Channel 5 has commissioned ITN Productions to make a new 4 x 60’ weekly series, Vanished, focussing on people who have gone missing across the UK. Presented live by 5 News’ Dan Walker, it will focus on current stories of missing persons as well as cases from the past few years. Every 90 seconds someone […]
Channel 5 has agreed a new five-year deal with ITN to produce both 5 News and Jeremy Vine in an extension of the current agreement between the two parties. The deal will enable Channel 5 to maintain its existing Ofcom commitment to deliver a minimum of 280 hours of news each calendar year. The hour-long […]
Yeti Television has announced the appointment of Simon Greenwood as Series and Executive Producer. Greenwood brings over 20 years’ experience of producing factual content for a range of channels, as well as his specialist knowledge of the Observational documentary genre. Prior to making his mark in the factual TV space, Greenwood worked as a Broadcast […]
UK commercial PSB Channel 5 grew its share for the fourth consecutive year in 2022, with original drama continuing to draw in new viewers, to give the channel its highest year since 2010. Building on a strong performance in 2021, Channel 5’s share of all-individual’s viewing increased by +1 per cent year-on-year (YOY) overall. The […]
Yeti Television has announced a new senior hire with its appointment of Llinos Griffiths as Development Executive. In her new role as Development Executive, Griffiths will be a key driver in Yeti creating Welsh-made formats and showcasing them around the world. Griffiths brings a wealth of experience, having worked as Development Executive on a range of […]
Mattel has announced the introduction of Bruno, the first autistic character in the iconic Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go series and franchise. Mattel Television developed Bruno in collaboration with respected organisations including the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) and Easterseals Southern California, as well as autistic writers and spokespeople. Voiced by nine-year-old actor Elliott […]
Channel 5 has commissioned ITN Productions to produce a one-off live debate hosted by Jeremy Vine focusing on the anger, anxiety and the massive issues currently engulfing Britain. Millions of people feel like they have had enough and they’re all desperately wanting answers. The studio audience will be discussing and debating why people can’t heat, […]
The heads of UK public service broadcasters (PSBs) BBC and ITV have written an open letter warning that so-called ‘Crown Jewel’ sporting events such as the Olympics and the football World Cup risk going behind a paywall unless the Government proceeds with new legislation, amid fears that proposed media legislation could be dropped by Prime […]
5 News has announced that its health and well-being segment, Mind Matters with Dr Sian, will be available as a podcast from July 27th. Mind Matters with Dr Sian will continue to run as a segment airing fortnightly within 5 News but will now be available in a longer format as a podcast. The mental […]
UK media regulator Ofcom is seeking evidence to help determine whether there is a need to reform rules that restrict the amount of advertising shown on public service broadcasters’ TV channels. All UK broadcasters are subject to restrictions on the quantity and scheduling of advertising on their channels. But under rules introduced over 30 years […]