All Commissioning articles – Page 544
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NewsStudio Lambert to send bosses undercover for C4
Channel 4 is planting bosses in the workplace in a factual format from the team behind the first series of The Secret Millionaire.
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ITV3 tells forensic history
Matthew Kelly is to trace the history of forensic science in the police force in an eight-part factual series for ITV3. Forensic Case Book will revisit the crimes that led to key developments in the field. The co-production by ITV London, ITV Central and ITV3 was commissioned by ITV features ...
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Five goes wild with cheetahs
Five has ordered a 60-minute film from Gecko Productions about Olivier Houalet, a modern day Tarzan with an affinity for big cats. Cheetah Man is directed by Giovanni Ulleri and executive produced for Gecko by chief executive Vivian McGrath. The co-production with Granada was commissioned by Five commissioning editor of ...
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Five follows Navy through Antarctica
The Royal Navy's hazardous patrols through the icy waters of Antarctica will provide the focus for an observational documentary series on Five.
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NewsBBC1 helps desperate homeowners
BBC1 is lining up a UK version of Canadian property show The Unsellables, which aims to offer a helping hand to homeowners desperate to sell their properties.
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NewsBBC pilots comedy for ‘little Britons'
The BBC has invested in a slew of children's comedy pilots in a bid to bring the Little Britain formula to younger audiences.
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FeaturesEureka!: Extreme Wife (Hot Patootie TV for C4)
Dawn Porter on why a show exploring alternative relationships was her dream job.
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NewsDiscovery to delve into desserts
The world's most delicious desserts will be featured in a new 10-part advertiser-funded series for Discovery Network Europe.
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NewsBranson's next adventure to air on Virgin 1
Virgin 1 will follow Sir Richard Branson as he attempts his next record-breaking adventure, speeding across the Atlantic - with his children.
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NewsITV1 orders thriller from Harries
Mission Impossible II actor Dougray Scott will lead an all-star cast in a “sophisticated thriller” set against the backdrop of Ireland's economic resurgance for ITV1.
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NewsBrand to front BBC war doc
Comedienne Jo Brand is to mark the 90th anniversary of the Armistice for BBC1, with a look at the life of First World War nurse Vera Brittain.
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NewsIannucci to produce library sitcom
The BBC has ordered a pilot of an sitcom set in a library from Father Ted co-creator Arthur Mathews and Armando Iannucci.
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NewsGMG calls for more docs
GMG Radio is inviting radio indies to pitch new ideas for its 13-strong network of stations after a positive response to its first set of documentaries which aired this summer.
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NewsBBC lines up daytime QI
The BBC has commissioned a pilot of a BBC2 daytime spin-off of QI as the erudite panel show prepares to move to BBC1.
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NewsBBC4 in league with Gatiss
BBC4 is lining up a supernatural drama from League of Gentlemen actor Mark Gatiss as part of its Christmas season.
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CommentBlog: Everybody Loves Lil Chris
As TV talent gets younger, Shirani Sabaratnam, exec producer on new chatshow Everybody Loves Lil Chris, weighs up the benefits of youth vs experience.
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NewsMary... queen of charity shops
Mary, Queen of Shops presenter Mary Portas is to turn her merchandising expertise to charity shops in a new project for BBC2.
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NewsITV4 on look-out for UK's Ax Men
ITV4 controller Dave Fewings is scouting for Britain's answer to Ax Men as part of his commissioning wish list for the channel.
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NewsRoss returning to BBC1 to fight crime
Former Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross is to return to BBC1 to present a primetime show about the battle to fight crime.
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NewsBBC eyes teen drama as rival to Hollyoaks
The BBC is planning to rival Channel 4's Hollyoaks with a new drama set in a hair and beauty academy in Manchester.