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First Look: Jack Whitehall In BBC Two’s ‘Decline And Fall’

Jack Whitehall - Decline And FallBBC Two has released the first teaser image from their upcoming three-part comedy series Decline And Fall. The image in question shows Jack Whitehall in costume as lead character Paul Pennyfeather. “I am extremely pleased to be a part of this amazing adaptation by James Wood”, Whitehall said in a statement. “I’ve been a fan of this book since I read it as a teenager and I just hope that I can do it justice.”

Channel 5 Scraps 24 Hour Time-Shift Service For My5 FTA Channel

My5Channel 5 is set to scrap their 24 hour time-shift service (Channel 5+24) and will launch My5, the brand of company's on-demand service, as a linear free-to-air channel in its place. As a free-to-air channel, My5 will serve as a supplement to Channel 5's on-demand service of the same name and will take content from the VOD portal, which houses content from Channel 5's portfolio of channels (Channel 5, 5Star, 5USA and Spike UK).

UKTV Extends Ericsson Contract In New Multi-Year Deal

UKTV (ALT)UKTV is sticking with Ericsson. The commercial broadcaster is extending their contract with the company in a new multi-year deal, encompassing playout, video-on-demand and access services, TVWise has learned.

UKTV’s Dave Channel Orders Matt Forde Political Comedy Series ‘Unspun’

UKTV (ALT)UKTV is teaming up with comedian Matt Forde for a new political comedy series. The company's Dave channel, which continues to rank as the UK's number one non-PSB, has handed out a six episode order to Unspun With Matt Forde, TVWise has learned.