A HOST of TV and radio programming will focus on the district as it celebrates the 2025 UK City of Culture.

The BBC has unveiled a planned package of coverage regionally and nationwide.

Included will be features on iPlayer, BBC Sounds and online.

As part of the line up, a Countryfile special is to be screened, and there will be a BBC Bitesize schools tour.

The proposals follow the announcement that the BBC will be an official broadcast partner of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.

Keighley woman Shanaz Gulzar, Bradford 2025's creative director, says: "The UK City of Culture puts all eyes on this incredible region, and with the BBC’s support we are showing off what a fantastic place it is.

"Iconic programmes like Countryfile will profile the rurality of the district, and the in-depth education programme with Bitesize invests in our young people.

"But this is just a taste of what’s to come and is a mark of the network’s commitment to Bradford, showcasing its people and the district to the UK and the world."

The BBC says it is committed to giving its support throughout the year.

Director-General Tim Davie said: "Bradford is home to vibrant, authentic storytelling and proud multi-cultural communities.

"We’ll be drawing on this rich history to bring people together through the joy and celebration of the arts, poetry, film, comedy and much, much more.

"It’s a huge honour to be part of a legacy that will no doubt attract thousands of tourists and millions of pounds of investment to this outstanding district."

And the BBC's head of Yorkshire, Katrina Bunker, says: "2025 promises to be an extraordinary year for Bradford and we will capture all the excitement, ambition and energy that UK City of Culture will bring to the region.

"We’ll have coverage of the build-up and all the big moments across our online services, radio and TV. It’s going to be a very exciting year."

BBC Bitesize will offer every mainstream secondary school across the district involvement in its tour.

Working closely with the Bradford City of Culture team, it will stage a panel-style careers roadshow featuring representatives from businesses across the district, who will share their professional insights.

Arts programmes during the year will include The Read, which will bring Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights to life. It will be read by Bradford-born Vinette Robinson, and the programme directed by Rachel Lambert.