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The latest television news, blogs, data and analysis
Netflix reveals plans to switch to annual drops of viewer data, citing focus on quality
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Run Away is Netflix’s top UK-made show in first half of 2026
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/netflix/run-away-is-netflixs-top-uk-made-show-in-first-half-of-2026/5218705.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1784288056
about 2 hours ago
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Up to 20 job-share pairs will be funded with up to £8,000 and bespoke support
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ScreenSkills and Prime Video Pathway support job sharing initiative
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/people/screenskills-and-prime-video-pathway-support-job-sharing-initiative/5218695.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1784288066
about 5 hours ago
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Former Sky commissioner to replace Clare Sillery
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Poppy Dixon lands BBC head of docs
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/poppy-dixon-lands-bbc-head-of-docs/5218711.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1784288973
about 8 hours ago
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Streamer reports double-digit revenue and net income growth, but a below-expectations third-quarter forecast sent shares down
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Netflix revenues grow as chiefs reiterate 'builders not buyers' stance
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/netflix-revenues-grow-as-chiefs-reiterate-builders-not-buyers-stance/5218696.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1784282039
about 10 hours ago
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Presenter says she was 'too nervous to enjoy' her show
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Claudia Winkleman quits chatshow
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/claudia-winkleman-quits-chatshow/5218682.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1784214153
1 day ago
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Just under half of commissioners are based outside London
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BBC close to target of ‘majority’ N&R commissioners
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc-close-to-target-of-majority-nandr-commissioners/5218668.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1784203094
1 day ago
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WEDNESDAY: Semi-final against Argentina records massive share across evening
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England’s World Cup fall passes 20m to become 2026’s most-watched programme
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/ratings/englands-world-cup-fall-passes-20m-to-become-2026s-most-watched-programme/5218671.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1784201218
1 day ago
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Silverlining Rights secures slew of pre-sales for Pixie Productions title
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ITV heads Inside the Langham Hotel
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/itv-heads-inside-the-langham-hotel/5218662.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1784198478
1 day ago
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US studio valued at $3.8bn (£2.8bn) has been at centre of takeover rumours over recent months
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Banijay and Mediawan eye Lionsgate, reports claim
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/banijay-and-mediawan-eye-lionsgate-reports-claim/5218667.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1784196469
1 day ago
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Roz Pound has spent a decade at All3Media label
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OMG director of production to leave
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/people/omg-director-of-production-to-leave/5218661.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1784193358
1 day ago
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First Dates star and hospitality expert meets the people who work at some of most spectacular hostelries in the world
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Fred Sirieix goes behind the scenes of luxury hotels for Channel 4
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/channel-4/fred-sirieix-goes-behind-the-scenes-of-luxury-hotels-for-channel-4/5218647.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1784187159
1 day ago
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Ronan Bennett's adaptation is inspired by Jean-Pierre Melville's 1969 film and Joseph Kessel's book
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Channel 4 lines up heavyweight cast for Army of Shadows
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/channel-4/channel-4-lines-up-heavyweight-cast-for-army-of-shadows/5218641.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1784118733
2 days ago
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"I support making a stand, showing that you're prepared to take action", says former culture minister
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Ed Vaizey: regulation of social media content is vital
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasters/ed-vaizey-regulation-of-social-media-content-is-vital/5218640.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1784116011
2 days ago
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Writer's latest series created with campaigner Ellen Roome and Simon Cowell's partner, Lauren Cowell
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ITV orders Jeff Pope drama about social media impact on kids
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/itv-orders-jeff-pope-drama-about-social-media-impact-on-kids/5218625.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1784115991
2 days ago
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Small uptick in 2025 follows eight-year low 12 months earlier
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Volume of indies landing BBC commissions nudges up 3%
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/volume-of-indies-landing-bbc-commissions-nudges-up-3/5218623.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1784112270
2 days ago
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Manchester-based Purple Productions was part of Objective Media Group
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All3Media shuts down Doorbell Detectives indie
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/indies/all3media-shuts-down-doorbell-detectives-indie/5218607.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1784108363
2 days ago
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Combined €4.3bn revenue Banijay Entertainment to be headquartered in All3's London office
