All articles by Balihar Khalsa – Page 4
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NewsGrayson Perry explores identity for C4
Artist Grayson Perry has revealed his next project for Channel 4 will focus on identity, after winning a specialist factual Bafta for his debut series All in the Best Possible Taste.
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CommentBafta winners praise broadcasters' boldness
Baftas show the academy can turn the industry on its head says Balihar Khlasa.
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NewsITV promotes Fea to drama controller
ITV drama executive Victoria Fea has been promoted to drama controller following Steve November’s appointment as head of the department.
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NewsHay departs amid Channel 4 acquisitions reshuffle
Channel 4 head of acquisitions Gill Hay is leaving the broadcaster as the acquisitions team is moved under the remit of commercial affairs director, Martin Baker.
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NewsCardinal Burns jumps to C4
Channel 4 comedy duo Cardinal Burns are moving from E4 to the broadcaster’s main channel as the Left Bank show wins a recommission.
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NewsC4 dishes up more Friday Night Dinner
BBC executive Paul Gilbert is joining Big Talk Productions to boost its drama output as Channel 4’s orders a third series of the indie’s sitcom Friday Night Dinner.
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NewsPussy Riot film to open Sheffield Doc/Fest
A film about feminist punk band, Pussy Riot, is set to open this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest as the event shifts to stage more live performances alongside screenings.
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NewsDirectors UK challenges role of edit producers
An industry wide debate about the relationship between directors and edit producers is emerging, and is likely to be a key topic for discussion at Sheffi eld Doc/Fest.
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NewsKlein’s move intrigues indies
Richard Klein’s appointment as ITV director of factual has been greeted with genuine anticipation, with producers intrigued to see how the former BBC4 controller adapts to a role in which his populist sensibilities will be tested.
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NewsDawn O'Porter fronts C4 dating doc
Channel 4 has revealed the full line-up of shows comprising its Mating Season, including an online dating doc fronted by Dawn O’Porter.
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NewsFormer News International boss takes Virgin reins
Former News International chief executive Tom Mockridge is set to become chief executive of Virgin Media, succeeding Neil Berkett.
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NewsRichard Klein & Helen Warner join ITV
BBC4 controller Richard Klein has been named ITV director of factual and former Channel 4 exec Helen Warner has been appointed the broadcaster’s director of daytime.
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RatingsEndeavour and The Village bow out on lows
Flagship dramas Endeavour and The Village both ended with the lowest audiences of their runs on Sunday night.
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NewsLime hires BBC's McLean
BBC entertainment creative director Derek McLean is joining All3Media’s Lime Pictures to oversee the company’s non-scripted output.
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NewsPeter Barron in frame for BBC return
Peter Barron is being widely tipped to rejoin the BBC from Google as the contenders to become Newsnight editor emerge.
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NewsC4 books second series of The Mimic
Channel 4 sitcom, The Mimic, starring Terry Mynott is returning for a second series.
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NewsNesbitt explores New Zealand for ITV
James Nesbitt is to tour New Zealand for ITV, offering a unique perspective on the country he adopted as a temporary home during the production of The Hobbit film.
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NewsCutting Edge sharpens up
Fried-chicken shops, One Direction fans, ageing fashionistas and social workers helping the grieving families of people who have been murdered will all feature in Channel 4’s next run of Cutting Edge docs as it bids to paint a picture of modern Britain.
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NewsC4 in GroupM Ent co-pro deal
Channel 4 is asking producers to strike deals with content funding agency GroupM Entertainment (GME) to get their entertainment and factual entertainment formats commissioned.
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NewsTipping Point wins primetime slot
ITV is upgrading its hit daytime quiz Tipping Point to a primetime slot after ordering a new series which will see celebrities compete for charity.