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News‘No pressure on BBC’ over pensions stance
Two Labour MPs have asked a trio of ministers whether any meetings took place between the government and the BBC to discuss the pension negotiations.
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NewsBBC orders docs from Hardcash and Films of Record
The BBC has ordered documentaries on US police attempts to track paedophiles and the history of Amnesty International from Hardcash Productions and Films of Record respectively.
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NewsBranson and Huq to front shows for Current TV
Environmentalist and model Sam Branson and Blue Peter presenter turned Xtra Factor host Konnie Huq have been lined up as key talent for new shows for Current TV.
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NewsBSkyB plans to open London broadcast studio to third parties
BSkyB is planning to open up its new £130m broadcast centre to productions from third parties.
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NewsRed Bull eyes content to give it wings
Drinks manufacturer Red Bull is hunting for original content to air online and via the TV channel it broadcasts across Europe.
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NewsStevens takes redundancy at Comedy Central
Amanda Stevens, head of acquisitions for Comedy Central UK, is to leave the broadcaster.
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NewsDiscovery UK ready to push entertainment credentials
Discovery UK is kicking off a hunt for more entertainment-based formats and has invested development funds in fledgling indie Nerd’s underground gameshow as it bids to broaden its output.
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NewsSky prepared to end C5 news deal
Sky has told Channel 5 it is prepared to terminate its contract to produce news for the terrestrial channel two years early.
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NewsBBC unveils UK's first carbon calculator for TV
The BBC is today launching a carbon calculator for the television industry, as part of a campaign to improve energy efficiency and cut carbon emissions throughout the sector.
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NewsDappy to deliver T4 Christmas message
Channel 4 has scotched rumours that N-Dubz rapper Dappy will broadcast the alternative Christmas message in the traditional slot - but confirmed that he will deliver a speech on Christmas morning.
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NewsMP joins army in criticising Accused
An MP has tabled a Commons motion attacking the BBC for broadcasting a TV drama which he claimed denigrated the bravery and professionalism of servicemen and women at a time when thousands are deployed in Afghanistan.
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NewsBBC 'not biased in coverage of Rangers'
BBC Scotland was not biased in its coverage of Rangers Football Club or its fans, the body responsible for the broadcaster’s editorial standards has said.
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NewsAnti-terror doc 'misleading'
A BBC documentary gave a “significantly misleading impression” of an anti-terrorist operation, according to the BBC Trust’s editorial standards committee.
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NewsMTV orders HIV doc
Firecracker Films, the indie behind My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, is to make a documentary about HIV for MTV.
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NewsBBC3 to air live Frankenstein show
The BBC is to host a music and drama event in Leeds, dubbed Frankenstein’s Wedding, which will be broadcast live on BBC3.
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NewsSky1 orders Fat Families special
Sky1 has commissioned a studio-based special of hit factual entertainment show Fat Families.
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NewsC4 poaches the BBC's scheduling supremo
Channel 4 has again raided the BBC for a key executive, hiring George Dixon to replace Rosemary Newell as controller of channel management.
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NewsDiversity awards: Vote now
VOTE NOW: Broadcast readers can now vote online and decide the Most Groundbreaking Programme in this year’s Cultural Diversity Network Awards.
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NewsBSkyB: News Corp takeover would benefit news
There could be less choice of independent news if the Government blocks News Corporation from taking over BSkyB, the Sky News operator has claimed.
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NewsEx-army chief attacks BBC over McGovern drama
A former head of the Army has accused BBC1 of “gross insensitivity (and) gross arrogance” for screening a drama which portrayed bullying among troops.