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NewsReggie Yates’ Russia trip leads BBC3 factual slate
Reggie Yates is to investigate the extremes of Russian society in a BBC3 series that forms the centrepiece of a raft of factual commissions for the channel.
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NewsBBC hints at savings focus
The BBC’s radio, digital and nations divisions are set to be put under the microscope after the corporation warned that it will be increasingly diffi cult to protect frontline programming and services from future efficiency cuts.
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NewsAmazon’s Audible seeks drama and comedy
Amazon-backed digital audio service Audible is searching for original drama and comedy projects from traditional TV producers and writers.
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NewsObjective’s Sandler takes on extra role overseeing Eleven
Objective Productions managing director Paul Sandler has been appointed executive chairman of Eleven Film, the Glue producer backed by Channel 4 last month.
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NewsScott Free to boost output following Sonar deal
Ridley Scott-backed indie Scott Free London is to increase its television development after striking a first-look distribution deal with US firm Sonar Entertainment.
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NewsSky Arts holds first speed-dating event
More than 40 indies and arts organisations attended the first Sky Arts speed-dating event in London last week as it bids to cultivate partnerships that can lead to breakout television ideas.
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NewsKids’ TV hails new tax break
The British children’s television industry has hailed the introduction of a tax break for live-action programming as a “huge boost” that will reinvigorate the sector.
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NewsPact urges BBC to clarify IP ownership rules
The BBC must strengthen its guidelines around commissioners owning intellectual property to avoid another Prized Apart-style controversy, according to Pact.
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NewsSky looks to virtual reality
Sky plans to conduct immersive virtual reality (VR) trials on up to 15 shows in early 2015 to discover more about the technology’s potential.
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NewsDanny Cohen: ‘crazy’ to undermine BBC
BBC director of television Danny Cohen has warned the government it would be “crazy” to undermine the corporation during charter renewal negotiations.
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NewsGovernment mulls drama tax break change
The government is considering lowering the minimum UK spend required in order for high-end TV drama to qualify for a tax break.
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NewsChancellor approves kids live-action tax break
The British kids television industry has been given a significant boost after a tax break was extended to cover live-action series.
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NewsDuchess appoints Sky drama exec
Fledgling indie Duchess Street Productions has hired Sky drama script executive Jo Roderick.
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NewsComedy Central orders Drunk History series
Comedy Central UK has green-lit a full series of Drunk History after commissioning a pilot from Tiger Aspect.
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NewsPrince of Wales opens Sky Academy Careers Lab
The Prince of Wales formally opened the digitally-focused Sky Academy Careers Lab yesterday, which will offer a full-day experience to around 100 older teenagers each week.
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NewsHungry Bear hires new talent boss
Hungry Bear Media, the fledgling indie established by former Talkback boss Dan Baldwin, has hired a Gogglebox and Geordie Shore casting expert as head of new talent.
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NewseOne prepares M&A drive
The Walking Dead distributor Entertainment One (eOne) is aiming to double in size over the next several years via a series of merger and acquisition deals - with a particular focus on the UK.
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NewsA Place To Call Home settles at BBC2
BBC2 has picked up Australian period drama A Place To Call Home after striking a deal with Endemol Worldwide Distribution.
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NewsZadie Smith novel adapted by BBC
The BBC is developing an adaptation of Zadie Smith’s fourth novel NW with Parade’s End indie Mammoth Screen.
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NewsC4 launches distribution website
Channel 4 has digitised its distribution division to bolster its programme sales arm.