Deadline: Frank Sinatra, JFK & The Mob Doc Headed To Channel 4

Story from Deadline:

A documentary about the relationships between Frank Sinatra, JFK and the mafia has been snapped up by Channel 4.

Deadline: Netflix Adds To UK Drama Commissioning Team By Snapping Up AC Chapter One Exec Toby Bentley

Story from Deadline:

Netflix has added to its UK drama commissioning team by hiring Best Interests EP Toby Bentley from AC Chapter One.

Deadline: ‘At Home With The Furys’ Wins Netflix A Rare Place In UK’s Most-Watched Shows

Story from Deadline:

At Home With The Furys scored Netflix a rare entry in the UK’s highest-rated television shows after its first episode was seen by 2.6M viewers.

BBC News; Jamie Crick: Radio broadcaster dies at 57

Story from BBC News:

Broadcaster Jamie Crick, known for shows on Jazz FM, Classic FM and Scala Radio, has died at the age of 57.

Hollywood Reporter: David Zaslav Says Mark Thompson Will Bring “Transformational Leadership” to CNN

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

It’s official: Mark Thompson will be the new leader of CNN.

Deadline: BBC News Channel Reviewing If It Needs More Presenters As Five Female Anchors Remain In Limbo

Story from Deadline:

The BBC is carrying out a review to establish whether it requires more news channel presenters as five senior female anchors remain in the dark about their future.

Deadline: Mark Thompson Named Chairman And CEO Of CNN

Story from Deadline:

Warner Bros. Discovery made it official on Wednesday: Mark Thompson will become chairman and CEO of CNN.

Morninggate - Advanced Television: SharkNinja sponsors ITV’s This Morning

Story from Advanced Television:

ITV has announced lifestyle solutions company SharkNinja as the new show sponsor for the network’s live flagship weekday magazine show, This Morning, starting from September 1st.

Deadline: AMC & Paramount Network CBS Reality Apologizes For Broadcasting The N-Word During Daytime

Story from Deadline:

CBS Reality, the UK channel owned by AMC Networks International and Paramount, has apologized for airing the N-word before the 9PM watershed.

Morninggate - Daily Mail: Lorraine Kelly appears to distance herself from Holly Willoughby

Story from Daily Mail:

Lorraine Kelly has appeared to distance herself from her fellow ITV presenter Holly Willoughby in the wake of the Phillip Schofield scandal.

Deadline: BBC Scoops ‘The Newsreader’ Season 2

Story from Deadline:

Australian breakout drama The Newsreader is returning to the BBC in the UK after striking a deal with distributor eOne.

Broadcast Sport: S4C doubles live women’s football broadcasts

Story from Broadcast Sport:

S4C has doubled the number of women’s football matches it will broadcast live.

Deadline: Disney+ Not Going Forward With ‘Nautilus’ UK Series As Part Of Cost-Cutting Content Removal

Story from Deadline:

Nautilus, the UK live-action Captain Nemo series commissioned by Disney+ two years ago, is no longer headed to the streamer, Deadline has learned.

Daily Mail: Vicky Pattison claims she was told to 'push' Loose Women guests to cry

Story from Daily Mail:

Vicky Pattison has claimed she was told to 'push' Loose Women guests who were on the verge of tears.

Daily Mail: A look-back at CITV's most iconic shows as the channel closes

Story from Daily Mail:

CITV is set to close its doors on Friday after four decades on the airwaves, having birthed an slew of legendary children's shows that put its US rivals to shame.

Deadline: Star Of TV’s Funniest Accidental Interview Is Suing BBC For Share Of Profits Of Viral Clip

Story from Deadline:

The BBC is being sued by the man mistakenly interviewed live on its news channel, for a share in the royalties of the clip that went around the world.

Digital TV Europe: Sky Sports wins bid for Super League rights

Story from Digital TV Europe:

The Super League has revealed it has closed the bidding process for domestic rights, with Sky Sports confirmed as the preferred bidder to broadcast the rugby tournament.

Morninggate - Daily Mail: Holly Willoughby 'cooperating in Phillip Schofield scandal inquiry'

Story from Daily Mail:

Holly Willoughby has reportedly spoken to the barrister in charge of the independent inquiry into the Phillip Schofield affair scandal.

Deadline; ITV & All3Media: Deal Not Dead Just Yet As Prep Begins On Auction Of ‘The Traitors’ Producer

Story from Deadline:

ITV may have balked at All3Media’s £1B price tag last month, but Deadline hears that the British broadcaster is yet to fully walk away from a deal for The Traitors producer.

