Latest BBC News – Page 268
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NewsBBC3 unveils latest comedy feeds
Hat Trick and Happy Tramp Productions are among four indies that have been commissioned to produce six new BBC3 pilots for its Comedy Feed strand.
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NewsBBC expands New on Two strand
BBC2 has added three sitcoms to its New On Two strand as part of the channel’s forthcoming comedy season.
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NewsBBC2 to revisit Versailles
BBC2 has acquired the second series of French period drama Versailles to air on the channel next year.
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NewsBBC and C4 seek fresh directors
The BBC and Channel 4 have stepped up their efforts to find a broader range of voices among the next generation of TV directors through two new schemes.
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NewsBBC Worldwide expands indie empire
BBC Worldwide’s indie investment push has gathered pace with the acquisition of a stake in 72 Films, the indie established by Gogglebox commissioner David Glover and ex-Dragonfly managing director Mark Raphael.
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NewsBBC must improve statistics reporting
The BBC has pledged to improve its reporting of statistics after an “unflinching” year-long review found inconsistencies in reaching the standard expected by audiences.
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NewsCrimewatch rebooted as weekly format
Crimewatch is to air weekly for the first time in its 32-year history as it undergoes a major refresh which includes live segments filmed from a mobile incident studio.
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NewsJonathan Creek returns to BBC1
BBC Studios’ quirky crime drama Jonathan Creek is to return to BBC1 for a 90-minute one-off after more than two years off-air.
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NewsMPs back Scottish Six news show
The Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee has called for the BBC to press ahead with plans for a Scottish Six O’clock news programme.
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NewsiPlayer loophole to close next month
iPlayer viewers will need to pay the TV licence fee to access the service from 1 September as the BBC finally closes the digital loophole.
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NewsBBC urged to share star pay over £143k
The BBC should disclose pay for all talent earning over £143,462 per year, according to recommendations from the Culture, Media and Sport select committee (CMSC).
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NewsBBC develops Reeves and Mortimer sketch show
Vic Reeves is developing a sketch show with BBC controller of comedy commissioning Shane Allen inspired by early 90s comedy stage show Vic Reeves Big Night Out.
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NewsBBC Studios hunts popular factual chief
BBC Studios is launching a popular factual division and is hunting for a creative exec to run the unit as it searches for the next generation of shows such as Crimewatch.
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NewsNo charges for Chris Evans over sexual assault claims
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that it will not be pursuing further action in relation to historical sexual assault claims made against former Top Gear presenter Chris Evans.
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NewsEuro 2016 boosts iPlayer
Wimbledon and Euro 2016 helped boost BBC iPlayer to 290m requests in June, well above the 250m generated the previous year.
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NewsBBC brings back Time Commanders
The BBC is bringing back military strategy competition format Time Commanders after a ten year break.
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NewsTrust to regulate BBC into 2017
The BBC Trust will continue to regulate the BBC for some time after the new charter comes into effect in January, Ofcom officials have told the Department of Culture Media and Sport.
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NewsMainstreet lands first BBC1 drama
BBC1 has ordered a new drama series from Poldark writer Debbie Horsfield following the fortunes of a Manchester beauty salon.
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NewsITV and BBC partner on disability drive
ITV is to search for more disabled actors for Emmerdale and Coronation Street, while the BBC is to ring fence 10% of apprentice opportunities for people with disabilities as part of a dual diversity drive.
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NewsBBC1 orders Les Mis adaptation
BBC1 has commissioned a six-part adaptation of Victor Hugo’s 19th century classic Les Misérables from the team behind War & Peace.