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Second outing for The Smoking Room
BBC comedy The Smoking Roomhas been commissioned for a second series. The 8 x 30-minute BBC3 and BBC2 co-commission, which features the humdrum lives of a group of work-based smokers, is due to air in the autumn. It will again be written by Brian Dooley, produced ...
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BBC pulls plug on Supervolcano
The BBC has shelved its flagship£3m docu-drama about a volcano erupting underneath Yellowstone national park following the Asian tsunami disaster.
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BBC slated over Springer
The BBC has received more than 15,000 complaints about its decision to screen an uncut version of Jerry Springer - The Operadays before it has even aired.
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NewsBBC postpones Supervolcano
The BBC has shelved its flagship docu-drama about a volcano erupting underneath America's Yellowstone national park following the Asian tsunami disaster.
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NewsFive orders tsunami doc
Five has commissioned a fast turn-around documentary on the Asian tsunami disaster from indie Mentorn.
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NewsVine chat show returns to BBC1
BBC Radio 2 host and political presenter Jeremy Vine is to return to BBC1's daytime schedule in the spring with a second series of his celebrity interview show.
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Vine chat show returns to BBC1
BBC Radio 2 host and political presenter Jeremy Vine is to return to BBC1's daytime schedule in the spring with a second series of his celebrity interview show.
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NewsDame Judi reprises As Time Goes By
The BBC is to reunite the team behind long-running sitcom As Time Goes By for two new specials.
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BBC1 looks at major modern protests
The BBC's next current affairs day, due to air in the run-up to next year's expected general election, is to focus on single-issue politics. The highlight of the day will be BBC1's People Power , which will look at four major protests from the past ...
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Viewers to decide civil disputes in live BBC1 special
BBC1 has commissioned a major live interactive special from Test the Nation producer Talent Television that will allow viewers to decide the outcome of civil disputes.
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BBC3 showcases docs in winter line-up
BBC3 has put documentaries centre stage in its winter season.
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C4 to follow urban musical
Channel 4 is giving new talent the chance to develop an urban musical as part of a creative partnership with Theatre Royal Stratford East.
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Indies get early access to UK secrets
Whistledown Productions and Takeaway Media are to jointly examine secret government papers from 1974 for a quick turnaround documentary on BBC Radio 4. The pair have been given early access to the papers, which will be released on 1 January in line with the 30-year rule, for a half-hour programme ...
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Forever Eden to air in UK on Five
Mentorn's $20m US series Forever Eden , which the indie hoped would be the world's first never-ending reality show, is to air in the UK on Five.
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More Trauma for BBC
The BBC has given a vote of confidence to its gritty hospital documentary series Trauma by commissioning more than 16 hours of new shows to air across BBC1 and BBC3.
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Bravo follows Vigilantes and their videos
Bravo has commissioned a 15 x 30-minute factual documentary series featuring video footage of criminals filmed by the public. Video Vigilantes , from indie Bullseye, follows vigilantes who film crimes such as prostitution and drug dealing in order to inform the authorities. The programme is ...
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Commissioners Q&A: Estelle Hughes
CiTV editor Estelle Hughes is looking for a sitcom to sit comfortably beside the hit series
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Mandrill films live nuptials
Mandrill Television is to film a series of weddings and show them live as part of Discovery Health's biggest ever order.
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Five orders Zig Zag gossip show
FIVE has commissioned Zig Zag Productions to make a humorous, weekly popular culture review show, in which up-and-coming comedians look back at the week's celebrity gossip and news.
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Prism makes gaming show for Jetix
Prism Entertainment is to make PXG, a gaming show, for Jetix, the soon-to-be rebranded Fox Kids UK. Aimed at the 'techno-kid' generation, the show covers the latest in gaming reviews, hints, tips and cheats. Produced and directed by Prism Entertainment's Andrew Forgham, the show will launch on 12 February in ...