All Broadcast articles in 24 June 2011
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RatingsKennedys wins 2.6m votes
FRIDAY: A controversial US miniseries based on the Kennedys rise to power debuted with more than 2.6m viewers on BBC2.
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RatingsWalliams' Wall of Fame struggles on debut
FRIDAY: Sky1’s new comedy panel show hosted by Little Britain star David Walliams debuted with just 140,900 (0.7% share) - a below par performance for the slot.
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NewsBBC1 unveils Borrowers remake
A remake of children’s classic The Borrowers is to air on BBC1 over Christmas with an all-star cast including Stephen Fry, Victoria Wood, Christopher Eccleston and Misfits star Robert Sheehan.
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NewsBBCW reveals slate of US projects
A New York-based version of Criminal Justice and a remake of I, Claudius are among a raft of series being developed by BBC Worldwide Productions.
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NewsFormula 1 boss makes free-to-air vow
Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has vowed that the sport will stay free-to-air after it emerged that the BBC could halt coverage to save money.
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NewsViewers left confused over product placement logo
Three-quarters of the viewing population have no idea what the product placement logo stands for, a study published today has revealed.
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RatingsPopstar to Operastar slumps
SUNDAY: ITV1 talent competition Popstar to Operastar reached the mid-point of the competition with its lowest audience of the series.
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NewsMonster Munchies back for second helping
UKTV’s cookery channel Good Food has ordered a second series of Monster Munchies, the show which sees England rugby player Matt Dawson create giant versions of speciality dishes.
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News'Mixed' reaction to 3D-ready TVs
One in three households in the UK will own a 3D-ready TV set by 2016, a new report claims.
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C4 News reporters roles expanded
Channel 4 News has created two new roles as part of the ongoing overhaul of the programme.
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RatingsSlow start for Marriage Ref
SATURDAY: New ITV1 show The Marriage Ref, based on a US format created by Jerry Seinfeld, debuted with just 2.2m viewers - nearly beaten by a BBC2 repeat of Have I Got News for You.
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NewsGraham named Doc/Fest chairman
Sheffield Doc/Fest has appointed Wall to Wall chief executive Alex Graham as its new chairman.
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NewsMTV to commission Mersey Shore
MTV is close to ordering a Liverpool-based spin-off from Geordie Shore, the reality series that has sparked controversy and record ratings for the youth channel.
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NewsITV Player rolls out on Android
ITV has launched its video-on-demand service ITV Player on mobile for the first time via a Google Android app.
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NewsBBC to show film on Muhammad's life
The BBC is to trace the journey of the Islamic prophet Muhammad for a new series which is claimed to be a first for British television.
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NewsBBC orders Life of Brian drama
A new BBC drama is to explore the controversy surrounding the Life of Brian following its release and use it to discuss the subject of free speech.
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NewsGame of Thrones returning to Northern Ireland
HBO has confirmed it will be returning to Belfast to shoot the second series of popular medieval drama Game Of Thrones.
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RatingsGame of Thrones ends strongly
MONDAY: Fantasy drama Game of Thrones bowed out of its first season on Sky Atlantic with its second highest audience of the run.
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NewsSky to screen first 3D ballet
Sky is to show the first full ballet production in 3D on the small screen.