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Top Gear will resume production NEXT MONTH with & # 39; strictly limited & # 39; crews and social distance


Top Gear is set to resume filming in June.

The hit engine show – which is presented by Freddie Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris – will go back into production next month, after it has been suspended since March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The program will be & # 39; strictly restricted & # 39; crews use and follow government guidelines when recording filming, according to the BBC & # 39; s Charlotte Moore.

Switch on! Top Gear is set to resume filming in June

Content Director Charlotte said: & # 39; We are also exploring ways to start filming on more drama & # 39; s and other major BBC shows as soon as possible. & # 39;

She said the broadcaster – who's also given EastEnders the green light to resume filming in June – hopes to "help" the & # 39; to boost British TV production – safe and reasonable & # 39 ;.

Writing in the & # 39; Daily Telegraph she explained: & # 39; We've been very careful about how we can safely get some of our shows back into production, and I'm pleased to announce that we plan to resume filming on both EastEnders and Top Gear at the end next month. & # 39;

She added: & # 39; Of course, we will work within government guidelines. Crews will be strictly limited. Cast members will do their own hair and makeup. Social distance will be in place. & # 39;

Their statement came after MailOnline confirmed that ITV & # 39; s Coronation Street is in the final stages of a & # 39; back-to-production protocol & # 39 ;.

The boys are back: The hit motor show – which is presented by Freddie Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris – will go back into production next month, after they have been suspended since March because of the coronavirus pandemic

We return to Walford: EastEnders comes by filming within weeks after & # 39; the show was stopped due to coronavirus … around & # 39; BBC bosses say & # 39; crews will be limited & # 39;

BBC boss Charlotte Moore said: & # 39; Cast members will do their own hair and makeup. Social distance will be in place & # 39;

Can we repair it! Builders were pictured to get to work Wednesday at the new £ 87million EastEnders at Elstree Studios

Albert Square: Aerial photos show Albert Square in shape, with the structure work of Queen Vic, patio houses and garden almost complete

Form Shape: Builders were seen on & # 39; the back of & # 39; e patio houses that don't need windows

Builders were pictured working Wednesday at the new £ 87million EastEnders in Elstree Studios, London.

Aerial photos let Albert Square create, with the structural work of Queen Vic, terraces and gardens almost complete.

The stately pub was previously covered in plastic leaks and stills, due to work being done on the building, but the brand new pale brick exterior of the & # 39; e pub is now visible.

Builders were seen working on & # 39; the back of & # 39; e terraces, which still need windows, while others were filmed to check the railroad bridge.

Work on the £ 87million set has been continued while the cast and crew are on pause.

Wow: Construction was also done on & # 39; the railway bridge

Looks Good: Work on the £ 87 Million Set Continued While the Cast and Crew Are on Break

Filming on BBC shows such as Line Of Duty, Peaky Blinders and Call The Midwife is also ongoing.

The BBC reduced the number of pre-filmed EastEnders episodes it aired in a week to make them last as long as possible.

BBC drama controller Piers Wenger said earlier that the broadcaster hopes to film again on Soups & # 39; as soon as possible & # 39 ;.

Wenger pointed to the example of Australian Soap Neighbors, who did not re-film the movie, but with social distancing rules in place and other restrictions, including prohibiting kissing on set.

& # 39; We are not quite at that point yet, & # 39; he said. & # 39; But all that conversation is being held and that's a real determination to put that show on & # 39; e getting new and running. & # 39;

More to come: BBC drama controller Piers Wenger said earlier that the broadcaster hopes to film again on Soups & # 39; as soon as possible & # 39;

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged some sectors to return to work earlier this week in a tentative three-step & # 39; exit plan & # 39; if home work cannot be done. By definition, this would include movie sets.

While a spokesman for & # 39; s Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sports told Screen Daily: & # 39; The government is working closely with the screen industry to understand how different types of productions can meet social distance guidelines, and give confidence to people in the TV and film industries that there are safe ways which they can return to work. & # 39;

It has since been claimed that BBC shows such as Peaky Blinders and Line of Duty will return to filming, but must adhere to social distance regulation.

