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Exclusive: BBC kids’ chief Patricia Hidalgo talks co-productions, risk-taking & UK animation
In a wide-ranging conversation, Mark Layton talks to BBC kids’ chief Patricia Hidalgo about the…
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‘Diversity’ needs breaking down, argues ‘Dreaming Whilst Black’ exec producer
Dreaming Whilst Black exec producer Danny Joshi has said the industry needs to be more…
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BBC hires Dragonfly’s Tom Pullen as commissioning editor
Dragonfly’s head of documentaries, Tom Pullen, has left the Banijay-owned firm to become a commissioning…
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Hulu & Britbox acquire BBC & Sister drama ‘Better’
US streamer Hulu and Britbox have picked up rights to BBC drama Better, produced by…
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News round-up: Prime Video remakes ‘Good Luck Guys’; BBC buys Hulu’s ‘Love, Victor’; ProgramBuyer hires Vubiquity alum
Prime Video remakes Good Luck Guys Amazon’s Prime Video has ordered a local remake of…
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BBC explores untold stories of ‘First Ladies Of Hip Hop’
UK public broadcaster the BBC has commissioned a three-part docuseries exploring the overlooked role of…
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News round-up: Global deals for ‘Best Interests’; C5 enters ‘The Incident Room’; AMC renews ‘Dark Winds’
Global deals for ‘Best Interests’ France Télévisions, RTÉ in Ireland, ABC in Australia, Hot in…
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C4’s Alex Mahon says ‘terrible behaviour’ against women ‘tolerated’ for decades
Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon has said that “terrible behaviour” towards women has been “tolerated”…
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BBC, C4 & Banijay investigate Russell Brand sex assault allegations
The BBC, Channel 4 and Banijay are investigating the conduct of Russell Brand, following serious…
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BBC, ITV, C4 & C5 to launch free TV streaming service called ‘Freely’ in 2024
The BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 have backed the creation of Freely, a…