All Broadcasters articles – Page 1016
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NewsOona King leaves C4 diversity role for seat in Lords
Channel 4 head of diversity Oona King has stepped down from her role after entering the House of Lords.
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NewsBBC's Craig Oliver named PM's communications chief
Prime Minister David Cameron has appointed BBC news exec Craig Oliver as his new director of communications.
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NewsFreeview HD sales pass 1.2m
High definition viewing is continuing to climb as 1.2 million people have bought a Freeview HD TV and box since their launch nine months ago.
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NewsHistory channel to air Kennedys
Controversial US series The Kennedys is to air on the History channel in the UK – and has finally found a broadcaster in the States.
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NewsTop Gear under fire from Mexican ambassador
The Mexican Ambassador to the UK has criticised BBC show Top Gear for a series of “outrageous, vulgar and inexcusable insults”.
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NewsKarl Pilkington back on the road for Sky
Ricky Gervais sidekick Karl Pilkington, who fronted unconventional travelogue An Idiot Abroad for Sky, has revealed details of his next series.
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NewsCriticism of BBC's Digital Media Initiative
The National Audit Office has criticised the BBC’s early management of its Digital Media Initiative for failing to deliver value for money.
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NewsSky Living rebrand unveiled
VIDEO: BSkyB has revealed its rebrand of Sky Living as part of its first campaign to market its portfolio of entertainment channels.
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NewsPaxman makes 'cuts' slip
Newsnight presenter Jeremy Paxman has become the fourth BBC employee in the past two months to use the same offensive word during a broadcast.
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NewsGrandma's House set to return
BBC2 is close to commissioning a second series of Simon Amstell comedy Grandma’s House.
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NewsEmbarrassing Bodies wins health award
Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies has been honoured for making healthcare accessible.
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NewsChildren spend 36m hours watching TV or online
UK children are collectively spending 36 million hours a day in front of the TV or computer, research suggests.
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NewsEmma Crosby lands Channel 5 news role
Former GMTV presenter Emma Crosby has been confirmed as Natasha Kaplinsky’s replacement as the face of Channel 5 news.
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NewsITV poaches BBC online exec
ITV has poached BBC online executive James Micklethwait to help deliver its on-demand strategy.
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NewsBBC wins battle over climate show
The BBC has fought off a High Court challenge to tonight’s broadcast of a documentary made by Jamie Oliver’s indie about climate change sceptics.
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NewsDisney seeks local content for UK channel portfolio
Disney is kicking off a push for a range of UK content across its portfolio of channels to support top shows such as Phineas & Ferb and Wizards of Waverly Place.
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NewsBBC axes Electric Proms
The BBC has axed its Electric Proms music festival due to “continuing efficiency savings” - ending a five-year run that included shows from Sir Paul McCartney, Robert Plant and Sir Elton John.
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NewsMTV to take Plain Jane global
MTV is to adapt reality makeover series Plain Jane for its international networks with production to start this spring.
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NewsAbbey Road to host C4 shows
Channel 4 has ordered two new music shows set in the world famous Abbey Road studios, including a special with former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher.
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NewsJLC to profile Steven Seagal for C5
Justin Lee Collins has met Steven Seagal for a new Channel 5 documentary that aims to uncover the life of the Hollywood action star.