All articles by Balihar Khalsa – Page 32
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NewsC4 explores impact of partying teens on Kavos
Production has started on a Channel 4 documentary series that will attempt to measure the impact of young holidaymakers on Kavos, the party capital of Greek island Corfu.
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NewsC4 clears schedules for live Paralympics
Channel 4 is clearing the majority of its schedule for the Paralympics as it prepares to increase coverage of the event by 400% from four years ago.
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NewsSecond screen usage growing fast
The popularity of second screen interaction could end with the activity having “eating in front of the TV” as the trend continues to grow.
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NewsSecond Inbetweeners movie in the pipeline
The writers of The Inbetweeners Movie have started developing the sequel after the blockbuster success of the first film last summer.
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NewsC4 commissions more hoarding
The Hoarder Next Door will return to Channel 4 for a second extended run following the success of the first series.
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NewsNetflix UK hits 1m subscribers
Video on demand service, Netflix, has reached a million subscribers in the UK and Ireland just seven months after launch.
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NewsNiche sports channel to launch after Olympic success
The Highflyer Group is planning on launching a channel dedicated to niche sports off the back of the Olympics, according to reports.
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RatingsBBC1 and C4 comedy struggle to raise a smile
A new series of BBC1 comedy In with the Flynns and Channel 4’s Funny Fortnight both failed to make an impact, falling short of their short averages.
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NewsO'Dowd to star in BBC2 mockumentary
The IT Crowd’s Chris O’Dowd will star in a mockumentary comedy series for BBC2 and HBO.
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NewsOlder viewers favour PVR over laptop
Older people are increasingly likely to catch-up on their favourite shows using a PVR box rather than a laptop, according to a study.
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RatingsSky Living's Rihanna show only draws 95k
The launch of Rihanna’s fashion series on Sky Living drew less than 100,000 viewers, while Jack Whitehall’s Bad Education on BBC3 matched the channel’s average.
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NewsC4 drama Utopia to get full multiplatform experience
Conspiracy drama thriller Utopia is set to become the first Channel 4 drama to have a full multiplatform commission accompany it, and has revealed its cast.
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NewsOpen Mike profits jump 30%
Seven extra commissions helped Open Mike, the producer behind Alan Carr: Chatty Man and Live at the Apollo, post pre-tax profits of £4m for the financial year ending on 31 January.
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NewsGrand Designs set to hit 100 episodes
Grand Designs, Channel 4’s show following people determined to build their own homes from scratch, will celebrate its 100th episode when it returns in September.
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NewsTake Me Out handed two more series
Hit ITV dating show Take Me Out has been re-commissioned for a further two series, along with spin-off Take Me Out: The Gossip.
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NewsMrs Brown gets Saturday night gameshow
The star of Mrs Brown’s Boys, Brendan O’Carroll, is being handed his own BBC1 Saturday night gameshow.
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NewsE4 series dominate 4oD viewing
Nine of the most watched series on 4oD in June premiered on youth-skewing entertainment channel E4.
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NewsIMG wins C4 racing contract
IMG Sports Media has been handed a four-year contract to produce horse racing on Channel 4 and has secured BBC Olympic presenter Clare Balding to front coverage.
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RatingsBahamas surprise relay win tops BBC1 audience
The men’s 4 x 400m relay final attracted BBC1’s biggest audience of the day with close to 10 million watching.
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NewsX Factor final moves to Manchester
The live final of the The X Factor is moving out of London to Manchester for the first time.