All Broadcast articles in 28 May 2004
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Earthquake 10.5 (C4) - Paul Hoggart, The Times
'It measured 6.5 on Schlockter Scale, the system used by cultural seismologists to measure the level of crud in a t...
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Bodies (BBC3) - Thomas Sutcliffe, Independent
'The question was not whether Bodies matched its feverish publicity, but whether it was any good, and it was.'...
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Bodies (BBC3) - Sam Wollaston, Guardian
'A far cry from Holby City, this is grit not gloss, a warts-and-all, six-part drama.'...
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NewsGrade to call on C4 for Thompson exit
BBC chairman Michael Grade is this week expected to start negotiations with his Channel 4 counterpart Luke Johnson for the early release of new BBC director general Mark Thompson.
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NewsSky snares Mugabe interview
Sky News has scooped the first British interview for four years with Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe.
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NewsAttheraces to relaunch on 11 June
Sky and Arena Leisure have teamed up with production company SIS to help resurrect horseracing channel At The Races and have set a launch date of 11 June.
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NewsBectu calls for halt of BBC Technology sale
Broadcasting union Bectu has written to the new BBC chairman Michel Grade calling on him to review recent decisions, including the sale of BBC Technology.
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Ratings7m venture into ITV1's Hell's Kitchen
ITV1's latest reality show Hell's Kitchen made a strong start with a sizeable 7 million (31.2%).
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Strictly Come Dancing appeals to 5.6m
BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing dazzled 5.6 million (36.9%), up by over 1 million viewers from last week.
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NewsSMG to appoint new chairman
Virgin Radio-owner SMG is preparing to announce the replacement for chairman Don Cruickshank ahead of next week's annual meeting.
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The House of Saud (BBC4) - Sam Wollaston, Guardian
'A fascinating documentary about a fascinating country and a fascinating royal family.'...
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Ten Days to D-Day (C4) - Thomas Sutcliffe, Independent
'The weakest element of Ten Days to D-Day was the bit that cost the most: the filmed reconstructions which gave you...
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Ten Days to D-Day (C4) - Joe Joseph, The Times
'So far it all seems oddly lacking in passion, especially compared to Five's D-Day: The Ultimate Conflict.'...
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Ten Days to D-Day (C4) - Peter Paterson, Daily Mail
'The mosaic story-telling adopted by Marion Milne and Simon Berthon's documentary failed to rise to the occasion.'...
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NewsBillie Piper is Doctor Who sidekick
Chris Evans' TV career may have taken a knock, but his wife Billie Piper's is taking off - the former pop singer has landed the role of Doctor Who 's sidekick.
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NewsTen Alps buys another indie
Bob Geldof's media company Ten Alps Communications has continued down the acquisition trail by picking up documentary specialist Blakeway Productions in a deal worth over£1m.
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NewsProfits lift at Emap
Emap today announced growth in both profits and turnover, despite spending£17m on product launches last year.
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RatingsCorrie hattrick helps ITV1 dominate peaktime
A triple helping of the soap Coronation Street saw ITV1 dominate peaktime viewing last night with a share of 42.3%.