Andy Fry, Author at The Drop

BBC ploughs £1m into new shows for YouTube channel targeting young males

Apr 14, 2026

The BBC has opened a new commissioning round for deepwatch, a YouTube-first documentary channel targeting 16-24-year-olds across the UK, with a particular focus on engaging younger male audiences. The initiative will see 20 standalone films commissioned, with an...

Tom Simons (aka TommyInnit) to host SPT digital studios’ first original format

Apr 14, 2026

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has launched its first original digital channel under its International Production division’s recently-launched digital studio initiative. The channel will debut with the series 100 Questions with Tom Simons. The creator-led format is...

Channel 4 acquires YouTube-originated TFI Friday Unplugged as social platforms fuel legacy format revival

Apr 13, 2026

Channel 4 has acquired six episodes of TFI Friday Unplugged, the Virgin Radio UK series that launched on YouTube, in a deal that underlines how digital-first commissions are increasingly providing a way to resurrect established entertainment IP. Fronted by Chris Evans...

NAB Show launches creator-focused initiative ahead of 2026 event

Apr 13, 2026

Global trade event NAB is expanding its focus on digital creators with the introduction of a new ‘Content Creator VIP Programme’, aimed at recognising and supporting influencers and independent media businesses shaping the industry. The initiative will bring a curated...

LADbible Group launches ‘Pitch Your Story’ initiative with Young Arrows

Apr 13, 2026

LADbible Group has partnered with Young Arrows, Merman and the Race Equality Foundation to launch Pitch Your Story, a new programme aimed at supporting emerging creative and filmmaking talent across the UK. The initiative invites entrants to submit concepts for a...