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Binge-worthy shows on BBC Player are here to light up the festive season
Mumbai: BBC Player on Prime Video Channels will deliver a delight of content for its audience this festive season, including an array of engaging and power-packed shows to binge-watch and a special selection of Doctor Who programs spanning from classic episodes to recent specials.
Whovians across India can now immerse themselves in iconic moments from the beloved sci-fi series Doctor Who, featuring episodes from various seasons and thrilling specials. Join the Doctors on their adventures exploring the universe in specials such as The Power of the Doctor -Centenary special, Eve of the Daleks – New Year’s Day, Legend of the Sea Devils, The End of Time – Christmas Special, Planet of the Dead, The Waters of Mars, The Next Doctor – Christmas Special, Voyage of the Damned – Christmas Special, The Runaway Bride -Christmas Special. Fun fact! Doctor Who is listed in the Guinness World Records as the longest-running science fiction series in the world, as well as the ‘most successful’ science fiction series of all time.
Beyond Doctor Who, BBC Player brings a range of other incredible shows that will make the festivities even brighter. The Chelsea Detective Season 2 delivers an intricate world of investigative drama set amidst the enigmatic streets of Chelsea. Additionally, culinary enthusiasts can savor the delectable treats featured in Rachel Allen Cake Diaries, while comedy lovers can revel in the laughter of Black Ops and The Cleaner, both promising sidesplitting moments in their chaotic and humorous scenarios. Completing the roster of special programming for Diwali, Wonders Of The World I Can’t See invites viewers on an exciting exploration of unseen marvels, providing insights into the hidden wonders that exist beyond the real world. These shows collectively ensure an eclectic mix of entertainment, catering to a wide spectrum of interests and moods.
So, what are you waiting for? Subscribe to BBC Player today at an annual subscription of Rs 599, and let the magic begin!
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Times Network to air JVC Exit Poll across 5 regions on April 29
Four-hour broadcast spans states and Puducherry with data-led analysis
MUMBAI: Times Network is set to roll out what it calls one of its most expansive election programming efforts yet, culminating in the JVC Exit Poll on 29 April, with a multi-hour broadcast spanning key poll-bound regions.
The exit poll will air across Times Now and Times Now Navbharat, beginning at 5pm and 4pm respectively. Co-powered by Vedanta and Jindal Stainless, the programming aims to combine on-ground reportage with data-driven projections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
The network has deployed over 50 journalists across these regions, gathering voter sentiment and local insights in the run-up to polling. The effort builds on its ongoing election formats such as Election Yatra and Election Premier League, which have tracked campaign narratives and community-level issues.
In parallel, Times Now Navbharat has focused on constituency-level reporting in West Bengal through its Jan Gan ka Mann series, capturing voter opinions across diverse segments.
The coverage has also featured interviews with prominent political leaders. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress leaders Ramesh Chennithala and V D Satheesan have appeared on the network’s election specials. From Tamil Nadu, voices including deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran, BJP leader K Annamalai and NTK’s Seeman have also featured in discussions.
On the day of the exit poll, the network’s primetime anchors, including Navika Kumar, Zakka Jacob and Sumit Awasthi, will lead the coverage. They will be joined by a panel of political analysts, psephologists and senior journalists offering real-time insights and interpretation of trends.
The programming will integrate grassroots reportage with analytics from the JVC Exit Poll, aiming to give viewers an early sense of electoral outcomes ahead of the official results on 4 May.
With its combined English and Hindi broadcast reach, Times Network is positioning this effort as a comprehensive look at voter sentiment, blending field reporting, data and debate to decode what could lie ahead when the final mandate is revealed.
