More UKTV News – Page 33
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NewsWatch plans to take magic to the ‘next level’
Watch is to return to the magic circle with its latest original commission The Happenings, from Derren Brown-producer Objective Productions.
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NewsDave's Suits renewed for fourth series
US comedy drama Suits, which airs on UKTV’s Dave, has been renewed for a fourth series.
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NewsDave set to bring back Red Dwarf
UKTV’s Dave is set to order Red Dwarf XI following the success of the revival series last year, according to one of its stars.
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NewsDynamo heads to Asia
Dynamo Magician Impossible is heading to Asia after Passion Distribution sold his UKTV magic series to RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network.
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NewsUKTV nets JJ Abrams’ Believe
UKTV has struck its first deal following the LA Screenings, buying JJ Abrams’ supernatural thriller Believe from Warner Bros International Television Distribution.
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NewsSky & UKTV pick up TVF bundle
Sky and UKTV have acquired a raft of content including Singaporean action series Special Forces and New Zealand’s Street Hospital from distributor TVF International.
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NewsDave orders Brewster's Millions-style travel show
Dave has commissioned a comedy travel series inspired by classic film Brewster’s Millions in which celebrities must spend up to £10,000 in 24 hours.
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NewsUKTV to break £110m spend
UKTV is on course to invest a record £110m in programming this year, £10m more than the broadcaster originally budgeted.
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NewsTony Jordan to make first drama for UKTV
Drama became the latest piece of UKTV’s commissioning jigsaw to fall into place this week, after it ordered a project from Life On Mars co-creator Tony Jordan.
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NewsDave adds to School of Hard Sums
Dave has ordered a third, extended series of Dara O Briain: School of Hard Sums.
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NewsTony Jordan creates UKTV's first drama
UKTV has ordered its first original drama series – a 10-part “passion project” from Tony Jordan about a father who makes a pact with the Devil to save the life of his daughter.
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NewsMentorn serves up Australian AFP for Good Food
Good Food has commissioned John Torode’s Australia, a new ad-funded series produced by Mentorn Media.
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NewsHarry Enfield & Jack Dee head to Dave
UKTV’s Dave has ordered a new comedy starring Harry Enfield, Jack Dee, Sally Phillips and Richard Hammond.
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NewsUKTV buys King & Maxwell to fill gap on Alibi
UKTV has acquired edgy US crime drama King & Maxwell to replace procedural Body Of Proof, which was cancelled earlier this year.
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NewsUKTV cooks up a Google+ treat for Valentine fans
UKTV is preparing to host its first live event on video-calling platform Google+ Hangouts to support the launch of a forthcoming Valentine Warner cookery series.
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NewsUKTV taps into Twitter
UKTV chief executive officer Darren Childs has revealed how vital Twitter is becoming to help the broadcaster engage with viewers and gauge reaction to shows.
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NewsJamie Theakston uncovers conspiracy theories for Yesterday
Jamie Theakston is to investigate conspiracy theories and wartime secrets for Yesterday after the UKTV-owned channel partnered with Like A Shot Entertainment.
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NewsPBS America sells Sky slot to UKTV
Pay-TV broadcaster PBS America has sold its Sky slot to UKTV in a move that will see PBS shift to the documentary section of Sky’s EPG and UKTV’s Drama to entertainment.
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NewsUKTV Drama debuts to solid ratings
UKTV’s new free-to-air station Drama debuted to solid ratings on Tuesday with repeats of Birds of a Feather and Last of the Summer Wine performing well for the channel.
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NewsYesterday uncovers Treasure Detectives
UKTV-owned factual broadcaster Yesterday has acquired US reality series Treasure Detectives after striking a deal with Endemol.