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Pioneer to produce two HD shows for US
Pioneer Productions is making two shows in high definition for US broadcasters. The History Channel has ordered Amazon Adventures , a 120-minute feature shot in the Brazilian rainforest. It will recount the stories of adventurers who have sought to explore the forest over the ...
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Oxford scientific in Meerkat Manor
Indie Oxford Scientific Films (OSF) has been commissioned to make a 'soap opera' based on the life of meerkats in the Kalahari Desert. The 13 x 30-minute Meerkat Manor for Animal Planet International will feature the everyday trials and tribulations of meerkat life, such as ...
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C4 unveils new season
Channel 4 is planning to broadcast the decomposition of a human body as part of a winter season of factual programmes.
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Redmond takes over Hollyoaks storylines
Hollyoaks creator Phil Redmond is to take back overall control of the Channel 4 soap's storylines after its joint series producers left following a clash over its creative direction.
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Watson guides BBC series
Veteran documentary-maker Paul Watson has cemented his relationship with the BBC by agreeing to mentor film-makers on a new daytime documentary strand.
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ITV1 slots in late games
ITV1 is looking to hand over its Friday and Saturday late-night slots to interactive gaming and quiz shows in a bid to increase revenue.
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NewsA&E orders third series of Airline
US network A&E has renewed Granada's primetime airport-based docusoap Airline for a third season.
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NewsITV bids to handcuff O'Grady
ITV chiefs have asked their new daytime star Paul O'Grady to consider making his show a permanent fixture on ITV1.
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NewsLittle Britain set for third series
BBC3 comedy sketch show Little Britain , the digital channel's biggest hit, is set to return for a third series.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ancient weapons on Discovery
Darlow Smithson, the indie behind Touching the Void , is making a series about ancient weaponry for Discovery.