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NewsEntertainment shows fail diversity test
The vast majority of primetime entertainment shows are failing to refl ect the diversity of the British population, according to the first findings of a major Broadcast-backed study.
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NewsBBC3 eyes factual dramas
Acting BBC3 controller Sam Bickley wants to build on recent factual drama successes and still has gaps to fill in the youth channel’s 2015 schedule.
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NewsBBC2 plans black history series
BBC2 is to explore black British history in a landmark documentary series fronted by British-Nigerian historian and broadcaster David Olusoga.
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NewsBBC to broadcast Prince Harry’s Invictus Games
The BBC has secured the broadcasting rights to the Invictus Games, Prince Harry’s four day sports tournament for sick or injured former service men and women.
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NewsBBC Worldwide bolsters content team
Nat Geo commissioner Hannah Demidowicz and Viacom vice president of commissioning Andrea Speziale-Bagliacca are to join BBC Worldwide’s commissioning team.
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NewsBBC developing real-life Outnumbered
The BBC is developing a real-life Outnumbered starring Hugh Dennis and produced by Grant Mansfield’s Plimsoll Productions.
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NewsBafta hires BBC exec for sustainability push
Bafta has hired Jez Nightingale, BBC in-house comedy’s head of production, as a sustainability production consultant.
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NewsStars demand broadcasters ring-fence BAME cash
Idris Elba, Harry Hill and Emma Thompson are among the group of prominent actors, writers and producers to have written to the major broadcasters urging them to ring-fence money to create more diverse programming.
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NewsLord Birt predicts BBC will reject Scottish government proposals
Former director general Lord Birt has predicted the BBC will reject Scottish government proposals to work closely on the creation of a Scottish Broadcasting Service if there is a Yes vote in the independence referendum.
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NewsiPlayer cues Notting Hill Carnival docs
BBC iPlayer is to head behind the scenes of Notting Hill Carnival with a four-part documentary series produced by Acme Films.
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NewsMiranda Hart's Generation Game revival in the balance
Miranda Hart’s involvement in BBC1’s revival of The Generation Game has been thrown into doubt, as the channel unveiled a swathe of commissions, including a Karl Warner-produced entertainment format.
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NewsPolice complain about BBC coverage of Cliff Richard raid
South Yorkshire Police has complained to the BBC about the way it handled coverage of the search on Sir Cliff Richard’s home last week.
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NewsNigel Farage slams Panorama Ukip special
Ukip leader Nigel Farage has angrily refused to cooperate with an upcoming BBC Panorama special about the controversial political party.
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NewsBBC Sport boss hails Match of the Day's diversity
BBC head of TV sport Philip Bernie has hailed the progress Match of the Day has made on diversity as the football highlights show prepares for its 50th anniversary.
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NewsFour Rooms producer Claudia Lewis joins the BBC
Four Rooms and Young Apprentice executive producer Claudia Lewis has left Fremantle Media UK label Boundless to return to the BBC.
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NewsBBC and Starz tie up for The Kills
The BBC is teaming up with US network Starz on a political conspiracy thriller produced by former HBO chief Colin Callender.
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NewsBBC2 to air Scottish Referendum live
The second Scottish debate is to air live on BBC2 after ITV opted not to show the first clash between politicians Alistair Darling and Alex Salmond.
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NewsDamian Kavanagh tackles C4 gripes
BBC daytime controller Damian Kavanagh has hit back at criticism from Channel 4 while setting out his vision for the coming year.
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NewsITV2 poaches Mobos from BBC3
ITV2 has poached the Music of Black Origin (Mobo) annual awards show from BBC3.
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NewsBroadcasters prepare Robin Williams celebrations
UK broadcasters have begun changing their schedules to celebrate the work of Robin Williams, the US actor and comedian who has died at the age of 63.