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Yesterday launches new family history series
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A new family history show which sees members of the public discover they’re related to someone involved in a major historical event, starts Thursday (October 20th) on history channel Yesterday. Hosted by Strictly Come Dancing 2009 champion Chris Hollins, the 10-part Find my Past will take three people on a journey to discover how they are…
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Colin Murray fronts new car stunt series
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Radio 5 Live Sport’s Colin Murray is presenting a new motoring based series for UKTV’s Dave. Starting this Wednesday, Driving Wars combines the very latest in remote control technology, robotics and high speed video links with some of Britain’s best stunt drivers to create some of TV’s most dangerous motoring challenges. The show pits two…
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Sean Lock heads revamped Argumental
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Comedy panel show Argumental is getting a revamp ahead of it’s return to UKTV’s digital channel DAVE this November. The show is returning with a new cast, new look and dual-screen interactivity which will allow viewers to play along with the teams’ altercations in real time. Sean Lock takes the host’s chair while Peep Show…
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Official Doctor Who game now available in Android Marketplace
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Users of Android phones and tablets can now download the official Doctor Who mobile game, Doctor Who: The Mazes of Time, from the Android Marketplace. Almost a yar after the game launched for Apple’s iPhone and iPad, BBC Worldwide, the broadcaster’s commercial arm, has released a version for Google’s Android platform.
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BBC brings Doctor Who rentals to Facebook
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A new deal between BBC Worldwide and Facebook means fans can rent nine stories from the official Doctor Who Facebook page covering most of the TV series Doctors.
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BBC Worldwide and Starz agree 100 hour drama deal
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Hot on the success of Torchwood: Miracle Day, BBC Worldwide and US broadcaster Starz have announced a multi-year partnership to development “premium” TV shows. The deal allows for the production of “more than 100 hours of globally appealing series” with distribution rights being shared between the partners. The shows will be distributed by Starz in…