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Ex-UKTV/Dave commissioners launch new comedy content creation label Square Pears 19 NOV 2024

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Ex-UKTV/Dave commissioners launch new comedy content creation label Square Pears

Iain Coyle and Joe McVey open new comedy outfit with Nest Productions infrastructure and hires. With a focus on producing comedy and entertainment content for brands, influencers and traditional broadcast media, they will use their extensive network of contacts in the broadcast world to bring their expertise to a wide range of platforms.
BBC announces the return of BAFTA winning comedy series "Dinosaur" 19 NOV 2024

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BBC announces the return of BAFTA winning comedy series "Dinosaur"

Made by Two Brothers Pictures ("Fleabag", "The Tourist"), and produced in association with All3Media International for BBC Three, BBC iPlayer and BBC Scotland in the UK, the new 6x30” series will commence production in 2025.
Sky and Prime Video extended its multi-year deal 18 NOV 2024

Deals

Sky and Prime Video extended its multi-year deal

The extension means that Sky customers in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland with a Prime Video subscription will be able to watch the most talked-about and award-winning TV series, films and live sport from Sky and Prime Video, all in one place.
S4C and Media Cymru join forces for a new digital project 18 NOV 2024

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S4C and Media Cymru join forces for a new digital project

The project, titled “Transforming S4C’s Digital Future” and running until December 2025, will focus on exploring the future of S4C’s audiences, its distribution, and the prominence of public service broadcasting in the digital age. Its ultimate aim is to ensure that S4C’s Welsh-language content is easily discoverable both in Wales and across the UK.
"Big Brother" and "Celebrity Big Brother" return in 2025 as brand hits 96 million streams on ITVX 15 NOV 2024

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"Big Brother" and "Celebrity Big Brother" return in 2025 as brand hits 96 million streams on ITVX

The third series of "Big Brother" on ITV2 and ITVX will follow another iconic star-studded edition of "Celebrity Big Brother" which is set to air on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player in spring 2025, as a new batch of famous faces take up residence in the UK’s most famous abode.