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BBC3 eyes more People Just Do Nothing
The Kurupt FM crew is set to survive BBC3’s move online, with the youth channel keen to commission a third series of People Just Do Nothing.
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VOTE: C4 privatisation
Would the privatisation of Channel 4 have a positive or negative impact on the UK’s television industry? Click now to have your say.
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James Purnell backs publicly-owned C4
BBC director of strategy and digital James Purnell has argued that Channel 4’s existing ownership model contributes to a UK broadcasting ecology that “works very well”.
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A&E acquires Enfield Haunting for US
US cable network A&E has acquired Sky Living drama The Enfield Haunting after striking a deal with distributor Entertainment One.
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Terry Burns denied chance to stay on as C4 chairman
Lord Burns will step down from his position as chairman of Channel 4 next year after the government rejected Ofcom’s recommendation to extend his tenure.
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In brief: Little Dot; CPL; True North; Discovery; Buccaneer; H&C TV; Leading Creative Talent
CPL is making a BBC2 series with a Hairy Biker and True North has landed a Channel 4 format. Click for more
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Doctor Who debut lowest-rated in a decade
Doctor Who’s ninth series debut has officially become the lowest-rated launch episode since the franchise was rebooted in 2005.
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Betty takes Bear Grylls to China
Discovery-owned indie Betty has inked a deal with Shanghai Media Group to produce a Bear Grylls-fronted celebrity survival show for China.
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DCMS orders review of BBC impact on market
Media consultancy Oliver & Ohlbaum (O&O) and economic analyst Oxera are to review how the BBC impacts on its commercial competitors for the department of culture, media and sport (DCMS).
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C4 hunts All 4 managing editor
Channel 4 is dialling up its short-form content strategy with the creation of a managing editor role with access to a “multi-million pound” commissioning budget.
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Highfield wants direct BBC funding for local press
Johnston Press chief executive Ashley Highfield wants the BBC to invest 25% of its regional news budget into local newspaper content.
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Sky Arts acquires Norwegian oil drama
Sky Arts has acquired Jo Nesbø-created Norwegian drama Occupied after striking a deal with Zodiak Rights.
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C4 foreign-language VoD service set for 2016 debut
Channel 4 is to launch its foreign-language streaming service in January, with big-budget German period drama Deutschland 83 becoming its first high-profile acquisition.
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Charlie Brooker seals Netflix deal for Black Mirror
Charlie Brooker has inked a deal with Netflix for a 12-episode run of dystopian drama Black Mirror – although the UK and Ireland rights surrounding the series are yet to be resolved.
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Whisper wins BBC NFL contract
Whisper Films has landed its first significant tender since securing investment from Channel 4’s Growth Fund – a two-year contract to produce BBC2’s NFL highlights.
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Fox pilots BBC1 gameshow
US network Fox is piloting physical gameshow Can’t Touch This from fledgling Northern Irish indie Stellify Media.
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The Returned moves to More 4
Channel 4 has bumped supernatural French thriller The Returned onto More 4 to help build the digital channel’s slate of international drama.
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Netflix & Vimeo launch on Oculus VR headset
Netflix, Hollywood studio Fox and VoD service Vimeo have partnered with Oculus to develop apps that will enable consumers to view their content via its virtual reality headset.
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Amazon hacks into Mr Robot
Amazon has continued its aggressive acquisition of first-run TV shows with the purchase of US hacker drama Mr Robot.