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NewsHill eyes TV Burp U-turn
Harry Hill is in talks with ITV over a new series of TV Burp - potentially reversing his decision to end the show.
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Chorion sells Olivia to Classic
The sale of Chorion’s catalogue continues with Classic Media securing pre-school brand Olivia.
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NewsBBC's Doorstep Crime to return
A second series of BBC1 daytime series Doorstep Crime 999 has been ordered from Objective Productions and Crook Productions.
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Livity hires DocuMovie for C4 Education films
Livity has appointed indie DocuMovie on behalf of C4 and Barclays to produce five short films for The Stake.
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NewsMandrake explores legal system for BBC2
The Learning Zone on BBC2 has commissioned Mandrake Films to produce Young Legal Eagles, a series of short films aimed at teens about the British legal system.
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NewsBudget set to grant tax breaks for UK drama
The campaign to secure tax breaks for high-end UK drama looks set for victory, with sources suggesting the Chancellor will announce the scheme in next week’s Budget.
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NewsBroadcasters get Dale Farm judicial review
Broadcasters have been granted a judicial review to challenge a court order demanding footage from the Dale Farm eviction.
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NewsYouView to order players by popularity
Connected TV service YouView will rank non-PSB services in order of popularity, it has revealed.
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NewsLime in talks for US TOWIE
Lime Pictures has held discussions over a US version of The Only Way is Essex.
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NewsBBC2 orders Volcano Live
Kate Humble will report live from one of the most active volcanoes on the planet for a new BBC2 series.
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NewsOutnumbered duo writing family comedy film
Writer-directors Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin are developing a comedy film with similar techniques and themes to their hit BBC series.
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NewsBBC signs 3D app deal for Wonders content
The BBC has struck a deal with publisher HarperCollins under which two-and-half hours of video featuring Professor Brian Cox will be included in a 3D iPad app called Wonders.
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NewsIndies to benefit from BBC pay download plans
The BBC’s plans to create a paid-for download service will open up a new revenue stream for specialist factual and fact ent indies, Pact has said.
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NewsBBC pilots sci-fi comedy
The BBC is to pilot a new sci-fi sitcom made by Green Inc and FremantleMedia UK’s Retort - the first alliance between the two indies.
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NewsITV1 orders Richie and O’Connor specials
ITV1 is to celebrate the careers of Lionel Richie and Des O’Connor in two entertainment specials.
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NewsFormer Daybreak exec joins Icon Films
Daybreak’s former deputy editor Paul Connolly has joined River Monsters indie Icon Films as development series producer.
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NewsZeebox hires Time Warner exec to lead US push
Zeebox has appointed Time Warner senior vice president Jason Forbes to head the second screen companion app’s business in America.
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NewsCatch Phrase to be revamped
Classic gameshow Catch Phrase could return with a revamped format following the acquisition of its rights by distributor DRG.
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NewsOne World nominations revealed
The One World Media Awards has introduced two new categories for its 2012 ceremony on 8 May, covering hard hitting news and sustainability.
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NewsBBC4 to profile Chas and Dave
Musical duo Chas and Dave will be profiled in a North One TV doc for BBC4, the indie’s first commission for the channel.