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FeaturesTV 2011: Multichannel - joining the dots
In a busy year for the multichannel world, Sky got more heavily into non-sports and movies programming, including 3D and an exclusive HBO deal, while Virgin Media backed away from content.
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FeaturesTV 2011: Multiplatform - maturing value
Multiplatform has matured hugely this year, becoming core to many broadcasters’ and indies’ plans, but it still faces challenges - most vitally in proving its value in times of tightening budgets.
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FeaturesTV 2011: Channel 5 - the year Desmond has to deliver
It’s been a year of upheaval for Channel 5, which changed hands after Northern & Shell owner Richard Desmond paid RTL £104m for it in July.
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NewsITV News banned from Joanna Yeates press conference
ITV News has been barred from attending a press conference on the Joanna Yeates murder investigation and the police have made an official complaint to Ofcom following a critical report in the News at Ten.
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Shows to celebrate reggae's impact
BBC4 will serve up two days of programming next month celebrating reggae’s impact on British music, culture and society.
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NewsITN and Sky 'discussed news merger'
ITN and Sky reportedly discussed a merger of their news operations in 2006, revealing the multiple issues facing the review of News Corp’s bid to take control of Sky, according to reports.
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News3,500 complain over EastEnders cot death plot
EastEnders harrowing cot death storyline seen over New Year has attracted thousands of complaints from viewers.
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NewsSky Atlantic reveals line-up
The schedule for new channel Sky Atlantic HD has been unveiled and will include Martin Scorsese drama Boardwalk Empire and the new series from Shameless creator Paul Abbott.
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NewsTennant's extra duties at ITV
Emma Tennant has become ITV’s acting director of digital channels and acquisitions as the commercial broadcaster hunts a replacement for Zai Bennett.
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NewsNigel Morris, BBC investigations producer, dies aged 44
Nigel Morris, investigations producer for BBC London, died just before Christmas from cancer aged 44.
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NewsDaniela Neumann leaves Living TV Group
Daniela Neumann, Living TV Group’s director of programmes for Channel One, Bravo and Challenge has left the business following its acquisition by Sky.
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NewsTribunals cost BBC £600,000 in 2010
The BBC paid out more than £600,000 dealing with employment tribunal claims last year.
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NewsC4's alternative Christmas message
As a team of midwives prepate to deliver Channel 4’s alternative to the Queen’s Christmas Day message, Broadcast looks back at the station’s festive speeches from the past 17 years.
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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.