Channel 4 has commissioned an audacious new comedy series from Fremantle’s Dancing Ledge Productions (The Responder, Wedding Season). Written and created by Camilla Whitehill, Big Mood is a vivacious and rebellious portrayal of female friendship when infiltrated by the complexities of a serious mental illness. The six-part series will explore the messy pitfalls and idiosyncrasies of navigating adulthood through wicked humour, daft anecdotes, and unsettling … [Read more...] about Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West to star in new Channel 4 comedy Big Mood
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Freedom Scripted continues growth plans with two senior hires
Following its Channel 4 growth fund investment, Glasgow based production company Freedom Scripted today announces two senior hires with Nancy Napper Canter as Development Executive and Mark Raeburn as Chief Financial Officer, as part of its plans to scale up the company. With extensive knowledge of the financial management of indie production companies, Mark Raeburn joins as CFO from Channel 4, where he oversaw a budget of £700 million during his eight years as Head of Programme Finance. He also … [Read more...] about Freedom Scripted continues growth plans with two senior hires
BBC Global News and Channel 4 strike landmark commercial partnership in new deal for global advertisers
BBC Global News - the BBC’s international commercial news, sport and features arm –and Channel 4 - a publicly-owned and commercially-funded UK public service broadcaster- have signed a strategic deal to offer global advertisers access to the UK commercial broadcast marketplace. For BBC Global News, the partnership opens up the vital UK market for its global clients, who are now able to take full advantage of 4Sales’ market-leading ad solutions across linear and VoD. The partnership offers … [Read more...] about BBC Global News and Channel 4 strike landmark commercial partnership in new deal for global advertisers
The Garden appoints new director of Programmes and Head of Specialist Factual
The Garden, part of ITV Studios, has announced that Nicola Brown has been appointed as Director of Programmes. Brown will join Chief Executive Magnus Temple, Chief Creative Officer John Hay and Managing Director Nicola Hill to help grow and deliver The Garden’s expanding slate, which includes Channel 4 hits 24 Hours in A&E and 24 Hours in Police Custody, new shows for the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Nat Geo and the recent commission of the US version of 24 Hours in Police Custody, a … [Read more...] about The Garden appoints new director of Programmes and Head of Specialist Factual
Fremantle global commissions new reality-dating format
Fremantle announces its first global commissions for the new reality-dating format Five Guys a Week. Created by Label1 for Channel 4 in the UK, the unique new format has stolen the hearts of RTL4 in Holland and TV4 in Sweden, who are set to produce local versions respectively, following deals led by Fremantle. A commission in France is to be announced soon. Five Guys a Week transforms the first-date experience into the ultimate test of romance and compatibility, whilst putting the woman in … [Read more...] about Fremantle global commissions new reality-dating format
Channel 4′s Michelle Chappell joins Endemol Shine North
MANCHESTER – Endemol Shine North, part of the Endemol Shine Group, has named former Channel 4 executive Michelle Chappell as its creative director. Based in Media City UK, Manchester, Endemol Shine North produces adventurous TV and brand stories for TV, digital and social. In her new role, Chappell will shepherd development and drive new business. She takes over as creative director from Rick Murray, who has been promoted to managing director. Chappell joins Endemol … [Read more...] about Channel 4′s Michelle Chappell joins Endemol Shine North
