All articles by Marian McHugh – Page 36
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RatingsLive Aid doc rocks out with whopping 2.1m
SUNDAY: Brook Lapping’s definitive take on iconic concert draws more than double BBC2 slot average
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NewsSpirit Studios releases AI ad created with C4
Indie among first to use PSB’s new AI service offering brands more streamlined process for TV advertising
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RatingsTaskmaster ends with bit of a bang
THURSDAY: Close to 1 million tune in for final ep, ahead of last two series
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NewsMPs establish inquiry into future of children’s TV
Cuture, Media and Sport committee will examine the provision and sustainability of children’s programming
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NewsDCMS quells prospect of enhanced HETV tax credit
Government reiterates rejection of streamer levy noting benefits of ‘mixed ecology’
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NewsChannel 4 non-exec director eyes chief exec job
Warner Records UK boss Alex Burford understood to be interested in top role
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RatingsGaza: Doctors Under Attack informs 260,000 on C4
WEDNESDAY: Basement Films doc falls short of slot average
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NewsLeft Bank alum to lead Suzanne Mackie’s Orchid Pictures
Michael Casey and Gabriel Silver appointed to The Crown EP’s label
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NewsAsacha Media Group chief exec departs
Gaspard de Chavagnac exits role following Fremantle integration
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RatingsTo Catch a Stalker nabs 645,000 across BBC1 and BBC3
TUESDAY: Zara McDermott doc unable to match presenter’s previous BBC3 films
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NewsChannel 4 orders more Perfect Pub Walks
Alexander Armstrong takes presenter reins for Up&Away Studios format
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NewsBlast nabs Mindhouse exec for creative director role
Barnaby Coughlin to lead on popular factual and formats
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NewsNat Geo and C4 pre-buy Dash docs
Factual indie reveals slate on topics from Genghis Khan and American Independence to Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe’s brushes with the mob
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NewsBlind Date revival leads Disney+ UK charge into reality and formats
Sean Doyle lays out commissioning plans as he adds Shine TV and BBCS alum Jon Swain to team
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NewsC4 picks up ‘duly impartial’ Gaza doc dropped by BBC
Current affairs boss Louisa Compton hails ‘important journalism’ in Basement Films’ Gaza: Doctors Under Attack
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NewsLack of recognition and ageism under spotlight at DocFest
Better working conditions and credits urged by panel of senior production personnel
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NewsJack Bootle: It’s a ‘scary’ time for PSBs
Sheffield DocFest: BBC specialist factual chief outlines financial and moral impact of Trump legislation on global commissioning
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NewsDancing Ledge snares debut doc order
Saving Mum (w/t) commissioned as part of C4’s First Cut strand alongside Story Films’ Catching My Stalker (w/t)
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NewsDan Louw: Mr Bates impacted all broadcasters’ commissioning
Factual commissioner says ITV1 drama has spurred other channels to ‘question status quo’ with programming


















