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BBC Studios
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Sky strikes BBCS deal in Germany to provide ‘backbone’ to factual channel line-up
Sky in Germany has struck a deal with BBC Studios (BBCS) that will provide the…
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How scripted formats could dominate drama
Scripted formats are travelling further than ever before, particularly female-led and family-focused dramas. Mark Layton…
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Round-up: Seven takes WTFN duo; Thai remake of ‘Doctor Foster’; Portugal welcomes ‘The Tourists’
Seven Network takes two from WTFN Australia’s Seven Network has commissioned two shows from local…
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Unpacking the beta male in Ranga Bee’s ‘Avoidance’ with Romesh Ranganathan & Ben Green
With BBC Studios Showcase kicking off today, TBI’s Mark Layton talks to Romesh Ranganathan and…
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TBI Weekly: What’s hot ahead of The London TV Screenings?
With London Screenings getting underway next week, TBI checked in with execs from international distributors…
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Netherlands first to open doors to BBCS’s format ‘This is MY House’
Talpa Network’s SBS 6 in the Netherlands has become the first broadcaster to pick up…
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News round-up: Palomar adapts BBCS’ ‘The Split’ for Italy; SBS preps ‘Alone Australia’; Passion showcases new formats
Palomar adapts BBCS’ ‘The Split’ for Italy Italian production company Palomar has acquired the rights…
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BBCS’s South African prodco Rapid Blue replaces co-founder Duncan Irvine
BBC Studios-owned South African producer Rapid Blue has rejigged its senior management team after CEO…
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BBC Studios ANZ rejigs with appointment of head of branded services
BBC Studios (BBCS) has rejigged in Australia and New Zealand, with Chrissie Carras appointed to…
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BBC Studios hires SunnyMarch & Sister alums in comedy team boost
BBC Studios Productions has appointed Laurie Farrugia, Ben Hough and Natasha Heliotis as development producers…
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BBCS names UKTV exec to become EVP of global operations
BBC Studios (BBCS) has promoted the director of technology & operations at its UK-based networks…
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BBCS names global distribution CEO, Paul Dempsey takes performance role
BBC Studios (BBCS) has rejigged its sales operations, with long-standing global distribution president Paul Dempsey…
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BritBox doubles spending, with more Agatha Christie adaptations & All3 co-pros planned
BBC Studios (BBCS) and ITV’s streamer BritBox is doubling its programming spend, with three more…
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Amazon orders ‘Bake Off’ in Japan from Vesuvius & Beach House Pictures
Amazon Prime Video in Japan has acquired rights to BBC Studios (BBCS)’s well-travelled cookery format…
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BBC Studios unveils extensive restructure with Ralph Lee taking top job
BBC Studios (BBCS) has unveiled an extensive restructuring of its operations by combining its Productions…
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BBC Studios unveils line-up for online-only Showcase
BBC Studios (BBCS) has unveiled the agenda for its 46th annual Showcase, which will take…
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Fox in Turkey strikes first ‘Happy Valley’ remake order
Turkish free-to-air broadcaster Fox has become the first company to order a local version of…
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BBC Studios partners with UK prodco Brock Media
BBC Studios in the UK has struck a partnership deal with new local prodco Brock…
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News round-up: BBC preps for end of dinosaurs; Leonine & Sky extend deal; UK’s W dates with mates
BBC, PBS, France TV prep for end of dinosaurs The UK’s BBC, France Televisions and…
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Fox to share ‘This Country’ reboot with Disney-owned Hulu
US broadcaster Fox will debut its local remake of UK series This Country in March,…
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‘Wahala’ prodco Firebird adds BBCS drama & factual exec
UK-based Wahala and Wilderness producer Firebird Pictures has hired Aysha Rafaele, an executive producer from its backer BBC…
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BBC Studios promotes Eve Frederick to SVP of production in LA
BBC Studios (BBCS) has tweaked its senior management in LA, with the promotion of former…
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News round-up: ‘The Green Planet’ goes AR; Antena 3 renews ‘I Can See Your Voice’; Sat.1 orders ‘A Quiz For You’
‘The Green Planet’ goes AR UK-based immersive entertainment studio Factory 42 has launched The Green…
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BBC’s content cuts fuel $511m ‘third-party funding’ surge
Content cuts at the BBC are set to make up more than 40% of its…
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BBC Studios & Universal Music’s Mercury forge development pact
BBC Studios (BBCS) and Mercury Studios, the Universal Music Group (UMG) content studio, have struck…
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News round-up: Germany’s BR asks ‘Fact Or Fake’; Disney rebooting ‘Zorro’; NBC preps Shakira dance format
Germany’s BR asks ‘Fact Or Fake’ German broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), ARD’s free-to-air channel for…
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‘Wahala’ producer Firebird Pictures adds BBC drama exec & Hillbilly alum
Wahala and Wilderness producer Firebird Pictures has added an exec from the parent broadcaster of…
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ITVS & BBCS streamer BritBox to launch in Nordics after C More deal
BritBox will be rolled out into the Nordics in early 2022, following a deal with…
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BBCS takes full ownership of ‘Brexit’ & ‘Sherwood’ firm House Productions
BBC Studios (BBCS) has increased its stake in UK-based producer House Productions, taking full control…
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BBCS CEO Fussell makes first senior appointment with COO named
BBC Studios in the UK has appointed Martyn Freeman as its new chief operating officer….