All Merman articles
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The Broadcast InterviewSiren call: What’s next for Merman?
The indie’s all-female executive team talk to Marian McHugh about their new sub-label, expanding operations and a tricky funding landscape
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The Broadcast InterviewSharon Horgan: Becoming a hands-on indie boss
The Merman co-founder talks change at the company, signing a first-look deal with HBO and championing new talent
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NewsApple TV+ lines up I’m Glad My Mom Died dramedy
Apple Studios, Merman, LuckyChap Entertainment to adapt iCarly star Jennette McCurdy’s hit memoir, with Jennifer Aniston starring
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NewsAmandaland scores second series
Merman’s Motherland spin-off to return following strong ratings
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NewsMerman lands debut Netflix series with Rachel Weisz
Sharon Horgan’s indie co-producing eight–parter ‘full of sexy secrets’
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NewsSharon Horgan inks first-look deal with HBO
Two-year agreement with Merman includes new comedy for US broadcaster
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NewsBBC Comedy sets Scottish development producer placements
Merman and The Comedy Unit adopt scheme announced at BBC Comedy Festival
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VideoTrail: Amandaland, BBC1
Motherland spin-off following the life of the popular character Amanda. Produced by Merman
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FeaturesHow Gogglebox inspired Bad Sisters series two
Sharon Horgan and head of drama Faye Dorn reveal their inspirations
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VideoTrail: Bad Sisters, Apple TV+
Second series of the Merman dark comedy following the lives of five sisters bound together by a suspicious death
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NewsBBC orders Motherland spin-off Amandaland
Series from Merman to focus on character portrayed by Lucy Punch
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FeaturesBest single drama: I Am Ruth
“A subject that we are all familiar with was handled with great subtlety and care”
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NewsRosie Jones sitcom leads C4 slate
Comedy recommissions sit alongside Candour TV abusive relationship doc
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NewsMerman poaches Sister’s Amanda Wasey to lead production
Bad Sisters indie also recruits access coordinator in industry-first
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NewsMerman moves to set up shop in Scotland
New base will mean more stories set outside of London from Bad Sisters indie
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FeaturesEmmys spotlight: Bad Sisters cast on the challenges of balancing comedy and drama
Creator Sharon Horgan and fellow cast members discuss the importance of presenting an authentic portrayal of domestic abuse
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VideoTrail: There She Goes, BBC2
Comedy-drama special episode, following the day to day life of a severely learning disabled girl. Produced by Merman
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NewsSharon Horgan’s agent cautions creatives about ‘getting sucked into business’
BBC Comedy Festival: Duncan Hayes says setting up shop can be a ‘distraction’ for writers