All Broadcast articles in 8 July 2011
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NewsBBC to tackle 'toxic' pay
The BBC is planning to make a series of announcements about its plans for tackling “toxic” senior pay, Trust chairman Chris Patten has said.
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NewsSky apologies for Haye v Klitchko glitch
Sky has apologised to boxing fans after the booking system for its pay-per-view coverage of Saturday’s heavyweight championship fight failed to work properly.
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RatingsAndy Murray's Wimbledon ends with 9.4m
FRIDAY: Andy Murray crashed out of Wimbledon in front of a peak audience of more than 9m on BBC1.
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RatingsMarriage Ref beaten by HIGNFY repeat
SATURDAY: An old repeat of Have I Got News for You on BBC2 has managed to beat struggling ITV1 entertainment show The Marriage Ref.
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NewsNoel Fielding reveals new title for E4 show
Noel Fielding, one half of surreal comedy duo the Mighty Boosh, has begun filming his first solo project for E4 and revealed its new title on Twitter.
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RatingsDavid Walliams' Wall of Fame climbs ratings
WEEKEND: David Walliams’ topical panel show Wall of Fame grew its audience for its third outing on Sky1.
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NewsGlobal Radio appoints Rea as LBC chief
Global Radio has appointed GMG Radio’s James Rea as its group head of news and managing editor of LBC.
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RatingsNovak Djokovic's Wimbledon win nets 8.7m
SUNDAY: Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon winning performance against defending champion Rafael Nadal netted more than 8m viewers for BBC1 – as the women’s final on Saturday scored nearly 5m.
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NewsBeyoncé set for ITV1 special
Beyoncé is set to star in a special ITV1 show celebrating her music, according to reports.
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NewsITV cleared over FA Cup Final swearing
ITV1 has been cleared of wrongdoing by Ofcom after two swear words were broadcast during this year’s FA Cup Final.
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Comment4 July '11
“Stolen manages to be thrilling and moving and shocking all at the same time.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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NewsGot Talent blogger cautioned by police
The man who sparked a swirl of fix allegations around Britain’s Got Talent has been cautioned by police.
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NewsJon Snow to front Thatcher doc
Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow will front a one-off documentary looking at the career of Margaret Thatcher for Channel 4.
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NewsFake or Fortune goes global
New BBC1 art series Fake or Fortune has been sold to broadcasters around the world by All3Media International.
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RatingsBBC viewers 'stolen' by ITV
SUNDAY: A gritty BBC1 drama about human trafficking was no match for ITV1’s final instalment of detective series Scott & Bailey.
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NewsBBC nets 18,000 with first 3D broadcast
An estimated 18,000 people watched Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal and Petra Kvitova defeat Maria Sharapova in 3D this weekend, in the first free-to-air UK broadcast in the medium.
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NewsC4 poaches OMD UK boss
Jonathan Allan has been appointed Channel 4 sales director, taking responsibility for delivering almost £1bn in revenues and overseeing a sales team of around 200 people.
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NewsNickelodeon to revisit House of Anubis
Nickelodeon has ordered a second series of drama House of Anubis, the first ever UK-produced live action series from its US division.
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NewsDanny Wallace to host Xfm breakfast show
Writer and presenter Danny Wallace has been named the new host of the Xfm London breakfast show, taking over from Dave Berry.
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Comment5 July '11
“The BBC’s answer to Midsomer Murders – an undemanding, old-fashioned cop drama.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.