All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 55
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NewsUndercover Boss sold worldwide
Factual series Undercover Boss has been sold into more than 175 territories by distributor All3Media International.
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FeaturesBody of Proof, ABC (US)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on a show that will get a pre-release in Europe before it airs in the US.
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CommentPeep Show / Robert's Web
Michael Rosser and Jake Kanter share their thoughts on two new shows from the past week.
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NewsC4's Sarah Beeny series to return
Channel 4 series Help! My House is Falling Down is to return for a second run, as sales of the first batch are secured around the world.
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RatingsWaissel and Wagner exit seen by 15m
SUNDAY: X Factor contestants Katie Waissel and Wagner Carrilho draw an audience of nearly 15m as they left the ITV1 singing competition.
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NewsBFI lands lottery funding role; 60% boost to funds
The British Film Institute (BFI) is to take over the distribution of lottery funding from the UK Film Council and will see the funds increased to £43m by 2014.
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NewsDRG signs deal to air 40 docs on Australia’s Foxtel
DRG has concluded a major sales deal with Australian subscription broadcaster Foxtel that will see 40 of the distributor’s factual titles, including Channel 4’s Time Team, air throughout the country.
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NewsStevens takes redundancy at Comedy Central
Amanda Stevens, head of acquisitions for Comedy Central UK, is to leave the broadcaster.
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FeaturesVeep, HBO (US)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on the forthcoming US political comedy from Armando Iannucci.
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RatingsMandelson doc draws 300,000
TUESDAY: BBC4’s documentary following Peter Mandelson in the run-up to the 2010 general election delivered more than 300,000 viewers.
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NewsJeremy Kyle’s US show to air next September
The US version of The Jeremy Kyle Show has been scheduled to launch in September 2011.
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NewsTVF secures Wills and Kate sales
TVF International has sold its recently produced documentary about Prince William and Kate Middleton to a raft of broadcasters around the world, following news of the couple’s engagement.
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RatingsApprentice fires ITV football
WEDNESDAY: BBC1’s The Apprentice managed to net victory against ITV1’s live coverage of the friendly football clash between England v France.
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MoMedia boosts team to expand European reach
Endemol-backed MoMedia International has appointed a former Zodiak executive to spearhead its growth throughout Europe.
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NewsZodiak Rights wins first format deal in China
Zodiak Rights has secured its first ever format deal in China with a light entertainment show based around children.
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FeaturesThe Hulk, ABC (US)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on a new adaptation of comic book character The Hulk.
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NewsGillian McKeith series goes east
I’m a Celebrity’s Gillian McKeith may be struggling in the jungle but she is set to show Ukrainian viewers how to eat their way to a better body.
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NewsSherlock smashes ratings record in US
BBC1’s recent modern take on Sherlock Holmes has proved a hit with audiences in the US, achieving record ratings on PBS.
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RatingsPrince William and Kate Middleton interview draws 6m
TUESDAY: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s first interview following the announcement of their engagement proved a strong draw for ITV, while the news bulletins enjoyed strong ratings throughout the day.
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NewsBroadcasters line-up William and Kate shows
Broadcasters including the BBC and ITV have hastily rescheduled programming this evening to mark the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton.