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NewsBravo kung fu series to take on Asbo UK
Bravo has commissioned an ambitious new series that claims it will tackle the UK’s ‘hoodie culture’ – using kung fu.
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NewsBig Brother special for 8 out of 10 Cats
Channel 4 is lining up a Big Brother-themed edition of 8 out of 10 Cats to kick off the tenth series of the panel show.
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NewsMore4 drama analyses the Milibands
A new drama-documentary will examine the rivalry between Labour leader hopefuls and brothers David and Ed Miliband.
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NewsSherlock creators in final talks on series two
The BBC will confirm details of a second series of Sherlock this week, following strong ratings for the drama’s first run.
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NewsLiving orders first comedy
Living TV is planning its first move into British scripted comedy with a sitcom based around a former Page 3 girl that will feature appearances from Harry Hill and Louie Spence.
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NewsITV's Chase takes on Weakest Link
ITV has finalised a large order for a new series of teatime gameshow The Chase as it aims to challenge rival The Weakest Link.
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NewsC4 holiday for Kirstie and Phil
Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer are to lift the lid on holiday deals in the first commission for their indie, Raise the Roof.
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NewsITV1 puts Mears back in spotlight in Wild Britain
ITV1’s bid to establish Ray Mears as key talent will continue this autumn with a nature show that will also air in extended form on UKTV’s Eden.
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NewsFive expected to cut back on ent shows
Industry insiders have predicted that Five is likely to scale back big budget entertainment to focus on celebrity and fact-ent shows following its acquisition by Richard Desmond.
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NewsBiker Guy goes from TT rider to BBC1 presenter
North One Television has plucked an Isle of Man TT motorbike rider from obscurity to front a historical gadget show for BBC1.
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NewsDrama heavyweights win BBC orders
Indies run by drama heavyweights Paul Abbott and Sita Williams and Roxy Spencer have won major new commissions from the BBC.
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NewsWebb tackles the web in first solo outing for C4
Peep Show star Robert Webb is to take a humorous weekly look at the internet for Channel 4 in his first solo presenting gig.
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NewsC4 orders Saturday night nostalgia
Channel 4 is eyeing a nostalgic entertainment show as a returning format for Saturday nights.
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NewsITV1 orders moral dilemma thriller from indie TXTV
ITV1 has ordered a thriller about a single mother facing an agonising test of her moral fibre.
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NewsUKTV takes out Ration Book for four-part series
Yesterday’s one-off documentary Ration Book Britain is to return as a four-part series, and UKTV stablemate Home has ordered a look inside lottery winners’ houses.
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NewsBBC2 unearths archaeology series
BBC2 has ordered a four-part archaeology series that will uncover a horde of 52,000 Roman coins and a mass burial of 97 infants.
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NewsFaith school doc to launch More 4 Dawkins season
More 4 is to kick off a season of Richard Dawkins documentaries with a new film in which the biologist and atheism advocate investigates faith schools.
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NewsSinbad sets sail to Sky 1
Sky 1 has unveiled a slate of new commissions and US acquisitions for its autumn schedule including a new take on the legend of Sinbad and a doc about Prince William’s first trip to Africa.
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NewsBBC lines up Pope season
The BBC has lined up Ann Widdecombe and documentary-maker Mark Dowd for a season of programmes to coincide with the Pope’s visit to the UK next month.
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NewsVintage TV orders first shows
Over-50s music channel Vintage TV has ordered its first round of shows from Transparent Television.