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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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NewsITV2 to play ad-funded guinea pig
ITV1 is offering up sister channel ITV2 as a test-bed for advertiser-funded programming, writes Penny Hughes
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NewsITV mulls sixth outing for Emmerdale
ITV is looking to take evening soap Emmerdale to six nights a week on a permanent basis according to sources close to the show, writes Jane Marlow
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Five re-orders King of Sports
Five has commissioned a second series of Endemol UK's International King of Sports, which won a bronze award in the gameshow category at the Montreux Television Festival last weekend, writes Penny Hughes
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Root plugs vital schedule hole
BBC2 controller Jane Root has commissioned two new shows expected to play in the key 18.00 slot in preparation for the departure of The Simpsons to Channel 4, which headline a slate of new comedy and entertainment for the BBC, writes Leigh Holmwood
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NewsITV weighs up sixth outing for Emmerdale
ITV is looking to take evening soap Emmerdale to six nights a week on a permanent basis according to sources close to the show, writes Jane Marlow
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NewsIngram agrees to find out if Jade is 'minging'
Major Charles Ingram and his wife Diana have signed up to take part in the first Celebrity Wife Swap for Channel 4, writes Leigh Holmwood in Montreux
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NewsITV comedy output bolstered
ITV is to take its comedy output upmarket with a raft of new edgier shows, including a series of three one-off comedy plays, writes Leigh Holmwood in Montreux
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Mentorn signs Canadian co-pro deal
Indie Mentorn has signed a production and distribution deal with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) that will see it co-produce four landmark documentary series over the next four years, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Five to explore what made Myra Hindley a killer
Five has commissioned a 90-minute film that will attempt to explain why the notorious Moors murderer Myra Hindley, who died last November, became one of the most powerful icons of evil
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NewsBig Brother house stays open till 2008
Big Brother is set to stay on British screens until at least 2008, even if ratings fall for the main Channel 4 show, according to the C4 executive in charge of it, write Leigh Holmwood and Paul Revoir