Coronation Street

Coronation Street has confirmed that it is in the & # 39; final stages of a & # 39; back-to-production protocol & # 39; after filming was stopped to follow COVID-19 regulations.

A representative exclusively told MailOnline: & # 39; ITV is in & # 39; final stages of working with others in the industry on a back-to-production protocol and we are in active discussions with the government on this.

& # 39; We will share more updates over time. & # 39;

The hit ITV soap in March stopped filming after locked-in and social distancing regulations amid the & # 39; coronavirus crisis.

Filming: Coronation Street has confirmed it is in the & # 39; final stages of a & # 39; back-to-production protocol & # 39; after filming was stopped to follow COVID-19 regulations

The statement said at the time: & # 39; ITV unfortunately made the decision to produce & # 39; to stop Coronation Street and Emmerdale with effect from Monday, March 23.

& # 39; We did our best to follow filming while we followed & # 39; the latest health guidelines from the government to make sure we have episodes of both soups sent on ITV until at least the early summer.

& # 39; The health and well-being of & # 39; However, production teams, actors, crew and their families are essential to us and we now feel that the time has come to film.

& # 39; We want to thank our viewers for their support and hope that they will continue to use both soups in the coming months. & # 39;

Back Scaled: The ITV soap confirmed in March that they only had enough episodes to last until the & # 39; early summer & # 39; with weekly episodes relocated from seven to three (Barbara Knox pictured on soap in 2017)

As such, the ITV soap confirmed that they only had enough episodes to last until the & # 39; early summer & # 39; with weekly episodes scaled from seven to three.

It is also claimed that older soap stars could be banned from set with storylines focusing on younger cast members.

Faithful Coronation Street stars Bill Roache, 88, Barbara Knox, 86, David Neilson, 71, and Sue Nicholls, 76, could be told not to return, to & # 39; t be & # 39; risky & # 39; is.

ITV boss Kevin Lygo recently confirmed that it is likely that older cast members on Coronation Street and Emmerdale will not be returning for one or the other, and said; & # 39; I don't want Ken Barlow to get sick. & # 39;

Emmerdale

Emmerdale announced in March that filming has ceased to follow social distance and government regulations amid the & # 39; coronavirus crisis.

A representative declined to comment to MailOnline on what plans are in place for the ITV soap to return to filming and how to follow social distance measures on set.

ITV boss Kevin Lygo said earlier that the soap will remain on screens until the end of May and it is likely that older cast members will not return to set for sometime, this could include Eric Pollard actor Chris Chittell, 71 include.

Suspended: Emmerdale announced in March that filming has stopped following social distance and government regulations amid the & # 39; coronavirus crisis

Custom: ITV boss Kevin Lygo confirmed that the soap & # 39; customize the pre-written scripts & # 39; will factor into & # 39; the COVID-19 crisis, he said & # 39; They are incredibly inventive and creative across narrative storylines. & # 39; (Eric Pollard actor Chris Chittell, 71, pictured right)

Like Coronation Street, Emmerdale has scaled its episodes from seven to three.

Lygo also confirmed that the soap will & # 39; adjust its prescribed scripts & # 39; to factor in & # 39; the COVID-19 crisis, he said, & # 39; They are incredibly inventive and creative about story line storylines.

& # 39; Of course, a lot of scripts were written for this film period, but they fit some. I think we have to accept that there are more "two people talking in a room" kind of stuff. & # 39;

While Broadcast magazine proved that ITV soap could make changes to sets in a bid to stick to social distance with & # 39; one-way systems & # 39; and & # 39; perspex screens & # 39; during editing.

Hollyoaks

Hollyoaks announced in March that filming has stopped following social distance and government regulations amid the & # 39; coronavirus crisis.

MailOnline has contacted representatives for comment on when the movie will resume.

Channel 4's Soap 4 is said to have enough episodes to last until the end of July and has its weekly shows scaled from five to just two.

