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.
West End ticket lottery expands to eight more long-running shows
Day-of draws aim to undercut resale mark-ups for under-30s.
Producers expanded day-of ticket lotteries to eight additional long-running West End titles, offering pairs of seats at capped prices to registered under-30s.
Resale platforms remain a frustration, but front-of-house staff said lottery winners often become return bookers at full price.
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