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Sudo-Q moves to BBC2 with 20 episodes
BBC1 has recommissioned its daytime Sudoku quiz show, moving it to BBC2 and doubling the number of episodes in the run. Eamonn Holmes will stay on as presenter of Sudo-Q, the programme based on the hugely popular number puzzle. The new 20 x 30-minute series ...
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Oxford Scientific to make atom series
Southern Star Entertainment-owned indie Oxford Scientific Films is exploring the atom in a new three-part series for BBC4. Presented by physicist Dr Jim Al-Khalili, Atomic will explore the human drama at the heart of what its producers describe as 'the most extraordinary scientific revolution of ...
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C4 recommissions fourth 8 out of 10 cats
Channel 4 has commissioned a fourth 8 x 30-minute series of Friday night panel show 8 out of 10 Catsfrom Endemol UK-owned Zeppotron. The broadcaster made the decision after the Jimmy Carr-hosted show opened its third series last month with an average of 2.9 million ...
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Haunted Homes II gets second order
ITV2 has commissioned September Films to make a second series of Haunted Homes. The second 8 x 60-minute run was ordered after the 6 x 60-minute first series peaked with more than 500,000 viewers for the channel at the beginning of the year. Featuring top ...
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Parthenon tracks sleep for TLC and Freemasons for Discovery
Parthenon Entertainment has picked up US orders from TLC and the Discovery channel, including a special on sleeping disorders.
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C4's Cutting Edge shoots body squad
Channel 4 has commissioned a hard-hitting documentary for its Cutting Edgestrand inspired by the case of a London woman who lay dead in her home for three years before being discovered.
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Commissioners Q&A: Andrew Bethell
The chief executive and creative director of Teachers' TV is looking to challenge people's assumptions about education and is keen to involve audiences in programme-making
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Profile - Peter Bennett-Jones: Why Tiger's still hungry for more
Profile of Peter Bennett-Jones, the chairman of Tiger Aspect
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Comment - Mobile calls for soft touch
Sam Delaney discusses projecting personality on mobile broadcasting
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Comment - Breaking down barriers
Simon Cole believes podcasting will extend the limits of what media brands can offer
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Comment - Shameful addictions
Steven D Wright says Big Brother'sfreak show is a sign of things to come
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Interview - Angus Macqueen: Swapping sides
Film-maker Angus Macqueen on life since he joined C4 earlier this year
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10 rules for digital TV production
How do multichannel producers make quality shows cheaply and quickly
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Nigella Feasts sells to more than 70 countries
ID Distribution has pre-sold Nigella Lawson's new US show Nigella Feastsinto over 70 territories worldwide, even before filming on the series has begun.
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Zeal strikes deal to distribute CD:USA
Distributor Zeal Television has secured its first sales of American weekly music show CD:USA.
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Reveille in talks to sell UK shows
Reveille, producer of the US versions of The Officeand Betty the Ugly, is in discussions with UK producers about representing both their unscripted and scripted productions.
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The Office works for the French
The Office , Le Bureau, has launched to positive reviews on major pay broadcaster Canal Plus.
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Pact to launch UK producers partnership
Pact has announced plans to launch a UK Pavilion at Mipcom in October, housing up to 35 British producers under one banner.
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Granada moves to create world network
Granada International has recruited a vice-president of sales for Australia and New Zealand as part of its plans to establish a worldwide network of locally based sales staff.