All BBC Worldwide articles – Page 31
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NewsBBCW commissions YouTube duo
BBC Worldwide has partnered with YouTube talent Caspar Lee and Joe Sugg to produce a feature-length programme overseen by the team behind the Top Gear specials.
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NewsArmando Iannucci: politicians 'mad' to tamper with the BBC
Armando Iannucci has used his MacTaggart Lecture to launch a blistering attack on the government for attempting to “tamper” with the BBC and undermine the UK’s successful television industry.
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CommentBig Brother: the offer of a lifetime
Excited to be courted for a job, Steven D Wright instead found himself locked up for 24 hours
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NewsBBC Earth reveals debut slate
BBC Earth has partnered with ITV and Channel 5 on its inaugural slate of global factual entertainment commissions, including a 10-part Jackass-style fishing series.
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NewsGreenbird spreads its wings
Production network Greenbird Media has opened up about the next stage of its investment strategy, following two quick-fire deals with fledgling indies in the past fortnight.
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NewsNew wave buoys indie scene
More than 100 indies have been created in the past two years as a new wave of production companies emerges.
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NewsBBCW reveals online strategy
BBC Worldwide has established a dedicated Digital Studio team that will ramp up the volume of online content it creates.
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NewsIn brief: Polizzi; Pilkington; Endemol Shine
A+E Networks and Endemol Shine have made senior hires as Twofour secures a slew of Alex Polizzi sales.
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NewsLeft Bank strikes landmark China deal
Mad Dogs indie Left Bank Pictures has struck a landmark co-production deal with China International Television Corporation.
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NewsGrand Designs creator wins Greenbird backing
John Silver’s Pi Productions has become the second indie to win investment from production network Greenbird Media in a week.
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FeaturesTim Davie, UKTI Sector Advisory Group co-chair
The BBC Worldwide chief executive and co-chair of UKTI’s sector advisory group reveals the global opportunities that exist for producers.
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NewsGreenbird backs Desi Rascals exec's indie
Greenbird Media has acquired a minority stake in Gobstopper Television – an indie launched by Desi Rascals executive Ross McCarthy.
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NewsInbetweeners duo leave Bwark to launch indie
Iain Morris and Damon Beesley, the pair behind The Inbetweeners, have left Bwark to set up a new production company.
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NewsIn brief: True North; iPlayer; BBCW
True North has landed a Channel 4 daytime format as the BBC iPlayer radio app passes 1m downloads within four weeks
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NewsThe Stig drives off with BBC1 gameshow
Top Gear driver The Stig has landed his own show after BBC1 ordered Saturday night motoring format The Getaway Car.
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NewsHow Amazon secured the Top Gear team
Producer Andy Wilman’s full interview, which reveals the promise of a big budget and creative freedom sealed the deal for the SVoD service
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NewsBBCW strikes first VoD deal in India
Luther and Citizen Khan are to launch in India after BBC Worldwide struck its first video-on-demand deal in the country.
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NewsItaly opens up to UK formats
Bigger commissioning appetites among Italian pay-TV broadcasters, including Sky and Discovery, are offering an increased opportunity for UK formats in the country, particularly shiny-floor shows and factual entertainment formats.
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NewsJane Tranter and Julie Gardner launch Bad Wolf in Wales
BBC Worldwide’s US production chiefs Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner will launch their drama indie Bad Wolf next month with backing from the Welsh government.