All Broadcast articles in 22 October 2004
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RatingsPaul O'Grady reaches new ratings high
ITV's The Paul O'Grady Show achieved its highest ratings so far last night with 2 million (14.8%).
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NewsGermany plans never-ending Big Brother
Endemol Germany is turning the Big Brother format into a lifelong experience for next year's contestants and has lined up a purpose-built town to house the never-ending show.
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NewsITV enhances red button service
ITV has launched a new 24-hour interactive service called ITVi, which will have a range of services including betting, games, Friends Reunited and a dating service.
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NewsMoyles adds weight to Radio 1
Chris Moyles, the self-proclaimed 'saviour of Radio 1', has finally delivered on his promise with the BBC youth station lifting its audience back over the 10 million mark.
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NewsRajar misery for London stations
Johnny Vaughan has suffered another drop in audience figures for his breakfast show on London's 95.8 Capital FM but was not alone in his decline.
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NewsBBC appoints new finance chief
The BBC has appointed its first female head of finance, replacing John Smith who was promoted to chief operating officer in June.
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Nothing ventured?
Speculation about Greg Dyke's designs on ITV continues to rage, despite the latest denials. But if he did use venture capital to buy the broadcaster, how much sense would such a deal make.
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RatingsBritish Isles going strong
BBC1's British Isles: a Natural History is going from strength to strength, pulling in 6.3 million (26.5%) between 9pm and 10pm last night.
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The training test
The indie sector still has plenty of work to do on the quality of training it provides, as its own research shows
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YTV training plan
ITV Yorkshire has renewed its foundation placement scheme, which gives year-long jobs at the company to people from ethnic minorities. This year's scheme will kick off in November, offering a further 15 one-year placements. The first scheme saw 20 people taking up placements across areas of the business including research, ...
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Paleth in US return
US citizen Dal Rae Paleth has been forced to leave north London facility Online Post Production due to visa complications. Paleth had recently been promoted to look after new business development before unexpectedly having her visa extension turned down. She has returned to the US.
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Promax nominates
The BBC and Channel 4 dominate the nominations for this year's Promax UK awards, with half the shortlist split between them. In a year that saw a record number of entries - almost 1,200 - the two public service broadcasters secured 97 of 198 nominations across categories such as best ...
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Record numbers visit this year's Mipcom
Reed Midem has reported record figures for this year's Mipcom television market, which took place from 4 to 8 October. More than 3,550 companies attended the 20th Mipcom, 30% up on last year and beating the record of 2,918 set in 2000. The number of executives in attendance in Cannes ...
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Grierson shortlist
The Secret Policeman , BBC1's multi-award-winning investigation into racism in the police force, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Grierson documentary award. The investigation, in which BBC reporter Mark Daly spent several months working undercover at the Greater Manchester Police, is up against three Channel 4 films in the best ...
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Format Focus: The Mansion
This US property gameshow combines a test of DIY skills with a Big Brother-style popularity contest.
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VTR opens new facility in Leeds
Facilities Group VTR is to open a branch in Leeds. The move, which is being made in partnership with a local company, will create 11 new jobs and bring£450,000 of business to the city.
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Five, UKTV style get extreme makeover
Five and UKTV Style have acquired US property series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The 13 x 60-minute series, produced by ABC America and distributed by Endemol International, sees radical transformations on homes in just a week, with a production budget of $1m per ...
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Evolutions TV splashes out on high-def kit
Evolutions Television has spent£175,000 on high-end HD kit.
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Lawes leaves Hit Entertainment
Rob Lawes is stepping down as chief executive of Hit Entertainment with immediate effect as Hit prepares to extend its reach in the US. Chairman and founder Peter Orton will take on the role until a replacement is found and said the company needed a leader with 'different skills to ...
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Living TV lines up US dramas
Living TV has bought exclusive UK rights to two major US shows from Buena Vista Television, including a hospital drama widely tipped to be the new ER.