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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.
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NewsO'Reilly lawyers begin case summary
Andrew Thorman’s testimony that Jay Hunt was the ultimate decision maker in dropping Miriam O’Reilly from Countryfile is a “highly significant” part of the case against the BBC, O’Reilly’s legal team has claimed.
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NewsBBC hits back at Adam Smith Institute claims
The BBC has hit back at suggestions it is not living up to its public service remit, after the Adam Smith Institute claimed ITV’s “revival” was undermining the BBC’s right to public funding.
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NewsITV confirms Ashes deal
ITV has confirmed it has secured the rights to air highlights of this winter’s Ashes series on ITV4, as tipped by Broadcast earlier this month.
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NewsGulf War veteran criticises BBC's Accused
Gulf War veteran Colonel Tim Collins has criticised an episode of a BBC1 drama set on the front line as irresponsible and a “desperate” attempt to “shock”.
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NewsPeter Andre renews ITV deal
ITV has renewed its exclusive deal with Peter Andre, meaning his ob doc show will remain a mainstay on multichannel ITV2.
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NewsWright leaves BBC Films after 15 years
The managing director of BBC Films is stepping down from her role at the end of the month, to explore “several new opportunities” within the film world.
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NewsDamazer: O'Reilly story dropped on editorial judgement
Former Radio 4 controller Mark Damazer has claimed his decision to spike a programme about Wootton Bassett had nothing to do with the fact it originated from Miriam O’Reilly, arguing he did “not recall” that her name had been mentioned.
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NewsBroadcasters line-up William and Kate shows
Broadcasters including the BBC and ITV have hastily rescheduled programming this evening to mark the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
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NewsHunt denies John Craven claims in O'Reilly case
Jay Hunt has denied saying Countryfile presenter John Craven was retained on the programme because he was “an older man”, as part of a second round of evidence given today.
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NewsDani’s House returning to CBBC
CBBC has commissioned two more series of kids’ show Dani’s House for broadcast in 2011/12.
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NewsOn-demand viewing driven by catch-up TV
Catch-up TV remains a primary driver for on-demand viewing, according to new research.