All Broadcast articles in 07 November 2008 – Page 5
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FeaturesFormat Focus: Make It Short
A reality competition from Canada seeks out the next generation of film-makers.
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FeaturesThe Devil's Whore
TX: Forget bonnets and ballrooms, Peter Flannery’s Civil War drama is a highly political piece about a turning point in British history.
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News
New head for Radio Centre
Camelot chief executive Dianne Thompson is to become the non-executive chairman of the Radio Centre from 1 January, replacing Paul Brown who is stepping down after more than 30 years in the commercial radio business.
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CommentTalking Radio: Ashley Byrne
Ashley Byrne is creative director of Made in Manchester Productions which makes programmes for BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, the World Service, 1Xtra and ITV1.
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More 4 to air Pia Getty's China arts doc
An hour-long documentary on Chinese modern art from Pia Getty Films has been bought by More 4.
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NewsRadio execs rally to the support of Douglas
Senior radio figures have leapt to the defence of Lesley Douglas, insisting the outgoing controller of BBC Radio 2 should not have had to sacrifice her position because of the corporation's failings.
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Nat Geo Wild gets new litter of dog shows
National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) has picked up the fourth and fifth series of Dog Whisperer and will transfer the show to the Nat Geo Wild channel.
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NewsUS demand drives British sales surge
US demand for British formats helped drive up international sales of British TV programmes in 2007 by 23% to£663m, according to Pact's annual UK Television Exports Survey.
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NewsBrand praised for Ponderland
Russell Brand's fans rallied to make his Ponderland show the most praised broadcast on Channel 4 last month.
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NewsCharles' Other Mistress seduces 2.4m
Channel 4's documentary strand High Society returned for a new run with Prince Charles's Other Mistress attracting 2.4m viewers (10%) at 9pm.
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NewsMark White is new Five MD
Mark White has been named the new managing director of Five and 'right-hand man' of chief executive Dawn Airey.
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NewsITV1 scores 6.2m with footie
ITV1's live Champions League coverage hit a peak of 6.2m (25.8%) at the end of the game as Liverpool scored a vital last minute equaliser in their game against Atlético Madrid.
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NewsDennis indie hires new developer
Red Kite, the indie behind BBC children's animation Dennis and Gnasher, has appointed Catherine Williams as development producer.
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NewsTV Critics 5 November ‘08
“At least the story made for more compelling entertainment than Rod Stewart would be likely to offer at the Prince's birthday bash.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.
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NewsBBC victory as Obama wins
BBC1 was voted the viewers' favourite for the coverage of the US election last night as 1.3m (24.5%) watched up until 2am as Democrat candidate Barack Obama won the race for the White House.
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NewsITV retains share of TV revenues
ITV expects to hold onto its full-year share of net television revenues for the first time in more than quarter of a century.
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NewsFive to launch on Freesat
Freesat will host the full range of PSB channels later this month when Five joins the free-to-air digital satellite service.
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NewsBBC3 to tuck into new Freaky Eaters
BBC3 will meet a man who eats nothing but Yorkshire puddings in the next series of Freaky Eaters.