CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC HITS TV PRODUCTION

Now declared a global pandemic, coronaviris (COVID-19) has caused havoc across the entertainment industry, disrupting filming schedules and release dates...

STRANGER THINGS, NETFLIX Production has been suspended on all of Netflix’s scripted projects in the US and Canada for at least two weeks, with season four of the hit sci-fi show affected.

LINE OF DUTY/PEAKY BLINDERS, BBC1

Two of the BBC’s most popular shows have postponed filming. It is not yet clear when they will go back into production, or to what extent this will delay an air date. CELEBRITY RACE ACROSS THE WORLD, BBC2

In a statement, the BBC said, “Celebrity Race Across the World involves contestants travelling across a number of different countries… Studio Lambert has decided to delay production.” THE GRAND TOUR, AMAZON PRIME

Jeremy Clarkson confirmed the fourth series of the motoring show is now on hold. On Twitter, he said filming will restart “once this virus business is settled”. CELEBRITY JUICE

Keith Lemon’s ITV2 series was postponed abruptly, as revealed by Paddy McGuinness – “We were all set to record, then we hear Boris Johnson’s speech, and that was that! Audience out, show cancelled… for now!”

PHILLIP SCHOFIELD’S HOW TO SPEND IT WELL ON HOLIDAY Schofield’s new ITV travel series was due to start on 5 March but was pulled from schedules after a rise in coronavirus cases. It’s not yet clear when the show will air. EASTENDERS

Filming has stopped and weekly episodes are reduced. There will be just two episodes a week.

THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW

The new series is postponed after a struggle for guests!