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The Weakest Link moves to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One as part of a new look for Daytime on
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One and Two
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As part of a new look being introduced to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Vision's Daytime line up
next month, The Weakest Link is to move full time to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One,
Roly Keating, Acting Controller, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One and Controller, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two, has announced.
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Over the coming weeks Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two will be launching a number of new
programmes in the afternoon and early evening schedule including Recipe
For Success, in which presenter Simon Rimmer gives couples the chance
to live out their dream and run a restaurant, and Britain's Dream
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔs in which Melissa Porter and Rhodri Owen search the length and breadth of
Britain to find their choice of Britain's property market.
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One will continue to broadcast 130-minutes of uninterrupted world
class CΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and CBeebies programmes every weekday afternoon.
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Presenter Anne Robinson, whose feisty personality is at the heart of
The Weakest Link and whose witty put downs strike fear into the hearts
of contestants, will continue to present the programme.
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two has been home to the enduringly popular show since its debut in
2000, although Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One viewers have enjoyed special editions of the
programme such as a Champions edition of the programme as well as
editions with celebrities playing for charity.
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Roly Keating said: "The Weakest Link's transfer to the bigger arena of
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One testifies to the enduring originality of the format.
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"It's
always sad to
say goodbye to a much loved show but it also presents an exciting
opportunity for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two to develop new ideas.
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"I've no doubt that Anne
and the team will thrive in their new home on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One."
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Presenter Anne Robinson said: "I'm told that Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One is ready to take
us on full time. I hope they know what they're letting themselves in
for."
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Jon Beazley, Controller, Vision Entertainment Studio, said: "This is a
ringing endorsement of the power and popularity of The Weakest Link.
This is also great recognition for Anne and one of the hardest working
teams in the business."
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The Weakest Link, a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Vision production, is in its ninth series and
is one of the most successful formats ever developed by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
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It is
now licensed in 42 counties across the globe from Azerbaijan to the
Ukraine.
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Notes to Editors
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 Children's programmes on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One will include Lazytown, Blue
Peter and Newsround as well as drama favourites such as M.I. High and new
factual shows including Evacuation Manor House in which children
discover what life was like for wartime evacuees.
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Both the CΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and CBeebies digital channels continue to grow in
reach and share.
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CΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ reaches more 6-12 year olds than its competitor channels
in multichannel homes between 7.00am and 7.00pm.
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In an average week CΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ reaches 36% of 6-12 year olds.
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CBeebies (the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's digital channel for pre-school children)
has also increased its reach year on year to 48% (up from 43%).
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