All articles by Alex Farber – Page 228
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NewsDavid Walliams to host Sky panel show
Comedian David Walliams is to front a new panel show for Sky1 made by CPL Productions, the indie behind A League of Their Own.
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NewsNat Geo to build human-sized beaver lodge
Nat Geo Wild has ordered a new series that will see a team live in human-sized recreations of animals’ homes such as a beavers’ lodge and a bird’s nest.
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NewsRadio 1 unveils biggest-ever live event
The BBC is to stage its biggest-ever free live music event as part of the London 2012 Festival on Hackney Marshes next summer.
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NewsUKTV's Alibi collars US detective series
UKTV has picked up the exclusive rights to US detective drama Rizzoli & Isles from Warner Bros.
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NewsC4’s Locke to advise on cross-platform
Matt Locke, Channel 4’s former head of multiplatform commissioning, has established a consultancy to help businesses develop cross-platform content.
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NewsTrue North hires TOWIE producer
True North has hired The Only Way Is Essex producer Fiona O’Sullivan as it prepares for a push into factual entertainment, features and formats.
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NewsInitial turns to experience for Big Brother team
Initial is turning to the man responsible for the launch of Deal Or No Deal to help resurrect Big Brother on Channel 5 this summer.
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NewsLeopard joins Remedy in indie acquisitions spree
Leopard Films and Remedy Productions have joined forces to establish a new super-indie, with plans to build turnover to £100m within five years.
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NewsGarry leaves Radio 1 after 15 years
Hugh Garry, senior digital producer for BBC Radio 1, is leaving the broadcaster after 15 years.
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NewsSky and Discovery launch digital product placement
Sky and Discovery have both signed product placement deals that will see brands Pedigree and Karcher digitally inserted into shows during the post-production process.
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NewsCNBC rolls out European website
Global news provider CNBC has launched a European edition of its website following the re-opening of its London TV studio.
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NewsFrench Open serves Virgin's first live 3D content
Virgin Media is to air live 3D content for the first time, following a deal with Eurosport to broadcast this year’s French Open.
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NewsTechnicolour backs out of YouView
Set top box manufacturer Technicolour has reversed its decision to produce a YouView device in a blow to the broadcaster-owned connected TV service.
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NewsKatie Price in model search for Sky Living
Katie Price is to hunt for undiscovered modelling talent for new agency in her latest outing for Sky Living.
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NewsWise Buddah hires former Fresh One exec
Radio indie Wise Buddah has appointed Fresh One founding executive Simon Willis as its head of content.
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NewsC5 ties with Samsung
Channel 5 has rolled out its catch-up TV service Demand 5 via Samsung connected TVs and DVD players.
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Camp Orange hits the UK
Nickelodeon is launching a UK version of its international reality format Camp Orange, which sees eight kids sent to compete in a series of bush challenges in the Australian outback.
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NewsITN extends 4Music deal
ITN Productions has signed a two-year deal with 4Music to supply entertainment news for its weekday morning TV show following a three month pilot.
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NewsBBC draws up online plans for London 2012
The BBC is finalising its plans for how its coverage of the London 2012 Olympics will be structured online.