All Commissioning articles – Page 377
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NewsDSP brings Frankenstein to life
Darlow Smithson will attempt to create a modern-day Frankenstein’s monster for Channel 4 using $1m worth of cutting-edge science and technology.
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NewsC4 urges British shoppers to haggle in Optomen series
Channel 4 has tasked businessman Justin Preston with turning British shoppers into bargain hunting hagglers in a 6 x 60-minute series.
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NewsGoogle and Sainsbury's back Media Trust film push
The Media Trust has partnered with Sainsbury’s and Google to give small charities the opportunity to make short films about their work.
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NewsShowtime orders third Homeland run
A third season of Homeland has been ordered by Showtime, which will air on Channel 4 in the UK.
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NewsFox order third X Factor US
Fox has renewed its commitment to The X Factor in the US, ordering a third series as the contest enters the live stages of its current outing.
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NewsDoc Martin called out for ITV1
ITV1 has recomissioned the Martin Clunes drama Doc Martin for a sixth series to air next year.
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NewsTime Team buried by C4
After 250 episodes over 20 series and nearly two decades on air, archaeology series Time Team is being axed by Channel 4.
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NewsC4 Anti Social Network pilot fools This Morning
Channel 4 entertainment pilot Anti Social Network has successfully duped major media organisations including ITV, The Sun and The Telegraph.
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NewsITV orders double helping of Tipping Point
An extended second series of ITV1 daytime gameshow, Tipping Point has been ordered from RDF Television.
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NewsBBCW inks first co-pro deals with BBC in-house
BBC Worldwide’s original commissioning strategy has led to its first co-production deals with BBC in-house.
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NewsLacey Turner to star in BBC1 army drama
Lacey Turner is to star in a feature length BBC1 drama about an aimless young woman who becomes a soldier in Royal Army Medical Corps and is posted to Afghanistan.
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NewsSky Living to examine modern relationships
Sky Living is to explore the meaning of relationships in a Grumpy Old Men-style show for married couples.
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NewsColin Firth stars in first C4 Education doc for 4oD
Colin Firth will appear in Channel 4 Education first original commission for video on demand service, 4oD.
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NewsBBC2 goes back to basics with Blanc cookery series
Raymond Blanc is returning to BBC2 for a series that will give viewers a masterclass in basic cooking techniques.
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NewsC4 signs up Hills for 12 months in Last Leg deal
Australian comedian Adam Hills has signed a one-year exclusive deal with Channel 4 that includes another series of The Last Leg.
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NewsSky 1 gains access to Greggs
Sky 1 is to go behind the scenes at high-street baker Greggs in an access-all-areas documentary that will show secret tasting sessions for the latest cakes and pasties.
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NewsDarrall Macqueen to make CBeebies’ first drama
Darrall Macqueen, the indie behind Baby Jake, is to produce CBeebies’ first live action drama based on a series of 1960s books about five-year-old twins.
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NewsBottom revival shelved
The BBC has confirmed that plans to revive Bottom have been shelved after Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall decided to focus on other projects.
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NewsDiscovery embarks on underwater adventure
Discovery Western Europe has commissioned an adventure and natural history series with wildlife expert Steve Backshall in which he confronts some of the most dangerous animals on Earth.
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NewsMcGuinness fronts C4 TV Burp-style show
Take Me Out Host Paddy McGuinness will be the new host of a TV Burp style show for Channel 4.