All Broadcast articles in 9 December 2016 – Page 4
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News
C4 ‘frustrated’ by diversity row
Channel 4 has been left frustrated and disappointed by the government’s decision to block the appointment of BAME executive Althea Efunshile to its board, a move that has been labelled a “serious step back for diversity” by campaigners.
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C4 and Vice docs honoured at Rory Peck Awards
The makers of programmes about refugees scooped the top prizes at the annual Rory Peck Awards.
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When Phillip Met Prince Philip, ITV
Spun Gold celebrates the 60th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
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Pact welcomes new council members
Endemol Shine UK chief executive Richard Johnston and Icon Films’ Laura Marshall are among five new members appointed to Pact Council.
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Alex Polizzi heads to Spain for C5
Twofour is heading to Spain with Alex Polizzi in a six-part series for Channel 5.
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Ratings
Westworld hosts 500k
TUESDAY: Almost half a million people watched the final episode of JJ Abrams’ 10 part sci-fi drama Westworld on Sky Atlantic.
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Mentorn promotes Robot Wars exec
Robot Wars executive producer Andrew Robertson has been promoted to Mentorn Media head of entertainment.
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Channel 4 orders 'provocative' A+E relationship format
A+E Networks’ relationship format Seven Year Switch is headed to Channel 4 after the international versions aired on All 4.
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Kids groups demand more C5 originals
Two leading kids bodies have urged Channel 5 to invest more in kids’ original content for its Milkshake pre-school strand after the Viacom-owned broadcaster reported record profits.
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Johnny Vegas stars in BBC1 sitcom
BBC1 has ordered a six-part series of Johnny Vegas’ Home From Home, following a successful pilot as part of its sitcom season.
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In brief: ITN; Red Bull; Doc/Fest
ITN has won an online commission from Olympic Channel, while Red Bull has unveiled plans to move into music licensing.
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Critics
This Is Us; Slum Britain; The Coming War On China
“This Is Us is an American comedy-drama high on schmaltz, thematic coincidences, cute dialogue and moments of highly engineered pathos. I enjoyed it.”
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Goodbye Kansas opens London base
The Swedish visual effects group that worked on The Walking Dead has opened a London-based studio fronted by former MPC staff.
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BBC renews diverse commissioner push
The BBC is seeking six aspiring commissioners from under-represented backgrounds to apply for a 24-month Commissioning Development Programme.
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Duck Dynasty producers placed on temporary leave
A shake-up at ITV-owned Duck Dynasty indie Gurney Productions has seen founders Scott Gurney and Deirdre Gurney placed on a temporary leave of absence.
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BBC introduces Smith Review changes
The BBC has introduced a number of changes to its child safety and whistleblowing processes following Dame Janet Smith’s review of the Jimmy Savile and Stuart Hall scandals.
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The Voice, ITV
Having poached the show from the BBC, ITV is bringing back The Voice UK in January
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Celebrity barging sets sail on C5
Barging novices are taking to British waterways with Great Canal Journeys indie Spun Gold in a four-part series for Channel 5.
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BBCW sells 360 hours of Top Gear to China
Chinese digital platform BesTV has acquired a package of almost 360 hours of Top Gear after striking a deal with BBC Worldwide.
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Dock10 recruits Hardman for post production role
Dock10 has appointed Brian Hardman to the newly created role of head of broadcast operations for post production.