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NewsConan Doyle adaptation green-lit by ITV
ITV has ordered a drama about the life of Sherlock Holmes-author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and a DNA-based crime thriller as its latest high-profile scripted series.
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NewsITV unveils World Cup coverage plans
ITV has unveiled its plans for coverage of the World Cup 2014 in Brazil, including the installation of a fan park in Manchester and the introduction of a football-themed podcast.
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NewsNewsnight ratings fall 5%
Ian Katz faces an uphill battle to improve Newsnight’s ratings after its audience fell 5% since he took over as editor in September last year, according to data compiled by Broadcast.
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NewsBBC1 preps Question of Sport spin-off
BBC1 is to record a Question Of Sport spin-off series featuring comedian Jason Manford.
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NewsIdris Elba strikes Shine North development deal
Idris Elba’s nascent production company Green Door has struck a development deal with Shine North as it prepares a move into factual programming.
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NewsJay Hunt: The Island is not sexist
Jay Hunt has hit back at claims that male-only survival show The Island with Bear Grylls is “inherently sexist”.
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NewsIndies land 12 Radio Academy awards
BBC Radio 2 was crowned Radio Academy UK station of the year on Monday – as independent production companies walked away with 12 awards.
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NewsGolden Sq acquired in pre-pack admin deal
Parity Group has acquired VFX firm Golden Sq in a pre-pack administration deal.
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NewsLords: boost election debate diversity
UK broadcasters vying to host an election debate next year should consider installing moderators from more diverse backgrounds, according to a group of peers.
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NewsITV orders 1930s Borstal series
Wall To Wall Television is to throw young offenders into a 1930s Borstal-style regime for ITV.
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NewsTV Collective to host freelance career seminar
The TV Collective will provide career advice for TV industry freelancers at an event in London this week.
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NewsBravo developing Chinese drama
Cable network Bravo is developing the first major US drama series to be set and filmed in China.
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NewsSky Vision picks up Zodiak exec
Sky Vision has hired former Zodiak exec Barnaby Shingleton as director of factual and entertainment.
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NewsUK broadcasters hit by US cancellations
Channel 4, Sky and UKTV are among the broadcasters to have been hit by cancellations of imported series as the US networks make room for a crop of new shows.
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NewsZig Zag ties with Gurin for crisis couple format
Zig Zag Productions is aiming to secure a US commission for its couples-in-crisis format after striking a deal with local producer The Gurin Company.
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NewsCITV acquires Nerds and Monsters
CITV has acquired Slap Happy Cartoons’ Nerds and Monsters after airing an episode of the animated comedy last month.
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NewsKeo cooks up series for Waitrose
Keo Digital has created a short series for luxury British supermarket Waitrose’s online TV channel.
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NewsBBC pre-recorded N-word radio show
The BBC Radio Devon show that carried a version of The Sun Has Got His Hat On containing the N-word was pre-recorded, it has emerged.
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NewsChannel 4 to air polygamy doc
Channel 4 is to delve into the world of polygamous marriage in the British Muslim community in a documentary due to air this summer.
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NewsWolf Hall shoots at Bristol's Bottle Yard
The adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novel Wolf Hall has begun filming at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol.