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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…
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UK’s Channel 4 enters US market with FAST in ‘pivotal moment’ for broadcaster
Channel 4 (C4) is entering the FAST ecosystem by launching two offerings in the US,…
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News round-up: Polsat lands on ‘Temptation Island’; C4 & SBS visit Women On The Frontline; BBC returns ‘The Newsreader’
Polsat lands on Temptation Island Polsat has ordered a local version of Banijay format Temptation…
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TBI Weekly: From UK slowdown to global reset at the Edinburgh TV Festival
The 2023 edition of the Edinburgh TV Festival is wrapping up after four schedule-busting days…
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Channel 4 “more honest” about commissioning slump & “never asked for” in-house production powers
Channel 4 has “perhaps been a bit more honest” about the commissioning slowdown than other…
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TV3 in New Zealand & UK’s C4 among Perpetual pre-sale deals with Marmalade Sky
Australia’s Perpetual Entertainment and Jimmy Humphrey’s Marmalade Sky TV have linked up to strike five…
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‘Derry Girls’ creator Lisa McGee reunites with Hat Trick for next Channel 4 show
Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee has reunited with Hat Trick Productions to set her next…
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E4 enters ‘Love Triangle’ with UK version of Banijay dating format
E4 in the UK has commissioned a local version of Love Triangle, the relationship format…
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C4 moves docs commissioning editor Janine Thomas to youth strand ‘Untold’
The UK’s Channel 4 has named Janine Thomas as commissioning editor for its youth strand,…
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News round-up: BritBox Int’l & Acorn TV pick up ‘Granite Harbour’; France TV, RAI & RTBF enter ‘The Age Of Anger’; ‘Baltic Crimes’ sells into 95 countries
BritBox Int’l & Acorn TV pick up ‘Granite Harbour’ BritBox International in the US and…
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UK’s Channel 4 defends CEO’s record pay deal & sets September to detail new content needs
Channel 4 in the UK handed its CEO Alex Mahon a record-breaking pay deal last…
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Channel 4 explores plight of endangered species with Levison Wood docuseries
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has commissioned a docuseries following explorer and writer Levison Wood as…
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BBC & Channel 4 seek ‘noise’ & ‘mischief’ for digital teen audiences
UK broadcasters the BBC and Channel 4 have shared their digital content strategies for teen…
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UK’s Channel 4 & Disney strike 1,000 hour deal for shows incl ‘Abbott Elementary’, ‘Bones’, ‘Empire’ & ‘The X-Files’
Channel 4’s UK-based streaming service has picked up 10 Disney shows – totalling 1,000 hours…
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TBI Kids: Lupus Films on unwrapping a “rich world” for ‘Mog’s Christmas’
London-based animation studio Lupus Films is diving back into the works of Judith Kerr for…
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Channel 4 adds ‘Dr Death’ & ‘Queer As Folk’ in drama & comedy expansion
UK comcaster Channel 4 has acquired a slew of new drama and comedy titles as…
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Channel 4 & Netflix reveal launch plans for joint commission ‘Five Star Kitchen: Britain’s Next Great Chef’
Channel 4 and Netflix have revealed release dates for the companies’ upcoming joint commission, Five…
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UK’s Channel 4 & TVNZ board Oz obs-doc ‘Police Rescue Australia’
Channel 4-owned FTA-channel More 4 in the UK and TVNZ in New Zealand have struck…
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Exclusive: Taking the long view on factual shortform
Shortform factual content is growing fast, but how does it fit into the kaleidoscope of…
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TV4 & C More among buyers for Channel 4’s Kardashian docuseries
TV4 and C More in Scandanavia are among companies to have picked up Optomen’s two-part…
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Channel 4 & SBS investigate Reeva Steenkamp true crime docuseries
UK broadcaster Channel 4 and Australia’s SBS have both picked up true crime documentary series…
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C4 & Starz line up Eagle Eye adaptation of Dutch drama ‘New Neighbours’, with Sam Heughan
Channel 4 in the UK and US network Starz have ordered a six-part thriller adapted…
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Netflix, Prime Video & Disney+ to face Ofcom scrutiny as UK gov’t reveals media reforms
The UK government has outlined plans to bring global services including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video…
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News round-up: HBO to end ‘Barry’; C4 orders ‘Rise & Fall’ format; Showtime investigates ‘Lightning’ robbery
HBO to end ‘Barry’ HBO is bringing its dark comedy series Barry to an end…
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Show of the Week: Tempting Fortune
Contestants must choose between cash and comfort in this new 6 x 60-minute adventure competition…
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News round-up: Channel 4 orders Paula Yates doc; BBC returns ‘The Traitors’; TF1 & CBC in ‘House of Windsor’ deals
Channel 4 orders Paula Yates doc UK broadcaster Channel 4 has ordered a two-part docuseries…
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Channel 4 gets into ‘Big Mood’ for Dancing Ledge comedy
UK comcaster Channel 4 has commissioned Big Mood (working title), a new comedy series from…
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Banijay Rights to handle global sales for 72 Films’ Boris Johnson docuseries
Banijay Rights has acquired global distribution rights to Boris (working title), the docuseries from Fremantle-owned…
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News round-up: MIPTV embraces FAST; German copro scheme joins All3’s ‘Messenger’; C4 & NFTS strike three-year pact
MIPTV embraces FAST MIPTV a FAST-focused “channel summit” to take place during its April event…