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Banijay and All3Media complete merger to form world’s biggest super-indie
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/banijay/banijay-and-all3media-complete-merger-to-form-worlds-biggest-super-indie/5218523.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783614955
8 days ago
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Clapperboard drama already in production
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Sharon Rooney and Emmett J. Scanlan play clashing detectives in 5 thriller
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/channel-5/sharon-rooney-and-emmett-j-scanlan-play-clashing-detectives-in-5-thriller/5218475.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783608808
8 days ago
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WEDNESDAY: Sky Docs' profile smashes slot average
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Sky’s Katie Price doc starts strong
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/ratings/skys-katie-price-doc-starts-strong/5218506.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783608789
8 days ago
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PSB's request to access remaining half of £150m debt facility approved
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Government approves Channel 4 borrowing increase
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/channel-4/government-approves-channel-4-borrowing-increase/5218511.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783605130
8 days ago
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Diane Glynn boards ITV Studios digital label in senior role
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Zoo 55 appoints C4 head of social
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv-studios/zoo-55-appoints-c4-head-of-social/5218496.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783605110
8 days ago
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Documentary draws on rare access to family of one of Britain's highest-profile missing persons cases
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Impossible Factual lines up Leah Croucher landmark doc for UKTV
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/uktv/impossible-factual-lines-up-leah-croucher-landmark-doc-for-uktv/5218468.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783592837
8 days ago
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Format sees five households compete against each other to complete tasks
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Channel 4 orders Taskmaster spin-off
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/channel-4/channel-4-orders-taskmaster-spin-off/5218488.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783589047
8 days ago
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Matt Brittin and Samir Shah argue for more rights ownership and open up on funding models
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BBC bosses call for terms of trade review
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc-bosses-call-for-terms-of-trade-review/5218457.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783525287
9 days ago
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BBC iPlayer and YouTube series co-commissioned by BBC Cymru and BBC Current Affairs
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Shady world of Britain’s spy cams network exposed in BBC3 doc
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/shady-world-of-britains-spy-cams-network-exposed-in-bbc3-doc/5218461.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783525278
9 days ago
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Hosting PSB peer's content discussed as DG suggests BBC will review international acquisitions strategy
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Matt Brittin reveals conversations with C4 over iPlayer content
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/matt-brittin-reveals-conversations-with-c4-over-iplayer-content/5218452.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783518077
9 days ago
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Current terms of council members to be extended by a year
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Pact amends governance structure amid organisational review
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/indies/pact-amends-governance-structure-amid-organisational-review/5218441.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783515440
9 days ago
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Sphere Abacus extends relationship with indie to handle worldwide distribution
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Woodcut Media investigates hair fetish killer for Prime Video
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/indies/woodcut-media-investigates-hair-fetish-killer-for-prime-video/5218426.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783510404
9 days ago
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Comedian to eat fast food for 28 days in a row while exploring impact of dish's surging popularity globally
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Mo Gilligan fronts Big Chicken doc for Netflix
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/netflix/mo-gilligan-fronts-big-chicken-doc-for-netflix/5218433.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783508404
9 days ago
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Second series commission follows first run's success among young viewers
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BBC returns to Crookhaven
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc-returns-to-crookhaven/5218427.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783503660
9 days ago
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YouTube IP series leads new Paramount kids and family commissions
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5’s Milkshake! greenlights trio of originals
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/channel-5/5s-milkshake-greenlights-trio-of-originals/5218421.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783503647
9 days ago
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David Mitchell-fronted comedy is BBC's biggest scripted launch since 2024
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Ludwig recommissioned ahead of series two launch
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/ludwig-recommissioned-ahead-of-series-two-launch/5218422.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783497931
9 days ago
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Supercruising: Life at Sea indie adds third cruising ob doc to C4 orders
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Crackit goes Above and Below Deck in new E4 series
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/channel-4/crackit-goes-above-and-below-deck-in-new-e4-series/5218356.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783439376
10 days ago
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Bright Entertainment, MultiStory Media and Twofour among ITV Studios labels taking part
