9 November 2026

TV

Former Bedford College student lands breakthrough role in BBC drama Crookhaven

A former drama student at Bedford College is one of the stars of a new BBC One drama series based on a series of best-selling books. Charlie Mann, who was at Bedford College between 2017...

Bedford’s Max McMurdo hosts new Channel 4 DIY reality show

Bedford-based designer and TV presenter, Max McMurdo, is hosting a new DIY reality show which is offering the biggest ever prize on daytime Channel 4. Chateau DIY: Win the Dream launched...

Bedford word wizard could be first deaf Countdown Octochamp

Bedford's, Ciaran McCarthy reached the quarter-finals of Series 92 of Countdown, winning eight straight heat games, meaning he will forever be heralded as a Countdown 'Octochamp'...

YouthTV announces partnership with Original Culture Festival 2025

YouthTV's CEO has said that their newly announced partnership with Original Culture Festival is about "protecting and uplifting the creative grassroots culture". Now in its fourth year...

Popular game show seeks Bedfordians to take part

If you're at a loose end this Friday and Saturday, then ITV may have just the solution. They are coming to Bedford and are looking for people to take part in a variety of games for the In For a Penny show with...

Bedford’s Tom and Martin Grennan join the Celebrity Gogglebox family

Bedford-born superstar singer-songwriter, Tom Grennan, is adding a new string to his bow this evening (Friday) when he's joined by his dad, Martin, in the new series of Celebrity Gogglebox...

Squid Game reality show makers deny serious injuries at Bedford filming

The makers of a new reality game show based on the South Korean drama TV series being filmed at Bedford have denied reports contestants suffered serious injuries in freezing temperatures. Netflix...

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