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NewsDoctor Who debut lowest-rated in a decade
Doctor Who’s ninth series debut has officially become the lowest-rated launch episode since the franchise was rebooted in 2005.
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NewsBetty takes Bear Grylls to China
Discovery-owned indie Betty has inked a deal with Shanghai Media Group to produce a Bear Grylls-fronted celebrity survival show for China.
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NewsDCMS orders review of BBC impact on market
Media consultancy Oliver & Ohlbaum (O&O) and economic analyst Oxera are to review how the BBC impacts on its commercial competitors for the department of culture, media and sport (DCMS).
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NewsC4 hunts All 4 managing editor
Channel 4 is dialling up its short-form content strategy with the creation of a managing editor role with access to a “multi-million pound” commissioning budget.
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NewsHighfield wants direct BBC funding for local press
Johnston Press chief executive Ashley Highfield wants the BBC to invest 25% of its regional news budget into local newspaper content.
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NewsSky Arts acquires Norwegian oil drama
Sky Arts has acquired Jo Nesbø-created Norwegian drama Occupied after striking a deal with Zodiak Rights.
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NewsC4 foreign-language VoD service set for 2016 debut
Channel 4 is to launch its foreign-language streaming service in January, with big-budget German period drama Deutschland 83 becoming its first high-profile acquisition.
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NewsCharlie Brooker seals Netflix deal for Black Mirror
Charlie Brooker has inked a deal with Netflix for a 12-episode run of dystopian drama Black Mirror – although the UK and Ireland rights surrounding the series are yet to be resolved.
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NewsWhisper wins BBC NFL contract
Whisper Films has landed its first significant tender since securing investment from Channel 4’s Growth Fund – a two-year contract to produce BBC2’s NFL highlights.
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NewsFox pilots BBC1 gameshow
US network Fox is piloting physical gameshow Can’t Touch This from fledgling Northern Irish indie Stellify Media.
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NewsThe Returned moves to More 4
Channel 4 has bumped supernatural French thriller The Returned onto More 4 to help build the digital channel’s slate of international drama.
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NewsNetflix & Vimeo launch on Oculus VR headset
Netflix, Hollywood studio Fox and VoD service Vimeo have partnered with Oculus to develop apps that will enable consumers to view their content via its virtual reality headset.
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NewsAmazon hacks into Mr Robot
Amazon has continued its aggressive acquisition of first-run TV shows with the purchase of US hacker drama Mr Robot.
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NewsIn brief: Netflix; Wild Bunch; Watchdog; RTS
Netflix and Amazon are estimated to invest £6bn in content by 2020, while Watchdog has unveiled its replacements for presenter Anne Robinson.
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NewsiPlayer orders first scripted feature film
The BBC has commissioned its first feature-length scripted film for iPlayer – a comedy drama based on the rivalry between snooker players Alex Higgins and Steve Davis.
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NewsPhoto reveals government's C4 privatisation talks
The privatisation of Channel 4 appears to be a live issue after a photo emerged of official government documents on the subject.
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NewsBBC apologises over Dame Zaha Hadid interview
The BBC has apologised after renowned architect Dame Zaha Hadid cut short a Radio 4 Today programme in which she was asked about construction deaths at the Qatar World Cup stadium.
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NewsPioneer reconstructs royal doc for BBC2
Pioneer Productions will explore the explosive relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots in a one-off docu-drama for BBC2.
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NewsBBC may extend News at Ten
The BBC is looking at proposals to extend its News at Ten bulletin in a move that would have repercussions for its late evening schedule.
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NewsAmazon lines up pilot slate
Amazon Prime Instant Video has unveiled its latest slate of pilots from creators including Louis CK, Sacha Baron Cohen and Diablo Cody.