All People articles – Page 311
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NewsFilms of Record makes Neil Grant permanent MD
Neil Grant has been made permanent managing director of Ten Alps indie Films of Record after holding the post on an interim basis since September.
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NewsGary Lineker signs non-exclusive BBC deal
Gary Lineker has signed a non-exclusive five-year deal with the BBC - paving the way for the presenter to host BT Sport’s Champions League coverage.
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NewsBT Sport set to unveil Gary Lineker and UHD service
Gary Lineker is poised to be unveiled as BT Sport’s Champions League host at an event next week, at which the broadcaster is also expected to announce the first Ultra High Definition service in the UK.
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NewsThe X Factor prepares 'big format changes'
The X Factor producer Mark Sidaway has revealed that “big changes” will be made to the show’s format this year as it bids to overhaul Strictly Come Dancing.
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NewsPeter Fincham ‘not feeling pressure’ of ITV’s ratings dip
Peter Fincham has batted away suggestions that he is under pressure due to ITV’s poor ratings performance at the start of 2015.
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NewsBazalgette: next BBC regulator must tackle licence fee
Sir Peter Bazalgette has urged the next regulator of the BBC to do the “definitive” piece of work on the way in which the corporation should be funded in the future.
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NewsThe Garden hires former Shine exec for formats push
ITV Studios indie The Garden is to boost its formatted factual output with the appointment of former Shine TV producer Chloe Solomon.
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NewsAll3Media eyes further acquisitions
All3Media is eyeing further acquisitions after bolstering its stable with Penny Dreadful producer Neal Street two months ago.
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NewsBBC3 to be less ‘secretive’ about production process
BBC3 is to open up its production processes as it bids to reach audiences online, according to the channel’s digital controller.
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NewsPaul Heaney's TCB hires MD
Distributor TCB Media Rights has poached a top Cineflix International executive to become managing director.
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NewsDanny Cohen eyes global push for BBC Studios
Danny Cohen has outlined ambitions for BBC Studios to make programmes for broadcasters all over the world.
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NewsDan Korn to leave Discovery
Dan Korn is to leave Discovery after more than ten years at the broadcaster.
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NewsITV poaches Tom Giles from BBC
Former Panorama editor Tom Giles has been appointed as ITV’s controller of current affairs.
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NewsShadow culture secretary fears ‘sustained attack’ on BBC
Shadow culture secretary Chris Bryant has expressed fears of a “sustained attack” on the BBC by the Conservative government and said the industry should be ready to protect the corporation.
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NewsBBC exec welcomed Top Gear team home after Argentina ordeal
BBC entertainment boss Mark Linsey travelled to Heathrow airport to personally welcome the crew of Top Gear after they flew back to the UK having filmed the controversial Patagonia Christmas special.
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NewsGlyndebourne boss appointed BBC Proms director
Glyndebourne general director David Pickard is to take over from Edward Blakeman as director of BBC Proms at the end of this year’s festival season.
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NewsCaroline Raphael joins Penguin Random House Audio
Caroline Raphael, former BBC Radio 4 commissioning editor responsible for ordering comedies including Little Britain and The League of Gentlemen, has joined Penguin Random House Audio.
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NewsLA Screenings: James Patterson eyes TV adaptations
James Patterson is priming his crime thriller The Postcard Killers for development as a Scandinavian TV show as the author aims to secure more adaptations.
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NewsCrackit hires former C5 commissioner
Crackit Productions, the indie behind Katie Hopkins: My Fat Story, has hired former Channel 5 factual and fact ent commissioner Jason Wells as an executive producer.
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NewsIn brief: Pact names vice chair; ITV2 re-orders sketch show
Hat Trick’s Paul Cohen lands Pact role, while Keith Lemon’s Kardashians are set to return