BBC period drama lands record streaming weekend in the UK
A new Sunday-night series drew strong iPlayer numbers and sparked a lively social conversation.
Live Lounge covers compilation debuts high in the UK charts
Charity presses and surprise duets drive a strong first week.
A Live Lounge covers compilation entered the UK charts near the top, buoyed by exclusive duets and a charity press campaign.
Programmers said the format still thrives because artists treat the session as a craft challenge, not a promo chore.
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