BlastLab TV show moves into print

Children's magazine publisher Egmont UK has secured a deal to create a magazine version of the popular kids' BBC TV show Blast Lab.

The show, hosted by Richard Hammond, will be the focus of the May edition of Egmont's Allabout 24-page monthly title.

Michael Gottlieb, head of licensing at DCD Publishing, which represents the BBC show, said: "Blast Lab... will transfer into magazine content brilliantly.

"We are delighted to be teaming up with Egmont for this project as their insight into how to communicate with eight-12 year olds through the print format is second to none, and we are delighted with the way the magazine has captured the fun and energy of the show on the page."