Daily Mail: Top Gear's future in doubt as editorial director quits

Story from Daily Mail:

Top Gear's future is uncertain as its editorial director has quit just months after Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff left the show following his dramatic crash.

Digital TV Europe: ITV ad revenue “enormous”, with no plans to cut spends

Story from Digital TV Europe:

ITV has no plans to cut commissioning spend despite the current economic challenges facing the industry, MD Kevin Lygo has said.

Digital Bit Rate: Virgin Media UK to launch 16 streams for The US Tennis Open on the EPG

Digital Bit Rate is reporting that Virgin Media UK are testing in Virgin Media HQ the following channels for the US Tennis open:

Deadline: BBC Unscripted Chief Says She Doesn’t “Instinctively” Want Reboots But Makes “No Apologies” For Reviving Shows Like ‘Survivor’

Story from Deadline:

The BBC’s director of unscripted has defended the corporation against claims that it is shutting out new content ideas by rebooting TV shows in its primetime schedule.

Deadline; Paramount UK Chief Ben Frow Says He Secretly Resigned Because Of Burnout: “I Felt Like I Was Being Eaten Alive”

Story from Deadline:

Paramount’s UK content chief Ben Frow has revealed that he secretly resigned last year as a result of burnout following the pandemic.

Deadline; Louis Theroux: “Atmosphere Of Anxiety” Has Led To “Less Confident Filmmaking”

Story from Deadline:

Louis Theroux has warned in his Edinburgh TV Festival MacTaggart address that an “atmosphere of anxiety” is leading to “less confident, less morally complex filmmaking.”

Deadline: BBC Studios Exec Says UK Comedy Budgets Now Closer To Drama Than Entertainment

Story from Deadline:

The cost of British comedy is just getting more expensive — news that doesn’t make great reading for the UK’s comic talent base.

Deadline: Louis Theroux Calls Out “Right-Skewing Press” & “Vested Interests” Who Want To Defund The BBC

Story from Deadline:

The morning after his MacTaggart, Louis Theroux has called out the “right-skewing press” and “vested interests” who want to defund the BBC.

Deadline: Ian Katz Says Channel 4 Has Been “More Honest” Than Rivals About Commissioning Slowdown

Story from Deadline:

Channel 4 has “perhaps been a bit more honest” than its rivals about the recent commissioning slowdown, according to programs boss Ian Katz, who said there has been a “perception” that his network’s financial picture is “more dramatic than elsewhere.”

Deadline: BBC Unscripted Chief Says She Doesn’t “Instinctively” Want Reboots But Makes “No Apologies” For Reviving Shows Like ‘Survivor’

Story from Deadline:

The BBC’s director of unscripted has defended the corporation against claims that it is shutting out new content ideas by rebooting TV shows in its primetime schedule.

Deadline: ‘Big Brother’ UK Will Run For At Least Two Seasons, Says ITV

Story from Deadline:

Big Brother UK will run for at least two seasons on ITV, the network has said.

Morninggate - Deadline: ITV Programs Boss Urges People Not To Rush To “Hasty Judgement” Before Phillip Schofield Review Is Published

Story from Deadline:

ITV programs boss Kevin Lygo has urged no “hasty judgement” before the independent report into Phillip Schofield is published, citing “enormous pressure from press and social media.”

Deadline: ‘Big Brother’ Exec Blasts “Derogatory & Disingenuous” Attitude Towards Reality TV

Story from Deadline:

Big Brother exec Katy Manley has said it is “derogatory and disingenuous” for people to dismiss reality TV shows as “guilty pleasures.”

Morninggate - Deadline: Avalon Boss Jon Thoday “Surprised” ITV Bosses Didn’t Know About Phillip Schofield Affair

Story from Deadline:

Avalon boss Jon Thoday has said he is “surprised” that ITV bosses weren’t aware of Phillip Schofield’s relationship with a much younger runner on This Morning.

Broadband TV News: UKTV launching four FAST channels

Story from Broadband TV News:

UKTV is entering the FAST channel market with four Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) channels on Samsung TV Plus and Pluto TV.

Advanced Television: Uninterrupted La Vuelta a España on Warner Bros Discovery

Story from Advanced Television:

The stage is set for the Grand Tour cycling season’s conclusion as La Vuelta a España gets underway from Barcelona on August 26th.

Deadline: BBC See Viewer Engagement Dwindling — Ampere Study

Story from Deadline:

The BBC and other major European public service networks have seen viewer engagement in their services dive by nearly a fifth in the past six years, an Ampere Analysis study revealed today.

