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NewsCBeebies preps Three Little Pigs
CBeebies is lining up a multi-platform series of programming based around the story of The Three Little Pigs next Easter.
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NewsC4 tracks Gok Wan panto debut
Channel 4 has green-lit a behind-the-scenes pantomime special which will follow Gok Wan as he takes part in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
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NewsOperation Ouch twins secure Horizon slot
The twin brothers who present Bafta-winning CBBC medical show Operation Ouch! are taking their double act into primetime for the BBC’s Horizon strand.
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NewsC4 goes to the dogs with Tuesday's Child
Channel 4 is to pit dogs and their owners against each other in a series of physical challenges in Tuesday’s Child’s biggest order to date.
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NewsCBBC to adapt Jacqueline Wilson’s Hetty Feather
CBBC has commissioned two new dramas – including a series from Tracy Beaker author Dame Jacqueline Wilson.
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NewsInbetweeners indie to pilot ITV2 gameshow
The Inbetweeners indie Bwark Productions is diversifying into new genres by piloting a gameshow for ITV2, giving groups of colleagues the chance to win prizes.
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NewsMore4 spin-off for Kirstie Allsopp makeover show
Channel 4 is extending its relationship with Kirstie Allsopp after renewing Fill your House for Free and giving a More4 spin-off series the greenlight.
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NewsDiscovery orders fast turnaround Typhoon Haiyan doc
ITN Productions has travelled to the Philippines to make a fast turnaround documentary about Typhoon Haiyan for Discovery Networks International.
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NewsC4 plans to walk the Nile
Channel 4 is to track adventurer Levison Wood as he takes part in a year-long challenge to walk the length of the River Nile.
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NewsLumley meets Will.i.am for BBC1 doc
Joanna Lumley is to spend time with The Voice UK coach Will.i.am for a special BBC1 documentary.
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NewsC4 orders Queer As Folk-style dramas from Russell T Davies
Channel 4 has commissioned two series from Queer As Folk creator Russell T Davies.
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NewsWhitechapel gets the chop from ITV
ITV has axed gothic crime drama Whitechapel after four series.
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NewsC5 to explore stories of West and Shipman
Channel 5 is exploring the lives of murderers Fred and Rose West and Harold Shipman with two factual commissions.
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NewsITV shoots for Rising Star
ITV is buying Israeli musical talent competition Rising Star as its next big entertainment show.
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NewsBBC2 orders canine gameshow for Sport Relief
BBC2 has commissioned a canine gameshow for next year’s Sport Relief.
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NewsBBC2 to tell story of Messiah
BBC2 has commissioned a drama documentary from Reef Television about Handel’s Messiah.
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NewsFolded Wing wins Radio 1 dance gig
Folded Wing has picked up the contract to produce a late-night underground dance music show for Radio 1 and 1Xtra.
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NewsMichael Grade fronts Finestripe doc for BBC4
Glasgow’s Finestripe Productions is making a follow-up to its Michael Grade-fronted pantomime doc with a film about musical stars for BBC4.
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NewsOptomen explores castles for Travel Channel
Optomen is to explore castles located around the world after winning a series from US cable network the Travel Channel.
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NewsDownton Abbey gets fifth series
ITV has confirmed that Downton Abbey is to return for a fifth series next year.