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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 ...
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Celeb dogs to raise money for BBC charity
The BBC is to drum up interest in its next Children in Need appeal with a series that will attempt to uncover which celebrity has the best dog, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Trouble orders hidden camera magic show
Flextech teen channel Trouble has ordered its biggest ever commission with a 10-part magic show from Endemol comedy arm Zeppotron, billed as 'David Blaine meets Trigger Happy', writes Rosemary Gallagher.
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NewsThe gloves are off in Crowe punch-ups doc
The notorious run-in between Hollywood tough guy Russell Crowe and Initial chief executive Malcolm Gerrie will form part of a Channel 4 documentary on the film star's penchant for off-screen fighting, writes Paul Revoir.
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Madness musical lined up for Xmas
BBC3 is to screen the last London performance of the Madness musical Our Houseas one of the highlights of its Christmas schedule. The deal was put together by the BBC
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Seventh Skinner run
The Frank Skinner Show is set to return to ITV1 for a seventh series this autumn with a 12 x 50-minute run. Once again the Avalon-produced show will consist of three guest interviews, following on from last year's successful run which included interviews with Pamela Anderson, Richard Gere, Britney Spears ...
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BBC2 hunts for best Brit sitcom
BBC2 is to undertake a Great Britons-style search to find the nation's favourite sitcom in a major television event to air next year, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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NewsLeslie tells all on Sky
John Leslie, the TV presenter who found himself at the centre of rape allegations earlier this year, is to give his first TV interview to Sky One, writes Jon Rogers.
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Bodies brought to life on BBC2
BBC2 controller Jane Root has commissioned a controversial new drama based on the experiences of a junior doctor as part of a bid to refresh the genre on her channel, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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NewsBBC2 pilots interrogation gameshow
The BBC is launching a new interrogation gameshow, to be fronted by investigative journalist Paul Kenyon, in which contestants have to try to withstand six hours of questioning and keep a secret, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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BBC4 doc looks at DeLorean downfall
BBC4 controller Roly Keating has commissioned a 60-minute documentary on the ill-fated luxury car maker DeLorean. The working-titled The DeLorean Story, to be made by indie Mint Productions, will look at how the company folded after founder John DeLorean was wrongly charged for trafficking cocaine. ...
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Channel 4 looks at Bush's Texas
Channel 4 is to go under the skin of Texas for a major documentary series exploring the outlook of President George Bush's home state and its influence over US policymaking, writes Gavin Stamp.
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Smash Hits on C4
Channel 4 is launching the Smash Hits Chart Showthis weekend after poaching it from Five earlier in the year. An initial run of 24 x 30-minute editions will air as part of the T4 strand from Saturday (13 September) at 12.30. 1Xtra DJ Letitia and ...
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Tiger Aspect to set up LA office
Tiger Aspect is looking to increase its clout in the US by setting up a temporary base in Los Angeles off the back of a new commission, writes Gavin Stamp.
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Back to the boot sales for Carlton
Carlton has asked LNN Factuals to produce a further 15 x 30-minute episodes of its Boot Sale Challengefor its London franchise. The series, in which teams will again search car boot sales for bargains, will air from the new year. The series is presented by ...
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Britain's hardest flexes muscle on Sky
Zeal Television is to make a new series for Sky One called Britain's Hardest, in which tough guys undergo endurance challenges in a bid to win the title. Sky One head of factual Matthew Paice has commissioned the 10 x 60-minute series, which will air ...