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NewsAbraham: privatisation would change C4's "heartbeat"
Channel 4 chief executive David Abraham has said the broadcaster would “operate to a different heartbeat” should it be privatised.
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NewsBT Sport gears up for MotoGP trial
BT Sport is to trial object-based broadcasting technology on its MotoGP coverage after securing a slice of a £4m investment from an EU research and innovation fund.
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NewsRichard Klein signs off with indie docs
Two series exploring the worlds of cats and council enforcement officers are among Richard Klein’s final factual commissions for ITV.
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NewsC5 rebrands for younger viewers
Channel 5’s pursuit of younger, more affluent viewers has taken a step forward with a major onscreen facelift and a raft of fresh, broader commissions.
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NewsKey charter players emerge
The key players shaping the debate around the BBC’s future have emerged, as the government has come under pressure over its handling of charter renewal.
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NewsThe Jump safety scrutinised
The producers of The Jump have admitted that it is impossible to manage all the risks associated with snow-based sports after a number of serious injuries on the Channel 4 show.
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NewsProducers reflect on Richard Klein’s record
Producers have praised Richard Klein’s indie relations skills after he stepped down as ITV’s director of factual.
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NewsX Factor in the spotlight as ITV vows to back show
ITV’s vow to continue with The X Factor has been supported by industry experts after reports that the show would be rested in 2017.
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NewsBBC3 sets out plans for post-switch innovation
The ex-Vice producer helping to oversee BBC3’s digital switch has plans to experiment with innovative content around established brands as the youth channel finds its feet online.
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NewsC4 triumphs at Broadcast Awards 2016
Channel 4 was named Channel of the Year at this year’s Broadcast Awards, where it notched up seven prizes, including a clean sweep in the factual categories.
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NewsTLC picks up NBC medical drama
TLC has acquired forthcoming US medical drama Heartbeat, fronted by Home and Away’s Melissa George.
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NewsC4 commissions Paralympic series The Superhuman Show
Channel 4 has commissioned Princess Productions to make magazine series The Superhumans Show as part of its Paralympics coverage.
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NewsMainstreet develops period drama with Hammer
Unforgotten producer Mainstreet Pictures has partnered with classic horror firm Hammer to develop a period drama.
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NewsPOLL: Will C5's rebrand work?
C5’s rebrand is designed to attract younger, more affluent audiences. Will it work?
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NewsKlein: attracting viewers to factual is TV's toughest challenge
Richard Klein has claimed that attracting large audiences to factual programming is one of the biggest challenges facing television, as ITV confirmed his departure.
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NewsC5 unveils brand refresh
Channel 5 has launched a new logo and on-screen treatments as part of a strategy to attract younger and more affluent viewers.
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NewsC5 returns to original comedy
Channel 5 has ordered a raft of new commissions, including its first improvised comedy and a major new wildlife series, as part of an overall channel rebrand.
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NewsTrust paves way for BBC Studios launch
The BBC Trust has backed the commercialisation of BBC Studios in principle but said a detailed business case about the proposals must now be subject to regulatory tests.
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NewsC4 to pump £25m into Film 4
Channel 4 is to inject an additional £10m into Film 4 over the next 12 months – taking its funding to a record £25m.
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NewsBBC signs darts deal with PDC
A new darts tournament will be broadcast live on BBC2 following a deal with the Professional Darts Corporation.