All UKTV articles – Page 42
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NewsUK broadcasters hit by US cancellations
Channel 4, Sky and UKTV are among the broadcasters to have been hit by cancellations of imported series as the US networks make room for a crop of new shows.
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RatingsHunters close in on rivals
With the exception of discovering one’s ex marching up the beach (which, under normal circumstances, you’d probably run away from), everything else this week has been about the pursuit: of power and thrones; of quirky treasures; and of sporting glory.
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NewsYesterday investigates Weekend Warriors
UKTV’s Yesterday is celebrating British eccentricity with a six-part series coproduced with Sky Vision Productions.
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NewsDave brand gets 'shave and a haircut'
UKTV free-to-air channel Dave has refreshed its channel identity for the first time since its launch seven years ago, with 40 new idents and a range of quirky visuals.
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NewsUKTV buys BBCW’s global series
UKTV has acquired a raft of shows that were commissioned by BBC Worldwide for its international channels.
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NewsUKTV makes indie pledge in commissioning rethink
UKTV is pledging to provide a full response to indies’ pitches within two weeks of submission as part of a wide-ranging overhaul of commissioning.
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The Broadcast InterviewRichard Watsham, UKTV
UKTV is looking to shift its focus to entertainment and improving its indie relationships
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NewsDave prepares for World Cup 2014
Alex Brooker, Adrian Chiles and Gary Lineker are among the celebrities who will feature in a World Cup-themed list series ordered by UKTV.
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CommentWhy ITV has got it wrong over AFP
Brand partnerships are a two-way street - and can be richly rewarding, says UKTV’s Sally Quick
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RatingsOne to Believe in for Watch
Apparently, director JJ Abrams might be casting unknowns for his new Star Wars film.
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RatingsSums add up for Dave
There is a natural physical twitch in the legs of men of a certain age whenever they walk past a game of football in the park.
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NewsBroadcast opens International TV Forum
Key execs from BBC Worldwide, Shine, All3Media, Channel 5 and Sky will be speaking at Broadcast’s inaugural International TV Forum, which launches in June.
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RatingsBelieve opens well for Watch
Watch’s heavily-marketed Alfonso Cuarón drama Believe launched with a strong audience on Thursday, as MasterChef grew its ratings.
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UKTV snaps up JJ Abrams series Almost Human
UKTV has made its latest high-profile US acquisition, buying JJ Abrams’ sci-fi series Almost Human from the international sales arm of Hollywood studio Warner Bros.
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NewsUKTV draws up manifesto for indie relations
UKTV is launching a commissioning charter as it seeks to cement its position in the indie community.
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NewsUKTV appoints Watsham director of commissioning
Dynamo: Magician Impossible commissioner Richard Watsham has been appointed director of commissioning at UKTV following the departure of Jane Rogerson.
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NewsJane Rogerson exits UKTV
UKTV director of commissioning, Jane Rogerson is leaving the broadcaster after six and a half years.
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CommentTV beyond the inner circle
The barriers are breaking down in TV - just as they are in the world of magic, says Dynamo
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NewsDave reads more Crackanory
Dave is set for another batch of quirky storytelling after it recommissioned Tiger Aspect’s Crackanory.
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NewsUKTV relocates to eco-friendly HQ
UKTV is to move into eco-friendly headquarters designed by the company behind Google’s London base and Jay Z’s management offices.