Television
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Paramount UK appoints new Factual Commissioning Editor
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Paramount UK has appointed Federico Ruiz as Commissioning Editor, Factual and Non-Scripted.
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BT and Warner Bros. Discovery agree plans to merge sports channels
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The two broadcasters have been in discussions about forming a joint venture since February.
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Channel 4 to stream popular shows on YouTube
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Episodes will be available 30 days after they air on Channel 4 and E4, with content starting to roll-out from this month.
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Sex Education’s Ncuti Gatwa announced as new Doctor Who star
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The actor is famed for his role as Eric Effiong in the Netflix series for which he was awarded Best Actor Award at the Scottish BAFTAs in 2020.
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Simon Bird to star in new Channel 4 comedy
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Everyone Else Burns follows a Mancunian family and the puritanical Christian sect they are devoted to.
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Streaming sticks and Smart TVs will be forced to prominently display UK catch-up apps under new rules
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Manufacturers of smart TVs and streaming sticks will need to ensure that the UK’s public service broadcasters’ catch-up services are displayed prominently.