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Second Paradise run
Mentorn format Paradise Hotel has been picked up for a second series by TV3 in Denmark after the first run averaged around 35%. The beachside reality format has signed a deal with Television Corporation International (TCI) to make a second 48-episode run. TCI has also signed a series of international ...
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Kalel wins BBC3 pitch competition
Indie Kalel Productions has won a pilot commission after topping a BBC3 pitch idol competition. The channel held a briefing day in October for indies under one year old. They were then given two weeks to come up with a pitch. Kalel - headed by Nick Parnes and Hannah Cantor ...
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NewsThis is Your Life to return to ITV in 2006
ITV is looking to bring back This is Your Life and is lining up Sir Trevor McDonald to host it.
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NewsBBC plans new-look news to cut budgets
The BBC is to relaunch Newsnight, Breakfast and its flagship BBC1 bulletins as part of the corporation's drive to slash its news budget by millions of pounds a year.
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NewsBBC1 to make Nationwide-style magazine show
BBC1 controller Peter Fincham is developing a Nationwide-style current affairs show for the channel's early evening schedule.
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NewsKeating plays safe with BBC2 line-up
BBC2 controller Roly Keating is staking his winter and spring line-up on a mixture of bankable favourites and new drama.
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NewsEdmonds quiz wins a further 230 episodes
Channel 4 has commissioned a further 230 episodes of afternoon ratings hit Deal or No Deal as speculation grows that the game show will be given a run in primetime.
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NewsBBC Scotland orders Hogmanay laughs
BBC1 Scotland has commissioned specials of comedy series Chewin' the Fat and Only an Excuse? as part of its New Years Eve line-up.
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NewsDrama heads BBC1 winter
BBC1 controller Peter Fincham has picked two dramas from his old employer Talkback to spearhead the channel's winter and spring programme push.
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NewsDiscovery kicks off global Sci-Files strand
9.15am: Discovery Networks International has launched a new global franchise, Discovery Channel's Sci-Files, with a slate of series and specials exploring future science and outer space.
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NewsO'Leary to front new C4 breakfast block
8am: Channel 4 has confirmed that Dermot O'Leary has been lined-up to host a new live breakfast series early next year called Morning Glory.
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NewsUltimate Fighter for third series on Bravo
8am: Flextech men's channel Bravo has signed a deal for the third series of reality show The Ultimate Fighter and convinced rights-holder Ultimate Fighting Championship to feature at least two British contestants.
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NewsFirst UK made-for-mobile soap to launch
8am: New London-based indie Farringdon Road Films is making the first UK soap, specifically designed for mobile phones.
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NewsC4 pumps new media money into Hollyoaks
8am: Channel 4 is launching new broadband and mobile services for flagship soap Hollyoaks as part of the broadcaster's seven-figure investment into new media.
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NewsDr Who? US snubs BBC hit
The BBC has failed to sell hit series Doctor Who in the US, and is now pushing through a DVD deal in the country to pre-empt pirate and import copies flooding the market.
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NewsCowell plans duets show for ITV
Simon Cowell has landed another major commission from ITV, with a talent show that invites non-singing celebrities to test their crooning skills in a series of duets with 'singing legends'.
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Zig Zag show to test out fitness
Zig Zag Productions is to put the top 10 celebrity fitness videos through their paces for a new Channel 4 show.
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Strictly Baby Ballroom for Channel 4
Channel 4 is attempting to cash in on viewers' current thirst for ballroom dancing with a dance show involving kids.
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BBC lines up TV chef Martin for Leopard'sStately Suppers
BBC controller of daytime Jay Hunt has commissioned a daytime cookery show featuring celebrity chef James Martin.
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Commissioner's Q & A: Graham Smith
Five's commissioning editor, comedy on a black comedy thriller we have to look forward to and his department's ongoing search for original half-hour series.