Midlands

Bob and Nick - From School to Screen

In conversation with his good friend and BBC Midlands Today presenter Nick Owen, Bob will share stories from his time as one of ITV's longest-serving news anchors.

Bob has presented news in the Central region since 1973 and has covered every single kind of story - from the Birmingham pub bombings to the closure of the world-famous Longbridge car works - as well as fronting up many charity marathons.

This promises to be an entertaining trip down memory lane from two of the regio'ns best loved personalities.

F1 On Screen

What is the relationship between Formula 1 and television? How is the "Drive to Survive" effect changing the audience for the sport? And how does commentary and production for F1 work?

Rosanna Tennant of F1 TV fame hosts a panel of TV and Formula 1 experts including Ted Kravitz from Sky Sports F1, Dean Locke, Director of Broadcast and Media for F1 and Alex Jacques, Channel 4's F1 commentator. 

Find out about the new BBC Apprentice Hub – supporting creative talent and business in the West Midlands

The BBC Apprentice Hub is a new initiative, which will be opening for applications soon. The pilot scheme will be launching in the West Midlands, the region in the UK with the youngest population and a diverse talent pool. The BBC’s Apprentice Hub will grow skills in the creative sector by placing apprentices with local small and medium sized employers. It will provide a vocational training programme with a  formal qualification at the end, accredited by an awarding body, giving the successful candidates a flexible approach to learning and getting work experience.

Membership of The Union Club

RTS Members are able to make use of the Union Club and may bring guests to the restaurant and bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner bookings.

The Union Club was set up in 1993 by ex-North Sea oil rigger Pete Cross and Chef Carolyn Dawson, and both are (for their sins) still at the helm of the Club today. Opening a private members club had been a long held dream for the duo, and they took the plunge after buying a dilapidated building at 50 Greek Street, Soho.

THE RTS BIG CHRISTMAS TELLY QUIZ 2021

Get in the mince pies, mull that wine, and dust down your festive glad rags, as impressionist and standup comedian Darren Altman once again returns with another edition of the Royal Television Society's very own Big Telly Quiz. With questions all about TV past, present, and future, don't be a Scrooge. Join Darren and a host of celebrity guests as they test your knowledge of all things telly. Compete yourself or just watch along, either way, 'yule' be thoroughly entertained — and it’s free and fun for the whole family!

The RTS Big Telly Quiz 2021

Hosted once again by Darren Altman, and with questions coming from across all 15 regions and nations, come and join us to test your knowledge of all things telly and be thoroughly entertained. Compete as a team or as an individual, we don’t mind so long as you sign up here – and it’s free!

The RTS Nations & Regions Christmas TV Quiz 2020

Still no prizes but get in the mince pies, mull that wine and dust down your festive glad rags as we go across the country with questions thrown out with seasonal aplomb! Join host Darren Altman on the 9th December at 7.30pm for a test of your TV knowledge - whether you're in a team or playing alone we can guarantee a night of good-hearted competition with live chat! What's not to like... Sign up here!