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NewsOxford Scientific Films plans to broaden slate
Oxford Scientific Films has appointed a BBC history development executive as part of a restructure designed to extend its output.
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NewsITVS on brink of UK and US Surprise Surprise double
ITV Studios is preparing for a double boost with the commission of a full series of classic entertainment show Surprise Surprise in the US and UK.
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NewsGrimshaw producer reveals breakfast plan
The BBC Radio 1 breakfast show is to double the amount of music it features and focus more heavily on audience interaction as Nick Grimshaw takes over from Chis Moyles.
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NewsFinal tax break pleas are lodged with government
The UK’s animation and facilities industries have made their final pleas to government in a bid to secure the best possible tax breaks.
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NewsCineflix Studios’ new boss reveals plans for UK dramas
Pete Smith, the new chief executive of Cineflix Studios, has revealed ambitions to produce major dramas in the UK and hire talent to lead the strategy.
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NewsLeft Bank directors reward staff
Andy Harries and Marigo Kehoe are set to gift a fifth of their earnings from the £40m sale of Left Bank Pictures to key figures in the indie’s history.
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NewsSo TV goes in search of growth after sale to ITVS
Industry consolidation and the pursuit of growth prompted So TV’s decision to sell to ITV Studios last week.
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NewsC5 doc puts ex-soldiers to work
Channel 5 is to assemble an ex-military “A-Team” to help rejuvenate local communities for a series produced by North One Television.
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NewsC4 drama chief Wenger on hunt for E4 pilots
Channel 4 head of drama Piers Wenger is establishing an E4 drama pilot scheme in one of his first strategic moves since taking the role in May.
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NewsInsiders warn of threat to C4’s 2013 programming budget
Autumn ad sales could be a key factor in determining Channel 4’s content budget for 2013, with some insiders fearing the current overall fund could be trimmed by as much as £40m.
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NewsPsychoville duo create Happy Endings for BBC2
Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton are to create a fresh comedy horror show for BBC2 as part of a deal to back the Psychoville duo’s next two TV projects.
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Richard Curtis to adapt Roald Dahl tale for BBC1
BBC1 is on the brink of greenlighting an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s short story Esio Trot by Notting Hill and Four Weddings and a Funeral scriptwriter Richard Curtis.
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NewsITV1 orders pensioner pranks
ITV1 has ordered an entertainment format about mischievous pensioners that was originally piloted by the BBC.
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NewsRed Bee wins seven-year BBC deal extension
Red Bee Media has signed a deal to extend its access services agreement with the BBC until 2019.
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NewsFreddie Flintoff turns pro boxer for Sky 1
Freddie Flintoff is to train with Barry McGuigan before taking part in a professional heavyweight boxing contest in a new series for Sky1.
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NewsHighflyer calls for external probe into C4 racing contract
Former Channel 4 racing producer Highflyer Productions has called for an external investigation to examine the horse racing tender process after it was given the all clear by the broadcaster.
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NewsSony teams up with UK Screen
Sony Professional has forged an alliance with facilities trade body UK Screen Association.
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NewsBBC's Zarin Patel to sue Daily Star over tax story
BBC chief financial officer Zarin Patel is suing Express Newspapers over a Daily Star article that claimed she helped presenters “dodge” tax.
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NewsHardman joins The Farm as head of operations
Former Sumners technical director Brian Hardman has joined The Farm.
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NewsYouTube to stream Bestival with Whizz Kid
Whizz Kid Entertainment has emerged as the production partner for YouTube’s coverage of the Bestival music festival.