode 5 will be broadcast in the UK via BBC Three on February 22nd, 2009. Check your local listings.
UK Broadcast Ratings For Being Human Episodes 1 and 2
12/February/09 02:49 Filed in: Episodes
According to final figures from BARB (Broadcasters' Audience Research Board LTD), the first two episodes of Being Human performed as follows:
Episode 1: 1,092,000 viewers on BBC3
It was the 3rd most watched programme on BBC3 for the week ending January 25th, 2009.
For comparison during the same day/time slot: Lost on Sky1: 1.19M, Supernatural on ITV2: 621k
Episode 2: 974,000 viewers on BBC3
It was, again, the 3rd most watched programme on BBC3 for the week ending February 1st, 2009
For comparison during the same day/time slot: Lost on Sky1: 1.32M, Supernatural on ITV2: 548k
Episode 1: 1,092,000 viewers on BBC3
It was the 3rd most watched programme on BBC3 for the week ending January 25th, 2009.
For comparison during the same day/time slot: Lost on Sky1: 1.19M, Supernatural on ITV2: 621k
Episode 2: 974,000 viewers on BBC3
It was, again, the 3rd most watched programme on BBC3 for the week ending February 1st, 2009
For comparison during the same day/time slot: Lost on Sky1: 1.32M, Supernatural on ITV2: 548k
New BBC Being Human Video Clips: Inside The Crib, Killing Annie, Episode 4 Preview
12/February/09 02:35 Filed in: Videos
The BBC have released three new video clips in promotion of Being Human and you can find them embedded in the Being-Human.tv Video Library.
"Being Human: Inside The Crib" goes behind the scenes with Set Designer Andrew Purcell for a house tour.
"Being Human: Killing Annie" takes us behind the scenes to discover how Annie's death was created with the aid of green screen, stunt men and a dedicated crew.
"Being Human: Episode 4 Preview - Poltergeist Activity" provides a sneak peak at the February 15th, 2009 episode airing on BBC Three.
"Being Human: Inside The Crib" goes behind the scenes with Set Designer Andrew Purcell for a house tour.
"Being Human: Killing Annie" takes us behind the scenes to discover how Annie's death was created with the aid of green screen, stunt men and a dedicated crew.
"Being Human: Episode 4 Preview - Poltergeist Activity" provides a sneak peak at the February 15th, 2009 episode airing on BBC Three.
Programme Information For Being Human Episode 4 Now Posted In Episode Guide
10/February/09 04:14 Filed in: Episodes
Courtesy of the BBC Press Office, the official description for Episode 4 is now available in the Being Human Episode Guide.
Episode 4 will be broadcast in the UK via BBC Three on February 15th, 2009. NOTE: according to the schedule, Being Human Episode 4 will air at a special time of 9:20PM. Check your local listings.
Episode 4 will be broadcast in the UK via BBC Three on February 15th, 2009. NOTE: according to the schedule, Being Human Episode 4 will air at a special time of 9:20PM. Check your local listings.
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