All Broadcast articles in 24 February 2012
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NewsBBC drama head leaves for Kudos
The BBC’s creative director of drama production is leaving to return to Spooks indie Kudos.
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NewsSTV plots major data drive
STV is plotting a major audience data collection drive as part of plans to bolster its digital revenues and make more informed commissioning decisions.
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NewsDownton Abbey helps PBS to ratings high
The finale of the second series of Downton Abbey helped PBS to a three-year ratings high in the US.
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NewsBBC and ITV resolve Love Life clash
Love has broken out between the BBC and ITV after the two broadcasters resolved a clash that could have seen them air romantic dramas with the same name.
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RatingsC5 nets Europa League high
THURSDAY: Channel 5 scored its best European football ratings in at least six years with Manchester United’s defeat to Ajax, as Kidnap and Ransom returned to ITV1 with its lowest ratings to date.
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NewsBBC appoints new S&PP chief
BBC exec Anna Mallett has been appointed chief executive of the broadcaster’s Studios and Post Production operation.
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VideoVideo: Animation UK on the case for tax breaks
Blue Zoo managing director and Animation UK chairman Oli Hyatt reveals how the battle for tax breaks is faring, and the potential IP and economic benefits that they could offer.
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NewsZeebox plans TV ads and more features
Second screen companion app Zeebox is set to launch a TV advertising campaign and plans to incorporate a raft of new features and third party functionality.
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NewsITV extends Corrie product placement deal
ITV has extended its product placement deal with Nationwide Building Society to keep a branded cash machine in Coronation Street.
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NewsLion promotes Snowball
Lion Television has promoted Andrew Snowball into a new senior role at its Scottish base.
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CommentA gateway to the world of TV at the Albert Docks
BBC Showcase increasingly represents the whole TV industry, says Steve Macallister.
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NewsTurner across Ballooniverse
Turner Broadcasting has ordered a live-action pre-school series featuring a balloon artist and a magician from 2 Sides TV for Cartoonito.
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NewsBeeny helps homeowners on C4
Sarah Beeny will use her renovation skills convince people that they don’t need to move house to find their dream home, in a Red House TV series for Channel 4.
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NewsC4 debuts Facejacker audio trigger app
Channel 4 is to launch its first mobile app that reacts to hidden audio triggers, for prank show Facejacker.
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NewsProspect Cymru explores rise in metal theft for BBC1
BBC1 is to explore the surge in metal theft around the UK in a 10.35pm doc made by DCD-owned Prospect Cymru.
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CommentThe Ronnie Wood Show, Sky Arts 1
The Ronnie Wood Show, which debuts on Sky Arts 1 tonight, happened by accident, according to series producer Ian Sharpe.
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NewsSky app offers F1 fans split-screen viewing options
Sky is planning to offer F1 fans the ability to watch races in a multi split-screen mode via its iPad app and website.
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NewsSky Arts in star-led Playhouse push
Sky Arts is beefing up its Playhouse comedy and drama strand with 12 plays, including Sir Tom Jones in his first acting role and Emma Thompson playing the Queen.
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NewsParkinson returns to TV for Sky Arts
Sir Michael Parkinson is to host a six part series for Sky Arts as the talk show veteran returns with his first show in more than five years.