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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2013 12:28:40 GMT 1
Mark Williams-Thomas, the criminologist and investigative journalist who worked closely on ITV’s Jimmy Savile Exposure film, has struck an exclusive deal with Shiver, the factual division of ITV Studios.
Williams-Thomas will work on undercover investigations for the channel, the first of which will air later this year.
Shiver director Alex Gardiner described him as “one of the most respected experts in his field and his vast experience in a wide range of high profile investigations was the driving force behind our Jimmy Savile Exposure. This programme deal illustrates the breadth of factual content that Shiver is producing and the array of talent we’re working with from our bases in London, MediaCity and Leeds.”
Williams-Thomas said: “I firmly believe the media has a vital role though investigative journalism in exposing issues that affect the public and I am delighted to be working with ITV and Shiver on an exclusive basis. I will continue to concentrate on exposing some of the most shocking criminal activity both in the UK and overseas as well as hunting people down.”
Shiver has also won several commissions from ITV network, including 30x 60-minute daytime series, Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. The series will refresh the 60 Minute Makeover format and will see him leading a team of designers and workmen to refresh people’s homes.
Katy Thorogood commissioned the series which will be executive produced by Amanda Stavri.
The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song, a 90-minute primetime special celebrating Elvis Presley will also be produced by Shiver. It will tell the story of 20 “greatest” Elvis songs in consultation with Elvis Presley Enterprises, based on record sales, cultural impact and their significance in Elvis’ career. The favourite song will be voted for by a panel of ITV viewers.
Shiver creative director Mark Robinson will executive produce with John Piper as producer. ITV factual commissioning editor Diana Howie ordered the programme.
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Post by brianhankin on Apr 26, 2013 13:07:10 GMT 1
Mark Williams Thomas needs to do a proper day's work, instead of hyping issues (with little actual proper investigation or proof). He's just an offshoot of those awful tabloids, that over dramatise for money. He's a dangerous fella, that needs to be investigated himself. The fact that he recieved awards for the thrown together Savile programme, says what a ridiculous country this is. If the "events" of that terrible programme were bought up in court, it would be thrown out, because of hearsay & little real evidence, to go on.
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