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NewsBBC and ITV in exit poll deal
The BBC and ITV are to commission their first joint exit poll for next year's general election in a bid to minimise the risk of miscalling the result.
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NewsChannel 4 to take E4 onto Freeview
Channel 4 is planning to turn its digital entertainment network E4 into a free-to-air service and put it on Freeview.
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Five orders Zig Zag gossip show
FIVE has commissioned Zig Zag Productions to make a humorous, weekly popular culture review show, in which up-and-coming comedians look back at the week's celebrity gossip and news.
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More Trauma for BBC
The BBC has given a vote of confidence to its gritty hospital documentary series Trauma by commissioning more than 16 hours of new shows to air across BBC1 and BBC3.
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Mandrill films live nuptials
Mandrill Television is to film a series of weddings and show them live as part of Discovery Health's biggest ever order.
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BBC1 looks at major modern protests
The BBC's next current affairs day, due to air in the run-up to next year's expected general election, is to focus on single-issue politics. The highlight of the day will be BBC1's People Power , which will look at four major protests from the past ...
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Bravo follows Vigilantes and their videos
Bravo has commissioned a 15 x 30-minute factual documentary series featuring video footage of criminals filmed by the public. Video Vigilantes , from indie Bullseye, follows vigilantes who film crimes such as prostitution and drug dealing in order to inform the authorities. The programme is ...
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Prism makes gaming show for Jetix
Prism Entertainment is to make PXG, a gaming show, for Jetix, the soon-to-be rebranded Fox Kids UK. Aimed at the 'techno-kid' generation, the show covers the latest in gaming reviews, hints, tips and cheats. Produced and directed by Prism Entertainment's Andrew Forgham, the show will launch on 12 February in ...
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Indies get early access to UK secrets
Whistledown Productions and Takeaway Media are to jointly examine secret government papers from 1974 for a quick turnaround documentary on BBC Radio 4. The pair have been given early access to the papers, which will be released on 1 January in line with the 30-year rule, for a half-hour programme ...
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Commissioners Q&A: Estelle Hughes
CiTV editor Estelle Hughes is looking for a sitcom to sit comfortably beside the hit series
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Forever Eden to air in UK on Five
Mentorn's $20m US series Forever Eden , which the indie hoped would be the world's first never-ending reality show, is to air in the UK on Five.
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Sci-Fi on spending spree
The Sci-Fi channel has picked up a slew of new drama series including Paramount's primetime NBC hit Medical Investigation.
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RDFR in Aussie deal
RDF Rights has grown its international footprint by signing a first-look deal with new Australian producer the Essential Viewing Group.
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Coma man's tale sold on by Channel 4
Channel 4 documentary The Man Who Slept for 19 Years following the awakening of a coma patient, has been sold to broadcasters across the world. The 50-minute show, produced by Mentorn and distributed by C4 International, has been picked up by France 3 in France, ...
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All3Media shifts fifth gear down under
All3Media International has sold Fifth Gear to Discovery Asia-Pacific and Viasat Scandinavia. The car show, made by All3Media-owned producer North One Television for Five, has now been picked up by a number of overseas markets including SVT in Sweden, XYZ in Australia, Danmarks Radio, ATV ...
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Granada International success in Asia
Granada International has secured a raft of deals in Asia, including shifting Wall to Wall's CGI docu-drama Ancient Egyptians to Discovery Asia. Discovery has also picked up The Real Jason and the Argonauts and Deadliest Season. ABC Asia has acquired ...
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Five snaps up Nat Geo wildlife shows
Five has picked up a package of shows from the National Geographic Television International (NGTI) catalogue including Battle of the Arctic Giants, Into the Tornado, Land of the Anaconda, Dolphins: The Wild Side and Honey Badgers of the Kalahari. ...
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Penguin Television to shut after one year
Penguin Television, the TV production division of the Pearson-owned publishing group, is set to close after only a year in business. The venture will wind down operations by the end of the year and its founder, John Holler, and his 14-strong team will be made redundant. Founded for an initial ...
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Format Focus: Taking Care of Business
It seems likely this US format, in which experts turn around failing businesses, will come to UK screens.
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CTVC to desert Hillside Studios
Indie CTVC is abandoning its Hillside Studios facility in Hertfordshire and moving its offices to central London.