Latest Channel 5 News – Page 49
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NewsEntertainment shows fail diversity test
The vast majority of primetime entertainment shows are failing to refl ect the diversity of the British population, according to the first findings of a major Broadcast-backed study.
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NewsStars demand broadcasters ring-fence BAME cash
Idris Elba, Harry Hill and Emma Thompson are among the group of prominent actors, writers and producers to have written to the major broadcasters urging them to ring-fence money to create more diverse programming.
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NewsC5 moves into drama docs with Plantagenets
Channel 5 is moving into drama documentaries for the first time with a four-part series described as “the real-life Game Of Thrones”.
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NewsCowboy Builders to set up in Spain
Long running UK format Cowboy Builders is to be remade in Spain after Warner Bros International Television Production struck a deal with RTL-owned Spanish broadcaster Atresmedia.
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NewsC5 to explore neonatal units and primary schools
Channel 5 has commissioned five new factual shows including series set in the UK’s largest neonatal unit and Britain’s biggest primary school.
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NewsC5 snags Batman prequel Gotham
Channel 5 has snagged Batman prequel Gotham, one of the hottest US series to launch at this year’s LA Screenings.
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NewsC5 to free production arm to pitch projects to rivals
Channel 5 is planning to turn its in-house production division into an independent unit capable of pitching its brand of tabloid telly to rival broadcasters.
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NewsMarston's Brewery opens up to C5
Channel 5 is brewing up a new high-profile documentary series with Shine TV after securing access to Marston’s Brewery.
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NewsThe Walking Dead resurrected by C5
Channel 5 is to resurrect The Walking Dead after successful lobbying from fans of the zombie drama.
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NewsC5 re-orders five factual series
Channel 5 has recommissioned five documentary series as part of a push to grow its returning brands.
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NewsC5 gives voice to child carers
Channel 5 is to provide a first-person account of children who care for their parents in a Spun Gold documentary.
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NewsAndrew O'Connell joins ITV
Former Channel 5 commissioner Andrew O’Connell has joined ITV as a factual commissioner.
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NewsC5 returns to Benefits Britain
Channel 5’s Benefits Britain is to return after the broadcaster green-lit two more series of the in-house welfare documentary.
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NewsC5 moves Stand By Your Man
Channel 5 has rescheduled its Friday night dating show Stand By Your Man after a rocky start in its opening week.
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NewsC5 management team to move over to Viacom
Viacom is firming up plans to bring over Channel 5’s existing management team, including key Richard Desmond lieutenant Paul Dunthorne, ahead of finalising its £450m acquisition of the broadcaster.
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NewsViacom boss: C5 can keep ad sales operation
Channel 5 will continue to handle its own advertising sales following its purchase by Viacom, according to the US media giant’s boss Philippe Dauman.
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NewsFormats are back in fashion
Commissioners and producers at Sheffield DocFest 2014 suggested that the ob-doc renaissance is here to stay, but there was also a sense that more factual formats are on the cards.
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NewsBroadcasters welcome year-round US orders
Major British broadcasters have welcomed US networks’ move towards year-round commissioning, but have downplayed plans to launch all their imports on the same day as their US TX.
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NewsC5 takes on UKTV in UK storage format battle
Channel 5 is going head-to-head with UKTV in the storage space after the broadcasters commissioned similar series.
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NewsGALLERY: Big Brother: Power Trip House, C5
Channel 5’s Big Brother: Power Trip launches Thursday 5 June on Channel 5 with a new ‘power’ theme