UKTV
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Bangers & Cash gets four series recommission at U&Yesterday
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Both series can also watched on streaming service U which, like U&Yesterday, is part of the BBC’s wholly-owned UKTV subsidiary.
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Adrian Edmondson joins Bergerac reboot
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The show’s debut six-part season, which stars Damien Molony in the title role, was watched by an average of 2.4m viewers is U&Drama’s highest rating programme ever.
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BBC bolsters roles of UK commercial channel execs
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In addition to its Licence Fee funded channels, the BBC has one of the UK’s largest portfolios of commercial entertainment channels via its wholly-owned UKTV subsidiary.
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BBC’s commercial arm appoints new CFO
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The BBC has appointed Amanda Jones as Chief Financial Officer of its wholly-owned commercial arm, BBC Studios.
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Number of households paying BBC TV licence fee falls again
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Even though the proceeds go almost entirely towards funding the BBC, payment of the annual fee is mandatory for any household which watches live content from any broadcaster.
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BBC’s pay-TV comedy channel to screen Fawlty Towers: The Play
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Recorded during the show’s run at the West End, the play is set to air in September to mark the 50th anniversary of the classic sitcom’s first ever episode.