All CBBC articles – Page 24
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NewsCBBC to adapt The Worst Witch
CBBC has ordered an adaptation of Jill Murphy’s classic kids book The Worst Witch and a candid camera prank show to air later this year.
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NewsThe Collectv hires Graham for Sky contracts
The Collectv has recruited James Graham, previously technical lead at ITV Studios, as its technical solutions specialist.
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CommentLet’s diversify writers rooms
If we want the best, we must give everyone a chance, says Debbie Moon
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NewsComedies dominate US pilots
US broadcasters are hunting for the next Modern Family, with UK indie Kindle Entertainment getting in on the act as family comedies dominate the line-up of around 85 scripted pilots ordered for the 2016/17 season.
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FeaturesBest children’s programme: So Awkward
The first television commission from writer Julie Bower, this school-based comedy won universal praise from our judges.
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NewsIn brief: Puttnam inquiry; 7 Wonder; CTBF; Anim8
David Abraham, Sharon White, Lenny Henry and Tony Hall are among the speakers at a series of events to debate the future of TV. Read on for more
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FeaturesClass Dismissed
Complete offline, titles and full picture and sound post for a 12 x 15-minute comedy sketch show.
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NewsC4 and Lime target aspiring northern writers
Channel 4 and Lime Pictures have partnered with development agency New Writing North to offer aspiring writers the opportunity to work on shows including Hollyoaks.
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NewsTop 10 features of 2015
The year’s most-popular Behind the Scenes features include The Word, Car Share and The Murder Detectives, while Channel 4’s David Abraham, BBC3’s Damian Kavanagh and Love Productions’ Richard McKerrow were among the most popular interviews
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Behind The ScenesTen Pieces II, BBC2 / CBBC
For our cinematic take on orchestra performance, we shot ten music videos in two days, reveals Serena Cross
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NewsMad Men producer Lionsgate invests in Kindle Entertainment
Mad Men producer Lionsgate has acquired a minority stake in Kindle Entertainment, the children’s production company behind CBBC’s Hank Zipzer.
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Features2015 Review: distributors round-up
British scripted series were in demand in the US, which also took bets on UK factual and entertainment shows, while Amazon flexed its muscles and Virgin re-entered the ring.
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NewsCBBC orders drone competition series
CBBC has commissioned a drone battle series from Robot Wars creator Steve Carsey.
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Features2015 Review: children's TV round-up
Classic show revivals and the rise of Amazon and Netflix gave children’s TV a boost as charter renewal and Ofcom’s PSB review put the genre under the spotlight.
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NewsChinese broadcaster hunts panda programming
A Chinese broadcaster in the Chengdu region has called for UK producers to pitch it panda-based programming.
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CommentWho benefits from CBBC's extended hours?
All channels will be affected by a decision made with no clear justifcation, says Adam Minns
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NewsRTS Craft and Design Awards winners revealed
Fortitude, Home Fires and BBC Sports Personality of the Year picked up two awards apiece at last night’s RTS Craft & Design Awards.
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NewsBBC1 seeks Top of the Pops-style music show
BBC1 is on the hunt for a weekly live music show ten years after Top of the Pops was axed.
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NewsBBC3 to move online by March 2016
The BBC Trust has formally approved proposals to close BBC3 as a linear channel in January and to gradually transition it online by March 2016.
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CommentDocumentaries help kids to figure out life
Children’s television plays a crucial role in widening the circle of compassion and understanding.