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BBC to double arts and music investment
UK pubcaster the BBC is to double investment in arts and music content on its…
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UK’s Dragonfly sets up ‘Ambulance’-focused northern office; partners with BBC to train new doc talent
Banijay UK-owned prodco Dragonfly is setting up a new office in the north of England…
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BBC appoints comedy commissioner for North
The BBC in the UK has appointed a producer from its BBC Sounds division to…
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BBC appoints editors for BBC One, Two & Four following commissioning overhaul
The BBC in the UK has promoted two execs as portfolio editors for its flagship channels,…
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BBC orders feature-length Joe Exotic doc from filmmaker Louis Theroux
British pubcaster BBC2 has ordered a one-off feature-length documentary from filmmaker Louis Theroux about Joe…
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Wildbear Entertainment hires BBC & Nat Geo alum Dr Chadden Hunter
Australian factual firm WildBear Entertainment has hired former BBC and Nat Geo director Dr Chadden…
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BBC extends Northern Irish drama ‘Bloodlands’ into second season
The BBC has extended crime drama Bloodlands, following the Jed Mercurio-produced show’s first season finale…
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Round-up: BBC ups Helen Munson to daytime & early peak commissioner; Noovo orders ‘I Can See Your Voice’ Quebec; FilmRise & Nelvana ink 800-hour distribution deal
BBC ups Helen Munson to daytime & early peak commissioner UK pubcaster the BBC has…
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Amazon, BBC & SPT return to ‘Scandal’ with Blueprint Pictures & Sara Phelps
Amazon, the BBC and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) have partnered up again for a true-life…
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BBC sets $2.1bn target for BBC Studios, as Children’s Production arm opens to competition
The BBC’s recently appointed director general Tim Davie says commercial arm BBC Studios (BBCS) will…