Pride & Prejudice & Zombies: first pictures

Jane Austen, Pride & Prejudice, Pride & Prejudice & Zombies

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It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that each generation receives its own cinematic interpretation of Jane Austen’s most famous love story. So, naturally, when our headstrong Elizabeth Bennet and her gaggle of sisters next appear on screen, they’ll...

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Wolf Hall on the shopping list of representatives of the world’s broadcast networks

BBC, BBC2, global sales, Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall

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Intrigue, showmanship and high stakes negotiation are central to the plot of Wolf Hall – and also to the annual television sales event that launches in Liverpool next weekend. With millions of pounds at their disposal, representatives of the world’s broadcast...

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BBC3 virtually certain to close as a broadcast channel

BBC, BBC Trust, BBC3, online channel

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BBC3 is now virtually certain to close as a broadcast channel in January next year after the BBC Trust today gave provisional approval to the plans. The Corporation’s regulator said that the bid by BBC management to make the youth channel an online-only...

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