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Channel 4 privatisation decision delayed following public backlash
The UK government has delayed any decision on privatising pubcaster Channel 4 (C4). In July,…
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BBC appoints C4 & Apple TV+ alums to new comedy commissioning team
BBC comedy chief Jon Petrie has unveiled his new-look commissioning team, appointing former Apple TV+…
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BBC, C4, ITV & Sky commit to COP26 climate content pledge
The CEOs of UK broadcasters, including the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, STV and Sky, will…
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Former Channel 4 CEO Michael Grade eyes takeover bid
Former Channel 4 CEO Michael Grade is reportedly planning a takeover bid of the broadcaster….
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Channel 4 invests in UK’s Spirit Studios via Indie Growth Fund
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has invested in The Stand Up Sketch Show and Bamous producer…
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Unscripted round-up: Rocket takes ‘Essex Lorry Killers’ doc; Protagonist crowned ‘The Kings’ distributor; Channel 4 heads for Beverly Hills
Rocket takes ‘Essex Lorry Killers’ doc Rocket Rights has acquired international distribution rights to one-off…
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UK’s C4 orders Eagle Eye remake of Danish drama ‘Forhøret’
Channel 4 (C4) in the UK has commissioned an eight-part crime thriller based on Miso…
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Fremantle hires C4, BBC alum to new diversity & inclusion role
Fremantle has named former BBC and Channel 4 exec Babita Bahal to a newly created…
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Factual round-up: BBC heads ‘Inside Dubai’; ‘The Beatles And India’ goes global; Netflix acquires Peter Tatchell doc for Oz & NZ
BBC heads ‘Inside Dubai’ UK pubcaster the BBC has commissioned Inside Dubai: Playground Of The…
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BBC, ITV, C4 & C5 prep ‘UK streamer app’ to combat global SVODs
UK broadcasters are reportedly looking to create a single streaming app that would act as…