All Commissioning articles – Page 491
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NewsC4 to look back on a decade in TV
Channel 4 is to count down the 20 landmark TV shows of the last ten years as part of a two-part special to air at Christmas.
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NewsITV4 to air FHM stand-up contest
ITV4 is repackaging an FHM contest to find Britain’s best undiscovered stand-up comedian in a 60-minute show from Baby Cow and Signal TV.
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NewsSun, Sea and A&E returns to Virgin
Virgin 1 has commissioned a second series of ob doc hit Sun, Sea and A&E from October Films.
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NewsCheryl Cole to host ITV1 special
X Factor judge Cheryl Cole is set to star in a celebrity-packed special for ITV1 this Christmas.
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NewsGompertz calls for indie pitches
MEDIA FESTIVAL: Tate media director Will Gompertz has called on the production community to “come and pitch and work for us - we can bring fame, an audience, content and we can fund-raise.”
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NewsPsychoville 2 set for 2010
Dark comedy thriller Psychoville, created by League Of Gentlemen actors Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton, is to return for a second series on BBC2 next year.
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NewsPulse focuses on dance studio students for Sky
Sky 1 will take a look behind the scenes at Europe’s largest dance studios in a 7 x 60 series from Pulse Films described as “Airport meets Fame”.
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The Broadcast InterviewSimon Nelson, BBC Multiplatform
The BBC’s multiplatform team wants ambitious ideas. Simon Nelson tells Lucy Rouse about his vision and the commissioners give their tips.
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NewsC4 orders full run of Objective’s Pete V Life
Channel 4 has fast-tracked Comedy Showcase pilot Pete V Life to a full run - but has axed sitcom Plus One after just one series.
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Taylor Drew wins first order with GMTV double bill
Inspire GLG’s former director of television distribution and licensing Nigel Taylor and financial expert Simon Drew have launched Midlands-based indie Taylor Drew with a double acquisition from GMTV.
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NewsRagdoll uses ‘handmade’ animation in new series
Ragdoll Productions has developed a “breakthrough” animation technique for its first preschool project since In The Night Garden.
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The Broadcast InterviewVictoria Jaye, BBC Multiplatform
Head of fiction and entertainment multiplatform commissioning. Responsible for commissioning strategy and financial management for drama, entertainment and comedy cross-platform.
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The Broadcast InterviewMartin Trickey, BBC Multiplatform
BBC multiplatform commissioning executive, comedy.
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The Broadcast InterviewDr Jo Twist, BBC Multiplatform
Multiplatform commissioning executive, Entertainment and Switch.
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The Broadcast InterviewRosie Allimonos, BBC Multiplatform
Multiplatform commissioning executive, BBC Drama, Films and Acquisitions
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Temple directs Detroit doc for Films of Record
Ten Alps indie Films of Record is to produce a one-off BBC2 documentary about the life and death of Detroit’s automotive industry.
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NewsMaverick to check into children’s ward for ITV
Maverick Television has won its first ITV1 primetime commission with a look at life in Europe’s largest children’s hospital.
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NewsC4 orders Tintin doc
Dom Joly will explore Tintin, the character created by Belgian cartoonist Hergé, for a Channel 4 documentary.
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Yesterday starts 1940 season with two docs
Yesterday has ordered two shows for 2010 to spearhead year-long programming event The Spirit of 1940, marking a pivotal year in British history.
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NewsBBC axes Silver Street
The BBC is to axe Asian Network soap Silver Street after five years on air – a move heavily criticised by the Writer’s Guild