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NewsSimon Mayo to host Blockbusters
Simon Mayo has been drafted in as the host of cult quiz show Blockbusters for Challenge TV.
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NewsBBC4 acquires Lilyhammer
BBC4 has nailed the rights to a new mobster drama starring Sopranos actor Steve Van Zandt.
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NewsBlack Mirror tops C4 complaints
Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror sparked 253 complaints, making it Channel 4’s most-criticised programme in December.
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NewsStand Up For the Week gets fourth order
Stand Up For The Week is returning for a fourth series on Channel 4 with Andrew Lawrence replacing Rich Hall.
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NewsC5 seeking girls for new Bachelor
Channel 5 has kicked off a hunt for contestants to appear in The Bachelor ahead of the anticipated commission of a second series.
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NewsC4 to refurbish heroes homes
Community heroes who have let their houses fall into disrepair will have their homes transformed by people whose lives they have affected for Channel 4 daytime.
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NewsBBC4 to explore Catholicism
BBC4 is to explore modern Catholicism in Britain in a three-part series from Wingspan Productions and Jerusalem Productions.
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NewsC4 lines up Micky Flanagan pilot
Channel 4 has handed Micky Flanagan his first comedy panel show pilot since signing the cockney comedian last year.
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NewsBroadcast Awards 2012: winners and finalists
Who came out on top at the Broadcast Awards 2012? Browse the winners and finalists here.
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NewsSky 1 named Broadcast channel of the year
Sky 1 picked up the coveted channel of the year prize at last night’s Broadcast Awards – as ITV drama stole the show.
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NewsE4 recommissions Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy
Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy had been recommissioned just one episode into the first series.
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NewsBBC production faces streamlining for DQF
BBC management are mulling a major shake-up of the corporation’s in-house production arm, including the possible shedding of senior genre roles, it has emerged.
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NewsITVS eyes Atomic Kitten for Steps-style doc
After reuniting pop band Steps for a Sky Living documentary last year, ITV Studios could now perform the same trick for girl group Atomic Kitten.
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NewsUKTV conjures up more Dynamo; sees off ITV/C4
UKTV has fought off fierce competition from terrestrial broadcasters to sign an exclusive talent deal with magician Dynamo, which will see him appear in two new series for Watch this year.
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NewsBBC1 secures comedy stars for Wodehouse
Timothy Spall and Jennifer Saunders are to star in a new BBC1 comedy series based on short stories by PG Wodehouse.
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NewsNorth One wins US order for Gadget Show pilot
US cable network G4 has commissioned a pilot episode of North One Television’s long-running technology entertainment show The Gadget Show, marking the indie’s first venture into the country.
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NewsS4C chief lobbies for change in online role
The new chief executive of S4C is lobbying government to widen its digital remit, enabling investment in online-only content for the first time.
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NewsCall for more action on equality
Speakers at Equality Act event say industry is still not doing enough about on-screen diversity.
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NewsVirgin Media talks with Premier Sports stall
Talks between Virgin Media and sports TV channel Premier Sports to secure content including NRL, Championship Rugby League and NHL Ice Hockey have broken down due to a disagreement over payment models.