All articles by Alex Farber – Page 199
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True North make 'lifers' series
A handful of the UK’s 46 criminals with life sentences are to be the subject of a True North series for Crime & Investigation Network.
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NewsJon Snow in Paralympics pilot
Channel 4 newsreader Jon Snow is to front a pilot that the broadcaster hopes will become a live magazine show in the build-up to the London 2012 Paralympics.
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NewsMTV orders Welsh Valleys series
MTV UK has ordered a non-scripted reality series set in the Welsh capital Cardiff, from indie True North.
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NewsUKTV to stream channels through BT Vision
UKTV has struck a two-pronged deal with BT Vision, becoming the first broadcaster to stream its linear channels via the IPTV service, alongside a raft of video on demand content.
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NewsMentorn follows youngsters’ ‘big day’ for MTV
MTV International has ordered an ob doc series from Mentorn Media focusing on teens and twentysomethings on the eve of their weddings.
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NewsDiscovery goes for adventure
Discovery has ordered a trio of adventure series including Freddie Flintoff’s first solo project and a survival/automotive mash-up that will air internationally.
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NewsEndemol adapt Wipeout model for Prize Island
Endemol is looking to replicate the success of its global phenomenon Total Wipeout with a new international physical gameshow pitting couples against each other.
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NewsMcDonald to host 3D monarchy series for History
Sir Trevor McDonald is to front a 3D series for History that will explore the tradition of the monarchy, using rare stereoscopic footage from 1953.
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NewsDarroch defends pulling Sky News F1 story
Sky chief executive office Jeremy Darroch has revealed that a Formula 1 story was temporarily pulled from the Sky News website because the broadcaster’s commercial sports team had not been briefed.
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NewsSky names IPTV service Now TV
Sky has revealed that its new internet TV service will be titled Now TV.
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NewsThe hunt for a 21st century DG begins
The BBC Trust is updating the director general role to attract candidates who can tackle 21st century challenges.
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NewsNick digital director Edmonds departs
Roy Edmonds, the digital director at Nickelodeon UK who developed the first dedicated Spongebob Squarepants mobile app and website, is leaving the broadcaster after almost four years.
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NewsAll3Media launches connected TV app store
All3Media is launching UK and US direct-to-consumer connected TV apps that will allow viewers to rent shows including The Only Way Is Essex and Peep Show.
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NewsYouView to order players by popularity
Connected TV service YouView will rank non-PSB services in order of popularity, it has revealed.
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NewsBBC signs 3D app deal for Wonders content
The BBC has struck a deal with publisher HarperCollins under which two-and-half hours of video featuring Professor Brian Cox will be included in a 3D iPad app called Wonders.
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NewsBBC4 to profile Chas and Dave
Musical duo Chas and Dave will be profiled in a North One TV doc for BBC4, the indie’s first commission for the channel.
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NewsSky and STV plan launches on YouView
Sky is preparing to launch its forthcoming internet TV service via YouView as the connected TV platform gears up for launch.
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NewsSky hires Tiger’s Sargeant for ent commissioning
Tiger Aspect’s Deborah Sargeant has been appointed Sky’s commissioning editor for entertainment as the latest addition to Phil Edgar Jones’ team.
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NewsHairy Bikers cooking UKTV debut
The Hairy Bikers are making their first show for UKTV’s Good Food with a series exploring soul food.
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NewsFamilies swap lives for Atlantic
Sky Atlantic has ordered a culture swap series in which two families from the US and UK cross the Atlantic to visit the other’s home city.