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Left Bank Pictures To Produce English Language Drama For China’s CITVC

By Patrick Munn | August 24, 2015 - 11:54 am | No Comments

Left Bank Pictures - the indie behind Outlander, Strike Back and Netflix's upcoming Queen Elizabeth II drama The Crown - is set to produce an English language drama series for the Chinese market after signing a co-development deal with China International Television Corporation (CITVC).

A+E Networks UK Poaches Sky’s Adrian Pilkington For Distribution & Strategy Role

By Patrick Munn | August 24, 2015 - 10:23 am | No Comments

A+E Networks UK has poached Sky exec Adrian Pilkington to serve in the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Distribution and Strategy.

TV Trailer: BBC One’s ‘Doctor Foster’ Starring Suranne Jones

By Patrick Munn | August 24, 2015 - 9:38 am | No Comments

BBC One has released the first trailer for their new five-part Suranne Jones (Scott & Bailey) fronted drama series Doctor Foster. Doctor Foster follows the eponymous doctor (Jones) whom is a trusted GP, the heart of her village and a woman people can trust. But Doctor Foster’s life is about to explode. When she suspects her husband has been having an affair, Doctor Foster is determined to find out the truth.

Juliet Stevenson, John Lynch, Joanna Vanderham & More To Star In BBC One’s ‘One Of Us’

By Patrick Munn | August 21, 2015 - 11:06 am | 2 Comments

BBC One has locked down the main cast for One Of Us. Juliet Stevenson (The Village), John Lynch (The Fall), Joanna Vanderham (The Paradise), Laura Fraser (Breaking Bad), Adrian Edmondson (Prey), Georgina Campbell (The Ark), Joe Dempsie (Skins) Julie Graham (Shetland), Gary Lewis (Filth), Steve Evets (Rev) and Kate Dickie (Prometheus) are set to star in the four episode drama which hails from The Missing creators Jack and Harry Williams.

UKTV’s Gold Channel Orders Hotel Comedy ‘Do Not Disturb’, Catherine Tate & Miles Jupp To Star

By Patrick Munn | August 20, 2015 - 10:10 am | No Comments

UKTV's Gold channel has given the greenlight to Do Not Disturb, an hour-long comedy set in a boutique hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon. Catherine Tate (Big School) and Miles Jupp (In & Out Of The Kitchen) are attached to star.

Amazon Prime Instant Video UK Takes Streaming Rights To ‘Fear The Walking Dead’

By Patrick Munn | August 20, 2015 - 9:43 am | No Comments

Amazon Prime Instant Video UK has acquired the streaming rights to The Walking Dead spin-off Fear The Walking Dead after striking a deal with international distributor Entertainment One (eOne). The series will be available on the streaming service in 2016, following the first window broadcast on AMC UK.

BBC One Sets Premiere Date For Lenny Henry Drama ‘Danny And The Human Zoo’

By Patrick Munn | August 19, 2015 - 8:49 pm | No Comments

BBC One's one-off drama Danny And The Human Zoo will premiere on Monday August 31st at 9pm, it has been announced.

A+E Networks’ Anna Priest Promoted To Vice-President, Global Brands

By Patrick Munn | August 19, 2015 - 4:55 pm | No Comments

A+E Networks has promoted long-time marketing and communications executive Anna Priest to the position of Vice-President of Global Brands. In her new role, Priest will be responsible for setting the company’s 3-5 year global brand strategies and marketing plans. She will also review new ways to develop and expand the growth and impact of A+E Networks and will champion the company’s global corporate social responsibility programmes. As VP of Global Brands, she will report to Amanda Hill, A+E Networks' Chief Creative Officer, International.