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NewsPsychic Challenge remade for Lifetime
US cable network Lifetime has commissioned a full series of America's Psychic Challenge, based on the UK format from Town House TV.
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NewsBBC3 returns to My Penis
Firecracker Films has made a new documentary for BBC3's Body Imageseason that asks why men don't talk about their genitals. [ALL]
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NewsWallace and Gromit relaunch website
Aardman Animations has made free video clips of Wallace and Gromitavailable on the popular characters' relaunched website. [ALL]
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NewsC4 to hand over Dispatches footage
The Old Bailey has ordered Channel 4 to hand over unbroadcast material filmed for the Dispatchesdocumentary Britain Under Attackto the Metropolitan Police. [ALL]
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NewsAardman to make Jamie Oliver cartoon
Aardman Animations will create an animated Jamie Oliver as part of a new series being made in partnership with the chef's indie, Fresh One Productions.
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NewsF-word dropped from Thatcher film
The BBC has removed a swear word from a new television docudrama about the young Margaret Thatcher in a bid to avoid offending the former prime minister. [ALL]
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NewsTories defend C4 in Dispatches mosque row
The Conservative party has said that the West Midlands Police's inquiry into the Channel 4 Dispatchesdocumentary, Undercover Mosque,raises serious questions about media freedom. [ALL]
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NewsBBC axes Inspector Lynley
The BBC has axed detective series The Inspector Lynley Mysteriesafter six years, a decision greeted with bafflement by its star Nathaniel Parker. [ALL]
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NewsLiving hungry for Yo-Yo Diets
Living has built on the success of its Extremestrand by ordering the 60-minute Extreme: Celebrity Yo-Yo Diets.
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Springer to host Sky One gameshow
Sky One has lined up Jerry Springer to host new gameshow Nothing But the Truthand is bringing Noel Edmonds back to host an old Christmas favourite.
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NewsTown House doc to follow Boyzone star to the altar
Irish network RTE has commissioned Town House TV to produce a fly-on-the-wall documentary following ex-Boyzone singer Shane Lynch as he prepares to get married.
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Super swap for major C4 series
Size-zero health freaks and overweight junk-food fans are to experience each other's lifestyles in a major series from Endemol-owned indie Cheetah Television for Channel 4.
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Focus brings genius to ITV West
Focus Productions has been commissioned by ITV West to make its latest documentary about a genius, writes Jessica Rogers.
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Brook Lapping tracks teacher Antarctica trip
Teachers TV has commissioned two 30-minute documentaries from Brook Lapping on the experiences of four teachers travelling to Antarctica.
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Princess crowned again
Five has commissioned a second series of pre-school series Little Princess(pictured).
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NewsTiny Tearaways gets fourth series revamp
BBC3 is giving the House of Tiny Tearawaysa major makeover for its fourth series, bringing in former Teen Angelsand Little Angelschild psychologist Laverne Antrobus to front the show.
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NewsNew order for BBC3's Kill It, Cook It, Eat It
BBC3 has commissioned a second series of Kill It, Cook It, Eat It, this time following the meat production process from younger animals.
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Firefly turns to addiction
Indie Firefly is to take a scientific look at drug abuse for Channel 4. Britain's Deadliest Addictionswill follow three addicts, including an alcoholic, as they undergo treatment at a leading clinic.
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Inside Sport to return
Gabby Logan-fronted BBC1 sports news show Inside Sportis to return for a second series.
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NewsReady Steady Revamp
Cheetah Television is revamping its long-running BBC2 cookery show Ready Steady Cook - the first overhaul in the show's 13-year history.