All Commissioning articles – Page 452
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NewsBBC orders Tony Marchant probation drama
The BBC has commissioned a new drama about probation written by Garrow’s Law creator Tony Marchant.
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NewsC4 calls for more event-led shows
DOC/FEST: Channel 4’s head of specialist factual has called on indies to pitch braver and more event-led programming.
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NewsBuilders down modern tools for C4 villa series
A group of builders are to be stripped of their modern tools and techniques and challenged to build an authentic Roman villa for a Channel 4 series.
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NewsHot Like Us puts model couples to the test for BBC3
BBC3 has commissioned a series pitting model couples against each other to test whether their relationship is more than skin deep.
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NewsZodiak to go on holiday with teenagers for BBC3
A series in which parents secretly watch their teenage children’s antics on holiday and a talent show in which amateur artists go head to head with professionals have been commissioned from Zodiak Media Group companies for the BBC’s 2011 schedule.
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NewsSky 1 orders weight-loss series from Eyeworks
Sky 1 has ordered a documentary series that will follow a group of super-obese people who are battling to lose weight before their size kills them.
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NewsJonathan Ross to return to C4
Jonathan Ross is to return to TV as host of a Channel 4 celebration of the nation’s favourite toys.
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NewsThe Cube set for third run
The Cube is set to return for a third series following a strong second run in a Sunday night slot.
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NewsLouie Spence to give alternative Queen’s Speech
Louie Spence is to deliver an alternative Queen’s Speech as part of a series of Pineapple Dance Studios Christmas specials on Sky1.
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NewsBBC orders family sitcom from US producer
The BBC has commissioned a new family comedy from the producer of US hits Nurse Jackie, Roseanne and the Cosby Show.
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NewsC4 to boost comedy slate by £5m
Channel 4 is to spend £5m more on comedy in 2011, including new projects from Noel Fielding and Chris Addison.
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NewsE4 acquires US answer to Inbetweeners
E4 has acquired a new comedy series from the US that centres around college life in the 1980s, which the channel is angling as a successor to The Inbetweeners.
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NewsBBC to create digital ‘laboratory’
The BBC is planning to modernise how it develops scripted content by creating a “laboratory” designed to test out the next generation of digital and TV formats.
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NewsHim And Her returns for a second series on BBC3
BBC3 has commissioned a second series of comedy Him And Her - the most successful sitcom launched on the channel to date.
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NewsBBC2 takes a look around town in Coast follow-up
BBC2 has ordered Towns, a four part documentary that is being touted as a potential follow-up to long-running series Coast.
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NewsITV orders motorsport doc
ITV is to examine the lives of motorsport legends James Hunt and Barry Sheene for a special documentary.
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NewsLiving orders Liz Hurley doc
Sky Living has ordered a 60-minute documentary about Elizabeth Hurley’s glamorous life in the spotlight and less glamorous life on a farm.
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NewsBBC magics up more Merlin
BBC1 has commissioned a fourth series of the family fantasy drama Merlin from Shine TV.
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NewsStars look back for BBC2
One Foot In The Grave star Richard Wilson and Gavin & Stacey’s Alison Steadman are to offer candid reflections on their careers for BBC2’s Christmas season.
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NewsBBC3 hunts young documentary directors
BBC3 is giving emerging documentary directors the opportunity to secure a major commission that will form part of the channel’s next adult season.