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BBC Ditches
The Restaurant
BBC Two programme The Restaurant, fronted by celebrity chef
Raymond Blanc, will not return to TV screens, it has been confirmed.
The reality show focused on couples competing for a chance to open a
restaurant financially backed by Blanc.
A BBC statement said "the time is right for The Restaurant to close its
doors after three successful series."
Blanc is currently "in discussions" with the BBC about a new series of
Kitchen Secrets and other projects.
July
14
2010 - waveguide.co.uk
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New Steve
Coogan Series
Steve Coogan is to return to TV with a new comic creation –
himself.
The star, who has appeared in a number of Hollywood movies in recent years,
will appear in a new semi-improvised comedy series The Trip.
The BBC Two series sees Coogan and co-star Rob Brydon playing versions of
themselves as they take a trip around the north of England to undertake a
series of restaurant reviews.
Coogan – whose hit characters have included Alan Partridge and Paul Calf -
launched his most recent comedy persona Tommy Saxondale in 2006.
The six-part series is directed by Michael Winterbottom.
In the series Coogan is commissioned by a Sunday newspaper to review half a
dozen restaurants but splits from his food-loving American girlfriend with
just days to go.
He enlists the help of Brydon to accompany him on the journey as they head
off around the Lake District, Lancashire and the Yorkshire Dales, discussing
life and food.
US star Ben Stiller also makes a guest appearance as Coogan’s agent.
Announcing the series, the BBC said: “In the style of 'Curb Your
Enthusiasm', the story is fictional but based around their real personas.”
Another comedy to feature in the new BBC Two season is Whites, a series
about a chef who is past his sell-by date starring Jonathan Creek actor Alan
Davies.
July
14
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Live Aid Drama
Filming has started on new BBC Two drama, When Harvey Met
Bob, which follows one of the most iconic moments in 20th-century history,
Live Aid; the biggest televised international charity event in history.
Janice Hadlow, Controller BBC Two said: "To mark the 25th
anniversary of Live Aid, BBC Two celebrates with an ambitious single drama
which tells the story behind the biggest televised international charity
event in history and the two inspiring men that made it happen."
This one-off, 90-minute drama stars Domhnall Gleeson as Bob Geldof and Ian
Hart as Harvey Goldsmith, the two men who together changed the politics of
international aid forever.
When Harvey Met Bob is written by Joe Dunlop, directed by Nick Renton and
produced by Catherine Magee.
July
14
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C4 To Screen
Basketball
Channel 4 has confirmed it will screen four highlights
programmes from this summer's EuroBasket qualifying programme.
The GB men's and women's teams will appear in double headers around the
country, with be GB Women v Slovakia and GB Men v Ukraine from the NIA in
Birmingham and GB Women v Germany and GB Men v Bosnia & Hergovina from the
Liverpool Echo Arena the games to be featured by Channel 4.
The one hour highlights programmes will be broadcast on four consecutive
Sundays from August 22.
British Basketball's James Tombs said: "To get the support of a major
broadcaster like Channel 4 is great for the sport. We have worked with
Channel 4 before so it was the obvious platform and partner for what should
be a feast of basketball.
"This is the first time that British Basketball has staged double headers so
it will generate a lot of interest in both the men’s and women’s games as
well as producing some compelling TV viewing."
July
14
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BBC
Breakfast Goes To Salford
The BBC is moving its flagship early morning breakfast show
to Salford, it has been confirmed.
Presenters and staff on the programme were informed of the final decision
today, while the BBC is due to make a formal announcement later.
The daily show is fronted by Bill Turnbull, Sian Williams, Susanna Reid and
Charlie Stayt.
The BBC has already announced that several other departments will move to
its new northern base in Salford.
Other presenters include sports broadcaster and Strictly Come Dancing
champion Chris Hollins and weather presenter, Carol Kirkwood.
Helen Boaden, Director, BBC News, said: "BBC Breakfast is the
most watched breakfast programme in the UK and loved by millions. It has a
fantastic connection with audiences across the UK and we want to build on
that. Clearly this involves personal and professional decisions for the
talented team who make Breakfast but we will be supporting them to reach an
informed judgement about the move."
It is currently broadcast from the BBC's Television Centre in west London
and runs for three hours on week days and on Sundays and four hours on a
Saturday.
The programme celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2008.
About 2,500 jobs from five departments are moving to Salford Quays in 2011
from their current London home.
July
14
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Piers
Morgan Signs CNN Deal
Piers Morgan has signed a £5.5m deal to replace Larry King.
The Britain's Got Talent judge agreed to the four-year contract with US
network CNN and will work for 30 weeks of the year so is expected to move to
the States.
Chat show legend Larry is due to step down from Larry King
Live later this year and rumours had been rife as to who would replace the
76-year-old interviewer.
American presenters Ryan Seacrest and Katie Couric were said to be in the
running but producers thought former newspaper editor Piers would make the
ideal replacement.
However, Piers' new deal means he will have to quit his role on the
Britain's Got Talent judging panel because he will not have enough time to
commit to the programme.
July
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