Producer of Peaky Blinders and Big Brother ‘drafts bid’ for ITV

French entertainment business Banijay Group looks at possible takeover of broadcaster or just its profitable studio armBusiness live – latest updatesThe French entertainment business behind Peaky Blinders, Banijay Group, is reportedly drawing up plans for a takeover offer for ITV or its studio arm.The group, which has also produced Big Brother, has held early talks with ITV about buying the whole business or just its studio production division, according to reports. Continue reading...

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