Channel 5

5 Expands into Vodcasts with Spirit Studios

5 in the U.K. has commissioned its first vodcasts, ordering two 20-episode series from Spirit Studios that will be made available on podcast outlets, YouTube, and on its streaming and linear platforms.

Graham Norton Novel Being Adapted for 5

FilmNation Entertainment and The Mediapro Studio are producing an adaptation of Forever Home, a bestselling novel by Graham Norton, for 5 in the U.K.

Reemah Sakaan to Lead 5

Reemah Sakaan, most recently global CEO at BritBox International, has been named president of U.K. broadcaster 5, succeeding Sarah Rose, who stepped down at the end of last year to move to The Royal Foundation.

Fremantle’s Naked Lands 5 Commission for Royal Docs

5 has commissioned the Fremantle label Naked and Krempelwood to produce three specials about U.K. royalty exploring scandals and relationships.

Middlechild Preps Claudia Winkleman Doc for 5

Claudia Winkleman: Behind the Fringe, exploring the career of the influential U.K. broadcaster, is being made by Middlechild for 5.
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