Ross Kemp signs new two-year Sky1 deal

[Perdita]

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Ross Kemp has signed a new two-year deal with Sky1, it has been announced.

The former EastEnders actor will produce and present 12 hour-long factual programmes for the channel, split over the July 2009 to July 2011 period.

"I'm very happy to be signing this exclusive deal with Sky1 and Sky1 HD," said Kemp. "I'm fortunate to have had a great working relationship with the channel over the last few years and I look forward to this continuing for the next two.

"The audience and press reaction to all the shows we have made has been testament to the relationship between Sky1 and myself. Sky1 have always been very approachable and receptive to the ideas [production companies] Mongoose, Tiger Aspect and I have brought to the table."

He added: "Stuart Murphy has a very clear and bold idea of how he wants Sky1 to develop in the future and I'm proud to be part of his vision."

Kemp has been involved with a number of projects for Sky1 including Ross Kemp In Search Of Pirates, Ross Kemp In Afghanistan and the concluding series Ross Kemp: Return To Afghanistan.

That should mean that he will not have time to come back to Albert Square, I would have thought.

[alan45]

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a1643...sky1-deal.html


Ross Kemp has signed a new two-year deal with Sky1, it has been announced.

The former EastEnders actor will produce and present 12 hour-long factual programmes for the channel, split over the July 2009 to July 2011 period.

"I'm very happy to be signing this exclusive deal with Sky1 and Sky1 HD," said Kemp. "I'm fortunate to have had a great working relationship with the channel over the last few years and I look forward to this continuing for the next two.

"The audience and press reaction to all the shows we have made has been testament to the relationship between Sky1 and myself. Sky1 have always been very approachable and receptive to the ideas [production companies] Mongoose, Tiger Aspect and I have brought to the table."

He added: "Stuart Murphy has a very clear and bold idea of how he wants Sky1 to develop in the future and I'm proud to be part of his vision."

Kemp has been involved with a number of projects for Sky1 including Ross Kemp In Search Of Pirates, Ross Kemp In Afghanistan and the concluding series Ross Kemp: Return To Afghanistan.

That should mean that he will not have time to come back to Albert Square, I would have thought.

The Poison Dwarf will be disappointed that Gwant isnt coming back. Barbara Windsor really needs him as without him she is pointless

[Chloe O'brien]

what a shame he's won't be returning to the square soon. He is going to miss the new addition to the Mitchell family.

[alan45]

what a shame he's won't be returning to the square soon. He is going to miss the new addition to the Mitchell family.

You mean theres more FAIRMILY for the worlds worst actress La Babs Loser

[Chloe O'brien]

Yes Baby Pickle beetroot. The new grandchild that Peggy doesn't know she getting yet!

[Perdita]

ky1 has announced a new two-part documentary series fronted by Ross Kemp.

Ross Kemp In The Middle East will see the former EastEnders actor travel to Gaza and Israel to offer an insight into life under military occupation and living under the threat of terrorist attack.

"Like many other people I've grown up with news stories about the Middle East without really understanding the issues," said Kemp.

"I hope that the two documentaries, one in Israel and one in Gaza, will give people a better understanding of this complex and troubled part of the world."

Commissioning editor Celia Taylor added: "Once again Ross Kemp promises to take us beyond the headlines and get to the heart of what is really going on.

"By talking to those involved from both sides of the conflict, Ross will provide an eye-opening and impartial view and allow us to hear the extraordinary stories from the people that are at the heart of the conflict."

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Definitely too busy to come back to Walford