All articles by Marian McHugh – Page 8
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NewsFiona Campbell lands BBC interim director of unscripted role
Youth audiences and BBC3 controller steps up into the temporary role vacated by Syeda Irtizaali
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NewsPaul Merton to drive famous trains for Channel 4
Six-part series will be produced by BriteSpark East
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RatingsStrictly return under par from last year’s performance
WEEKEND: BBC1 juggernaut opens behind recent editions but still dominates Saturday night
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NewsJuice squeezes out more viewers on return
THURSDAY: BBC3 series ahead of recent comedy siblings
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NewsJudi Dench investigates Shakespeare connection for C4
Proper Job Films behind film following acting legend’s investigation into family link
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NewsFremantle Italy brings on Disney+ exec in leadership rejig
Alessandro Saba and Valerio Fiorespino named joint chief executives
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NewsBectu boss slams ‘flawed’ skilled worker visa changes
Union joins outcry over creative roles added to government temporary shortage list despite freelancer crisis
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NewsC4 to explore Royal Nawaab mega-restaurant
Salamanda Media behind hour-long access doc of chain’s Pyramid venue in Stockport
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NewsChannel 4 greenlights healthy crop of 24 Hours in A&E
The Garden’s long-running ob-doc returns to St George’s Hospital in London
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NewsChannel 4 acquires Disney+ original Say Nothing
Drama follows two sisters’ involvement in the IRA during the Troubles
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NewsSimon Raikes exits Nat Geo commissioner role
Limitless: Live Better Now exec steps away after eight years at the Disney brand
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NewsSpain first of ‘big five’ to threaten withdrawal from Eurovision
RTVE confirms it will not take part in next year’s singing contest if Israel is allowed to participate
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NewsChannel 4 makes splashy first indie acquisition
Murder Trial producer Firecrest marks debut M&A move by PSB’s Creative Investment Fund
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RatingsMitchell and Webb secure C4’s best comedy launch since 2018
Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping’s opener lands 1.8m viewers over first seven days
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NewsAnalysis: C4’s leadership refresh gathers pace
New chair Geoff Cooper has no time to bed in, as the hunt for a chief executive ramps up
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NewsC4 sets Wildstar producer as junior commissioner
Rachael Kinley joins PSB’s docs and fact-ent team as it opens submissions for similar regional roles
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NewsJack Thorne named Writers’ Guild of Great Britain president
Adolescence creative pledges to fight conservatism in commissioning and ensure government support against AI
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NewsIreland will pull out of Eurovision if Israel takes part
RTÉ chief Kevin Bakhurst makes participation in next year’s song contest conditional due to ongoing Gaza conflict
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RatingsThe Rumour squares off against Donald Trump
WEDNESDAY: 5 drama opens on par with Channel 4 doc on US president
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NewsStephen Fry and David Baddiel team for Financial Times drama
It’s A Sin actor leads comedian’s short film about AI’s potential impact on the human brain