All ITV articles – Page 117
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NewsBritbox faces distribution dilemma
BBC Worldwide and ITV Studios will have to think increasingly strategically about the way in which they distribute shows digitally following the launch of US SVoD service Britbox, according to digital distributors.
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RatingsHarry doc informs 2.5m
MONDAY: ITV’s Prince Harry film proved no match for the channel’s recent interview with Prince Philip.
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RatingsVicious finale fails to bite
FRIDAY: An hour-long send-off for ITV comedy Vicious sank to its lowest performance yet.
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NewsBear Grylls returns to CITV
CITV has recommissioned a second series of Bear Grylls’ Survival School despite recent cuts to the channel’s original commissioning budget.
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NewsLinear viewing holds ground
Linear viewing remained steady this year in the face of increased competition from digital rivals such as Netflix and Amazon, while the battle for youth eyeballs intensified following the closure of BBC3.
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NewsThe battle for Saturday nights
ITV’s The Voice and BBC1’s Let It Shine set for high-profile shiny floor entertainment clash
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RatingsNew low for Royal Variety Performance
TUESDAY: ITV’s Royal Variety Performance sunk to a new low and failed to dent the final episode of BBC1’s serial killer drama Rillington Place.
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RatingsBBC1 scores a right royal hit
BBC1’s Who Do You Think You Are? returned on Thursday 24 November at its new time of 8pm, consolidating to 5.5 million/22% after 1.2 million recorded and watched.
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NewsBBCW & ITV to launch Netflix rival in US
BBC Worldwide and ITV will join forces to launch a Netflix rival in the US next year, based on offering classic and contemporary British drama.
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NewsITV sues Duck Dynasty producers for fraud
ITV has fired Duck Dynasty producers Scott and Deirdre Gurney and is suing the couple for self-dealing, fraudulent concealment and breach of contract.
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RatingsIn Plain Sight too much for Lucy Worsley
WEDNESDAY: ITV’s latest crime drama got underway with almost 5m, overpowering Lucy Worsley’s BBC1 debut.
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NewsITV preps online subscriptions
ITV is to launch a paid-for subscription option for viewers wanting to access its on-demand service without advertising.
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CommentIt’s a new era for ITV scheduling
David Bergg replacement has a hard act to follow - but linear TV is in rude health, says Stephen Arnell
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VideoWhen Phillip Met Prince Philip, ITV
Spun Gold celebrates the 60th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
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VideoThe Voice, ITV
Having poached the show from the BBC, ITV is bringing back The Voice UK in January
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VideoITV Racing
ITV begins it coverage of UK horse racing at Cheltenham Racecourse on New Year’s Day.
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NewsWarner snares ITV exec
Warner Bros Television Production UK has snared ITV executive Alexia Edwards as group commercial director.
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RatingsI’m A Celebrity ends on a high
SUNDAY: I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! bowed out almost 1m viewers up on last year’s final as Gogglebox’s Scarlett Moffatt was crowned queen of the jungle.
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NewsCurve gets dirty for ITV
Curve Media is to send expert cleaners into the UK’s filthiest homes for an ITV series.
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NewsExit puts David Bergg in spotlight
ITV scheduling chief David Bergg is finally in the spotlight as the broadcaster’s “prince of darkness” prepares to leave after 15 years.