All Broadcast articles in 15 October 2010
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Disney XD set for HD launch
Kids channel Disney XD is poised to launch a new high definition service on Sky.
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BBC halfway to pay cut target
The BBC is halfway towards its target to cut executive pay, according to details of salaries and expenses published by the corporation today.
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Now Show comedian sings praises of BBC
Comedian Mitch Benn has set out to give the beleaguered BBC a morale boost with a song listing everything he thinks is great about the corporation.
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Eating up the TV schedules
With so much cooking and general foodiness around, this week I felt like I had stumbled into one of Heston Blumenthal’s more exquisitely eccentric menus: a last minute change to the starter, which arrived a day early, followed by a main course of annoying suits, garnished with Preparation H, and ...
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BBC3 frontrunners emerge
UKTV controller Matthew Littleford and head of ITV’s digital channels Zai Bennett have been mooted as possible contenders for the BBC3 controller position.
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Cohen's appointment: predictable but astute
Danny Cohen’s appointment to run BBC1 is predictable and safe – but it’s also spot on, writes Chris Curtis.
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Cohen will bring risk-taking back to BBC1
Leading indie figures and broadcasters share their thoughts on the appointment of Danny Cohen to the BBC1 controller role.
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Mixed fortunes for BBC1 comedies
THURSDAY: The return of Have I Got News for You and Martin Clunes comedy Reggie Perrin generated a mixed response on BBC1.
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UKTV unveils new season line-up
A look ‘behind the sofa’ of BBC1 sitcom The Royle Family and a new doc series inspired by the movie Mamma Mia feature in the line-up of new programming coming to UKTV channels.
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Comment
15 Oct '10
“This was spectacular… Puts Jaws to shame.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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Danny Cohen named BBC1 controller
BBC3 boss Danny Cohen has been appointed controller of BBC1, following Jay Hunt’s move to Channel 4 last month.
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TV chiefs debate future
Channel 4 chief executive David Abraham and BBC Audio & Music director Tim Davie are to debate the future of TV production at this year’s Promax UK conference.
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Ten Alps to trial NI news
Ten Alps is launching an online investigative news service in Northern Ireland, similar to sites such as The Huffington Post and the Daily Beast.
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Keo wins Wonderland order
Indie Keo Films has won a commission for BBC2’s Wonderland doc strand.
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LTG staff remain in consultation
Living TV Group staff remain in collective consultation following its acquisition by BSkyB.
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Budget cut 'threatens S4C future'
Welsh-language broadcaster S4C has warned its future could be in doubt if the Government enforces a “worst-case scenario” and slashes its budget by 40%.
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Teachers TV axed; Ten Alps mount rescue bid
Ten Alps has launched a bid to rescue Teachers TV after the government announced plans to axe the service, putting 55 jobs at risk.
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Ken Loach slams "grotesque" British TV
Filmmaker Ken Loach has launched a fierce attack on UK television industry, saying it has been reduced to “a grotesque reality game” - and has applauded recent top level cuts at the BBC.
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Jowell adds to BBC pay criticism
Former culture secretary Tessa Jowell has joined the chorus of voices criticising the BBC over executive pay.
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BBC hires Objective North exec
The BBC has hired Derek McLean from comedy specialist Objective North to the newly created role of creative director for entertainment and events.