All UKTV articles – Page 53
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NewsITV1 puts Mears back in spotlight in Wild Britain
ITV1’s bid to establish Ray Mears as key talent will continue this autumn with a nature show that will also air in extended form on UKTV’s Eden.
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NewsDave seals Al Murray stand-up exclusive
Al Murray’s stand-up shows, including two TV premieres are heading to UKTV’s Dave following an exclusive deal with Avalon Distribution.
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NewsOfcom abolishes ad sales rules
Ofcom is significantly relaxing rules on television advertising sales, but has ruled out conducting a full investigation of the market.
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NewsChilds leads race for UKTV top job
Darren Childs, the BBC Worldwide managing director of channels, is understood to be in pole position to be named UKTV chief executive.
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NewsUKTV appoints online producer to boost Dave
UKTV has hired Sharon Aneja as senior multiplatform entertainment producer to manage its portfolio of websites.
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NewsDawson supersizes regional dishes for Good Food
UKTV’s Good Food has ordered a series that will see rugby player-turned Celebrity MasterChef winner Matt Dawson create giant versions of local speciality dishes from around the UK.
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NewsUKTV sides with Five on call for full review of TV ad market
UKTV has backed Five’s call for a full review of the TV advertising market as speculation grows that Ofcom is warming to the idea.
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Good Food cooks up Malaysia AFP
UKTV’s Good Food channel has commissioned an ad-funded Malaysian cookery show from indie Denham Productions.
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NewsFive and UKTV order emergency series
Five has commissioned a new ‘blue light’ series with UKTV following the high speed experiences of biker police and paramedics.
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NewsOnline Baddiel series nets 17,000
UKTV’s first online commission, FC Dave starring David Baddiel, has racked up 17,000 views in the five weeks since its launch.
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NewsC4 Sales wins UKTV deal
Channel 4 Sales is to take over all advertising for UKTV’s portfolio in a ten-year deal.
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NewsDave orders Llewellyn chatshow
Dave has scooped up a online chatshow hosted by Robert Llewellyn in which he interviews guests while driving.
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The Broadcast InterviewCatherine Whelton, Yesterday (UKTV)
Having won an extension in its Freeview hours, UKTV’s Yesterday is looking to build on its original commissions. One of the channel’s commissioning editors speaks to Alex Farber.
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NewsFry & Laurie reunite after 15 years
Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie have reunited to celebrate 30 years of their partnership in a one-off special for UKTV’s Gold.
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NewsNine in running for rights to show WRC
Nine broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, Sky Sports and UKTV are considering making bids to broadcast the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) for the next three years.
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NewsDaisybeck gains US entry with Style obesity series
Regional indie Daisybeck Productions is to turn a recent BBC documentary about teen obesity into an ob-doc series for Style Network - and has already secured a pre-sale in the UK.
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NewsYesterday returns to full Freeview service
Yesterday is to double its broadcast hours on Freeview to return as a full-time channel from June.
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NewsStiff competition likely in race to replace Abraham at UKTV
The race to succeed David Abraham as chief executive of UKTV is hotting up, with sources within the broadcaster indicating that a string of high-profile execs are being considered.
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NewsGood Food pilots Ronnie Corbett cookery show
Good Food has ordered a high profile pilot featuring Ronnie Corbett and Rob Brydon that will tap into the comedians’ passion for food.
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NewsDavid Baddiel to front online footie sitcom
David Baddiel is to front a football-themed online mockumentary series for Dave as it bids to tap into the popularity of the forthcoming World Cup.