All Drama articles – Page 236
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NewsTNT boards E4 comedy Foreign Bodies
E4 comedy drama Foreign Bodies is to launch in the US after TNT came on board as a co-producer.
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NewsBritish film producer Rooks Nest moves into TV
British film firm Rooks Nest is developing a TV version of acclaimed novel Netherland as part of its move into television.
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RatingsIn The Club outperforms debut
TUESDAY: Kay Mellor’s In The Club returned with a bigger audience than tuned in to the antenatal drama’s 2014 debut.
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NewsLine Of Duty set for BBC1 switch
The BBC is in advanced talks to move Line Of Duty from BBC2 to BBC1 after the hit police corruption drama delivered record ratings.
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RatingsStrong start for ITV's The Secret
FRIDAY: ITV drama The Secret stormed into the schedule, beating competition from Gogglebox and Have I Got News For You.
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CommentPutting new talent on the right path
It’s time to untangle the often impenetrable routes in the profession, says Bryan Elsley
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RatingsLine Of Duty final arrests record audience
THURSDAY: Line Of Duty reached a thrilling conclusion in front of a record audience of 4.1m, making it BBC2’s biggest drama since 2011.
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NewsCaryn Mandabach: BBC should stay away from whodunnits
Peaky Blinders producer Caryn Mandabach has warned the BBC to “stay away” from whodunnit-style dramas as it strives to find a distinctive voice.
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RatingsScott & Bailey hand in their badges in front of 4.4m
WEDNESDAY: The final ever instalment of Scott & Bailey bowed out with a slot-winning performance.
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NewsMark Freeland to exit BBC
Mark Freeland is to leave the BBC and will not take up the post of head of scripted comedy and drama at BBC Studios when the new division launches tomorrow.
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CommentSky needs dramas that can get the nation talking
Pay-TV giant’s splurge on original content has yet to pay dividends, says Stephen Arnell
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RatingsFlowers matches Catastrophe
MONDAY: Channel 4’s dark comedy Flowers launched in line with Catastrophe, while Marcella rebounded from a series low.
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NewsC4 drops Indian Summers
New Pictures’ colonial drama Indian Summers will not return to Channel 4 for a third series.
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CommentBuilding the long tail of TV drama
Letting viewers choose how to watch your shows expands their reach over time, says Gary Davey
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NewsThe Tunnel box-set sparks 600k downloads
Sky Atlantic drama The Tunnel: Sabotage has been downloaded almost 600,000 times after the entire series was made available on-demand to binge-watch.
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NewsDickensian dropped by BBC1
Victorian drama Dickensian will not be returning for a second series on BBC1.
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NewsSky's multi-million pound drama bet
Sky has made a multi-million pound bet on drama after ordering six high-profile series featuring talent including Idris Elba, Christina Hendricks, Dawn French and Oscar-winning screenwriter John Ridley.
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NewsBBC appoints acting drama chief
The BBC’s independent drama commissioning editor Lucy Richer is to step up as acting controller of drama following Polly Hill’s departure.
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RatingsMarcella trips but maintains grip
MONDAY: Marcella slumped to a series low, but retained enough viewers to hold off competition from a brace of new comedies on BBC1.