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Channel 5
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Where next for linear TV’s Covid boom?
Covid-19 enforced lockdowns around the world had propelled viewing figures for linear networks skywards but…
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News round-up: Hulu, BBC3 and Delevigne set course for ‘Planet Sex’; ‘Sweet Diva’ goes global; Channel 5 bulks up history slate
Hulu and BBC3 set course for ‘Planet Sex’ with Cara Delevigne US streamer Hulu and…
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ViacomCBS exec Ben Frow urges others to use ‘no diversity, no commission’ policy
Ben Frow, ViacomCBS Networks UK’s director of programmes, has said other broadcasters should adopt his…
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Deals round-up: ‘Aleph’ heads to market’; BBC acquires Awkwafina series; Channel 5 does short-form deal
Global Agency takes ‘Aleph’ to market Global Agency has acquired international distribution rights to the…
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TBI Weekly: Six takeaways from a week with the kids
From $15m funding slates to discussions about driving diversity, the past week has provided plenty…
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UK’s Channel 5 picks up shows from seven BAME-led indies
UK broadcaster Channel 5 has commissioned a range of projects from seven BAME (black, Asian…
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ViacomCBS’ Channel 5 commissions three UK prodcos for century-spanning history series
UK broadcaster Channel 5 has commissioned three British indie prodcos – Middlechild, Raise the Roof…
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ViacomCBS networks in UK, Oz link up for ‘The Royals Revealed’
ViacomCBS-backed Channel 5 in the UK and Network 10 in Australia have joined forces on…
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UK takes ‘significant step’ as Covid-19 production blueprint unveiled
The UK’s major broadcasters including the BBC, ITV and Sky have unveiled new industry-wide guidelines…
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Travel Channel, UK’s Channel 5 go digging into Egypt’s past
The Travel Channel in the US and ViacomCBS-owned Channel 5 in the UK have commissioned…
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UK broadcasters join call for freelance support from government
The UK’s public service broadcasters (PSB) have added their voices to the cries of support…
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Deals round-up: UK’s C5 orders history lesson; ITV doc remembers Rauol Moat rampage; ‘Ruby Ring’ remake for Indonesia
Channel 5 to air Henry VIII documentary Britain’s Blakeway Productions has been commissioned to make…
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Canada’s CBC and C5 in UK partner for Egyptian expedition
Canadian pubcaster CBC and Channel 5 in the UK have commissioned a new documentary exploring…
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UK’s Channel 5 hands first commission to Woodcut Media
UK broadcaster Channel 5 has ordered a six-part history documentary series, marking its first commission…
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Banijay Rights sells Markle doc to Latin America’s OnDirecTV
Banijay Rights has sold the Channel 5 documentary Thomas Markle: My Story to pay TV provider OnDirecTV Latin…
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Kids round-up: Wildbrain reveals management rejig; M6 and Canal+ partner on ‘Presto’; C5 extends Daisy & Ollie’
Wildbrain reveals management appointments Canadian producer and distributor Wildbrain has revamped its senior management team…
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News round-up: Japanese first for Fuji’s ‘Suits’; HBO Max takes Simmons doc; C5 heads to ITN’s forest
Japan’s Fuji TV marks first with Suits Japanese broadcaster Fuji TV has extended its reboot…
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Banijay Rights to sell Thomas Markle doc internationally
Banijay Rights has acquired the rights to Thomas Markle: My Story, a Channel 5 documentary featuring…
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ViacomCBS expands UK AVOD service My5 with Endemol Shine deal
ViacomCBS-owned UK broadcaster Channel 5 has launched two channels on its VOD service My5, which…
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Deals round-up: Sky & C5 expand content pact; AMCNI buys from DRG; Unilever partners with Believe
Sky strikes Channel 5 content pact UK-based pay TV operator Sky has struck a deal…
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ViacomCBS duo Channel 5 and Network Ten order Anglo-Aussie drama
ViacomCBS-owned Network Ten in Australia and Channel 5 in the UK have joined forces to…
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UK commissions: Channel 5 reveals 2020 slate; BBC Three, Showtime renews ‘Back to Life’
Channel 5 reveals slate of 2020 programmes Access-driven documentaries, history programming, natural history and heartland…
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News round up: SBS buys Silverlining doc; BBC extends ‘Gone Fishing’; Hulu adds ‘Hardy Boys’
SBS visits Silverlining’s Mega Resort Australian broadcaster SBS has picked up a 90-minute special from…
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BritBox UK launches with Channel 4 and distribution deals in place
Channel 4 has joined the BBC and ITV’s joint streaming service BritBox as it launches…
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UK parliament calls for high-end tax relief reform, terms of trade review
The UK’s high-end tax relief for drama should be reformed and producers’ Terms of Trade…
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Young Audiences Content Fund reveals first recipients from $75m scheme
The UK’s Young Audiences Content Fund (YACF) has revealed the first recipients to benefit from…
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Channel 5 boards Blink Films’ Titanic feature documentary
Channel 5 in the UK has ordered a feature documentary from UK-based Blink Films that…
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Channel 5 orders ‘Hate Crime: Uncensored’ from Zeppelin
Channel 5 has commissioned a doc on hate crime from Zeppelin Films. The Viacom-owned broadcaster…
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Channel 5 to pair commissioners with nine BAME prodcos
Channel 5 is teaming up with an ennead of BAME prodcos in a bid to…
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Bill Nighy boards Channel 5’s ‘World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys’
Channel 5 in the UK has ordered a trio of shows from Argonon Group’s BriteSpark…