Australian TV

Blake, Lee to sign new TV deal

Published Monday, Jan 31 2011, 02:40 GMT | By Rebecca Davies
Hamish Blake and Andy Lee

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Hamish Blake and Andy Lee are believed to be "close" to signing a new TV deal.

The contract could see the Australian comedy duo producing more than 12 one-hour shows for Channel Nine each year for the next three years.

An industry insider told The Sunday Telegraph: "They'll be given complete creative control. The boys like that Nine is backing comedy, with people like Ben Elton and Tony Martin fronting shows this year."

Another source described the pair as "shrewd operators, who certainly know how to get what they want while protecting their brand".
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