Deadline: UK Networks & Prime Video Donate More To Film & TV Charity Following 800% Rise In Applications For Financial Help

Story from Deadline:

Major UK broadcasters and Prime Video have pledged extra donations to the UK’s Film & TV Charity following an astonishing 800% rise in grant applications from workers struggling with the economic downturn.

Daily Mail: England fans slam the BBC's coverage of the World Cup final

Story from Daily Mail:

England fans have slammed the BBC's coverage of the Women's World Cup final with many complaining of a commentary blunder that can be overheard over the coverage.

Sky News; CITV: Children's TV channel will close in September following launch of ITVX Kids

Story from Sky News:

Children's TV channel CITV - loved for kids' classics including Danger Mouse and Rainbow - will close next month.

Confirmed: ITV to close CITV Channel on September 1st

Virgin Media's EPG has confirmed that ITV's CITV Channel will close at 9pm on September 1st.

Advanced Television: Channel 4 hires Thomas in Commissioning Editor role

Story from Advanced Television:

Janine Thomas, has been appointed as Commissioning Editor Current Affairs for the youth strand Untold and will directly report to Louisa Compton, Head of News and Current Affairs, Specialist Factual and Sport.

Broadcast Sport: TNT Sports secures Asia Cup rights

Story from Broadcast Sport:

TNT Sports has secured the rights to the Asia Cup in the UK and Ireland, after an agreement with global rights holder Disney Star.

Media Guardian: Stephen Nolan ‘deeply sorry’ after allegations about explicit photos

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC presenter Stephen Nolan has apologised following allegations that he sent unsolicited sexually explicit photographs to colleagues.

AMC Network UK: Sam Rowden Promoted to newly created role of Vice President, Content Group, AMC Networks International

Story from AMC Networks UK:

AMC Networks International UK has announced today that Sam Rowden has been promoted to the newly-created position of Vice President, Content Group, AMC Networks International UK, overseeing AMC Networks International UK’s overall content strategy.

Daily Mail: BBC 'probing hiring of five presenters' after claims process a 'sham'

Story from Daily Mail:

The BBC is probing the hiring of five senior presenters on its news channel after claims the recruitment process was a 'sham', a report has said.

Media Leader: Linear TV ads only reach half of UK households

Story from Media Leader:

More than nine in 10 ads shown on traditional broadcast TV are only being seen by half of households in the UK.

Daily Mail: Could Apple buy Disney? Insiders debate the possible $160-billion deal

Story from Daily Mail:

Disney CEO Bob Iger has reignited speculation that he intends to sell the iconic entertainment company to tech giant Apple — following last week's earnings call.

Media Guardian: BBC’s Stephen Nolan show accused of planting staff in TV audience

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC presenter Stephen Nolan is facing fresh scrutiny over claims one of his shows planted staff members in the audience to stir on-air rows.

EXCLUSIVE; Virgin Media and Warner Bros Discovery at war - What brands on Virgin Media are own by Warner Bros Discovery?

On the back of yesterday's news of Warner Bros Discovery may fell out with Virgin Media UK soon.

EXCLUSIVE: Three more Pluto TV Channels to launch on Virgin Media EPG soon

Story from our sister site Media Boy UK on X:

BBC Sport Scotland: Rangers and Hibs European games take BBC viewing figures past one million

Story from BBC Sport Scotland:

BBC Scotland's live coverage of Championship and European matches as well as its Sportscene highlights were watched by more than one million viewers across the UK in August.

Deadline: Stephen Nolan Allegations Shine Spotlight Once Again On BBC Presenter Behavior

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has found itself in hot water once again over the behind-the-scenes behavior of one of its highest profile presenters.

Daily Mail: BBC promises 'exciting news' after Helen Skelton quit Radio 5 Live

Story from Daily Mail:

The BBC today said it 'respected' Helen Skelton's decision to leave Radio 5 Live and called her an 'excellent host' - as bosses promised listeners some 'exciting news'.

Virgin Media and Warner Bros Discovery at war - Warner Bros Discovery UK's new carriage deal with Virgin Media UK update

Our sister site Media Boy UK on X is reporting:

Broadcast Sport: Behind-the-scenes at Sky Sports’ new MNF studio

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Broadcast Sport speaks to Sky Sports’ director of creative output, Ben Wickham, about the studio, which will also be used on other major rights.

Deadline: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner & Hans Zimmer Team Up To Buy Maida Vale Studios

Story from Deadline:

London’s Maida Vale Studios has been sold to a partnership between Working Title co-chairmen Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner and composer Hans Zimmer and his business partner Steve Kofsky.

Media Guardian: Helen Skelton quits Radio 5 Live to spend more time with her children

Story from Media Guardian:

The presenter Helen Skelton has broadcast her final show for BBC Radio 5 Live “for now” to spend more time with her children.

