All Broadcasters articles – Page 1052
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NewsITV unveils I'm a Celeb... launch night
ITV is lining up a triple whammy of big-hitters in a bid to dominate ratings with the launch of the new series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
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NewsBBC orders family sitcom from US producer
The BBC has commissioned a new family comedy from the producer of US hits Nurse Jackie, Roseanne and the Cosby Show.
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NewsWelsh indies launch S4C taskforce
Welsh indies association TAC has launched a taskforce calling for a “fundamental review” of S4C in a bid to establish a sustainable future for the beleaguered broadcaster.
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NewsMillion Pound Drop attracts 785,000 online
Channel 4 gameshow The Million Pound Drop attracted 785,000 online players over the week, an increase of 74% on the first series.
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NewsSNP calls for security over Alba
An MP for the Scottish National Party has called for “immediate assurances” that BBC’s Scottish language offering Alba will not be adversely affected by spending cuts put forward by the government.
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RatingsTV 'key way to spend time with loved ones'
More than one in four British people believe that spending time in front of the television at home is one of the most important ways to socialise with loved ones, new figures suggest today.
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NewsDr Who show to open at Olympia
Doctor Who fans will get the chance to step inside the Tardis and defeat the Daleks in a new show dedicated to the long-running programme.
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NewsBBC Halloween coverage criticised
Religious groups have criticised the BBC for giving extensive coverage to pagan celebrations of Halloween, accusing the corporation of “down-playing” Christianity.
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NewsEurosport appoints UK MD
Eurosport has promoted David Kerr to managing director of its UK division following a five year career at the broadcaster.
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NewsDAB listening fails to grow
RAJARS: DAB radio has failed to make any significant gains over the last quarter with its weekly reach growing by just 0.3% and the total hours of listening it accounts for remaining flat at 162m.
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The Broadcast InterviewMade In… Shepherds Bush
Following a string of hits including In The Loop, Tamara Drewe and Made In Dagenham, BBC Films creative director Christine Langan is out to target younger audiences. Catherine Neilan reports
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NewsSky adds 3D magic to Christmas comedy short
Sky is filming one of its Little Crackers comedy shorts in 3D as it bids to add a dose of “magical realism” to the show.
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NewsWorld Service faces overhaul
The director of BBC Global News, Peter Horrocks, has told World Service staff they must adopt “the most radical way of working in any international news operation in the world” to cope with cuts of £67m - to its current budget.
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NewsBin Weevils kids’ site in major content push
Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon are to distribute 200 hours of on demand content as a social video service on kids’ virtual 3D world Bin Weevils.
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Being... N-Dubz set for second outing on C4
Members of N-Dubz are to open up their lives for a second series and a Christmas special of their Peep Show-style Channel 4 format.
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NewsC5 pays off £1m Shine debt
Channel 5 has paid Shine Group the £1m it owed the super-indie for entertainment show Don’t Stop Believing.
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NewsBrooke to rejoin Channel 4
Dan Brooke, previously managing director of Discovery UK and indie Rare Day, is to become Channel 4’s first director of marketing, communications and corporate relations.
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NewsVirgin adds 100,000 Sky content subscribers
Virgin Media’s revenues have grown to £978m in the three months to the end of September, boosted by the addition of 52,000 Sky Sports or Movies subscribers since August.
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NewsITV to air Take That documentary
ITV has secured the exclusive international rights to premiere a documentary on pop group Take That.
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NewsVirgin signs NBC for on-demand deal
Virgin Media has sealed an on-demand deal with NBC Universal to offer the entire back catalogue of shows including 30 Rock, House, Heroes and the US version of The Office.