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NewsBBC indie spend worth £1.4bn to UK
The BBC’s spend with indies contributes £867m direct to the UK economy and is estimated to have a knock-on value of up to £1.4bn, according to a forthcoming study by Deloitte.
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NewsMarquess exits ‘hell’ for Hollyoaks
Drama veteran Paul Marquess has emerged from a self-confessed “four years of development hell” to become producer of Channel 4 teen soap Hollyoaks.
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NewsDCD Media in talks to buy Steadfast Television
September Films owner DCD Media is in advanced talks with Apace Media to acquire its bluelight specialist Steadfast Television.
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NewsITV plans sweeteners for demoralised staff
ITV is poised to offer its staff cheaper canteen food, bicycle schemes and childcare vouchers to help boost morale after admitting it has “scared the living daylights” out of them over the past 18 months.
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NewsCorrie wins NTA soap battle
ITV soap Coronatoion Street won Best Serial Drama at the National Television Awards while Stephen Fry was honoured for his contribution to the medium
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NewsFord puts emphasis on fun for new-look Fiver
Five’s Jeff Ford plans to make digital channel Fiver “approachable and fun” next month by handing it a new on-air look and a raft of fresh programming.
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NewsC4 to air live Bodies show online
Channel 4 show Embarrassing Bodies is to break new ground by launching a live, interactive spin-off show that airs solely on the web.
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NewsBBC Wales in bid to charm indies to drama hub
BBC Wales is courting indies to join its new, multi-million-pound drama village in Roath Basin - but nearby BBC Bristol is worried it could be overshadowed.
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NewsMore 4 plans full series of comedy piloted on C4
More 4 is lining up its first original comedy series, with Channel 4 pilot The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret earmarked for a full run.
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NewsSky gears up to commission first mainstream 3D TV content
BSkyB will fire the starting gun on mainstream 3D TV content next month when its top creative execs call for its first pitches.
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NewsBBC’s Shillinglaw hits out at ‘shit’ authored docs
BBC science and natural history commissioning editor Kim Shillinglaw has shocked indies by branding the majority of ideas she receives for authored docs as “shit”.
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NewsSaudi TV begins formats push with The Cube deal
Middle Eastern commercial broadcaster Saudi TV has picked up the rights to remake ITV1 primetime physical game show The Cube and is understood to be eyeing up other UK entertainment formats.
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NewsZeppotron moves into fact ent with Chippington hire
Screenwipe and 8 Out Of 10 Cats indie Zeppotron plans to make its first foray into factual entertainment with the appointment of Tiger Aspect’s Gary Chippington.
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NewsC4 extends Britdoc agreement
Channel 4 has extended its commitment to the Channel 4 Britdoc Foundation for a further two years.
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Rights groups seek change to Pay-TV terms
Producers’ rights association Agicoa and royalties collector Compact Media Group are calling for a change to UK legislation that would force pay-TV operators to stump up for rights-clearance fees.
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NewsSky to outline 3D commissioning plans
Sky is running an invitation-only event at Bafta next month that will detail the commercial opportunities and the commissioning agenda for its new stereoscopic 3D channel.
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NewsRuling on BSkyB's ITV stake due tomorrow
BSkyB will be told tomorrow whether it can keep its controversial 17.9% stake in commercial broadcaster ITV.
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NewsKids newcomer wins Disney XD order
Disney XD has commissioned its first UK production from Sassy Films marking the indie’s first foray into children’s programming.
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NewsYouTube to stream live cricket
Google has secured the rights to stream Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket and is now hunting sponsors.
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NewsPact outlines product placement proposals
Nations & Regions Conference: Pact chief executive John McVay has reinforced the trade body’s support for product placement by outlining how he believes any potential agreement with broadcasters could work.