All Discovery articles – Page 28
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NewsRumpus wins debut order from TLC
TLC has commissioned a reality series fronted by Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby from fledgling indie Rumpus Media.
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NewsAnimal Planet joins C4 on Nile walk
Discovery Networks’ Animal Planet has partnered with Channel 4 on its ambitious documentary Walking The Nile.
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NewsTLC orders pregnant-at-50 doc
TLC has ordered a single doc from Talent TV South about a Shameless actress who has become pregnant aged 50.
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NewsDiscovery buys Troy across Europe
Discovery has acquired Channel 4 magic series Troy for a raft of its international channels after closing a deal with Endemol.
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NewsDiscovery eyes Scripps bid
Discovery Communications is reportedly considering a bid to acquire international channel operator Scripps Network Interactive, owner of the Food Network and Travel Channel.
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NewsLife for Shopgirls revealed by BBC2
BBC2 is to chart what life has been like for women working behind the shop counter in a social history series from Betty.
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NewsDSP Mandela doc to air across Discovery network
Discovery Networks International will premiere a Darlow Smithson Productions documentary about the late South African leader Nelson Mandela in the UK tonight.
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FeaturesQ&A: Helen Hawken, Discovery
The commissioner for animal content and director, production and development, factual reveals her wishlist
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NewsDiscovery orders fast turnaround Typhoon Haiyan doc
ITN Productions has travelled to the Philippines to make a fast turnaround documentary about Typhoon Haiyan for Discovery Networks International.
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NewsSky adds 14 channels to Sky Go
Sky has added 14 new channels including Comedy Central, Dave and Discovery to its multiplatform TV service Sky Go.
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NewsBetty apologises to musician Whitey
Betty has apologised to musician Whitey after he criticised the Discovery-owned indie for asking to use one of his tracks for free in a forthcoming production.
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Behind The ScenesBody Bizarre, Discovery
Our exploration of rare medical conditions took us on an emotional journey, says Brent Baker
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NewsBlink explores sloths for Animal Planet, DNI
US cable network Animal Planet is to air Blink Films’ wildlife documentary series Meet The Sloths.
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NewsBBC nature shows a turn-off in the US, says Discovery boss
Discovery pulled the plug on its £150m blue chip factual co-production deal with the BBC because US audiences find shows like Frozen Planet a turn-off, according to an executive involved in the decision.
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FeaturesQ&A: Elizabeth McIntyre, Discovery
Discovery’s Elizabeth McIntyre reveals her commissioning wishlist
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NewsBetty’s Iuzzolino set for return to broadcasting
Walter Iuzzolino is to leave Betty after four years as creative director.
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NewsDiscovery plans diverse programming and free-to-air push
Discovery Networks International is focused on diversifying the range of its content and boosting its free-to-air TV distribution, according to chief executive Mark Hollinger.
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NewsTiger Aspect hires Clare Handford as head of factual
Tiger Aspect has appointed former Sky commissioner Clare Handford as head of factual programming.
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Behind The ScenesShackleton: Death or Glory, Discovery
Recreating the famous rescue mission seemed an impossible task, says Ed Wardle
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NewsDiscovery and BBC co-pro deal ends
Discovery Communications has confirmed that its £150m co-production partnership with the BBC for landmark factual shows, such as Frozen Planet, has been terminated, as previously revealed by Broadcast.