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A premature switch-off risks turning the digital divide into a chasm, says Arqiva consultant and former ITV exec Christy Swords
Let’s not be hasty on the great TV switch off
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January 22, 2026 at 3:29 PM
A premature switch-off risks turning the digital divide into a chasm, says Arqiva consultant and former ITV exec Christy Swords
Industry heavyweights including Fiona Campbell and Ash Atalla urge focus on fan engagement
RTS Predictions: ‘Fandom will surpass reach’
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January 22, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Industry heavyweights including Fiona Campbell and Ash Atalla urge focus on fan engagement
Lydia Goomansingh takes newly-created role within group's globally-facing new business unit
Fremantle hires Paramount exec to fuel branded growth
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January 22, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Lydia Goomansingh takes newly-created role within group's globally-facing new business unit
Former Keo Films exec Matt Cole joins Ice Airport Alaska indie
Rare TV appoints creative director
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January 22, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Former Keo Films exec Matt Cole joins Ice Airport Alaska indie
Spirit Studios-produced series will also be available on podcast platforms and YouTube
5 delves into vodcasts with Sally Lindsay and Richard Coles
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January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Spirit Studios-produced series will also be available on podcast platforms and YouTube
Diana Carter also steps up to new role at broadcaster
Dan Korn departs Hearst Networks after a decade
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January 22, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Diana Carter also steps up to new role at broadcaster
Clarkson's Farm indie will follow the comedian's plan to buy a castle
Alan Carr to front major Disney+ series from Expectation
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January 21, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Clarkson's Farm indie will follow the comedian's plan to buy a castle
Judge has been a part of the series since its Channel 4 transfer
Prue Leith to leave Bake Off after almost a decade
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January 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Judge has been a part of the series since its Channel 4 transfer
Senior exec had ushered in international coproductions including The Ridge with the BBC
Sky NZ originals chief Thomas Robins to exit
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January 21, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Senior exec had ushered in international coproductions including The Ridge with the BBC
Details of advertising policy and format strategy emerge
Analysis: BBC and YouTube deal unpacked
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January 21, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Details of advertising policy and format strategy emerge
Trade body responds to Sarah Dillistone appointment with warning of £4bn hit to sector over a decade
Pact: Channel 4 in-house push is ‘short-sighted’
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January 21, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Trade body responds to Sarah Dillistone appointment with warning of £4bn hit to sector over a decade
Streamer talks up recent talent show launch Star Search and looks ahead to Plimsoll's Skyscraper Live
Netflix eyes live TV as shares slide after Q4 results
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January 21, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Streamer talks up recent talent show launch Star Search and looks ahead to Plimsoll's Skyscraper Live
Craig Strachan will drive expansion of indie behind NearlyParents
Former Amazon podcast head to lead Jamie Laing’s JamPot
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January 21, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Craig Strachan will drive expansion of indie behind NearlyParents
Commissioning on the video-sharing platform alone isn't a strategy for growth, says Emily Oyama
Pact policy director sounds YouTube warning
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January 21, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Commissioning on the video-sharing platform alone isn't a strategy for growth, says Emily Oyama
Docs supremo decides to step down immediately, but will continue working on two Once Upon a Time projects
Clare Sillery to leave BBC after 20+ years
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January 21, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Docs supremo decides to step down immediately, but will continue working on two Once Upon a Time projects
Tim Davie: "This groundbreaking partnership will help us connect with audiences in new ways"
BBC and YouTube lift the lid on landmark partnership
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January 21, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Tim Davie: "This groundbreaking partnership will help us connect with audiences in new ways"
Kathryn Shrubb takes role recently vacated by Emma Luffingham at Line of Duty producer
World Productions names head of development
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January 21, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Kathryn Shrubb takes role recently vacated by Emma Luffingham at Line of Duty producer
Channel 4 has named reality maestro Sarah Dillistone as creative lead of its nascent in-house production unit, Broadcast can reveal.
The in-house production business will be able to pitch to C4 and other broadcasters, with production anticipated to start by early 2027.
The in-house production business will be able to pitch to C4 and other broadcasters, with production anticipated to start by early 2027.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Channel 4 has named reality maestro Sarah Dillistone as creative lead of its nascent in-house production unit, Broadcast can reveal.
The in-house production business will be able to pitch to C4 and other broadcasters, with production anticipated to start by early 2027.
The in-house production business will be able to pitch to C4 and other broadcasters, with production anticipated to start by early 2027.
Creator Lab aims to find new talent to bring gardening content to younger audiences
BBC’s TikTok scheme to descend on Chelsea Flower Show
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January 21, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Creator Lab aims to find new talent to bring gardening content to younger audiences
HBO's latest Game of Thrones spin-off reaches around 450,000 UK viewers
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is no match for House of the Dragon
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January 20, 2026 at 10:56 PM
HBO's latest Game of Thrones spin-off reaches around 450,000 UK viewers
Indies have until 30 January to have their say
10 days left to join Broadcast Indie Survey 2026
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January 20, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Indies have until 30 January to have their say
HBO Max chiefs admit streamer launch in UK 'complicates' rights situation on copros but talk up flexibility
WBD’s Bloys & Perrette on UK expansion and Netflix ‘noise’
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January 20, 2026 at 6:45 PM
HBO Max chiefs admit streamer launch in UK 'complicates' rights situation on copros but talk up flexibility
MONDAY: Celebrity SAS star's single doc misses C4's 10pm slot average
Jason Fox’s Arctic adventure falls short
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January 20, 2026 at 5:35 PM
MONDAY: Celebrity SAS star's single doc misses C4's 10pm slot average
Head of development at Showtrial producer to become creative director at French outfit
Pathé hires World’s Emma Luffingham amid TV push
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January 20, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Head of development at Showtrial producer to become creative director at French outfit
The move is designed to accelerate the deal timeline while maintaining the same $27.75 per share valuation
WBD and Netflix switch to all-cash deal structure
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January 20, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The move is designed to accelerate the deal timeline while maintaining the same $27.75 per share valuation