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OSF to study killer insects for Nat Geo
National Geographic Channels International vice-president of production Brian Smith has commissioned Oxford Scientific Films to produce a 3 x 60-minute series studying the preying instincts of insects. Set to be aired as part of a longer Nat Geo series, Built for the Kill, later this ...
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Five to show Capital FM's Party in the Park
Five has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast 95.8 Capital FM's music concert Party in the Parkfor the second year running. Endemol-owned Initial will produce the seven-hour live broadcast, which will air in the summer. A line-up is due to be announced shortly - last ...
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S4C gets Pavarotti concert exclusive
S4C has bagged the exclusive rights to broadcast opera star Luciano Pavarotti's UK farewell concert to be staged at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. S4C is likely to air the performance within days of the event, which will be held on 5 July. It will also be broadcast on S4C ...
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CBBC orders 26-part Basil Brush series
CBBC head of entertainment Anne Gilchrist has commissioned a further 26 x 30-minute series of The Basil Brush Showfrom Foundation TV and Entertainment Rights. Foundation will make the show, which will air in 2004 and 2005, with Vanessa Amberleigh as the producer and Dez McCarthy ...
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ITV2 agrees new David Letterman deal
ITV2 has re-signed its deal for The Late Show with David Lettermanand has also picked up exclusive UK rights to US daytime talkshow The John Walsh Show. The channel has signed with CBS Broadcast International for the rights to Letterman, ...
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RDF in production with two-part ITV drama
RDF Media has gone into production on a two-part psychological drama for ITV1, Carla, to air later this year. The 2 x 60-minute drama, which stars Lesley Sharp and Helen McCrory as two women whose lives become fatally entangled, has started shooting on the Greek ...
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Galaxy makes late-night show with Hed Kandi
The Chrysalis-owned Galaxy Network is launching a new show in association with music label Hed Kandi. Airing weekly from 01.00 to 03.00 on Sundays, the show will feature new garage and disco music from performers and DJs such as Eric Morillo, Lemon Jelly and Royksopp. It kicks off on 18 ...
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This Morning returns for 16th series
The sudden departure of presenter John Leslie from ITV's This Morninghas not dampened the network's enthusiasm for the show, which will return for a 16th series later this year. Granada has been commissioned to bring the programme back in September, retaining the current presenting partnership ...
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NewsE-voting fails to boost turn-out
Allowing members of the public to vote for candidates via their TVs during last week's local elections for the first time failed to tackle voter apathy, writes Rosemary Gallagher
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NewsGavin calls on Ofcom to boost British media
BBC Worldwide chief executive Rupert Gavin has called for Ofcom to be given a greater role in boosting the profile and competitiveness of British Media Companies abroad, writes Luke Satchell
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Is reality television too risky for the brittle egos of celebrities?
Daniella Westbrook, a recovering cocaine addict, could take no more. And so, after enduring eight days in the Austr...
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Next week on The West Wing...erm
With its machinegun dialogue, crackling wit and political savvy, The West Wing has dominated American TV drama for ...
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Kumars win top billing after US bidding war
The American version of the spoof television chatshow The Kumars at Number 42 has been guaranteed a prime spot in t...
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Turning on to takeovers
Strong results have left Chrysalis poised to snap up rivals - if it isn't swallowed up first. ...
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Sir Paul's anger as Channel 4 brands Heather a gold-digger
Sir Paul McCartney was poised last night to launch legal action over a TV documentary which portrays his wife as a ...
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BBC raises brow with West End's Chekhov
Kristen Scott Thomas is to star in a television version of the critically acclaimed West End production of Chekhov'...
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NewsSheffield festival board boosted
RDF Media director of programmes Stephen Lambert, Wall to Wall chief executive Alex Graham and Discovery Networks commissioning editor for science and topical programmes Emma Read have joined the Sheffield International Documentary Festival's board of directors, writes Penny Hughes