All Broadcasters articles – Page 858
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NewsC4 orders six spoonfuls of Bad Sugar
Channel 4 Funny Fortnight pilot Bad Sugar has been given the green light for a full series.
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NewsMatt Frei to review Obama reign
Channel 4 News Washington correspondent Matt Frei will take an in-depth look at Barack Obama’s presidency to coincide with the November elections.
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NewsEntwistle begins BBC DG role
George Entwistle has begun his new role as the new BBC director general, where his overarching priority will be to improve the quality of the corporation’s output with fewer resources.
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NewsEpisodes to return for third series
Matt LeBlanc’s Episodes has been recommissioned for a third run on Showtime and the BBC.
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NewsBBC readies connected red button rollout
The BBC is preparing to “transform” its red button service via connected TV platforms to ensure it reaches as wide an audience as possible.
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NewsFT's tech head joins BBCW
The chief technology officer of the FT has joined BBC Worldwide to work across brands including Global iPlayer and the Top Gear website.
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NewsRolf Harris returns to the vet for Channel 5
Eight years after BBC1’s Animal Hospital, Rolf Harris is to front a new series for Channel 5 in which he will have access to the University of Liverpool’s Vet School.
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NewsTurner UK staff in consultation process
Turner Broadcasting has placed all 700 of its UK staff into a consultation process as part of an EMEA-wide organisational review that will see the introduction of a new senior management team.
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CommentMediaCityUK holds promise but must deliver the goods
Bectu is championing the interests of new and existing Salford staff, says Sharon Elliott
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NewsTree Fu Tom set for second run as first goes global
Several international sales of preschool action series Tree Fu Tom have been concluded as CBeebies orders a second run.
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NewsBBC unveils radical Global News restructure
The BBC is aiming to supercharge its commercial international news services after it confirmed plans to significantly restructure its Global News division.
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NewsWarner Bros sells Spazticus as C4 orders second series
Controversial disability comedy show I’m Spazticus has been picked up for international sales by Warner Brothers’ distribution arm.
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NewsRobinson takes a hike to explore UK history for C4
Time Team’s Tony Robinson will explore the UK’s history by hiking across the country in a Channel 4 series next year.
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NewsC5 pilots court battles show
Channel 5 is piloting a Judge Judy-style format that will aim to settle civil disputes between warring families and friends.
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NewsBectu fights for freelancer rights on top ITV soaps
Bectu is pushing for collective recognition for freelancers working on ITV soaps Emmerdale and Coronation Street.
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NewsCameron points to scripted drama in call for 3D investment
Hollywood director James Cameron has urged broadcasters to invest in 3D content and has identified scripted TV drama as the next big opportunity for the emerging format.
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NewsC4 tests drama model with White Gold pilot
An ambitious development deal between Red Arrow Entertainment and 4Rights could pave the way for a new model of bigger-budget, blue-chip drama on Channel 4.
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NewsCoach Trip host to play Cupid for C4 on luxury liner
Coach Trip guide Brendan Sheerin is to trade up to a luxury cruise liner as part of a new dating show for Channel 4.
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NewsSky 1 to air Atlantic shows
BSkyB is planning to generate more awareness of Sky Atlantic programming by running selected content on flagship channel Sky 1.
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NewsTurner signs up Fraggle Rock’s Doozers to air on Cartoonito
Turner Broadcasting has bought Doozers, a new Jim Henson Company spin-off from classic kids’ show Fraggle Rock, to air across Cartoonito EMEA.