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UK takes ‘significant step’ as Covid-19 production blueprint unveiled
The UK’s major broadcasters including the BBC, ITV and Sky have unveiled new industry-wide guidelines…
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BBC unveils production return for ‘Top Gear’ & ‘EastEnders’, as Europe opens up
The UK’s BBC has revealed plans to restart production on some of its key shows…
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BBC, FX adapt ‘Great Expectations’ with Steven Knight, Tom Hardy
The BBC and US cabler FX have greenlit a six-part limited series adaptation of Charles…
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Lockdown drives BBC iPlayer to new highs, helped by ‘Killing Eve’
The UK’s BBC has revealed that Sunday, May 10 was the busiest day ever for…
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Apple TV+ hires BBC factual chief Alison Kirkham
Apple TV+ has hired BBC factual chief Alison Kirkham for its UK-based operations. She will…
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BBC & Pact strike terms of trade deal, ending long-running iPlayer dispute
The BBC and UK producer body Pact have agreed a far-reaching new terms of trade…
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TBI Special Report Part Two: An adapted marketplace for buyers and sellers
Streamers and broadcasters face the unenviable task of delivering fewer shows to bigger audiences with…
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BBC explores quarantining drama casts as appetite for UK shows soars
The BBC will order more UK dramas to avoid a content shortfall caused by Covid-19…
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News round-up: Stan in Oz snags ‘Baker & The Beauty’; Red Arrow’s ‘Protection’ partnership; ITV & BBC mentor scheme
Stan snags The Baker And The Beauty Australian streamer Stan has acquired US drama The…
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Sky reveals streaming surge & ‘box-set effect’ of Covid-19 lockdown
European pay TV operator Sky has published a raft of data revealing how viewing habits…