Overview

• Between the Covers has concluded after eight series and 50 episodes since its October 2020 launch.
• The period drama This Town has been axed after its debut season despite earning praise for its portrayal of the 1980s West Midlands and its music.
• A BBC spokesperson said the difficult decision frees up resources to focus on high-impact content that attracts audiences to iPlayer.
• Between the Covers was produced by Cactus TV and hosted by Sara Cox, featuring celebrity guests recommending and discussing books.
• This Town, created by Steven Knight, was lauded for its storytelling and regional setting but was not renewed under the new content strategy.