All Broadcast articles in 27 April 2012
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RatingsThe Bridge debuts with 1.1m
SATURDAY: BBC4’s new Scandinavian drama The Bridge drew more than a million viewers on its debut – higher than an episode of Danish hit The Killing.
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RatingsFrank Bruno interview hooks 4m
FRIDAY: Former boxer Frank Bruno’s first major interview in nearly a decade proved no match for BBC1’s comedy hour.
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Comment23 April '12
“Certainly it’s gripping – involving, haunting, beautiful – in an unfriendly way of course.” Read on for the verdict on the weekend’s TV.
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NewsJazz FM censured over porn gaffe
Ofcom has found Jazz FM in breach of its broadcasting code after it accidentally aired around five minutes of porn.
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NewsOfcom: Sky remains movie leader
New VoD players such as Lovefilm and Netflix have not loosened Sky’s grip on movies, according to an Ofcom report to the Competition Commission.
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RatingsThe Voice shouts louder than BGT
SATURDAY: The Voice UK came out on top again in the battle with Britain’s Got Talent – even without a 20 minute overlap between the two shows.
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NewsThe Cube heads to China
Objective Productions is in discussions about more formats heading to Asia as The Cube prepares to launch in May.
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NewsBBC axes Upstairs Downstairs
The BBC has canned Upstairs Downstairs after the period drama lost more than 2.65m viewers during its second series.
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RatingsThe Voice murders Vera
SUNDAY: The first Sunday edition of BBC1’s The Voice mauled a new series of ITV1 crime drama Vera.
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NewsLondon360 hunts young reporters
Young Londoners will be given the opportunity to produce Community Channel show London360 for a second year.
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C5 rapped over horror broadcast
Channel 5 has been found in breach of Ofcom regulations for airing a film containing exorcisms and supernatural activity in an afternoon timeslot.
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RatingsLondon Marathon peaks with 4m
SUNDAY: BBC1’s live coverage of the London Marathon outpaced last year’s action by nearly 700k viewers.
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NewsITV signs late night shopping deals
Broadcast retailer JML and online fashion store Stylistpick are to bring their wares to ITV1’s late night shopping zone.
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NewsAnna Maxwell Martin to star in ITV1 murder mystery
Bafta-winning actress Anna Maxwell Martin is to star in a ITV1 murder mystery based around the code breakers of Bletchley Park.
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NewsSky News email hacking to be investigated by Ofcom
Sky News is being investigated by Ofcom for potentially breaking rules around fairness and privacy after admitting hacking emails.
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NewsC4 News team returning after Bahrain arrest
The Channel 4 News team arrested in Bahrain after filming a demonstration is on its way back to the UK.
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NewsThe Voice breaks Sherlock’s iPlayer record
The Voice UK has broken hit drama Sherlock’s record for the most iPlayer views in a single day.
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NewsBafta nominations 2012
Browse the full list of nominees for the 2012 Arqiva British Academy Television Awards.
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NewsAppropriate Adult and Sherlock lead Bafta nominations
Brendan O’Carroll comedy Mrs Brown’s Boys has picked up two Bafta nominations, as ITV Studios drama Appropriate Adult leads the way with four nods.
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Comment24 April '12
“Shapiro brought fine historical insight.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.