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NewsDragonfly doc takes C4 to trial
Dragonfly will explore the shielded process of a trial by jury in a documentary series for Channel 4.
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NewsDoc/Fest 2016 programme unveiled
Sheffield Doc/Fest has unveiled its programme for this year’s event including appearances from David Puttnam, Reggie Yates and Channel 5 content boss Ben Frow.
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NewsMurder Detectives director prepares debut drama
The Murder Detectives director Dave Nath is moving away from factual for the first time to direct and write a Channel 4 drama.
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NewsLinsey lifts lid on BBC Studios vision
Mark Linsey has confirmed that “business acumen” will be the key skill required of BBC Studios’ new genre heads, as the director prepares to put in place his preferred top team.
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NewsThe Island and Hunted producer joins Channel 4
Shine TV’s former managing director Kelly Webb-Lamb has joined Channel 4 as head of factual entertainment.
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NewsRedundancies loom at Discovery
Discovery Networks International (DNI) could be asked to make redundancies in the UK and around the world after the global factual broadcaster revealed a major cost cutting plan.
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NewsTony Hall pours cold water on Reithian restructure
Tony Hall has poured cold water on speculation that he will reorganise the BBC around its Reithian values and made clear that strong channel brands remain central to his plans.
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NewsBT opts for Elemental kit for unified headend
BT has standardised on Elemental software as part of the unification of its traditional and multiscreen headend that serves its BT TV Everywhere, BT Sport App and BT Ultra HD services.
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NewsTNT boards E4 comedy Foreign Bodies
E4 comedy drama Foreign Bodies is to launch in the US after TNT came on board as a co-producer.
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NewsPhilpott joins Encore as senior post producer
Encore has recruited Carolynne Philpott as senior post producer.
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NewsDragonfly wins BBC2 flower market doc
Dragonfly will take audiences inside the biggest flower market in the world in a one-off documentary for BBC2.
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NewsTigress MD to retire
Tigress managing director Dick Colthurst is to retire from television in the autumn after a 35-year career.
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NewsBritish film producer Rooks Nest moves into TV
British film firm Rooks Nest is developing a TV version of acclaimed novel Netherland as part of its move into television.
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NewsBBC1 brings Dom back to daytime
BBC1 is bringing Don’t Get Done, Get Dom star Dom Littlewood back to daytime after cancelling his eponymous show last year.
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NewsStudio Lambert lands Hollywood trophy wife
Studio Lambert has landed an eight-part series for US cable network E! following a number of Hollywood trophy wives.
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NewsObject Matrix to be added to Sony Optical Disc Archive
MatrixStore’s Object Matrix is to be bundled up with the Sony Optical Disc Archive technology to create a repository for protecting rushes, work-in-progress and masters.
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NewsSky News upgrades kit with Sony XDCAM camcorders
Sky News has kicked off a two-year project to replace its Panasonic newsgathering cameras with Sony XDCAM camcorders.
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NewsSintecMedia management team complete buyout
The management team at SintecMedia, the broadcast management software developer, has bought the company, with backing from private equity firm Francisco Partners.
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NewsFood Tube eyes fresh outlets
Jamie Oliver-owned YouTube network Food Tube is eying expansion onto other platforms to better position the business for growth.
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NewsA+E plans UK first-look push
A+E Networks is planning a major push on first-look deals with UK producers as it aims to establish its international distribution business globally.