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NewsMatalan launches online fashion series with ITV
Clothing brand Matalan is funding an online fashion series, distributed via ITV’s website and featuring click-to-buy functionality.
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NewsC4 commissions more hoarding
The Hoarder Next Door will return to Channel 4 for a second extended run following the success of the first series.
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NewsRichard Herring writing BBC2 sitcom
Stand-up comic Richard Herring is developing a BBC2 historical sitcom set in pre-revolutionary Russia.
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NewsO'Dowd to star in BBC2 mockumentary
The IT Crowd’s Chris O’Dowd will star in a mockumentary comedy series for BBC2 and HBO.
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NewsBBC3 orders Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show successor
BBC3 is aiming to build on the success of Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show by ordering a new Simon Brodkin comedy character vehicle.
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NewsC4 drama Utopia to get full multiplatform experience
Conspiracy drama thriller Utopia is set to become the first Channel 4 drama to have a full multiplatform commission accompany it, and has revealed its cast.
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NewsBoorman to bike around South Africa
Charley Boorman is to head on a 6,200 mile journey around the borders of South Africa for his latest adventure with Channel 5.
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NewsGrand Designs set to hit 100 episodes
Grand Designs, Channel 4’s show following people determined to build their own homes from scratch, will celebrate its 100th episode when it returns in September.
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NewsTake Me Out handed two more series
Hit ITV dating show Take Me Out has been re-commissioned for a further two series, along with spin-off Take Me Out: The Gossip.
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NewsMrs Brown gets Saturday night gameshow
The star of Mrs Brown’s Boys, Brendan O’Carroll, is being handed his own BBC1 Saturday night gameshow.
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NewsAlan Partridge recommissioned by Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic has recommissioned Alan Partridge’s Mid Morning Matters as part of the output deal between the broadcaster and Baby Cow Productions.
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NewsIMG wins C4 racing contract
IMG Sports Media has been handed a four-year contract to produce horse racing on Channel 4 and has secured BBC Olympic presenter Clare Balding to front coverage.
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NewsC4 orders Cumbo Comedy Blap
Comedian David Earl will play Cumbo in three online episodes as part of Channel 4’s comedy shorts series, Comedy Blaps.
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News4Music to support C4's House Party
4Music will support Channel 4’s House Party with a weekend of content dedicated to dance music featuring David Guetta, LMFAO and Sara Cox.
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NewsBBC4 explores the sweet tooth of Nigel Slater
BBC4 has commissioned Doghouse Media to produce a one-off documentary charting Nigel Slater’s affection for sweets.
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NewsTwofour looks at hoarders and holiday homes for ITV1
How Clean Is Your House? presenter Aggie MacKenzie is to front an ITV1 daytime series about hoarders as part of a double order for Twofour.
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NewsCycling boost prompts ITV to air Spanish road race
The increased interest in cycling triggered by Bradley Wiggins’ success in the Tour De France has resulted in ITV4 committing to a daily highlights show of Spanish road cycling race, Vuelta a Espana.
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NewsWorld’s Strongest Man back on C5
Channel 5 is to broadcast coverage of the World’s Strongest Man competition for the second year in a row.
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NewsRolf Harris returning to Welsh Art
BBC Wales has commissioned a second series of Rolf Harris art show Rolf on Welsh Art.
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NewsBBC1 to adapt Jason Byrne's Radio 2 sitcom
Stand-up comedian Jason Byrne’s critically acclaimed BBC Radio 2 sitcom Father Figure is to be piloted for BBC1.