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NewsITVS on brink of UK and US Surprise Surprise double
ITV Studios is preparing for a double boost with the commission of a full series of classic entertainment show Surprise Surprise in the US and UK.
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NewsInsiders warn of threat to C4’s 2013 programming budget
Autumn ad sales could be a key factor in determining Channel 4’s content budget for 2013, with some insiders fearing the current overall fund could be trimmed by as much as £40m.
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NewsUKTV plans leap into VoD market
UKTV is to become the first non-terrestrial broadcaster to make a major move in the free-to-air VoD market.
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NewsC4 drama chief Wenger on hunt for E4 pilots
Channel 4 head of drama Piers Wenger is establishing an E4 drama pilot scheme in one of his first strategic moves since taking the role in May.
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NewsGrimshaw producer reveals breakfast plan
The BBC Radio 1 breakfast show is to double the amount of music it features and focus more heavily on audience interaction as Nick Grimshaw takes over from Chis Moyles.
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Richard Curtis to adapt Roald Dahl tale for BBC1
BBC1 is on the brink of greenlighting an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s short story Esio Trot by Notting Hill and Four Weddings and a Funeral scriptwriter Richard Curtis.
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NewsPsychoville duo create Happy Endings for BBC2
Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton are to create a fresh comedy horror show for BBC2 as part of a deal to back the Psychoville duo’s next two TV projects.
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NewsITV1 orders pensioner pranks
ITV1 has ordered an entertainment format about mischievous pensioners that was originally piloted by the BBC.
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NewsC5 doc puts ex-soldiers to work
Channel 5 is to assemble an ex-military “A-Team” to help rejuvenate local communities for a series produced by North One Television.
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NewsFreddie Flintoff turns pro boxer for Sky 1
Freddie Flintoff is to train with Barry McGuigan before taking part in a professional heavyweight boxing contest in a new series for Sky1.
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NewsHighflyer calls for external probe into C4 racing contract
Former Channel 4 racing producer Highflyer Productions has called for an external investigation to examine the horse racing tender process after it was given the all clear by the broadcaster.
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NewsBBC's Zarin Patel to sue Daily Star over tax story
BBC chief financial officer Zarin Patel is suing Express Newspapers over a Daily Star article that claimed she helped presenters “dodge” tax.
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NewsLoaded TV prepares for launch
Loaded TV has begun ordering content ahead of an expected launch on 1 November.
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NewsNick Grimshaw lands BBC3 pilot
Incoming Radio 1 breakfast show host Nick Grimshaw is to front a BBC3 panel show pilot about the minor worries in life.
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NewsSky Sports extends NFL deal
Sky Sports has struck a three-year renewal deal with the NFL which kicks off tomorrow with the Dallas Cowboys taking on the New York Giants.
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NewsBBC1's White Queen heading to US
Company Pictures’ epic War of the Roses drama based on Philippa Gregory’s triology of novels has been picked up by US broadcaster Starz.
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NewsParalympics provide C4 online boost
Live online streaming of the Paralympics has attracted 600k views while the Channel 4 website has experienced a 419% boost in visitors.
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NewsMultimedia Fast Train to take place in Salford
The next Fast Train event, run by BBC Academy and Creative Skillset to help develop freelancers, will take place at Salford’s MediaCityUK on 20 November.
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NewsBBC iPlayer allows mobile downloads
The BBC iPlayer mobile and tablet app has been beefed up to enable users to download shows to view offline.
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NewsSarah Wright adds Sky Movies role
Sky Entertainment acquisitions boss Sarah Wright has been promoted and will take on Simon Rexworthy’s duties on Sky Movies.