Director of Programming for Channel 4, Ian Katz, said: & # 39; The coronavirus outbreak is a tremendous creative challenge for all broadcasters and although it has a profound impact on getting some of our productions on screen, then & # 39; public service broadcasters like Channel 4 can step up and help people navigate the extraordinary challenges we all face. & # 39;

Social distance: Hollyoaks announced in March that filming has ceased to follow social distance and government regulations amid the & # 39; coronavirus crisis

While a soap representative added: & # 39; Dear Hollyoaks viewers. It is with a heavy heart that we made the decision to pause Hollyoaks filming. From Monday, March 30, we will reduce the number of our weekly new episodes from five to three, which will air Monday through Wednesday.

& # 39; To make sure we stay on air every week night, fans can look forward to extra special episodes every Thursday and Friday at E4. We will stay as present as ever on our social platforms, so please keep in touch with us here, stay safe and take care of yourself. Thank you for your continued support. & # 39;

They continued: & # 39; We are starting a whole new series of & # 39; Hollyoaks Favorites & # 39 ;. Introduced by Kieron Richardson and Jorgie Porter, this series will give viewers a chance to re-watch some of our biggest episodes, from weddings, bust-ups, heartbeats and some of our biggest and best stunts. & # 39;

BBC dramas: Peaky Blinders and Line Of Duty

It was claimed Wednesday that Peaky Blinders and Line Of Duty will return to filming as long as cast members follow social distance regulations.

Cast and crew of & # 39; the two shows will & # 39; keep a distance of two meters from others, and wash their hands regularly & # 39 ;, reported The Sun.

Peaky Blinders, who don't see Cillian Murphy and Helen McCrory as their leads and follow a 1920s crime alliance in Birmingham, were yet to begin filming series six.

Hooray! It was claimed Wednesday that Peaky Blinders and Line Of Duty will return to filming as long as cast members follow social distance regulations (Cillian Murphy pictured in Peaky Blinders still)

Returning: While Line Of Duty, which Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston (LR) watch as their leads in British police drama, stops filming in Belfast for season six in March to follow to the COVID-19 regulations

While Line Of Duty, which Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar see as their leads in the British police drama, their filming in Belfast for season six in March ceases to follow "COVID-19" regulations.

A BBC spokeswoman said at the time: & # 39; In the light of & # 39; e Covid-19 distribution, after much consideration, the producers Caryn Mandabach Productions and Tiger Aspect Productions of Peaky Blinders Series 6 postponed the filming, and World Productions on Line of Duty Series 6 have stopped filming, both in consultation with and support by the BBC.

& # 39; We will continue with all productions on & # 39; check the case and will continue with the latest news and advice from the Foreign Office, World Health Organization and Public Health England. & # 39;

ITV entertainment shows: Love Island, I & # 39; m A Celebrity and Dancing On Ice

Love Island

Love Island has been canceled this summer, but ITV bosses are said to be considering restoring the film for the fall and filming on the Canary Islands.

Kevin Lygo, director of television at ITV, said: & # 39; We have tried every way to make Love Island this summer, but logistically it is simply not possible to produce it in a way that doesn & # 39; protects everyone involved and that is our priority.

& # 39; In normal circumstances, we would be prepared to travel to the Mallorca location to get the villa ready, but that is now out of the question.

CANCELED: Love Island has been canceled this summer, but ITV bosses are said to be considering relaunching the film for the fall and filming on the Canary Islands (host Laura Whitmore pictured)

& # 39; We are sorry for fans of & # 39; e show, but making it safe is our main concern and Love Island will be stronger than ever in 2021. In the meantime, Love Island fans can still enjoy all six Love Island series on BritBox. & # 39;

Host Laura Whitmore weighed in on the cancellation, saying it was the right decision.

She tweeted: & # 39; Like many things due to travel restrictions, social distance and being unable to plan ahead, Love Island has been postponed until 2021.

& # 39; Great news is that there have been more applications than any other series! Next year will be BIG. Stay safe. & # 39;

I'm a celebrity

I'm a celebrity … Get Me Out Here! It is likely set to move forward later this year, despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Sources tell The Sun that showbases & # 39; hold virtual conversations & # 39; to plan for the return of & # 39; the show, & # 39; they expect an enormous response from viewers to the crisis.

