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NewsGrounds pens his first drama for BBC1
Writer Tony Grounds, creator of the award winning Ray Winstone vehicle Births, Marriages and Deaths, is to turn his sights on the family unit in a new drama for BBC1, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Ukraine buys 100 hours of Granada
Granada International has sold 100 hours of programming, including all four series of At Home with the Braithwaites, to a Ukrainian broadcaster. The package, which also includes a selection of PD James mysteries and the GEUSA/Showtime co-produced comedy Beggars and ...
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ITV seeks 22.30 slot for 'News at When?'
ITV is back in discussions with the Independent Television Commission (ITC) in a bid to move its News at Tenprogramme to 22.30, writes Paul Revoir.
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At It gets behind scenes for C4 and Disney
Channel 4 and Disney have commissioned indie At It Productions to produce 30-minute behind-the-scenes specials on two new films - horse-racing epic Seabiscuitand kids adventure film Holes. Ordered by C4 senior editor, feature films Tim Highsted, ...
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Grade rails against BBC short-termism
The BBC's reliance on freelance production staff is stifling creativity in programme-making by discouraging risk-taking, according to former Channel 4 chief executive Michael Grade, writes Colin Robertson.
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Christian returns with teen angst show
Indie Moore Television has secured a third series for the Terry Christian-fronted discussion programme It's My Life on ITV1. The new 8 x 45-minute series, which has been commissioned by ITV controller of news, current affairs and religion Steve Anderson, will air next year. The programmes, produced by Claerwen Hignett, ...
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PBS buys another history detectives
US network PBS has ordered a second run of History Detectivesfrom UK indie Lion Television. Lion will begin production on a 10 x 60-minute series later this year. The show unveils the true stories behind historic sites, artefacts and tall tales told in cities across ...
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Clowning around in the ghetto
Acclaimed photographer David LaChappelle is to turn his hand to documentary-making with a one-off special for Channel 4. The 30-minute Clowns in the Hood, commissioned by C4 head of independent film and video Jess Search, looks at the underground American dance movement the clown dance, which mixes African tribal dance ...
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CBeebies show teaches toddlers to boogie
Children will be encouraged to dance in a new CBeebies series, Boogie Beebies. Commissioned by CBBC controller Dorothy Prior, the 13 x 15-minute show will be filmed across the country using different settings to allow children to explore movement. It will be made in-house and ...
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Boost for Chrysalis as NZ plans Idol series
Chrsalis Television's New Zealand production company, South Pacific Pictures, has been commissioned to make a local version of hit TV format Pop Idol, writes Paul Revoir.
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Raft of sales for the Koala Brothers
Spellbound Entertainment has made several new sales of its debut pre-school series The Koala Brothers. The 52 x 10-minute series, made by UK animation studio Famous Flying Films, will be shown on kids channel TiJi in France, TVP in Poland, TV3 in New Zealand and ...
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Two more US giants circle ITV network
The number of US firms looking to pounce on ITV grew to three last week after Viacom president and chief operating officer Mel Karmazin and US-based Israeli billionaire Haim Saban signalled they would be interested in the commercial network, writes Colin Robertson.
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Five develops property range
Five is building on the primetime success of its House Doctorshow with a trio of new property programmes - one of which will be fronted by former Blue Peter presenter Janet Ellis, writes Michael Rosser.
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Leopard films thinks Rod's still sexy
Five has ordered a one-hour documentary on legendary popstar and lothario Rod Stewart from indie Leopard Films. Rod's Girlswill feature contributions from the star's siblings, wronged wives and one-night stands who will offer insights into his infatuations with leggy blondes, the Scottish football team and ...
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Ian Wright reprises Jim'll Fix-style role
TWI's fledgling entertainment department has been given a boost after BBC1 ordered a second series of its Ian Wright-fronted light entertainment show I'd Do Anything, writes Paul Revoir.
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ITV reignites old flames
ITV has commissioned Yorkshire Television to make a new four-part factual entertainment series that sees four single people reunited with their first loves, writes Paul Revoir.
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New shows ride out on Men & Motors
Men & Motors channel manager Lesley Johnson has commissioned three series including Bikes Aloud, a 13 x 30-minute series from indie Hamma & Glamma Productions, featuring news, riding tips and stunts. In addition, Privateer has produced a 10 x 30-minute series, Full Throttle Famous, designed to educate non-bikers. Both series ...
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Zone Vision takes Reality TV to US
Zone Vision, the UK-based broadcaster and distributor, is poised to launch its Reality TV channel in the US and plans to commission a raft of original programmes to localise the schedule, writes Michael Rosser.
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ITV1 grease tribute
Stars from the world of pop music will join together for a one-hour celebration of the hit musical Grease in the latest Maniaoffering from Granada for ITV1 this autumn. Amanda Holden will present Greasemania, which will feature Gareth Gates, Girls ...