Media Leader: Disney+ with ads set for November launch in UK

Story from Media Leader:

Disney+ will launch its ad-supported subscription tier on 1 November, Disney has confirmed, nearly a year after the cheaper option debuted in the US.

Daily Mail: Ex-England star joins Sky Sports pundits for the forthcoming season

Story from Daily Mail:

A former England international is joining the star-studded list of Sky Sports pundits for the forthcoming season, and will make his first appearance on Sunday.

Deadline: Warner Bros. Discovery Sets New UK & Ireland Boss, Antonio Ruiz Exits

Story from Deadline:

More change at Warner Bros. Discovery, with UK and Ireland boss Antonio Ruiz having exited to be replaced by Andrew Georgiou.

Viaplay Sports UK Crisis - The Sun: UEFA and Channel 4 'in talks' to screen Scotland games amid Viaplay turmoil

Story from The Sun:

UEFA and Channel 4 are reportedly in talks over rights to televise Scotland games after Viaplay chaos.

Daily Mail: Jeff Stelling confirmed as new talkSPORT breakfast show host

Story from Daily Mail:

Jeff Stelling will present talkSPORT's Breakfast Show every Monday and Tuesday after departing Sky's Soccer Saturday.

Morninggate - Daily Mail: This Morning staff faced bullying in wake of Phillip Schofield scandal

Story from Daily Mail:

A 'large number' of ITV's This Morning staff past and present have raised claims of 'toxic working cultures, bullying, discrimination and harassment' to Parliament.

The Sun: Saudi League to be shown in UK as broadcaster buys rights to show Ronaldo and Co

Story from The Sun:

Streaming giant DAZN have agreed a one-season deal to show the Saudi Pro League.

Morninggate - Deadline; ‘This Morning’: More People Make Toxicity & Bullying Claims, Says UK Committee Reviewing Phillip Schofield Saga

Story from Deadline:

More individuals have raised concerns over toxic working cultures, bullying, discrimination and harassment on This Morning since ITV bosses appeared for a grilling over the Phillip Schofield saga, the UK Committee reviewing it has said.

Deadline: Sky Loses UK Oscars Coverage After Two Decades

Story from Deadline:

UK film fanatics will no longer be able to watch coverage of the Oscars on Sky.

Media Guardian: GB News faces four more Ofcom investigations over impartiality rules

Story from Media Guardian:

GB News is being investigated for four further potential breaches of impartiality rules, as the media regulator Ofcom struggles with the rightwing channel’s willingness to push the boundaries of British broadcasting rules.

Daily Mail: Bianca Westwood breaks silence on her Sky Sports departure

Story from Daily Mail:

Bianca Westwood penned an emotional farewell on social media as she confirmed that she has left Sky Sports.

Daily Mail: Dickie Davis announces he is leaving Sky Sports after 30 years

Story from Daily Mail:

Sky Sports' legend Dickie Davis has announced he is leaving the broadcaster after almost 30 years.

Deadline; “Do You Not Speak English?”: Trump Former Aide Sebastian Gorka Tears Strip Off BBC Journalist

Story from Deadline:

Donald Trump’s former aid Sebastian Gorka gave short shrift to the BBC’s political editor this week, eventually asking him, “Do you not speak English?”

TVBEurope; Match ready: Sky Sports News prepares to kick off new football season from brand new studio

Story from TVB Europe:

Millions of football fans will breathe a sigh of relief this weekend as the 2023-24 season finally kicks off.

Daily Mail: Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher admit fears of the axe at Sky Sports

Story from Daily Mail:

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have admitted concerns over their future at Sky Sports after the broadcaster's recent presenter exodus.

Deadline: All3Media Still Up For Grabs But Hefty Debt Pile & $1.3B Valuation Could Slow Down Sale Of ‘The Tourist’ & ‘Traitors’ Firm

Story from Deadline:

Warner Bros. Discovery and Liberty Global’s bid to sell The Tourist and Traitors maker All3Media could be hampered by concerns over a hefty debt pile and weighty £1B valuation.

Cable Forum: Virgin Media UK will NOT launch 7 FAST Channels after all

epsilon has reveal on Cable Forum that Apparently, the 7 channels mentioned on a list below, was removed from Virgin's internal networks last night.

Virgin Media: Virgin Media O2 bolsters TV offering with a selection of new themed channels

Story from Virgin Media:

Virgin Media O2 is adding a range of new themed channels to its TV line up, offering customers access to even more entertainment at no extra cost.

Digital Spy Forum: ITV to close the CITV Channel on September 1st

Digital Spy Forum is reporting the following: