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NewsGogglebox to reveal unseen Frankie Howerd
The life and work of legendary comic Frankie Howerd will be celebrated in an intimate portrait for Channel 4 that features never-before-seen footage.
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NewseOne kicks off UK push with $30m Canada co-pro
Thandie Newton is to star in an undercover cop drama that marks the first UK-Canada co-production for Entertainment One.
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NewsBBC2 orders new Milne drama
White Heat screenwriter Paula Milne is already penning her next series for BBC2, swapping late 20th century activism for contemporary power.
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NewsC4 orders Derek series from Ricky Gervais
Channel 4 has commissioned a full series of Ricky Gervais’ Derek, after the pilot drew more than 3 million viewers.
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NewsBBC confirms Call the Midwife Christmas special
BBC1 has commissioned a Christmas special of 1950s drama Call the Midwife.
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NewsPrimeval’s Henshall turns to crime for BBC1 drama
BBC1 has ordered a new crime drama set in Scotland with Primeval’s Douglas Henshall in the lead role.
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NewsUndateables gets second outing
Channel 4 has commissioned a second series of matchmaking show The Undateables.
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NewsC4 orders 260 new Random Acts
Late night Channel 4 strand Random Acts will return for a second run of 260 short films.
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NewsYouTube unveils UK strategy
YouTube has revealed details of its UK content strategy for the first time, urging producers to pitch niche ideas and putting well in excess of £10m up for grabs.
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NewsITV1 to tell ‘definitive’ story of Murdoch
Brook Lapping is to make a “definitive” documentary on Rupert Murdoch for ITV1 as part of a raft of high-profile factual commissions.
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NewsBBC1 facing sitcom pitch shortage
BBC1 is feeling the heat in the comedy market, with the genre head claiming competition from ITV and Sky has affected the flow of pitches.
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NewsWindfall lands Fraser case for Murder Trial
Channel 4 cameras-in-court documentary series Murder Trial (w/t) has gone into production and will feature the retrial of Nat Fraser, who is accused of killing his wife in Scotland in 1998.
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NewsComedy Central’s Big Bad pilot leads content push
Comedy Central is preparing for a major push on original content with an order for a narrative comedy pilot from Objective Productions.
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NewsStudio Lambert remakes Israeli dating show for ITV2
Studio Lambert is to make a reality dating show for ITV2 based on a format pioneered by Israeli broadcaster Keshet Broadcasting.
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NewsThames and Scott join forces for ITV1 sports show
FremantleMedia UK’s Thames has teamed up with Sebastian Scott-backed Superhero Television to create a sports-based talent show for ITV1.
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NewsLemonAid sparks 176 complaints over puppy prize
ITV1 entertainment show Keith Lemon’s LemonAid has attracted 176 complaints and scorn from the Kennel Club after a puppy was awarded to a child as a prize.
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NewsSeeking Salvage returning to History
History has ordered a longer second series of Seeking Salvage after the first became its biggest ever original commission.
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NewsSky1 to revive the Kumars
Sky1 has picked up former BBC comedy The Kumars for a refreshed version of the show after six-year hiatus.
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World’s Scariest returning to C5
Channel 5 has commissioned a second series of the World’s Scariest strand from Mentorn Media.
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NewsPatrick Stewart to explore animal superpowers for Nat Geo
Star Trek and X Men star Sir Patrick Stewart is to front a new series for Nat Geo that explores the incredible powers of survival harnessed by some of the world’s deadliest animals.