All Commissioning articles – Page 462
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NewsCohen commissions raft of drama series for BBC1
A new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations and a “blue-collar” series about prisoners’ wives are among a broad first raft of drama commissions by Danny Cohen for BBC1.
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NewsMaverick and C4 to reveal unseen extras
Maverick Television is developing an online video platform for Channel 4 that will give viewers access to hundreds of hours of a show’s unused footage.
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The Broadcast InterviewFactual Commissioning Report: Top tips for getting your idea greenlit
In the third extract from Broadcast’s Factual Commissioning Report, creatives at five leading factual indies offer their tips and inside knowledge on the best ways to grab the attention of commissioners.
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The Broadcast InterviewFactual Commissioning Report: how to score a global hit
A top factual distributor and a leading buyer offer their perspectives on taking a strong factual programming concept through to commissioning and international success.
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The Broadcast InterviewDiana Howie, factual, ITV
ITV’s factual commissioning editor is keen to explore ideas beyond the countryside-based series she introduced in early evening slots, such as Countrywise and The Lakes.
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NewsMillion Pound Drop Live to return
Channel 4 has released details of the next run of Million Pound Drop Live.
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NewsC4 orders regional music show
Channel 4 has commissioned a new four-part music show that will be based in different locations across the country and presented by Gavin & Stacey actor Mathew Horne.
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NewsLion making US From Above
Lion Television has been given the greenlight to produce a US version of the successful documentary series Britain From Above.
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NewsIdiot Abroad goes further afield
Hit comedy travelogue An Idiot Abroad has been sold into a host of territories, including the US, Canada and Europe.
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NewsStars sign for BBC2 spy drama
Ralph Fiennes, Bill Nighy and Rachel Weisz are to star in a new spy drama written by David Hare, which has been commissioned for BBC2.
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NewsWindfall makes Monster Moves spin-off for Nat Geo
A spin off from Windfall’s engineering series Monster Moves, following the high-risk movement of gigantic animals, has been signed up by National Geographic Channels International and Nat Geo Wild.
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NewsTrevor Eve to produce Waking the Dead spin-off
Trevor Eve’s production company is to make a Waking the Dead spin-off drama for BBC1.
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NewsCBBC to create own Glee Club
CBBC is creating its own Glee Club, offering children the opportunity to take part and raise money for this year’s Red Nose Day.
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Shows to celebrate reggae's impact
BBC4 will serve up two days of programming next month celebrating reggae’s impact on British music, culture and society.
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NewsTennant's extra duties at ITV
Emma Tennant has become ITV’s acting director of digital channels and acquisitions as the commercial broadcaster hunts a replacement for Zai Bennett.
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NewsBBC3 orders more Lip Service
Lesbian sex lives and love affairs will return to BBC3 following the recommission Lip Service.
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NewsMisfits to return for third series
Clerkenwell Films has been recommissioned to make a third series of Misfits.
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NewsITV orders choir doc
ITV1 viewers are to get exclusive access into contemporary music organisation Rock Choir as part of a new documentary series.
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NewsTCI round-up: Fresh drama on C4
Channel 4 is to shoot a new post-watershed drama next year while BBC3 will commemorate ten years of war in Afghanistan.
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NewsC4 and Nat Geo order warrior series
A series recreating the lives and experiences of bygone warriors has been co-commissioned by Channel 4 and National Geographic.