All Broadcasters articles – Page 1023
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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.
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NewsUKTV in legal battle over Dave name
Digital TV channel Dave could be forced to change its name after a London-based branding consultancy launched a legal challenge.
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NewsBBC recommissions Come Fly With Me
The latest comedy show from Little Britain duo Matt Lucas and David Walliams has been recommissioned for a second series, the BBC has announced.
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NewsC5 and Endemol in advanced talks over Big Brother deal
Talks between Channel 5’s Richard Desmond and Endemol UK are at an advanced stage as the two sides attempt to hammer out a deal for Big Brother.
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NewsGino D'Acampo celebrates home cooking for ITV1
I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! winner Gino D’Acampo is to front a new daytime cookery show for ITV1.
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NewsDisney Junior to replace Playhouse
Disney is rebranding its preschool channel Playhouse Disney as a multiplatform channel Disney Junior to be distributed on TV, mobile and online.
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NewsTrust warns BBC to improve ties with online indies
The BBC Trust has warned the BBC to improve its relationship with online indie suppliers to improve its transparency and has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the current quota system.
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NewsFrankie Boyle and Daily Show top C4 complaints
Frankie Boyle’s Tramadol Nights attracted more criticism in December than the top five most complained about programmes the previous month, according to new Channel 4’s figures.