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NewsBBC1 cleans up with more Don't Mess With Me
BBC1 will hope to clean up again with the recommission of daytime litter series Don’t Mess With Me.
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NewsScience season examined by BBC
Masterchef star Gregg Wallace and Cherry Healey will investigate the way in which Britain’s favourite food is made in a three-part BBC2 science documentary from Voltage TV.
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NewsC4 investigates end of the world
Oxford Film and Television will explore threats to the existence of the Earth in an apocalyptic one-off documentary for Channel 4.
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NewsIndus brings fresh face to BBC2
Former Indus Films researcher Will Millard is to front a three part series by the indie exploring the Pacific Ocean’s Coral Triangle.
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NewsBBC unveils nations formats
A primetime BBC1 physical gameshow, a “super-smart, cryptic” BBC4 quiz and a Robot Wars-style BBC2 pilot are among 10 entertainment commissions unveiled this week.
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NewsGaelic drama Bannan to return
Gaelic broadcaster BBC Alba is to tap into the success of foreign-language series such as The Killing after commissioning another 10 episodes of local drama Bannan.
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NewsC5 returns to 10,000 BC
Channel 5 is bringing back The Garden’s stone-age reality series 10,000 BC for a second series.
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NewsC4 explores SAS selection process
Minnow Films is to use fixed-rig cameras to shine a light on the SAS selection process in a documentary series for Channel 4.
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NewsLBC presenter handed ITV series
LBC Radio presenter James O’Brien has signed up to front a topical debate show for ITV Daytime in the run up to the election.
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NewsShed of the Year returns to C4
Channel 4 is to extend its coverage of the annual Shed of the Year contest with a four-part recommission for Plum Pictures.
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NewsInitial to rehouse animals for ITV
The RSPCA will train celebrity volunteers to rescue and rehabilitate neglected animals with a view to finding them a new home for a six-part ITV series.
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NewsIn brief: Nigel Marven; Factory Media; Bafta LA
Nigel Marven has scored a new series on Watch and Factory Media has launched a BAME academy initiative. Click for more in today’s round-up.
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NewsTrevor Phillips, Tony Blair & Nigel Farage in C4 race debate
Trevor Phillips will discuss race and multiculturalism with former prime minister Tony Blair and Ukip leader Nigel Farage in an Outline Productions documentary for Channel 4.
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NewsBBC orders sketch show double
The BBC is hoping two female performers can deliver an eradefining sketch show - but Channel 4 is stepping back from the genre.
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NewsNat Geo and C4 order Nerd TV daredevil series
Channel 4 and National Geographic are to investigate whether it is possible to “surf ” on the roof of a train travelling at 120mph in a six-part daredevil stunt series.
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NewsBBC4 relaxes with slow season
A two hour trip along one of Britain’s canals and a 30 minute show observing the manufacture of a wooden chair are to form part of a slow season of shows on BBC4.
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NewsChris Evans establishes Zimple for TFI Friday revival
Chris Evans has established a vehicle to produce the upcoming live 20th anniversary episode of TFI Friday alongside Monkey Kingdom and Olga TV.
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NewsSky Living returns to Desi Rascals
Sky Living is extending structured reality series Desi Rascals for a second series.
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NewsIndian Summers lands second C4 series
Channel 4 has quickly moved to commission a second series of Indian Summers after its first episode became the broadcaster’s best performing drama in two decades.
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NewsCave Bear scores debut order from C4's Blaps
Ben Cavey’s fledgling label, Cave Bear Productions, has won its first piece of business - a short-form mini-series for Channel 4’s online platform Comedy Blaps.