All Broadcast articles in 21 November 2008
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NewsBBC1 drops Bonekickers
Archaeology drama Bonekickers has been dropped by BBC1 after just one series following a mauling by the critics and disappointing ratings.
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NewsDeayton to replace Ross as Comedy Awards host
Angus Deayton will host this year's British Comedy Awards, replacing disgraced BBC presenter Jonathan Ross.
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NewsBBC emails reveal Sachsgate details
Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand were both “very keen” for the prank call at the centre of Sachsgate to be aired, BBC Radio 2 producer Nic Philps has claimed.
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NewsStelling sticks with Soccer Saturday
Armchair football fans can relax - the quick witted Jeff Stelling will continue to host Soccer Saturday despite landing the job presenting Countdown.
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NewsBBC under fire over more Brand/Ross claims
The BBC Trust has criticised the corporation over two further breaches of decency involving Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross.
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At-a-glance: Sachsgate
Broadcastnow’s complete coverage of the Sachsgate scandal, sparked after presenters Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand left lewd messages on actor Andrew Sachs’ answerphone during Brand’s BBC Radio 2 show. Click on any of the headlines below to read more.
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NewsFive orders docs on ITV stars
Five has ordered three more fast turnaround documentaries on popular culture to air before Christmas - all based around ITV stars including Ant and Dec, Cheryl Cole and the stars of I'm a Celebrity.
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NewsITV Studios name factual London controller
ITV Studios head of popular factual Tim Miller has been promoted to controller of factual London, replacing Will Smith.
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NewsBBC bosses waive bonuses
All the members of the BBC executive management team will waive their entitlement to bonuses in the 2008/2009 financial year, in the light of the current economic turmoil.
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NewsSpeech: Michael Lyons
Opening statement by Sir Michael Lyons, Chairman of the BBC Trust, at press conference (21 November, 2008).
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NewsSky 1's Bones rattle competition
Overnights: Sky 1's US drama Bones kept up its impressive run last night with a strong 652,000 (3.20%) at 9pm.
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NewsRoss to return to BBC
Jonathan Ross will be reinstated after his 12-week suspension, after the BBC Trust claimed it is not its responsibility to dictate sanctions against presenters.
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NewsStelling new Countdown host
Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling has been named as the new face of Channel 4's Countdown, alongside maths whizz Rachel Riley.
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NewsNUJ and Bectu slam BBC Trust rejection
The National Union of Journalists says regions face a “significant decline in regional journalism” after the BBC Trust rejected plans to create a network of 65 online video news services this morning.
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NewsUS launch for Spanish CBeebies
BBC Worldwide Channels has unveiled its first Spanish language channel in the US, with the launch of CBeebies on the Dish Network.
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NewsViewers see through BBC1's Apparitions
Overnights: BBC1's ghostly drama series Apparitions had a tough time with viewers last night at 9pm as only 2.9m (12.6%) bothered to watch.
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BBC: Video service would have delivered 'real value'
BBC management has accepted findings by the BBC Trust that rejects proposals for a local online video service but has underscored it with comment that it would have delivered 'real value for licence fee payers”.
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NewsBroomfield scores Grierson hat trick
Nick Broomfield became the first person to win three Grierson's while Andrew Marr was also among the winners at last night's British Documentary Awards.
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NewsTV Critics 21 November ‘08
“Like a warped revival of Doctor Dolittle written by the League of Gentlemen.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.
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NewsOfcom: BBC local video would have negative market impact
The BBC's proposed local video service would have a “significant negative impact” on commercial rivals and threaten future innovation, Ofcom has warned.