All Broadcasters articles – Page 1026
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NewsFrankie Boyle facing wave of criticism
Comedian Frankie Boyle is facing a wave of criticism as his controversial style was condemned by a prominent MP and mental health and disability campaigners.
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NewsEastEnders cuts graphic moments
Bosses at BBC1 soap EastEnders have cut graphic parts of the show’s New Year’s Eve episode, which deals with cot death.
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NewsBBC3 orders more Lip Service
Lesbian sex lives and love affairs will return to BBC3 following the recommission Lip Service.
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NewsOnline firms turn to TV advertising
Young web businesses have increased their spending on TV advertising, shaking off concerns on marketing costs that have overshadowed the industry since the dotcom bubble burst in 2000.
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NewsPatten favourite for BBC Trust role
Lord Patten will face five challengers for the role of BBC Trust chairman, according to reports.
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NewsSarah Harding to host dating series
Sky Living has commissioned a third series of Dating In The Dark to be presented by Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding.
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NewsSteptoe drama re-edited after complaints
The BBC re-edited a programme about Steptoe and Son star Harry H Corbett after the brother of his second wife said it was unfair to her.
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NewsFrankie Boyle in new race-hate words storm
Channel 4 has been condemned for broadcasting “deeply offensive” language after comedian Frankie Boyle used two racist words on his comedy series.
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NewsITV tops ratings in 2010
ITV outperformed the BBC with six of its programmes appearing in the most-watched shows of the year to date.
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NewsBSkyB shares rocket after Cable gaffe
BSkyB shares have leapt higher as experts said Vince Cable’s embarrassing own goal increased News Corp’s chances of gaining clearance for its Sky takeover.
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NewsOfcom rejects complaints over disabled protester interview
Ofcom will not investigate a BBC News interview with a disabled student protester that generated 420 complaints to the media regulator.
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NewsX Factor discriminates against union members - MP
A Labour MP has accused ITV talent show The X Factor of discrimination against trade union members.
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NewsSecond minister 'boasted about BSkyB obstacles'
The Telegraph has reported that a second Liberal Democrat minister privately boasted to its undercover reporters about the party’s role in putting up obstacles to the BSkyB takeover.
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NewsCable to stay despite “declaring war” on Murdoch
Business Secretary Vince Cable will not step down in the wake of an undercover sting by reporters in which he “declared war” on Rupert Murdoch - but has been stripped of his responsibilities for media and telecoms.
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NewsC4 poaches Jimmy Doherty from BBC
Jimmy Doherty, the Suffolk farmer who has fronted a series of shows for the BBC, has been signed to an exclusive three-year deal by Channel 4.
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NewsX Factor magazine closed
The X Factor’s spin-off magazine has been closed after the seventh series of the hit ITV show ended last week.
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NewsEC clears News Corp's BSkyB takeover bid
The European Commission has unconditionally cleared Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation in its £7.8 billion bid to buy BSkyB.
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NewsC4 hunts for doc talent in the North East
Channel 4 has partnered with Northern Film & Media to launch a hunt for documentary makers that will see three films produced.
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News"Raunchy" X Factor final investigated
X Factor’s racy final involving Christina Aguilera will be investigated by Ofcom, the watchdog has announced.
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NewsDaily Show to make way for More 4 investment
Channel 4 is to plough more investment into original commissions and co-productions for digital channel More 4 after cutting back episodes of The Daily Show to just one a week.