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NewsBBC3 pilots "real" sketch show
The BBC is piloting a twist on the existing sketch show format, using people from all over the country “simply playing themselves”.
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NewsC5 acquires Fear Factor 2.0
US challenge show Fear Factor Season 2.0 has been picked up by Channel 5.
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NewsBBC2 drama to celebrate birth of Paralympics
BBC2 has ordered a one-off drama about the birth of the Paralympics starring Rob Brydon and Eddie Marsen.
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NewsBBC gearing up for UK’s first scripted 3D project
The BBC is developing British TV’s first 3D comedy drama as part of a two-year trial across multiple genres.
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NewsHartswood makes single mother sitcom for BBC1
Sherlock producer Hartswood Films is to make a BBC1 family sitcom about the complex life of a single mother.
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NewsITV1 plots playalong gameshow Revolution
Details of ITV1 gameshow pilot Revolution have emerged that suggest it could be the broadcaster’s most ambitious attempt at an interactive gameshow to date.
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NewsBBC takes close look at science
The BBC is to use state-of-the-art microscopes to offer viewers a unique perspective on the British countryside, in one of a raft of high-profile science programmes for later this year.
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NewsQueen of curries explores her legacy for Good Food
Chef Madhur Jaffrey is to front a Cactus TV series for Good Food exploring the impact of Indian cuisine on the UK, 30 years after she helped to introduce it to the nation.
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NewsTwofour sends Cumming on Sky Atlantic city tour
Twofour’s latest travelogue is an eight-part series for Sky Atlantic in which actor Alan Cumming visits the UK’s most influential cities.
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NewsSTV to film murder sentencing
Scottish broadcaster STV has secured permission to film the sentencing of a murder trial as the presence of cameras in courts continues to increase.
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NewsJennifer Saunders saddles up for ITV1 doc
Jennifer Saunders is to saddle up for an ITV1 documentary series about horse riding.
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NewsMud Men returning to History
Johnny Vaughan is to return for a third series of Mud Men on History.
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NewsHeston to “feed the 5,000” in new C4 show
Heston Blumenthal is to explore traditional British eating habits and produce giant gastronomic creations for a new Channel 4 series.
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NewsWatson & Oliver returning to BBC2
Comedy duo Watson & Oliver will return for a second series on BBC2 despite drawing challenging audience figures for their first run.
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NewsLive in Chelsea added to 4oD
Made in Chelsea’s online spin-off is being made available on catch-up service 4oD for the first time.
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NewsKen and Boris to go head to head on Sky News
Sky News is to broadcast a live London Mayoral debate between the three main candidates two weeks ahead of the vote.
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NewsFox orders Take Me Out
US broadcaster Fox has ordered a series of ITV1 dating show Take Me Out, which will debut in June in a Thursday night slot.
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NewsDee gets greenlight from Sky Atlantic
Jack Dee is to front a Sky Atlantic comedy entertainment series which will see audience members play an active role in the show.
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NewsBBC2 to lift lid on the People's History
The BBC has ordered a new series about Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s past by looking at how the countries’ people shaped their history.
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NewsCBeebies orders new series from Waybuloo producers
Waybuloo producer The Foundation is to make a new preschool series for CBeebies.