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UKTV Unveils Lecture Parody Series ‘Dave TALKS’ Featuring James Acaster, Katy Wix & More

By Patrick Munn | June 1, 2016 - 12:10 pm | No Comments

UKTV has unveiled Dave TALKS, a series of eight spoof lectures that are available exclusively on the commercial network's YouTube channel, TVWise has learned.

UKTV Adds Marketing To Zoë Clapp’s Remit

By Patrick Munn | June 1, 2016 - 10:21 am | No Comments

UKTV is expanding the remit of Communications Director Zoë Clapp. The commercial network, which is a joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Scripps Networks Interactive, has named Clapp Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, TVWise has learned.

‘Endeavour’ Season 4 Adds Tristan Sturrock, Gillian Saker & Adam James

By Patrick Munn | June 1, 2016 - 9:46 am | No Comments

ITV's Endeavour is adding to its cast. Tristan Sturrock (Poldark, Doc Martin), Gillian Saker (Ripper Street, Misfits) and Adam James (Doctor Foster, Thicker Than Water) have signed one for guest starring roles in the show's upcoming fourth season, TVWise has learned.

FX Picks Up Marvel Drama ‘Legion’ To Series, Fox Networks Group Circling For Global Rollout

By Patrick Munn | June 1, 2016 - 7:47 am | No Comments

FX is officIally getting in on the comic-book craze. The cable network has picked up their Marvel pilot Legion, set in the world of the X-Men, to series with an eight episode order. Additionally, TVWise has exclusively learned that Fox Networks Group is circling the project and will serve as the global broadcaster for Legion in more than 120 territories, including the UK.

Netflix Orders Wrestling Comedy From ‘Orange Is The New Black’ Creator Jenji Kohan

By Patrick Munn | June 1, 2016 - 7:24 am | No Comments

Netflix is re-teaming with Jenji Kohan for their next series. The streaming giant has handed out a straight-to-series order to GLOW, a 1980s set wrestling comedy which hails from the Orange Is The New Black creator, TVWise has learned.

‘Transparent’ Renewed For Fourth Season At Amazon

By Patrick Munn | May 31, 2016 - 1:44 pm | No Comments

Amazon has handed out an early fourth season renewal to their award winning comedy series Transparent, more than four months before the show's third season is set to premiere. The streaming service has ordered ten episodes for season four, which is eyed for a 2017 premiere.

BBC One Releases Trailer For ‘New Blood’

By Patrick Munn | May 31, 2016 - 1:32 pm | No Comments

BBC One has released the first trailer for their Anthony Horowitz drama series New Blood, which is set to premiere on Thursday June 9th at 9pm.

Sky Atlantic Orders Cancer Comedy ‘Sick Note’, Rupert Grint & Nick Frost To Star

By Patrick Munn | May 31, 2016 - 10:26 am | No Comments

Sky Atlantic has handed out a six episode series order to Sick Note, a comedy about a man misdiagnosed with cancer, from Nat Saunders and James Serafinowicz, TVWise has learned. Rupert Grint (Harry Potter feature film series), Nick Frost (Mr Sloane) and Don Johnson (Blood & Oil) are attached to star.