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BBC and S4C agree governance plans
The BBC Trust and S4C have reached a deal to secure funding and accountability for…
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Almost half of UK consumers haven’t heard of YouView
New research from connected home specialists Twonky reveals that 49% of UK consumers have heard…
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BBC Worldwide poaches FremantleMedia boss
BBC worldwide has hired Jon Penn as managing director of its Australasian operation. Penn is…
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Twofour making Angela Rippon holiday series for BBC One
UK indie producer and distributor Twofour is making a four-part series for BBC One, Holiday…
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BBC and Endemol bosses confirmed for MIP TV keynotes
BBC controller of drama Ben Stephenson and Tim Hincks, president of global entertainment producer Endemol,…
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MTG launching new free-to-air channel in Czech Republic
Modern Times Group will launch Prima Zoom, its fourth free-to-air channel in the Czech Republic,…
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Hulu unveils original series for 2013
US streaming and catch-up and service Hulu has unveiled three new original properties that it…
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iPlayer boss Daniel Danker joins BBC Studios board
Daniel Danker, general manager of programmes and on demand at the BBC’s Future Media division,…
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East meets West as Japan opens its Treasure Box
The double whammy effect of not importing formats and lengthy primetimes filled with original shows…
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Broadcasters jump at Felix Baumgartner doc
A raft of international broadcasters have acquired Space Dive, the one-off documentary about Felix Baumgartner’s…
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International factual execs confirmed for Tokyo TV Forum
International documentary channel buyers and programme managers will convene in Tokyo next month after the…
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Rastamouse and Wallace & Gromit acquired for BBC Global iPlayer
Global iPlayer, the international version of the BBC’s iPlayer catch-up service, has acquired a handful…
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BBC crisis claims more scalps as Patten begins search for new DG
Following the resignation of BBC director-general George Entwistle on Saturday, head of news Helen Boaden…
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BBC orders Hurricane Sandy Superstorm documentary
UK public broadcaster the BBC has ordered a fast turnaround documentary about the hurricane that…
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BBC and Discovery making Nasa disaster drama
The BBC and Discovery’s Science Channel are coproducing a one-off factual drama with William Hurt,…
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Hollywood Studio formats
Plans are underway to make some of the most iconic US shows ever for local…
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Harvey Weinstein preps TV version of Miramax movie Shall We Dance?
Harvey Weinstein has told TBI that he plans to make a TV version of Shall We…
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Rastamouse becomes Rastasouris for Canal+
Canal+ has ordered a French-language version of hit preschool series Rastamouse. DHX has inked a…
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MIPCOM Interview: Jane Campion
Jane Campion is the Oscar-winning director behind The Piano. She will be at MIPCOM, with…
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MIPCOM Hot Pick: Nation’s Brightest
Nation’s Brightest has been a big hit for German public broadcaster and now BBC One…
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Studio Lambert poaches Top Gear producer from the BBC
Studio Lambert has hired Gary Hunter, the BBC executive responsible for the hugely successful redesign…
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ZDF buys Aussie Prank Patrol
ZDF has acquired the Australian version of kids hidden camera series Prank Patrol. The German…