A TV source told the paper: & # 39; ITV's certain lockouts will be good for the time when I normally start A Celeb, which is in November.

I'm a celebrity … Get Me Out Here! It is likely set to move forward later this year, despite the pandemic of coronavirus (hosts Ant and Dec pictured)

& # 39; Every year, it's an appreciation shrink and this year will more than likely be even bigger, because & # 39; the audience will be desperate for some fresh and uplifting TV. & # 39;

Insiders added that ITV has already started with & # 39; hiring and advertising for crew & # 39; in Australia, where I'm A Celebrity is filmed each year, and meetings are held practically to discuss potential celebrity combatants.

A representative declined to comment when not approached by MailOnline.

Dancing On Ice

Dancing On Ice is probably working on a special program to "fill the gap", so they will be forced to cancel this year's series amid the ongoing pandemic.

As reported in The Sun, both Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are on board with the program that & # 39; lockdown episodes & # 39; will have been filmed by some favorite celebs over the years.

A source told the publication: & # 39; Of course, no one knows when & # 39; lockdown measures and social distance will be completed – but DOI has become a contest in & # 39; a winter TV schedule & # 39; s.

Measures: Dancing On Ice is working on a special program to "fill the gap", so they will be forced to cancel this year's series amid the ongoing pandemic (hosts Phillip Pictured in Schofield and Holly Willoughby)

& # 39; It's a hammer blow for ITV to lose it. As such, they filmed some closing episodes – working title: Dancing On Ice Specials – to fill that gap, making the live program & # 39; s unsustainable. & # 39;

The source also revealed judges Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will be part of & # 39; s series that will look back on their time at & # 39; a show with never seen recordings before.

They went through: & # 39; The hope is that these can be shown on ITV2 as a spin-off if the main series is able to move forward – but execs don't want to take any chances. & # 39;

A representative of Dancing On Ice told MailOnline: & # 39; The health and well-being of our people and those who work with us has always been our top priority and remains as we look forward to restarting production. & # 39;

Strictly Come Dancing

It was reported that Strictly Come Dancing could be postponed for years to come and broadcast without an audience about social distancing fears.

However, a BBC representative told MailOnline: & # 39; We will continue to monitor all productions from case to case and will continue with the latest news and advice from the Foreign Office, World Health Organization and Public Health England. & # 39 ;

It takes two host Zoe Ball is confident the league series will air this year. Despite plans not yet in the air, the presenter, 49, has indicated that producers will do whatever it costs to get the BBC's favorites to return to screens in & # 39; in the coming months.

& # 39; I've talked to some people and they will do anything and everything to make sure the show goes on & # 39; shared the TV and radio star. The media personality told The Sun: & # 39; We are in difficult times with the Coronavirus, but where & # 39; s a will, it & # 39; s gone. I feel they will come through.

A BBC representative told MailOnline: & # 39; We will continue to monitor all productions on a case-by-case basis and will continue with the latest news and advice from the Foreign Office, World Health Organization and Public Health England. & # 39; (Strictly Come Dancing judges pictured)

& # 39; Whatever happens to the situation, I know they will put the show in some way. It may not have a studio audience, it may be something else. & # 39;

Earlier this week, sources claimed Strictly could go ahead this fall without their usual studio audience cheering on the artists.

Comparing & # 39; s series with RuPaul & # 39; s Drag Race during a virtual production meeting, BBC director of content Charlotte Moore said: & # 39; People think that if it's a shiny floor, it needs an audience and I don't think that's necessary. & # 39;

The Strictly lineup has attracted a live audience since the show first aired in 2004, when it was fronted by Tess Daly and Bruce Forsyth, who retired from the show and were replaced by Claudia Winkleman of 2014.

Bosses probably offer doubled fees to celebrities in order to continue to assess their plans for contingency in the midst of the global crisis. Sources claimed that TV executives would like the series & # 39; the jewelry in & # 39; a crown of & # 39; the BBC remains & # 39; and have already made contract proposals in a bid for a & # 39; stellar line-up & # 39; to pull.

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