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NewsOliver Dowden: keeping Channel 4 public would be ‘an act of self-harm’
Culture secretary to claim ‘standing still not an option’ at today’s RTS Convention.
NewsAmazon’s Chris Bird lands dedicated UK role
European content head promoted to local managing director.
NewsBafta, BFI, Amazon back UK TV Freelance Charter
While not legally binding, the charter works on the principle of collective responsibility.
NewsUK government proposes to sell Channel 4
Privatisation battle begins with publisher-broadcaster model under threat.
NewsSky overhauls bullying and harassment polices
Zai Bennett and Jane Millichip write to suppliers with updated safeguarding measures.
NewsDan Grabiner promoted to Amazon Studios head of UK originals
Exec to oversee developing and producing Amazon’s original series and programming in the UK.
NewsUK’s Film and TV Charity unveils £1m anti-racism scheme
Scheme ringfences further 30% of future grants for minority groups.
NewsBBC Storyville chief heads to Fremantle to lead new factual unit
Mandy Chang exits after four years to become global head of documentaries.
News‘Chernobyl’ actor Paul Ritter dies aged 54
Ritter’s film roles included Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince and Quantum Of Solace.
NewsAmazon seeking head of UK originals to continue film, TV growth
Dedicated country head to be appointed as Georgia Brown’s remit expands
NewsAmazon UK seeks commissioning apprentices
Recruits will join Dan Grabiner and Johnny Lewsley’s divisions
NewsLightbox exits Channel 4 Indie Growth Fund
Co-founders Jonathan Chinn and Simon Chinn taking back full control of the business.
NewsKevin Macdonald to make Covid-19 feature documentary for Altitude and ITV
The doc is a co-production between Fraser’s Docsville Studios, Altitude Factual and Expanded Media.
NewsBela Bajaria smashes silos in Netflix senior ranks
Initiates hefty restructure six weeks after replacing Cindy Holland.
NewsAnthony Horowitz, Irvine Welsh and Ridley Scott open BritBox scripted slate
BBC/ITV SVoD lands trio of dramas from high-profile talent.