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New C4 boss could be based outside of London

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C4 sets junior commissioner scheme

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ITVS boss questions the extent of the drama funding crisis

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New C4 boss could be based outside of London
C4 sets junior commissioner scheme
Tim Davie: PSB funding is in ‘borderline crisis’
ITVS boss questions the extent of the drama funding crisis
Trail: Clarkson’s Farm, Amazon Prime Video
Critics: Octopus!

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