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NewsGeorge Galloway rapped by Ofcom again
George Galloway has been found in breach of Ofcom rules on impartiality for a second time in just over a year, after the former Respect MP described Israel as “a terrorist gangster state” and a “miscreant, law breaking rogue, war launching, occupying state”.
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NewsBBC unwraps Christmas line-up
Comedy specials, brand new drama, a Strictly Come Dancing special and Top of the Pops all feature in the BBC’s Christmas schedules, it has been revealed.
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NewsHugh Dennis to host BBC2 improv show
Outnumbered star Hugh Dennis is to front a new improv gameshow from the creator of Mock the Week for BBC2.
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NewsBBC Learning names senior team
BBC Learning has appointed three senior execs, including a former Channel 4 commissioner, to kick-start a new strategy.
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NewsSky reveals Bravo closure date
Sky has confirmed the date it is to turn off Bravo, ending 25 years on British screens.
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NewsMoD criticises BBC drama over army bullying
The head of the Army has written to the BBC, criticising a controversial drama showing bullying among British troops in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.
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NewsI'm a Celebrity viewers refunded
ITV was last night forced to offer a refund to viewers who voted for Gillian McKeith in I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! after she pulled out of a live bushtucker trial for “health reasons”.
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NewsWaterloo Road gets online spin-off
BBC drama Waterloo Road is extending online with a new spin-off series that will catch-up with characters that had left the series.
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NewsCrozier speaks of second switchover
Internet and television convergence has led to the advent of a second digital switchover, ITV chief executive Adam Crozier declared.
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NewsSky orders Diversity 3D special
Britain’s Got Talent dance troupe Diversity are to be the subject of a new 3D special for Sky, as the broadcaster continues to ramp up its 3D content.
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NewsC4 wants Million Pound Drop for Christmas
Channel 4 has commissioned a festive run of The Million Pound Drop Live and has revealed its line-up of Christmas programming.
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NewsUKTV hunting multi-platform projects
UKTV will only look to commission shows which have a strong multi-platform element for flagship channels Dave, Good Food and Home.
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NewsBBC Trust is "broken", says Bland
The BBC Trust is “broken” and should ultimately be disbanded, a former chairman of the corporation has claimed.
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NewsMatt Baker in line to host One Show
Matt Baker has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Jason Manford as co-host of The One Show.
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NewsJason Manford quits The One Show
Jason Manford has resigned from The One Show after admitting that he shared sexual internet messages with female fans.
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FeaturesOld ways will have to change
The industry digests the implications of Miriam O’Reilly’s ageism claim against the BBC.
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NewsBBC shelves al-Hariri doc
A documentary film series about the assassination of a former prime minister of Lebanon has been shelved by the BBC.
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NewsUTV revenue up 9%
UTV has followed ITV in benefiting from an upturn in the television advertising market, reporting a 9% growth in revenue.
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NewsO’Donoghue drafted in to help Lygo’s ITVS push
Kevin Lygo’s planned regeneration of ITV Studios has kicked off with the hiring of Denise O’Donoghue as its UK managing director.
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NewsJo Brand comic novel being adapted for BBC1
An adaptation of Jo Brand’s comic novel The More You Ignore Me is in development for BBC1, with the comedian already having written an initial screenplay.