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Take a look at some of the films and TV shows currently being filmed in the UK and Ireland, including ‘Rivals’ (Season 2), ‘Vision Quest’ and Bella Ramsey’s new film. From Joan Collins’ return to screen as ‘Wallis Simpson’ to Steve Coogan’s new Netflix drama, we look at some of the exciting productions filming around […]

The High in Fat, Sugar and Salt Advertisements Restrictions for food and drink commercials and what it means for the creative industry. On 15 May 2025, Spotlight sent the Secretaries of State a letter on behalf of the creative industries urging them to delay implementation of the High in Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS) Advertisement […]

‘Mr Loverman’ and ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’ celebrate their BAFTA success with two wins each.  The BAFTA Television Awards 2025 have now been awarded at the Royal Festival Hall on London’s Southbank, hosted by Scottish actor, comedian and national treasure Alan Cumming. This year’s ceremony was packed full of witty comedy, thanks to […]

We take a look at some of the films and TV shows currently being filmed in the UK and Ireland, including ‘Enola Holmes 3’, ‘Industry Season 4’ and J.J. Abrams’ latest project. From Channel 4’s new six-part original drama through to Lee Cronin’s The Mummy feature film, we look at some of the exciting productions […]

The 20 drama school graduates who’ll be performing at this year’s Spotlight Prize showcase. Once again, the Spotlight Prize is here to recognise and celebrate the very best drama school talent that the UK and Ireland have to offer.  65 drama schools and universities nominated a student from their graduating class to submit a self-tape […]

Fiddler on the Roof, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Giant are the big winners at the Olivier Awards 2025, each winning three awards. The ceremony, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter, was held at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 6 April and featured several live performances from shows, including a special […]