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ITV unveils production assistant traineeships
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/itv-unveils-production-assistant-traineeships/5218399.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783433580
10 days ago
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MONDAY: 2am broadcast leads to smallest audience for England games so far
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England’s early clash with Mexico peaks with 8.4m
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/ratings/englands-early-clash-with-mexico-peaks-with-84m/5218397.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783432066
10 days ago
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Gaby Roslin and Dr Bolu Eso to front animal-focused series
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Bandicoot Scotland lands first AFP with ITV
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv/bandicoot-scotland-lands-first-afp-with-itv/5218360.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783423348
10 days ago
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ITV Studios-owned label to adapt true crime book Guilty Creatures with Ozark's Jennifer Garner set to star
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Apple TV orders Tomorrow Studios thriller
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/apple-tv-orders-tomorrow-studios-thriller/5218371.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783422239
10 days ago
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CBC in Canada to coproduce Emporium Productions show with five international pre-sales secured
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Silverlining starts Richard E Grant Odyssey with C4
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/silverlining-starts-richard-e-grant-odyssey-with-c4/5218365.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783421675
10 days ago
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Group completes corporate demerger of animation and live action operations
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Passion Pictures splits to form separate production businesses
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/indies/passion-pictures-splits-to-form-separate-production-businesses/5218372.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783418394
10 days ago
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New BBC director general set to introduce himself to the industry
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Matt Brittin heads to Edinburgh TV Festival for In Conversation session
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/matt-brittin-heads-to-edinburgh-tv-festival-for-in-conversation-session/5218366.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783417675
10 days ago
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Will the government approve a deal that suggests British broadcasters can only compete with global players if they join forces, wonders Chris Curtis
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Sky-ITV analysis: scale and scrutiny on the horizon
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasters/sky-itv-analysis-scale-and-scrutiny-on-the-horizon/5218364.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783415640
10 days ago
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Production giant will be social media partner for Donal Skehan and his outfit Appetite Media
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Fremantle inks digital deal with Irish cook
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/fremantle/fremantle-inks-digital-deal-with-irish-cook/5218352.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783349280
11 days ago
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Chief exec urges government to 'quickly' approve deal to enable competition with 'big tech players'
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Dana Strong: Sky-ITV will be ‘UK streaming champion’
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/sky/dana-strong-sky-itv-will-be-uk-streaming-champion/5218337.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783343568
11 days ago
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Yorkshire By the Sea and Devon & Cornwall secure return runs
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True North lands double lifestyle order from C4
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/channel-4/true-north-lands-double-lifestyle-order-from-c4/5218301.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783335129
11 days ago
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PSB strikes crucial supply deal with ITV Studios to secure the likes of Coronation Street and Love Island
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Sky and ITV seal landmark £1.6bn deal
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasters/sky-and-itv-seal-landmark-16bn-deal/5217099.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783324435
11 days ago
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Take part in our annual deep-dive into the state of the sales landscape
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Distributors Survey 2026 now open!
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/distributors-survey-2026-now-open/5218284.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783091053
14 days ago
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Nascent BBC boss will face questions from MPs alongside chair Samir Shah
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Matt Brittin to make CMSC debut as DG
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/matt-brittin-to-make-cmsc-debut-as-dg/5218279.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783081336
14 days ago
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Joel Emery and Adam Jarrell audio series produced by their Holy Smokes Audio outfit
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Goalhanger partners with the BBC on Sherlock Holmes drama
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/goalhanger-partners-with-the-bbc-on-sherlock-holmes-drama/5218280.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783081321
14 days ago
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Corporation cites 'difficult choices' amid funding challenges
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BBC2’s Winterwatch cancelled after 14 years
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc2s-winterwatch-cancelled-after-14-years/5218270.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783079251
14 days ago
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Ibison marshalling hunt for creative lead
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C4 appoints headhunter to kickstart director of programmes search
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/channel-4/c4-appoints-headhunter-to-kickstart-director-of-programmes-search/5218268.article?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1783071355
14 days ago
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