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Richard Curtis to adapt Roald Dahl tale for BBC1
BBC1 is on the brink of greenlighting an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s short story Esio Trot by Notting Hill and Four Weddings and a Funeral scriptwriter Richard Curtis.
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NewsPsychoville duo create Happy Endings for BBC2
Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton are to create a fresh comedy horror show for BBC2 as part of a deal to back the Psychoville duo’s next two TV projects.
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NewsITV1 orders pensioner pranks
ITV1 has ordered an entertainment format about mischievous pensioners that was originally piloted by the BBC.
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NewsC5 doc puts ex-soldiers to work
Channel 5 is to assemble an ex-military “A-Team” to help rejuvenate local communities for a series produced by North One Television.
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NewsFreddie Flintoff turns pro boxer for Sky 1
Freddie Flintoff is to train with Barry McGuigan before taking part in a professional heavyweight boxing contest in a new series for Sky1.
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NewsHighflyer calls for external probe into C4 racing contract
Former Channel 4 racing producer Highflyer Productions has called for an external investigation to examine the horse racing tender process after it was given the all clear by the broadcaster.
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NewsBBC's Zarin Patel to sue Daily Star over tax story
BBC chief financial officer Zarin Patel is suing Express Newspapers over a Daily Star article that claimed she helped presenters “dodge” tax.
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NewsLoaded TV prepares for launch
Loaded TV has begun ordering content ahead of an expected launch on 1 November.
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NewsNick Grimshaw lands BBC3 pilot
Incoming Radio 1 breakfast show host Nick Grimshaw is to front a BBC3 panel show pilot about the minor worries in life.
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NewsSky Sports extends NFL deal
Sky Sports has struck a three-year renewal deal with the NFL which kicks off tomorrow with the Dallas Cowboys taking on the New York Giants.
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NewsBBC1's White Queen heading to US
Company Pictures’ epic War of the Roses drama based on Philippa Gregory’s triology of novels has been picked up by US broadcaster Starz.
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NewsParalympics provide C4 online boost
Live online streaming of the Paralympics has attracted 600k views while the Channel 4 website has experienced a 419% boost in visitors.
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NewsMultimedia Fast Train to take place in Salford
The next Fast Train event, run by BBC Academy and Creative Skillset to help develop freelancers, will take place at Salford’s MediaCityUK on 20 November.
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NewsBBC iPlayer allows mobile downloads
The BBC iPlayer mobile and tablet app has been beefed up to enable users to download shows to view offline.
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NewsSarah Wright adds Sky Movies role
Sky Entertainment acquisitions boss Sarah Wright has been promoted and will take on Simon Rexworthy’s duties on Sky Movies.
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NewsBBC to revive Food and Drink
Classic culinary series Food and Drink is to be relaunched fronted by celebrity chef Michel Roux Jnr.
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NewsITV boards Great Train Robbery documentary
A one-off documentary about the Great Train Robbery has been ordered to accompany forthcoming ITV1 drama Mrs Biggs.
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NewsBake Off broke BBC brand rules
Love Productions has broken BBC editorial rules by borrowing prominently branded Smeg fridges for use in The Great British Bake Off.
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NewsC4 historian defends Islam film after 550 complaints
Historian Tom Holland has defended his Channel 4 documentary Islam: The Untold Story, which has sparked 550 complaints.
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NewsFood Network doubles audience after Freeview extension
Food Network UK claims to have more than doubled its audience after extending its Freeview hours to become a 24/7 channel.