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NewsITV scores England football rights
ITV has acquired the rights to live England international qualifiers for the Euro 2016 and 2018 World Cup qualifying campaigns, while Sky Sports has also picked up a number of matches.
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NewsGrayson Perry explores identity for C4
Artist Grayson Perry has revealed his next project for Channel 4 will focus on identity, after winning a specialist factual Bafta for his debut series All in the Best Possible Taste.
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NewsITV promotes Fea to drama controller
ITV drama executive Victoria Fea has been promoted to drama controller following Steve November’s appointment as head of the department.
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NewsMurder lands series after Bafta win
The BBC has commissioned Zodiak’s Touchpaper to transform the Bafta-winning single drama Murder into a full series.
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NewsBBC3 orders Cleveland kidnap doc
BBC3 has ordered a fast turnaround documentary on the Cleveland kidnappings and acquired BBC America drama Orphan Black.
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NewsDave gets wings with more Red Bull series
Dave has ordered a five-part series from Red Bull Media House following the brand’s annual Soapbox Race.
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NewsNetflix strikes Disney movie deal
Netflix has struck a deal with Disney that will see a raft of films including Avengers Assemble, The Muppets and Dumbo launch on the online platform in the UK and Ireland.
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NewsITV buys stake in US indie High Noon
ITV has continued its production spending spree after acquiring a 60% stake in US indie High Noon Entertainment for $25.65m (£16.7m).
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NewsHay departs amid Channel 4 acquisitions reshuffle
Channel 4 head of acquisitions Gill Hay is leaving the broadcaster as the acquisitions team is moved under the remit of commercial affairs director, Martin Baker.
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NewsCardinal Burns jumps to C4
Channel 4 comedy duo Cardinal Burns are moving from E4 to the broadcaster’s main channel as the Left Bank show wins a recommission.
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NewsC4 dishes up more Friday Night Dinner
BBC executive Paul Gilbert is joining Big Talk Productions to boost its drama output as Channel 4’s orders a third series of the indie’s sitcom Friday Night Dinner.
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NewsBT Sport to bid for FA Cup rights
BT Sport is to bid for the rights to the FA Cup final, Community Shield and England international friendly games from 2014 after The Football Association kicked off a competitive tender process.
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NewsSky: BT Sport a marketing gimmick
Sky has labelled BT Sport’s offer of free Premiership games for broadband customers as a “marketing gimmick”, as a war of words erupts between the pay TV operators.
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NewsBBC MediaCity staff 'happier than' London counterparts
BBC employees working in Salford are happier and more motivated than their peers around the rest of the country, a senior human resources director has claimed.
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NewsBBC1 pilots Everybody Loves Raymond
BBC1 is to pilot a UK version of hit US sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond with Lee Mack and Catherine Tate.
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NewsPussy Riot film to open Sheffield Doc/Fest
A film about feminist punk band, Pussy Riot, is set to open this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest as the event shifts to stage more live performances alongside screenings.
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NewsTLC gears up for next phase
Discovery’s TLC has acquired a pair of scripted US comedies after making an assured debut in terms of ratings.
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NewsDirectors UK challenges role of edit producers
An industry wide debate about the relationship between directors and edit producers is emerging, and is likely to be a key topic for discussion at Sheffi eld Doc/Fest.
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NewsFox TV gambles on Europe
Fox TV Studios is betting that a number of its European adaptations – including a remake of Channel 4’s ambulance drama Sirens – can replicate the success of domestic hits including The Americans and Burn Notice.
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NewsIndie consolidation hits the US
The US production sector is set for the creation of a new wave of super-indies after three more major deals were agreed.