UKTV
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‘Cheat’ writer Gaby Hull to pen original new drama for UKTV’s Alibi
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Produced by BBC Studios, the six-part drama begins with the collision of two extraordinary people; Babeni (Baba), a former child soldier desperate to suppress his predisposition for violence, and Freddy, a magnetic and disarmingly charming free spirit.
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BBC Studios and Discovery confirm plans to split up UKTV channels and sign new factual programmes deal
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UKTV, one of the UK’s largest multi-channel broadcasters, is to be broken up and its channels split between current shareholders BBC Studios and Discovery.
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New deal brings Only Fools and Horses and other classic BBC boxsets to Sky and NOW TV
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Sky and BBC Studios have signed a deal to bring dozens of BBC comedy and drama box sets, including classic hits such as Only Fools and Horses, Keeping Up Appearances and Spooks, to Sky and NOW TV customers.
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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.