Television
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Richard E. Grant and Gold to explore the history of Ealing Studios
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Producers will work with closely with film giant Studio Canal, which owns the rights to the studio’s back catalogue, to unlock a wealth of never-before-seen footage and stills of one of British cinema’s most iconic brands.
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BBC to launch SVOD service with Singapore’s StarHub TV
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Named BBC Player, the service will feature a mix curated content from six BBC global brands – BBC Earth, BBC First, BBC Lifestyle, CBeebies and BBC World News – as well as BBC Brit, a new brand that will be available for the first time in Asia.
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Fear The Walking Dead’s return pulls in 100,000 viewers for BT’s AMC
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First launched last summer, AMC is exclusive to BT TV subscribers and Sky customers who also pay BT for access to the BT Sports pack and shows a range of US dramas including Manhattan, Rectify and Mad Men.
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Sarah Alexander and John Hannah’s Marley’s Ghosts gets second series
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The show was one of several new commissions unveiled by the broadcaster last year and quickly became the second highest rated show on Gold in 2015, drawing an average audience of 432k, up 337% on slot, for the premiere episode.
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Profits up at UKTV as expanded FTA portfolio and original content draws record audiences
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Over the past year the broadcaster has increased its content investment to £148m, up from £123m the previous year, helping to attract audiences with a range of original commissions and exclusive imports.
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UKTV’s VOD service to join Freeview Play
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UKTV is bringing its on demand and catch-up service to Freeview Play, the new internet-connected version of the UK’s biggest subscription-free TV platform.