All Broadcasters articles – Page 1019
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NewsC4 orders Gypsy Xmas special
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings will return to Channel 4 for a one-off Christmas special - with other spin-offs in the pipeline.
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NewsPlayboy launches connected TV service
Playboy TV is to roll out a premium service via internet connected TVs which will give subscribers access to its website and VoD content.
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NewsBBC2 to remake Bleak R4 comedy
The BBC has commissioned a script that will see Radio 4 comedy Bleak Expectations transfer to BBC2.
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NewsSky criticises BBC over iPlayer
Sky has criticised the BBC’s proposals not to offer a bespoke version of the iPlayer, which the satellite broadcaster says will prevent it from offering the VoD service to its subscribers.
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NewsGrade: Top Gear jibes 'disgraceful'
Former ITV chairman Michael Grade has condemned Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond’s derogatory remarks about Mexicans on the BBC motoring magazine three weeks ago.
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NewsBanks urged to seek high Sky offer
BSkyB investors are urging investment banks to ensure the satellite broadcaster’s board holds out for a sufficiently high price from Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp, according to reports.
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NewsGoogle TV no threat to industry, boss claims
The cable industry has nothing to worry about with regards to on demand TV from YouTube or from a planned subscription-based service, according to the head of Google TV.
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NewsBBC investigating Real Hustle actor claims
The BBC is investigating claims that actors were hired to impersonate fraud victims on its television show The Real Hustle.
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NewsPatten poised to chair BBC Trust
Chris Patten appears set to take the role of BBC Trust chairman when Sir Michael Lyons steps down in May, after being recommended to Downing Street.
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NewsCompany wins raft of recommissions for major drama series
Company Pictures has landed major recommissions for George Gently and Shameless, and is in talks over another order for Wild At Heart.
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NewsPeter Andre to help fans on ITV2
Peter Andre is to tour the country to solve problems for some of his fans in a new ITV2 show.
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NewsBBC Sport delays Salford move
The BBC has pushed back the deadline for moving its Sports division to Salford by five months, bringing the completion date closer to the start of the Olympics.
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NewsS4C scoops KidScreen award
Welsh-language broadcaster S4C has picked up a prize at the KidScreen Awards for its pre-school film about a lost chick.
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NewsITV conjures Penn & Teller series
ITV1 has commissioned a six-part series of Penn & Teller: Fool Us hosted by Jonathan Ross, following a succesful pilot in January, .
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NewsITV hires BBC multiplatform exec
ITV has appointed Richard Williams to the new role of controller of multiplatform commissioning and digital content.
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NewsHistory unites with Foursquare
The History Channel has tied up with location-based social network Foursquare to encourage viewers to discover London’s landmarks.
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NewsC4 News develops first app
Channel 4 News is to launch its first mobile app as it embraces new platforms. While C4 has previously launched a range of iPhone apps, this will be among the first also available for the iPad.
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NewsBBC launches quest for universal code
The BBC is developing an ambitious multiplatform treasure hunt project that will embed clues in both a TV programme and online that lead viewers to a real prize.
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NewsC4 pledges extra £6.7m to docs
Schools are to be the subject of the next Channel 4 “fixed rig” series as part of a raft of investment in documentary programming that will include new films from acclaimed directors Patrick Forbes and Kim Longinotto.
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Hague calls for more Middle East satellite TV
The BBC should develop its satellite television services in the Middle East as they have helped protests spread throughout the region, the Foreign Secretary has said.