All Dragonfly articles – Page 7
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NewsWhat Happens in Kavos returns for series two
What Happens in Kavos is to return to Channel 4 for an extended second run.
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NewsC5 orders Jodie Marsh bullying doc
Channel 5 has commissioned a two part bullying documentary from Dragonfly fronted by Jodie Marsh.
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NewsSanjay Singhal leaves Dragonfly to launch own indie
Dragonfly Film and Television Productions managing director Sanjay Singhal is leaving the Shine Group indie to set up his own production company.
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CommentReach for the sky in factual TV
As C4’s The Plane Crash shows, taking a risk pays, says Sanjay Singhal
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NewsTwofour exec named Dragonfly's first fact ent head
Twofour’s head of factual is joining Dragonfly Film and Television as the indie’s first factual entertainment executive.
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NewsC4 explores impact of partying teens on Kavos
Production has started on a Channel 4 documentary series that will attempt to measure the impact of young holidaymakers on Kavos, the party capital of Greek island Corfu.
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NewsSilver River doubles size of creative team
Silver River Productions has made three executive producer hires, including Dragonfly’s former head of development and a CBBC exec, to double the size of its senior creative team.
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NewsLiz Murdoch hands Shine chief exec role to Alex Mahon
Shine Group founder Liz Murdoch is splitting her role as chairman and chief executive, handing the latter to Alex Mahon.
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NewsBennett commissions ‘real Shameless’ for BBC3
BBC3 controller Zai Bennett has made two high-profile factual commissions, including a series examining life on a Manchester estate that he has dubbed “the real Shameless”.
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NewsMedieval machine gun to be rebuilt for C5 series
A new Channel 5 series will see engineers attempt to rebuild historical inventions including a medieval machine gun and a gothic megacrane.
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NewsDragonfly exec joins Mentorn as creative director
Mentorn Media has poached a senior exec from Dragonfly to head up its team in the new role of creative director.
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NewsOttolenghi and spin-offs to build More 4 identity
More 4 is to become the home of acclaimed chef Yotam Ottolenghi, a One Born Every Minute spin-off show and a number of other new faces as its relaunch as a features and lifestyle channel gathers pace.
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NewsBBC1 plans ageing season
BBC1 is planning a season tackling ageing that will include a film about centenarians and a documentary fronted by EastEnders star June Brown.
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NewsDragonfly crashes plane for Channel 4 doc
Dragonfly has crash-landed a passenger jet into a remote part of the Mexican desert as part of its long-awaited documentary for Channel 4.
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NewsDragonfly to follow plus size mums for C4
The makers of One Born Every Minute are producing a film following plus size mothers for Channel 4.
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NewsAlex Connock takes new role at Shine Group
Alex Connock is joining Shine Group, taking on the newly-created role of director of new business across its UK companies.
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NewsDiscovery goes for adventure
Discovery has ordered a trio of adventure series including Freddie Flintoff’s first solo project and a survival/automotive mash-up that will air internationally.
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The Broadcast InterviewSanjay Singhal, Dragonfly
Having become known for its fixed-rig shows on C4, Dragonfly’s MD is courting other broadcasters.
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NewsDragonfly set to go West
Dragonfly is expanding its operations with the opening of a new office in Bristol later this month, after securing its first factual series commission for BBC2.
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NewsC4 orders Costa Concordia film
The Costa Concordia cruise ship accident that has dominated recent headlines will be documented in a fast-turnaround film for Channel 4.