All Broadcasters articles – Page 883
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The Broadcast InterviewNick Mirsky, Channel 4
Channel 4’s new deputy head of factual talks to Balihar Khalsa about reaching out to documentary-makers, taking fixed rig to new places and bringing clarity to commissioning.
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NewsGold brings back Comic Strip for 30th
The Comic Strip will celebrate its 30th anniversary on UKTV’s Gold after the pay-TV channel ordered a new film in its Famous Five series.
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NewsESPN loses Premier League rights as Sky wins £3bn battle
ESPN will air no Premier League games between 2013 and 2016 after BSkyB won rights to 116 of the 154 available matches.
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NewsHunt saved from inquiry after Commons vote
MPs in the House of Common have voted against an inquiry into Jeremy Hunt’s conduct during News Corps bid for BSkyB.
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NewsC4's Cutting Edge wins access to stalking clinic
Channel 4 has gained exclusive access to the UK’s first “stalking clinic” for the next run of documentary strand Cutting Edge.
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NewsMary Portas series under fire in Margate
Mary Portas has moved to defend her forthcoming Channel 4 show after claims that the desires of the production were being placed over the needs of the community.
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NewsC5 acquires Zodiak’s Tickety Toc
Channel 5 has picked up the rights to a new CGI pre-school series from Zodiak Kids.
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NewsObjective's Magic returning to CBBC
CBBC series Help My Supply Teacher is Magic will return for a second run.
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NewsNick poaches Disney digital director
Nickelodeon UK has hired Disney’s digital director to take charge of its output across platforms from apps to social media.
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NewsC4 features head exits to Raise the Roof
Channel 4 deputy head of features is leaving the broadcaster to join Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer’s indie, Raise the Roof.
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NewsThe Voice trumps Strictly as top BBC launch
The Voice UK is BBC1’s biggest entertainment launch since records began, even beating the first series of Strictly Come Dancing.
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NewsNat Geo to stream on BT Vision
Fox International has extended its deal with BT Vision to start offering National Geographic Channel channels via the entertainment portal.
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NewsOffice exec returns to BBC comedy
Ash Atalla, executive producer of seminal comedy The Office, has revealed details of a new sitcom for BBC3 starring Greg Davies and Andy Samberg.
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NewsBetty lands fashion and food shows on TLC
Fashion and food formats will be the first commissions Betty has landed with Discovery Networks International (DNI) since being acquired by Discovery Communications last year.
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NewsEntwistle joins BBCW board
The BBC has strengthened links between its public and commercial arms by creating a place on BBC Worldwide’s executive board for the director of Vision.
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NewsSky unveils board changes
Sky has appointed Standard Chartered Bank’s Tracy Clarke to its board of directors following the retirement of Dame Gail Rebuck.
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NewsHorrible Histories Jubilee sketches will never be aired
Horrible Histories sketches commissioned for the BBC’s Jubilee coverage will never see the light of day, its producer has confirmed.
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NewsBBC4 to air Ukraine film during Euro 2012
BBC4 is to air a controversial film investigating state care for children in Ukraine, timed to coincide with the country’s hosting of the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship.
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NewsKeith Lemon being investigated over puppy giveaway
Ofcom is investigating ITV1 show Keith Lemon’s LemonAid after sparking 176 complaints for giving a puppy away as a prize.
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NewsE4 censured over Playing it Straight swearing
E4 dating show Playing It Straight has been found in breach of Ofcom rules after four episodes of the series featured very strong swearing within the first minute.