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NewsMurdered By My Boyfriend writer lines up sci-fi drama
The writer of BBC3’s Bafta-winning drama Murdered By My Boyfriend is turning to dystopian science fiction for her next project.
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NewsVote for your TV moment of the year
The Broadcast Awards 2016 will celebrate the best TV moments of the year – and we need your help.
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NewsJay Hunt makes case for C4's remit
Jay Hunt has underlined Channel 4’s unique remit in an emotional address at the broadcaster’s Christmas press drinks.
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NewsITV rebrand US unit following Montgomery promotion
ITV has rebranded its US divisions and made a number of senior appointments after confirming that Leftfield Entertainment founder Brent Montgomery will lead the business.
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NewsUncle returns to BBC3 for third series
BBC3 has recommissioned a third series of Nick Helm’s sitcom Uncle for next year.
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NewsBBC Trust rules out Yentob action
The BBC Trust has decided not to launch an investigation into Alan Yentob’s involvement in the BBC’s reporting on Kids Company.
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NewsLuther creator to pen Euston's first commission
The BBC has commissioned a 6 x 60-minute pre-apocalyptic crime drama by Luther creator Neil Cross from Kate Harwood’s Euston Films.
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NewsOctober lands Barbarians docu-drama
October Films is producing an eight-part docu-drama for US cable network History about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
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NewsYentob steps down as BBC executive
Controversial BBC executive Alan Yentob has resigned from his role as creative director of the public broadcaster.
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NewsIn brief: Humans; Left Bank; Sky; UKTV; Left Bank; Chewing Gum; S+V
Amazon has swooped for Kudos’ sci-fi drama Humans and Sky has invested in its latest LA-based start-up. Click for more
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NewsBBC Learning puts out call for VR space game
European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Tim Peake’s forthcoming journey into space has inspired the BBC to kick off a search for a major virtual reality game.
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NewsAmazon deal boosts Lookout
Lookout Point’s ambitions to move into creative production were handed a boost this week after Amazon picked up its first original project, Parisian fashion drama The Collection.
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NewsAnalysis: Don't Tell The Bride moves to Sky
The producer of Don’t Tell The Bride has claimed that the BBC walked away from the show because it skewed too young for flagship channel BBC1.
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NewsBBC3 boss sets out online roadmap
BBC3 digital controller Damian Kavanagh has spelled out how the youth channel will transition online after the move was finally given the greenlight last week.
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NewsCMSC ready to scrutinise C4 privatisation plans
The chairman of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee (CMSC) has made clear that any attempt by the government to privatise Channel 4 will be subject to scrutiny from his group of MPs.
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NewsDavid Abraham warns of privatisation’s 'devastating' consequences
David Abraham believes a privatised Channel 4 would create an in-house production division and have a “devastating” effect on the diversity of the indie sector.
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NewsLove lands Great British Bake Off spin-off
Love Productions has landed a Great British Bake Off spin-off in which teams of professional pastry chefs will go head-to-head.
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NewsITV whips up Ann Summers-inspired comedy drama
ITV has commissioned Brief Encounters, a comedy drama inspired by lingerie retailer Ann Summers , from CPL Productions.
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NewsDavid Lammy lodges complaint over Question Time’s diversity
Labour MP David Lammy has complained to the BBC about a lack of diversity on Question Time, prompting the corporation to reveal fewer than 10% of panellists are from a black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) background.
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NewsC5 swoops for Heroes Reborn
Channel 5 has signed its latest superhero series - acquiring Heroes Reborn for youth-skewing station 5*.