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NewsWatercolour Challenge crosses the pond
Channel 4's surprise daytime hit Watercolour Change is heading stateside later this year, following a co-production deal between Carlton's US production arm and American broadcaster WGBH, writes Luke Satchell
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RAOUL THE DINOSAUR RETURNS ON DISNEY.
Disney Channel is producing a second series of Raoul, about a Mexican dinosaur puppet, which was
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Third Rolf on Art
BBC1 controller Lorraine Heggessey has commissioned a third series of Rolf on Art to air later
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BBC3's Taylor makes case for 'meaty' shows
Celia Taylor, BBC3 commissioning editor for factual, has bit back at suggestions that BBC3 is just a 'youth' channel, focussing on 'frothy' programmes, writes Nick Radlo
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NewsITV1's Millionaire takes on Neighbours
ITV1 is poised to repackage old episodes of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in daytime, complete with new footage of how contestants spent their winnings, in a bid to fend off competition from BBC1's soap Neighbours, writes Michael Rosser
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Pilger to probe war on terror
Investigative reporter John Pilger will attempt to unravel the hidden agenda behind George Bush's war on terror, in his latest documentary for ITV1, writes Paul Revoir.
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Reality TV gets sporty
Celebrity reality shows are set to move into the sporting arena this autumn as broadcasters battle to sign up stars to take part in a raft of new sport-based programmes, several of which bear striking similarities to each other, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Five signs stars for MMR drama
Five has made a rare original drama commission with a£1m film about the controversial MMR vaccine, writes Colin Robertson.
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Raoul the dinosaur returns on Disney
Disney Channel is producing a second series of Raoul, about a Mexican dinosaur puppet, which was created by Disney (in the UK) and Jim Henson with Dandy Productions. The first series
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Nat Geo investigates Darwin's fatal illness
National Geographic Channel vice-president of programming and production Bryan Smith has commissioned documentary-maker Icon Films to produce a programme on naturalist Charles Darwin to air in the autumn. Diagnosing Darwinwill investigate the mysterious and debilitating illness which killed him, using modern-day forensic skills and knowledge. ...
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MTV runs competition for promo directors
MTV Networks UK is running a competition for Foo Fighters fans and young promo directors to make their own video for the band's latest single Low, with the winning entry being broadcast during Gonzoon MTV2, hosted by Zane Lowe, later ...
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Lisa l'Anson to front central music show
Carlton has commissioned a 7 x 30-minute music and entertainment series for its ITV1 Central region. Presented by ex-BBC Radio 1 DJ Lisa l'Anson, Xposurewill feature a big-name act from the region while showcasing two unknown bands in each show. Set to air this autumn, ...
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Capital picks Harry Hill for Sunday 'funch'
Capital FM has made comedian Harry Hill its latest celebrity signing as part of an ongoing strategy to strengthen its output. Hill will present new Sunday morning comedy and music show Funch on the London-based radio station from July and is the latest high-profile acquisition ...
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Tell-Tale's Boo! set for summer slot on CBBC
The BBC has confirmed that Boo!, the new kids' 13 x 10-minute animation series from Tweeniesproducer Tell-Tale Productions, is set to kick off on BBC2's morning CBeebies slot from 4 June. Targeting children aged between 18 months and three years, ...
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Men & Motors orders road bike racing show
Granada Sky Broadcasting's commissioner and executive producer Lesley Johnson has ordered a second series of amateur road bike racing show Scratchin', from indie Skibbly, to be screened on Men & Motors in the autumn. Each episode follows enthusiasts as they build, test and race their ...
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UK Style to air Blenheim Palace flower show
UK Style channel executive Chantal Rutherford Browne has commissioned Enteraction TV to produce a 60-minute programme on the Blenheim Palace Flower Show, including highlights from the inaugural National Gardening Awards, to be shown on 21 and 22 June. Produced by John Percival and executive produced by Adrian Swift, the show ...
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C4 gives voice to refugees
Channel 4 has ordered three projects from indie Glasshead, for its educational arm 4 Learning, including a series following the lives of young asylum seekers in the UK, writes Penny Hughes.
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Viewers shun BBC3 original offerings
Viewers are shunning shows specifically commissioned for BBC3 in favour of American imports and EastEnders repeats, according to new ratings research, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Schama to front BBC2 history till 2007
Historian Professor Simon Schama has signed an exclusive four-year deal with the BBC, thought to be worth around£3m, to present two new landmark factual series, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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ITV buys Giuliani biopic for 9/11 anniversary
ITV1 has bought Carlton International's critically acclaimed biopic of former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani which will be screened to coincide with this year's anniversary of the events of September 11.