All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 54
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RatingsApprentice final hires 10.5m
SUNDAY: BBC1’s The Apprentice peaked with nearly 10.5m viewers as Lord Sugar pointed his finger at Stella English and declared “You’re hired”.
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RatingsRoyal Variety performs to 8.3m
THURSDAY: The Royal Variety Performance, which hit headlines last week after Prince Charles and Camilla’s car to the event was attacked by student protestors, drew an audience of 8.34m (33%) to BBC1.
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NewsHelen Jackson to replace Garvie at BBC Worldwide
Helen Jackson has been appointed the new international production boss at BBC Worldwide, replacing Wayne Garvie who left for super-indie All3Media in September.
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FeaturesThe Voice of America, US (NBC)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on a new singing format headed for the US that teams reality hit-makers John de Mol and Mark Burnett.
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NewsZodiak signs two-year deal with Nine Lives
Zodiak Rights has secured a two-year development deal with Manchester-based indie Nine Lives Media, and renewed agreements with Betty TV and ZKK.
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NewsDRG bags rights to new US sitcom Retired At 35
DRG has picked up the distribution rights to US comedy Retired At 35.
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Darlow Smithson to infest Animal Planet
Indie Darlow Smithson Productions has been commissioned to make a new mini-series about major infestations.
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NewsS4C bosses explain CEO sacking
MPs have been told that the former chief executive of S4C was fired following a disagreement over the separation of the Welsh channel’s management and its governing authority.
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RatingsBBC2's Pompeii defrosts ITV
TUESDAY: BBC2’s snapshot of life before the destruction of Pompeii managed to beat a primetime repeat of ITV1 detective drama A Touch of Frost.
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NewsJonathan Ross signs with French film channel
TV presenter Jonathan Ross has secured a deal with French film channel Cinémoi that will include hosting a series of programmes for the station.
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NewsZodiak launches digital/AFP unit
Zodiak Media Group is to merge its digital and branded content companies to form a new division designed at exploiting its content around the world.
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NewsNBCU boosts UK presence
NBC Universal International has poached Hat Trick’s head of comedy and appointed the former creative director of Diverse and Silver River as it accelerates its production ambitions in the UK.
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NewsOfcom investigates X Factor over guest promotions
The X Factor is being investigated by Ofcom for promoting downloads of guest performers Diana Vickers and Michel Buble - while nearly 600 people have complained over the “fix” row surrounding the semi-final.
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NewsShine poaches Disney exec
Shine International has appointed a Disney executive to a new top-level role at the distributor.
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NewsC5 acquires US zombie drama The Walking Dead
Channel 5 has picked up the free-to-air rights to The Walking Dead, the hit US zombie drama starring British actor Andrew Lincoln.
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NewsNew Skins sold ahead of debut
The forthcoming new series of teen drama Skins has been picked up by broadcasters in Latin America and South Korea as part of a raft of new sales by All3Media International.
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NewsBBCW scores format first in South Korea
Strictly Come Dancing is to be adapted for audiences in South Korea, the first time BBC Worldwide has secured a format deal in the country.
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RatingsMad Men 4 best for BBC4
WEDNESDAY: Critically acclaimed US drama Mad Men has secured its best series average to date for its fourth season on BBC4.
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NewsZodiak wins commission for Al Jazeera kids’ series
Zodiak Media Group has won its first commission in the Middle East and has handed Nigel Pickard responsibility for production in the region.