All Commissioning articles – Page 491
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The Broadcast InterviewPolly Hill, drama, BBC
The BBC’s head of drama for England is on the lookout for series and a relationship drama. And, she tells Ben Dowell, it’s ideas that matter most, whether from new writers or old hands.
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NewsBBC2 unearths archaeology series
BBC2 has ordered a four-part archaeology series that will uncover a horde of 52,000 Roman coins and a mass burial of 97 infants.
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NewsFaith school doc to launch More 4 Dawkins season
More 4 is to kick off a season of Richard Dawkins documentaries with a new film in which the biologist and atheism advocate investigates faith schools.
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NewsSinbad sets sail to Sky 1
Sky 1 has unveiled a slate of new commissions and US acquisitions for its autumn schedule including a new take on the legend of Sinbad and a doc about Prince William’s first trip to Africa.
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NewsBBC lines up Pope season
The BBC has lined up Ann Widdecombe and documentary-maker Mark Dowd for a season of programmes to coincide with the Pope’s visit to the UK next month.
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NewsVintage TV orders first shows
Over-50s music channel Vintage TV has ordered its first round of shows from Transparent Television.
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NewsCBBC meets ballet boys
Real-life Billy Elliots and children trying to overcome a stammer will feature in a series of documentaries for CBBC.
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NewsStoppard returns to the BBC after 20 years
Sir Tom Stoppard is writing an adaptation of Ford Maddox novel Parade’s End for BBC2 as his first piece for the broadcaster in 20 years.
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NewsLumsden reveals first comedy slate for Sky 1
Sky 1 is making a multi-million pound investment in comedy, with shows including Gavin And Stacey’s Ruth Jones starring as a working-class Welsh mum and a series that was originally piloted by BBC3.
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CITV commissions gadget show for 7-12 year-olds
CITV has ordered an Archie Productions 13 x 20-minute magazine series for seven to 12 year-olds that focuses on cool gadgets and possessions.
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NewsBBC2 to look at Victoria’s Upstairs Downstairs life
Bargain Hunt presenter Tim Wonnacott and School For Cooks’ Rosemary Shrager are to step into Queen Victoria’s shoes for a 20-part BBC2 daytime series.
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NewsITV4 show to give FHM stand-ups a chance to shine
ITV4 is to turn its piloted FHM Stand-Up Hero format into a full 6 x 60-minute series from indie Baby Cow and branded entertainment specialist Signal TV.
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NewsRobinson explores Britain’s creation for Nat Geo
Time Team’s Tony Robinson has been signed up by National Geographic Channel and Channel 4 for a series that will explore the physical creation of Britain.
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NewsCelebs take on Wacky Races challenge for ITV fact ent series
Three teams of celebrities are to immerse themselves in French culture as they journey Wacky Races style across the country for a primetime ITV1 series.
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Nat Geo is final partner on The Egyptian Job
National Geographic has become the final funder for a “factual comedy” from CGI specialist Wide- Eyed Entertainment inspired by a heist in ancient Egypt.
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The Broadcast InterviewLucy Lumsden, comedy, Sky
The satellite broadcaster’s head of comedy tells Alex Farber she is looking to commission the UK’s best writers and wants clever, edgy shows that appeal to a mainstream, family audience.
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NewsSherlock recommission is elementary
BBC1 drama Sherlock looks set for a second series after Sunday’s opening episode attracted 7.5m viewers, including BBC HD.
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NewsMore Dooley docs for BBC3
BBC3 controller Danny Cohen has unveiled a factual heavy autumn season which includes a return for presenter Stacey Dooley’s hard hitting documentaries.
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NewsBBC orders All Creatures prequel
BBC Scotland has ordered two network dramas, including a prequel to the hit vet series All Creatures Great and Small from Shed Media’s new drama indie.
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NewsC4 opens up later slots for docs
Channel 4 has pledged to air more documentaries outside of 9pm as it prepares for a new-look schedule after the demise of Big Brother.