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UKTV commission spotlights nation
UKTV is offering a snapshot of the nation in a new 90-minute entertainment show fronted by comedian Al Murray. Endemol is producing The People's Poll for the UKTV G2 channel and will compare results from a recent survey about beliefs, lifestyles and careers today with ...
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Disney channel picks up sleepover club
Scottish indie IWC Media's children's comedy series The Sleepover Club is to be screened on Disney Channel Italy following a deal with distributor Southern Star International. The 26 x 30-minute series, which features a secret society run by a group of teenage girls, has been ...
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BBC returns to dinosaur world
The BBC has teamed up with a range of international partners to create a£2m landmark CGI series that will again delve into the world of dinosaurs.
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Living TV buys Australian medical duo
Living TV has acquired a brace of new Australian medical series. Medical Rookies will focus on the lives of young doctors as they perform their first operations and learn life-saving techniques. The Body Specialists explores cosmetic surgery and the people ...
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Ancient weapons on Discovery
Darlow Smithson, the indie behind Touching the Void , is making a series about ancient weaponry for Discovery.
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Commissioner's Q&A: Adam Kemp
The BBC head of commissioning, independents and nations for specialist factual, arts and current affairs programming can command budgets of up to£4m for 'super landmark' productions
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Summer sport gives R5 a leg up
A summer that included Euro 2004, Wimbledon and the Olympics has helped deliver a boost to BBC Radio 5 Live.
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C4 buys fantasy pair
Channel 4 has acquired two new fantasy dramas for its early 2005 schedule, including the German myth that inspired...
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Channel 4 delves into racist language
Channel 4 has ordered a 60-minute film about racially offensive language, fronted by So Solid Crew rapper Asher D. Sticks & Stones takes its lead from Ron Atkinson's derogatory comment about Chelsea footballer Marcel Desailly and looks at the origins of racist language in the ...
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BBC3 to air Mancunian comedy
BBC3 controller Stuart Murphy has ordered a new comedy set on a dodgy Manchester estate as the channel's next push into the genre.
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Hartswood goes to Oz for BBC2 comedy
Hartswood Films, the producer behind sitcoms Coupling and Carrie and Barry , is co-producing a new comedy series in Australia for BBC2 with Marion and Geoff star Rob Brydon. Supernova ...
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Princess sells ?gay' test to VH1
Princess Productions has made two overseas format sales, including a show that assesses the 'gayness' of pop culture phenomena.
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BBC1 plays cupid with dating show
BBC1 has commissioned a new reality dating show in which children of single parents help find them a new partner.
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Imago property order for ITV1 teatime
ITV1 has ordered another high-volume property programme for its 5pm teatime slot.
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BBC1 to air Forsyth and Wood specials
BBC1 controller Lorraine Heggessey has commissioned two new Bafta tributes featuring entertainer Bruce Forsyth and comedian Victoria Wood. The 2 x 60-minute programmes will feature those who know the pair, along with music and performance. The Forsyth special will be recorded later this year to air soon after, while the ...
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NewsMatthew Kelly lands ITV role as serial killer
Granada has handed former Stars in Their Eyes presenter Matthew Kelly his first leading role in an ITV drama, as a twisted serial killer in a new crime thriller.
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Sex Traffic film to hit cinemas
Channel 4's successful sex slave drama Sex Traffic is being remade as a feature-length film.
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Design duo front more for Five
Five's star signings Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan are to present a raft of new shows for the broadcaster, all through Ricochet South, including one in which they try to create dream weddings on a budget.
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NewsITV gives dating another go
ITV1 is set to give dating shows another shot with a new improvised comedy format fronted by stand-up comics.
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NewsBrydon to front new BBC2 comedy
Hartswood Films, the producer behind sitcoms Coupling and Carrie and Barry , is co-producing a new comedy series in Australia for BBC2 with Marion and Geoff star Rob Brydon.