BBC Four launches four‑part French Monte Cristo series
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- The Count of Monte Cristo expands the 2024 movie into a four‑part French‑language series on BBC Four.
- Blankety Blank airs a low‑scoring edition at 6:25 pm on BBC One, hosted by Bradley Walsh with guests Joe Marler, Sue Perkins, Trevor Nelson, Josh Pugh, Tasha Ghouri and Sara Barron.
- Secret Africa: Into the Wild follows explorer Lucy Shepherd on the final leg of her Tanzanian trek, hunting hippos and navigating lion prides to a sacred volcano.
Why it matters: BBC Four adds a four‑part French‑language adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo, increasing its premium drama offering and likely drawing higher ad revenue, while rival channels may see a dip in viewership.
