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NewsBlink gears up for US push with high-end factual
Blink Films will push into bluechip factual after setting up shop in the US and hiring Brad Kohlenstein, senior vice-president of development at Discovery’s Science Channel.
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NewsDancer Akram Khan part of C4 arts slate
Dancer Akram Khan is to create and stage a work in British factories in a one-off Channel 4 documentary from Grayson Perry’s producers.
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NewsReport: C4 sale 'overwhelming negative'
A report analysing the consequences of privatising Channel 4 has claimed a sale would be “overwhelmingly negative” for producers, advertisers and the overall economy – and mooted BT as the most likely UK buyer.
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NewsComedian Katy Brand joins Merman
Catastrophe co-producer Merman has hired comedian Katy Brand to beef up its development team.
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NewsBBC bid to hire Michael Jackson stalls
The BBC could again be frustrated in its efforts to lure a high-profile external executive into a major new content role after an attempt to hire former Channel 4 boss Michael Jackson stalled.
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NewsCarol Vorderman flies off with C5 series
Arrow Media is to track Carol Vorderman’s attempt to become the ninth woman to fly solo around the world for a Channel 5 documentary.
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NewsPulse Films strikes A+E Networks deal
Pulse Films and its East Entertainment label have struck an international distribution deal with A+E Networks.
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NewsITN Productions drives record growth
ITN has reported its sixth consecutive year of growth after increasing its operating profit by £1m over the past year.
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NewsBBC News eyes youth recruitment drive
BBC News is recruiting representatives for an under 30s panel from across all areas of the department to help shape strategy.
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NewsStrictly boss joins BBC Studios exodus
Strictly Come Dancing and Top Gear boss Katie Taylor has become the third senior BBC Studios executive to announce their departure in less than a week.
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NewsDave scores live darts
Dave is continuing its push into live sports after striking a deal to air the British Darts Organisation’s World Trophy event.
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NewsBBC Studios factual chief departs
BBC Studios head of factual Natalie Humphreys has become the latest executive to leave the corporation.
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NewsWhittingdale: BBC 'drives me mad'
John Whittingdale has revealed that the BBC sometimes drives him “insane” in unguarded comments at an event at Cambridge University.
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NewsEricsson to set up playout operation in Salford
Ericsson is to open a playout operation for the BBC at MediaCityUK in Salford.
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NewsBBC Studios and Post Production rebrands as Studioworks
BBC Studios and Post Production is to be re-named as BBC Studioworks as part of an effort to modernise the company’s profile ahead of a return to BBC Television Centre (TVC).
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NewsLine Of Duty set for BBC1 switch
The BBC is in advanced talks to move Line Of Duty from BBC2 to BBC1 after the hit police corruption drama delivered record ratings.
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NewsSheffield Doc/Fest unveils MeetMarket projects
Windfall Films’ documentary about Victoria Deryshire’s battle with cancer will be among the films pitching to secure funding at Sheffield Doc/Fest.
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NewsSteven D Wright joins Blumenfeld network
Steven D Wright has become the first producer to join Remy Blumenfeld and Justin Bodle’s fledgling production network.
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NewsInitial appoints creative director
Initial’s development chief Catherine Lynch has been promoted to creative director following the departure of Nick Samwell-Smith.
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NewsAnger over reports of BBC scheduling crackdown
A row has erupted over reports that the government plans to intervene in BBC scheduling decisions to protect commercial rivals.