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NewsKatie Hopkins returns to obesity for TLC
Katie Hopkins is to return to TLC for a follow-up documentary about obesity.
NewsTwo Channel 4 docs win Rory Peck Awards
Documentaries about the Islamic State and its effects on Iraq and Syria were honoured at last night’s Rory Peck Awards.
NewsRondo Media to co-produce Korean doc
Welsh indie Rondo Media has struck a documentary co-production deal with South Korean broadcaster JTV.
NewsPanorama trials digital-only documentary
Panorama is to tell the story of the closure of Redcar’s steelworks via a 50-day digital experiment across Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
NewsLouis Theroux investigates Jimmy Savile
Louis Theroux is to make a second documentary about Jimmy Savile for BBC2 following his original 2000 film.
NewsNBC to remake ITV 'event' drama
ITV drama Collision, which aired in 2009, is being developed for NBC in the States by Eleventh Hour Films.
NewsWGAE hopes ITV US hire will resolve dispute
The Writers Guild of America (WGAE) is hopeful that ITV Studios’ appointment of Brent Montgomery will help end its dispute with the broadcaster.
NewsFulwell 73 to explore 'big' sports data
The Class of ’92 producer Fulwell 73 is to produce an online series about sports analysis featuring contributions from Sir Ben Ainslie and Sir Clive Woodward.
NewsDisney launches subscription app
Disney is launching an app which will offer consumers the ability to stream its television episodes and movies and access a range of albums and books.
NewsViacom hands Holmes expanded remit
Viacom has promoted Comedy Central UK boss Louise Holmes to oversee programming for the comedy channel and MTV UK as part of a management team shake-up.
NewsiPlayer to stream Elton John concert
BBC iPlayer is to offer visitors an exclusive Elton John performance from Cornwall’s Eden Project.
NewsKim Longinotto to receive Grierson award
The Grierson Trust has named filmmaker Kim Longinotto as the recipient of the BBC Trustees’ Award.
NewsMilkshake orders dinosaur series
Channel 5 children’s strand Milkshake has ordered an animated comedy series from Waybuloo creator Absolutely Cuckoo.
NewsLord Maude to lead trade mission to Brazil
Lord Maude is to lead a UKTI trade mission to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro for medium-sized businesses.
NewsA&E swoops for Frankenstein Chronicles
A&E Network has picked up ITV’s crime drama The Frankenstein Chronicles to air in the US.
NewsIn brief: Twofour; Audio Network; AwesomenessTV; Nigella; Woodcut
Twofour’s Davina McCall-fronted format This Time Next Year is to be remade in Australia, while Audio Network has struck a global deal with Dori Media Group.
NewsIn brief: Voltage; Peacock; 5 Live; Jazz FM; Beatles
Commissions from ITV and Channel 4 about male vanity, abseiling and The Beatles have emerged as the BBC has forged a partenrship with Jazz FM. Click for more.
NewsC4 unveils new branding
Channel 4 has rebranded its main channel to offer a fresh take on its iconic Lambie Nairn 4 logo.
NewsITN Prods scoops International Emmy
ITN Productions has won the current affairs award at the International Emmy Awards for its investigative report Children on the Frontline.