What's happened
The BBC has acquired all nine seasons of Suits and other hit shows from NBCUniversal. This comes after the success of Suits on Netflix and the show becoming the streaming giant's most-watched acquired show. Additionally, the final episode of Hairy Bikers Go West aired following the death of Dave Myers, who battled cancer. Comedian Katherine Ryan revealed she hasn't been asked back to Celebrity Gogglebox after appearing on the show last year.
Why it matters
The acquisition of Suits by the BBC marks a significant move in the television industry, providing viewers with more diverse content. The final episode of Hairy Bikers Go West, aired posthumously after Dave Myers' death, left fans emotional. Katherine Ryan's absence from Celebrity Gogglebox raises questions about the show's casting decisions and viewer preferences.
What the papers say
The Independent reported on the BBC's acquisition of Suits and other shows, highlighting the popularity of the legal drama on Netflix. Sky News covered the final episode of Hairy Bikers Go West, focusing on Dave Myers' battle with cancer and the decision to air the show posthumously. The Sun featured Katherine Ryan's comments on not being asked back to Celebrity Gogglebox, indicating a potential shift in the show's lineup.
How we got here
Suits, a legal drama, gained immense popularity on Netflix, leading to the BBC's acquisition of all nine seasons. Hairy Bikers Go West featured Dave Myers and Si King exploring food and culture, with the final episode airing after Myers' death. Celebrity Gogglebox is a popular show where celebrities watch and comment on TV shows.
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Simon James King is an English television presenter, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers with Dave Myers. Together they have presented a number of television cookery series for BBC television and have since launched an online weight loss programme,
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David James Myers is an English television presenter, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers, along with Si King. He is also known for his appearances on the BBC celebrity talent show Strictly Come Dancing.
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The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Headquartered at Broadcasting House in Westminster, London, it is the world's oldest national broadcaster, and the largest broadcaster in the world by number of employees.