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NewsShed entices producer Roach to return as head of drama
Shed Productions has lured its former executive producer Cameron Roach back to the business as head of drama.
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NewsC4 to delve deeper into life for BFGW follow-up
Channel 4’s record-breaking Big Fat Gypsy Weddings will return early next year to delve deeper into issues facing the travelling and gypsy communities.
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NewsJamie to explore British food origins for C4
Jamie Oliver’s latest series for Channel 4 will see the chef travel the UK exploring the origins of traditional British food.
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NewsMartin takes Mediterranean trip for Good Food
UKTV cooking channel Good Food has ordered a Mediterranean-themed series from Splash Media fronted by Yorkshire chef James Martin.
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NewsNavelgazing TV to produce spoof sketches for Dave
Dave’s first sketch show commission will be made by the indie behind hit online comedy Toyboize.
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NewsDDF upgrades post truck for Big Brother in HD
DDF is giving its mobile post facility a major refit in preparation for Big Brother’s debut on Channel 5 this summer, when it will be broadcast in HD and use a tapeless workflow for the first time.
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NewsTrue North opens in-house facilities to rivals
Indie True North is beefing up its in-house post facility before opening it up to other production firms.
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OTF signs five-year NHNZ deal
Distributor Off the Fence has bolstered its line-up of factual programming in a new five-year deal with New Zealand’s NHNZ.
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NewsEndemol France pilots Pointless
BBC2 daytime quiz Pointless is being adapted in France as Endemol pushes the format to the international market.
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NewsDRG secures Diana and Jesus docs
Distributor DRG has secured the rights to a new documentary based around Princess Diana and Prince William, from the makers of The Real King’s Speech.
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NewsTurner plans licensing tie-up with producers
Turner Broadcasting has signed licensing and merchandising rights to Bananas In Pyjamas, Chloe’s Closet and Jelly Jamm as it moves to represent pre-school shows for the first time.
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NewsLouka exits as Arri continues to centralise supply chain
Arri GB managing director Renos Louka has resigned from the camera and lighting equipment manufacturer.
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NewsVideo Europe adds office and kit
Video Europe is setting up another branch in Battersea, south London, to offer camera hire, crewing and OB facilities.
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NewsGoldcrest in ISDN boost
Goldcrest has upped its ISDN and Dolby FAX capabilities in response to growing demand for increased connectivity between London and Los Angeles.
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NewsAlias hire relocates
Alias Hire has moved out of its Newman Street premises and into a new central London building near Covent Garden.
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NewsApple offers Prokit fix
Apple has released Prokit 7.0 to fix problems in software including Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro and Motion.
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News3D is a 'low priority'
Broadcasters rate the production of 3D content and channels as their lowest-priority technology investment, according to a report by analyst Ovum.
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NewsThe Farm finalises deal for US post facility
The Farm’s long-awaited US push has kicked off with a deal to buy Hollywood-based picture post facility Editgods.
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NewsExponent set to acquire BBC Magazines
BBC Worldwide has named private equity firm Exponent as the ‘preferred partner’ to take over the BBC Magazines portfolio – a deal understood to be worth more than £100m.
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NewsChannel 5 books Silent Library
Channel 5 has commissioned a remake of a Japanese gameshow in which contestants must keep quiet while enduring ‘punishments’.