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A round up of ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ announcements, press releases and blogs, plus some highlights from our TV, radio and online output last week.

500 Words

This week Chris Evans launched the for children aged between 5-13 years of age.

Super Movers campaign

The ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ and the Premier League have launched , an exciting partnership which will help primary school teachers to inspire children to become more active throughout their school day and enhance their learning.

³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Music Sound of 2018 Live and Celtic Connections

³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Music announced - an intimate gig featuring performances from a selection of the future new music talent tipped for success this year by influential musical experts - part of the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Music Sound Of 2018 longlist.

In addition, ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Music invites audiences to tune into landmark event for with a range of programming on radio, TV and online.

Announcements and blogs

³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Studios

Newly merged has announced the remaining appointments to the Executive Committee, completing the organisation’s senior line-up.

Drama

The media pack for  series seven was published. 

Elsewhere, ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Three has acquired Australian drama . The six-part contemporary thriller was acquired from DCD Rights and will air on the channel in 2018.

Comedy

³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Comedy have announced an exclusive screening of in Gloucestershire with cast and crew.

Meanwhile, an original comedy series penned by exciting upcoming writers Paul McKenna and Jimmy Donny Cosgrove, and starring   which centres around the life of Warren Thompson, a pedantic driving instructor who thinks the world is against him, was announced for ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ One.

Children in Need

has been appointed as the new Chair of charity ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Children in Need.

Radio

On Wednesday  announced a new weekend schedule for the station - with new signings Maya Jama and Jordan North joining Radio 1 to host weekly shows, and celebrities including Scarlett Moffatt and Mollie King becoming Radio 1 DJs to present alongside Matt Edmondson.

National 

According to official figures, Wales consistently falls behind the rest of the UK in terms of levels of happiness. So this January, across television, radio and online, ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Wales hopes to encourage positive change and well-being with a special week of programmes beginning on .

International

are joining forces on a new English language current affairs programme due to launch in 2018. The live studio-based show will focus on the stories behind the news, with original storytelling and audience interaction via social media and in the studio in Lagos.

Meanwhile it was confirmed that on 17 January, , where Jonathan Dimbleby will chair a debate between leading politicians and opinion formers with all subjects and questions provided by the public audience.

Blogs

This week James Purnell introduced the ; and we rounded up the , as well as publishing the weekly .

Broadcast Highlights

• , Sunday 14 January, ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ ONE
• , Sunday 14 January, ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ 6 MUSIC
• , Monday 15 January, ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ ONE
• , Monday 15 January, ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ TWO
• , Tuesday 16 January, ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ TWO
• , Tuesday 16 January, ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ FOUR
• , from Thursday 18 January, ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ THREE
• , Friday 19 January, ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ FOUR