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Banijay UK
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Prime Video UK returns to ‘The Rig’ producers Wild Mercury for thriller series ‘Fear’
Amazon streamer Prime Video has commissioned Fear, a new UK original psychological thriller from Wild…
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Banijay closes UK’s RDF Television after three decades of operation
Banijay-owned UK production firm RDF is to close its doors after more than three decades…
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Banijay UK acquires ‘Becoming Elizabeth’ prodco The Forge
Banijay UK has acquired The Forge, the UK drama producer behind titles including Marriage, Help…
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Banijay backs Lenny Henry & BBCS exec’s new prodco Esmerelda
Three Little Birds writer Lenny Henry has launched a new production firm backed by Banijay,…
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Banijay takes stake in James Norton’s ‘Rogue Agent’ prodco Rabbit Track Pictures
Banijay has taken a stake in James Norton and Kitty Kaletsky’s Rabbit Track Pictures, the…
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Banijay’s Workerbee makes first prodco deal with backing for Red Sauce exec’s Welsh prodco Ty’r Ddraig
Banijay-owned production firm Workerbee Group is backing a new start-up from its former head of…
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Kudos partners with Steven Knight & ‘Happy Valley’s Sarah Lancashire for William Shakespeare drama
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is developing a drama series around the life of William…
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Banijay UK backs Bulfin and Varvell scripted start up Conker Pictures
Banijay UK is investing in Conker Pictures, a new scripted label from BBC commissioning editor…
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Banijay UK hires BBC’s Sarb Nijjer to new COO role, working across M&A & start-ups
Banijay UK has hired the finance director for BBC content as its new COO, with…
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Banijay hires Netflix & BBCS alum Chris Sussman as part of $60m Growth Fund push
Former Netflix and BBC Studios (BBCS) exec Chris Sussman has struck a first-look deal to…
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News round-up: CBS Reality orders true crime docuseries; RTVE returns ‘Joker’; Banijay UK names DE&I ambassador
CBS Reality orders true crime docuseries CBS Reality has commissioned Murder: Fight For the Truth,…
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Banijay’s Workerbee strikes pact with ‘Touching The Void’ director Kevin Macdonald
Banijay UK label Workerbee has struck a multi project deal with Scottish director and producer…
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PSB’s vital for regional stories, says ‘Sherwood’ creator James Graham
BBC crime drama Sherwood would never have been picked up by a global streaming service,…
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‘The Bridge’ prodco Workerbee inks factual co-pro deal with radio firm Made in Manchester
Banijay UK label Workerbee has signed a first-look factual co-production deal with local audio prodco…
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News round-up: ITV revives ‘Deal Or No Deal’; DeAPlaneta strikes BRB deal; Dynamic TV picks up ‘Dates In Real Life’
ITV revives ‘Deal Or No Deal’ ITV is reviving quiz show format Deal Or No…
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Banijay creates scripted roles for HBO Europe & Gaumont UK alums
Banijay has created two new scripted roles, with HBO Europe alum Steve Matthews joining its…
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Tiger Aspect inks deal with ‘PhoneShop’ creator & expands development team
Banijay UK label Tiger Aspect has signed Phil Bowker, creator of Channel 4 comedy PhoneShop,…
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TBI Weekly: Five key takeaways from the Media & Entertainment Leaders Summit
From TikTok overtaking the advertising revenue of Meta and YouTube combined, to Vice’s expansion in…
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Exclusive: Banijay UK chief urges clarity on BBC & Channel 4 future to safeguard production
UK public broadcasters the BBC and Channel 4 must be given “greater clarity” over their…
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Remarkable hires Tuesday’s Child & Hello Dolly alums to bolster development
Banijay UK label Remarkable Entertainment has appointed Simon Crossley as head of development and Roger…
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Banijay replaces Peter Salmon with BBC’s Patrick Holland
Peter Salmon is to leave his role as executive chairman at Banijay in the UK…
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Banijay buys ZnakTV & hires founder to lead Initial & Remarkable
Banijay has acquired Natalka Znak’s production company ZnakTV and appointed its founder to become CEO…
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Definitely founders Jon Green & Rachel Arnold to head up RDF creative team
Kitty Walshe, the incoming managing director of Banijay UK-owned RDF, has appointed Rachel Arnold and…
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Banijay UK launches scripted label Double Dutch, with Iona Vrolyk
Banijay UK has launched a new scripted label, Double Dutch, led by drama producer Iona…
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Banijay UK inks unscripted deal with Jack Whitehall’s Jackpot
Banijay UK has signed an exclusive two-year deal with British actor and comedian Jack Whitehall,…
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Banijay UK appoints Initial’s Sandra Smith as director of production
Banijay UK has appointed Initial exec Sandra Smith to the newly created role of director…
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Banijay reveals UK restructure, with Endemol Shine’s Richard Johnston exiting
Banijay has restructured its operations in the UK, with Peter Salmon and Lucinda Hicks taking…
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Banijay UK scripted prodco launches with Symonds
Banijay Group has launched a second scripted production company in the UK with British producer…
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Banijay backs UK drama firm
Banijay Group is backing the launch of new UK-based drama label BlackLight Television. Phil Trethowan…
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Ex-BBC, ITV factual chief joins Banijay prodco
Richard Klein has resurfaced at Banijay Group-owned unscripted producer IWC Media. The former BBC Four…