All Avalon articles – Page 13
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NewsBBC in-house vies with Avalon for comedy show
The BBC’s in-house production arm is going head to head with indie Avalon for a new BBC3 comedy-ent commission.
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NewsChiles' Sunday Night Show returning to ITV1
Adrian Chiles’ late evening ITV1 vehicle That Sunday Night Show is being primed for an extended third series, despite underperforming in the ratings.
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NewsCartoon Network acquires Harry Hill series
Harry Hill is to appear on Cartoon Network following a deal by Turner veteran Gary Finnegan, who has been handed a new UK-dedicated content role at the broadcaster.
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NewsFrank Skinner's R4 comedy wins second series
Radio 4 has commissioned a second series of Frank Skinner comedy drama Don’t Start while the first run is still on air.
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NewsSkinner to star in R4 comedy
Frank Skinner will write and star in a new late night comedy for BBC Radio 4 in which he plays a bickering boyfriend.
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NewsAvalon boss criticises BBC over talent pay
EDINBURGH: John Thoday, managing director of Avalon has criticised the BBC for refusing to meet the pay demands of talent arguing it ultimately costs the broadcaster more money.
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NewsDave orders Al Murray gameshow
Al Murray is to front a pub quiz format for Dave, where he will reprise his Pub Landlord character and give contestants the chance to win meat.
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NewsAdrian Chiles' ITV chat show to return
Adrian Chiles’ late evening ITV1 vehicle That Sunday Night Show is to return for a second series.
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NewsBBC3 has Good News for Russell Howard
Russell Howard’s Good News has been recommissioned by BBC3 for a further two series, on the back of a successful third run.
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NewsC4 to boost comedy slate by £5m
Channel 4 is to spend £5m more on comedy in 2011, including new projects from Noel Fielding and Chris Addison.
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NewsDave seals Al Murray stand-up exclusive
Al Murray’s stand-up shows, including two TV premieres are heading to UKTV’s Dave following an exclusive deal with Avalon Distribution.
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NewsAl Murray fronts topical ITV comedy pilot
Al Murray is piloting an “apocalyptic, yet upbeat” ITV1 show that aims to take a comic look at the week’s events.
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NewsHarry Hill sticks with ITV
Bafta winning comedian Harry Hill will stick with ITV1, after agreeing a two year deal with the broadcaster and indie Avalon.
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NewsFrank Skinner gets Opinionated for BBC2
Frank Skinner is set to return to BBC2 as the host of a new topical chat show, debating the country’s big issues with members of the public.
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NewsBBC3 orders more Good News from Russell Howard
BBC3 has ordered two more series of Russell Howard’s topical news show.
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NewsJapan picks up Not Going Out
Not Going Out, the comedy that was axed and then reinstated by BBC1, has been picked up by three more broadcasters.
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NewsBBC U-turn over Not Going Out
BBC1 has reversed its decision to axe Not Going Out, committing to a fourth series that will air in a new, later slot.
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NewsChiles goes from One to Ten with Avalon spin-off
Avalon Television is lining up a late-night spin-off of The One Show for the BBC that is expected to feature comedian Frank Skinner alongside Adrian Chiles.
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NewsAvalon snaps up Flame Television to boost portfolio
Flame Television, the London-based indie behind the BBC’s Saints And Scroungers, has been bought by the Avalon Group.
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NewsOz gets wind of TV Burp
Avalon Distribution has sold award-winning ITV1 format Harry Hill’s TV Burp to Seven network in Australia.