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NewsUKTV hunting multi-platform projects
UKTV will only look to commission shows which have a strong multi-platform element for flagship channels Dave, Good Food and Home.
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NewsBBC Trust is "broken", says Bland
The BBC Trust is “broken” and should ultimately be disbanded, a former chairman of the corporation has claimed.
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NewsMatt Baker in line to host One Show
Matt Baker has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Jason Manford as co-host of The One Show.
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NewsJason Manford quits The One Show
Jason Manford has resigned from The One Show after admitting that he shared sexual internet messages with female fans.
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NewsBBC shelves al-Hariri doc
A documentary film series about the assassination of a former prime minister of Lebanon has been shelved by the BBC.
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NewsUTV revenue up 9%
UTV has followed ITV in benefiting from an upturn in the television advertising market, reporting a 9% growth in revenue.
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NewsO’Donoghue drafted in to help Lygo’s ITVS push
Kevin Lygo’s planned regeneration of ITV Studios has kicked off with the hiring of Denise O’Donoghue as its UK managing director.
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NewsChris Evans lined up to host C4 celeb contest
Chris Evans will return to Channel 4 for the first time in a decade to host Famous And Fearless in the new year.
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NewsPact presents united front for C5 suppliers
Pact is drawing up plans for how it can help indies deal with Channel 5 under Richard Desmond after holding a meeting of “very unhappy” members on 17 November.
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NewsITV2 eyes moving hit Essex format around country
The Only Way could be Merseyside, Glasgow or Manchester for ITV2 as it mulls transferring its reality soap concept to other UK locations.
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NewsC4 Education launches second major review
Channel 4 Education has reappointed educational business consultancy Mtm Consulting as it plots a long-term strategy.
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NewsJo Brand comic novel being adapted for BBC1
An adaptation of Jo Brand’s comic novel The More You Ignore Me is in development for BBC1, with the comedian already having written an initial screenplay.
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NewsDDA: BBC could save £12m by buying docs
The BBC could save up to £12m a year by acquiring more documentaries according to the Documentary Distributors Association (DDA), which has urged the corporation to take a “more enlightened” approach to buying in films.
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NewsPrime Suspect producer to make ITV thriller
Prime Suspect producer Sally Head is to make a three-part ITV thriller starring Anna Friel as a widowed schoolteacher.
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NewsNUJ eyes concessions that ‘cost nothing’
The NUJ is heading into fresh pension talks on 18 November claiming it could accept the BBC’s proposals if the corporation is prepared to make some concessions that would not cost it anything.
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NewsIf It’s Broke, Fix It! urges Phillips for UKTV Home
UKTV’s home and gardens channel Home has ordered a ten-part series from RDF Television in which handyman Craig Phillips teaches reluctant homeowners some DIY tricks.
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NewsMore 4 to show Mentorn doc on death of Iranian protestor
More 4 has bought the rights to Mentorn Media’s documentary about Neda Agha Soltan, the young woman who was shot during the Iranian protests and whose death has been watched on the web by millions around the world.
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NewsC4 themed nights honour Father Ted and Peep Show
Channel 4 will air themed nights celebrating Peep Show and Father Ted over the Christmas period.
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NewsGok gets fashion makeover for fourth C4 series
Gok’s Fashion Fix will be given a new title as part of a format refresh for its fourth series for Channel 4.
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E4 asks Twofour to laud celebrities for silly behaviour
E4 will reward celebrities for their stupid behaviour as part of two one-off list shows from Twofour.