All articles by Alex Farber – Page 252
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NewsOfcom: Talksport broke compliance rules
Talksport Radio has been rapped by regulator Ofcom over compliance procedures in shows presented by sacked DJ Jon Gaunt.
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NewsSomethin' Else hunts digital exec
Somethin’ Else is hunting for a new head of digital development following the departure of Ben Cave to Apple.
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NewsLiving orders fashionista pilot from ITVS
Living TV has ordered a pilot show ITV Studios following the eccentric adventures of German fashionista Harald Glööckler.
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NewsApple and Sky in content talks with rights holders
UK rights holders and broadcasters are in discussions over making content available for both Sky Anytime+ and Apple TV’s new rental service in the US.
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NewsBauer Radio invites indies to pitch for Big City slot
Bauer Radio is considering a series of pitches from radio indies ahead of the launch of a flagship Sunday lunchtime show across its Big City Network.
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NewsChannel M hires controller
GMG Radio has hired Ofcom’s John Furlong as the controller of its local Manchester TV station Channel M ahead of a relaunch of its live TV service.
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NewsBlinkbox to debut on Samsung
Video-on-demand service Blinkbox is to roll out a service on Samsung’s internet-connected TVs that will offer viewers access to a range of its 2,500 shows.
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NewsThis Morning beefs up interactive
ITV is rolling out an interactive zone titled The Hub during daytime show This Morning to increase engagement with viewers.
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NewsNutopia reversions Story of Us
Nutopia has adapted its epic documentary series on the history of the US for international buyers and is closing in on a deal with a UK terrestrial.
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NewsBBC Bristol serves time in slammer for BBC3 ob doc
BBC3 has ordered an 8 x 30-minute ob doc based in the cells of a Humberside police station that will follow what happens to offenders after they are arrested.
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NewsSky passes 3m mark for HD subscribers
Sky has passed 3 million high definition subscribers and will launch Living as its 50th HD channel before Christmas.
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NewsITV1 marks 9/11 with Woodhead two-parter
ITV1 will mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11 next year with a two-part documentary from Leslie Woodhead.
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NewsSky Movies calls for epic work to woo subscribers
Sky Movies HD is hunting for “epic” feature-length pieces from indies to help attract subscribers following its first original commission, Neverland.
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UKTV plans cross-platform push
UKTV controller Matthew Littleford is planning to boost the number of cross-platform commissions to increase the broadcaster’s reach across new platforms.
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NewsESPN to launch debate show
ESPN is to adapt US sports debate show Pardon The Interruption for UK audiences featuring pundit Steve Bunce.
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NewsCartoon to host Classic FM show
Classic FM has struck an innovative deal with Telegraph Media Group which will see City cartoon character Alex present his own show.
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NewsShed Media weathers 'turbulent market'
Shed Media, the firm behind Supernanny and New Tricks, shrugged off a “turbulent” broadcasting market today with new BBC dramas and American versions of its UK hits set to drive growth.
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NewsFord reveals C5 investment plans
EDINBURGH: Channel Five has “tens of millions more pounds” to invest in content, according to new director of programmes Jeff Ford - but has yet to draw up exactly what it wants.
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NewsAbbott drama in pipeline for Sky
EDINBURGH: Shameless writer Paul Abbott is developing a new family drama for Sky 1.
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NewsAlibi acquires Republic of Doyle
UKTV’s Alibi has picked up the exclusive pay-TV rights for the first two series of Canadian drama Republic Of Doyle.