All Broadcast articles in 3 May 2019
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Features
Nat Geo seeks blue-chip docs
Broadcaster targets high-profile names behind the camera in move away from talent-led series
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News
Talkback bosses exiting posts
Departures of Leon Wilson and Ed Sleeman lead to restructure at Talkback
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News
C4 and HBO reunite for Jihadi John doc
Syria: Children on the Frontline’s Anthony Wonke to direct 90-minute profile
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News
Vine FX expands in Cambridge
Two years after its launch, the VFX firm has moved to a larger office to meet growing demand
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News
Nordic group makes US inroads with indie stake
NENT joins Warner Bros and Endeavor Content in backing former Lionsgate exec’s new outfit
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Behind The Scenes
Sex on the Couch, BBC3
Watching couples’ sex therapy sessions was a real privilege and a production challenge, says Caroline Short
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Video
Sex on Trial, Channel 4
Doc series exploring some of the most high-profile American student sexual assault cases of recent years. Produced by Blast! Films
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News
Blue Peter signs first female editor in 30 years
Men have held the role since founder Biddy Baxter left in 1988
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Sponsored
How broadcasters keep drama ticking
This week’s Broadcast Intelligence Commissioner Index event shone a light on the strategies broadcasters are going to land the best drama
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Ratings
BBC’s Dementia Choir sings to 2m
THURSDAY: Warm-hearted BBC1 format falls short of slot average while Channel 4’s When I Grow Up educates just 500,000
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Ratings
ITV and BBC1 share drama highs and lows
The Bay and Line Of Duty on fine form as newcomer Trust Me and Bletchley Circle spin-off struggle
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News
ITV backs career returners programme
Broadcaster pairs with Women Returners to coach and mentor female professionals
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Ratings
BBC4 film doc avoids disaster
Mark Kermode’s Secrets Of Cinema on disaster movies drew 360,000
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Ratings
Roaring start for Thrones
Sky Atlantic’s HBO blockbuster Game Of Thrones opened its final series with 5.5m