Television
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New Channel 4 series to take viewers behind the scenes of a dog rescue centre
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The stories take place in an arena into which humans bring their hopes and histories, and open up their lives to a new four-legged friend who they hope will make their lives happier. And in which dogs find the care they have – up to now – been denied.
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UKTV to take viewers to the slopes of Val Thorens with new Ski A&E series
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Airing on the broadcaster’s premium entertainment channel, W, Ski A&E will give a “unique insight” into the work of teams who carry out emergency rescues on the mountains, as well as the daily drama in the medical centres and local hospitals.
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RED Production Company to make new crime drama for UKTV’s Alibi
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Written by Amelia Bullmore (Scott & Bailey, This Life) and based on an original idea by best-selling crime writer Val McDermid, the six-part drama explores the world of the Scottish Institute of Forensic Science through the eyes of three women.
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Manhattan launches new Freeview Play set-top box
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The T3 Freeview Play 4K Smart Box combines access to over 70 Freeview channels with catch-up services such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, Demand 5, UKTV Play, CBS Catch up Channels UK and Horror Bites.
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UKTV CEO Darren Childs to leave this Summer
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Childs will remain in post until 1 July and the board says it will use the time to “explore new leadership options for the next phase of UKTV’s growth.”
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD with all-new Alexa Voice Remote Review
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Competing against the Roku and Now TV devices we’ve looked at previously is Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD with all-new Alexa Voice Remote, an update of its previous 4K Fire TV set top box which has been downsized to fit into the increasingly popular ‘stick’ form factor.