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Channel 5
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Channel 5 conjures up Magic Marlon toon
UK broadcaster Channel 5 has commissioned a new animated series from the producers behind Dangermouse,…
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Airey exits Yahoo
Former Channel 5 boss Dawn Airey has left her position as chief of Yahoo’s European…
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Friends to air on UK terrestrial
US network sitcom Friends will air on UK terrestrial Channel 5 for one day later…
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News brief: Channel 5 orders Shane the Chef
UK broadcaster Channel 5 has ordered Shane the Chef, a CG-animated series from UK indie…
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Channel 5 buys Penn & Teller Vegas series
UK broadcaster Channel 5 has acquired Penn & Teller: Fool Us in Vegas from DCD…
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BBC Earth makes Fishing Impossible
BBC Worldwide has unveiled new commissions for its BBC Earth channel, one of which follows…
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Streaming TV service Magine launches in UK
Online TV operator Magine has launched in test mode in the UK, concurrently securing deals…
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UK set for a Lip Sync Battle
UK commercial broadcaster Channel 5 has ordered a local version of Lip Sync Battle, the…
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Channel 5 onboard first BBC Earth original
The UK’s Channel 5 and BBC Worldwide have co-commissioned an extreme weather series that will…
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Viacom poaches BBC exec for commissioning
Viacom has recruited Sean Doyle as a factual commissioner for its Channel 5 operation, poaching…