All Broadcast articles in 7 January 2011 – Page 4
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The Broadcast InterviewTim Westwood: the big dog of BBC Radio
The longserving Radio 1 DJ and host of digital-only 1Xtra’s drivetime show is not convinced by DAB, he tells Alex Farber. But he still feels radio has a role to play in breaking new artists.
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Behind The ScenesHattie, BBC4
Unlocking the truth behind a complex love affair was key to doing justice to Hattie Jacques’ life story, says co-producer Richard Osborne.
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NewsHollyoaks boss Marquess steps down
Paul Marquess, producer of teen soap Hollyoaks will stand down from his role to work on other Lime Pictures shows, after a year in the role.
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NewsLTG confirms Rosencrantz departure
The Living TV Group has confirmed that director of television Claudia Rosencrantz is to leave the broadcaster at the end of January following its acquisition by BSkyB.
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NewsTrevor Eve to produce Waking the Dead spin-off
Trevor Eve’s production company is to make a Waking the Dead spin-off drama for BBC1.
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NewsEastEnders cot death plot cut short
A controversial cot death storyline in EastEnders is to be cut short after the BBC received thousands of complaints.
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NewsMorgan to launch show with Oprah interview
Piers Morgan is to open his new prime-time US TV show with an hour-long Oprah Winfrey interview.
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RatingsSinking of the Laconia draws 2.9m
THURSDAY: BBC2’s wartime submarine drama threatened to sink Martin Clunes’ manta ray mission on ITV1.
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RatingsA trip down memory lane
Apparently, the way to the nation’s hearts is to evoke memories of power cuts and only three TV channels - i.e. the 1970s.
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RatingsHowzat for a late night hit?
It’s been so cold that a whole nation’s pipes burst, but across the seven seas in an Antipodean summer an urn was magnificently retained.
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NewsWindfall makes Monster Moves spin-off for Nat Geo
A spin off from Windfall’s engineering series Monster Moves, following the high-risk movement of gigantic animals, has been signed up by National Geographic Channels International and Nat Geo Wild.
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RatingsChristmas catch-up figures revealed
Consolidated ratings have revealed that millions recorded heavyweight shows including EastEnders and Coronation Street – but also boosted figures for new comedy and drama. Stephen Price reports.
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NewsC4 News signs investigations deal
A team dedicated to investigations for Channel 4 News will be funded through a new 12 month deal between Firecrest Films and ITN – the producers of the news programme.
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NewsITN and NBC News to share two reporters
ITV News has built on its relationship with US broadcaster NBC by appointing two joint correspondents for the first time.
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NewsStars sign for BBC2 spy drama
Ralph Fiennes, Bill Nighy and Rachel Weisz are to star in a new spy drama written by David Hare, which has been commissioned for BBC2.
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NewsBlinkbox adds Jongleurs to VOD catalogue
Digital media distributor MoMedia International has struck a deal with VoD aggregator Blinkbox to stream a range of TV shows including Jongleurs Unleashed featuring Garahm Norton and Stephen K Amos.
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NewsIdiot Abroad goes further afield
Hit comedy travelogue An Idiot Abroad has been sold into a host of territories, including the US, Canada and Europe.
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NewsITV Studios' digital production director steps down
ITV Studios’ director of digital productions Patricia Wagstaff has stepped down for personal reasons.