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NewsBBC in staff talks over pension plans
The BBC is holding talks with staff over concerns about new pension proposals, it has emerged.
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NewsBBC should 'scrap licence fee'
The BBC should wind up its licence fee and become a voluntary subscription-based service, a report from think-tank the Adam Smith Institute has said.
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NewsITV poised to reveal pay-TV plans
ITV is expected to outline a new pay-TV strategy tomorrow morning as part of its plans for transformation.
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NewsC4 restructures sales team
Channel 4 has appointed media agency veteran Mick Perry as head of airtime sales as it completes its restructure of its 175-strong sales team.
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NewsLord Burns defends C4 over pay claims
Channel 4 bosses have defended accusations over “grotesque” sums paid to top executives.
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NewsBBC improves nation coverage
Significant improvements have been made to the BBC’s coverage of the devolved nations - but concerns remain about “misleading or confusing” news items, the BBC Trust has found.
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NewsSex chat channels fined £157,250
Bang Channels and Bang Media have been fined a total of £157,250 for breaching broadcasting guidelines during their “adult sex chat” and “daytime chat” phone-ins.
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NewsRegulator to work closer with S4C bosses
The authority that oversees Welsh broadcaster S4C has pledged to work closer with the channel, following the departure of chief executive Iona Jones.
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NewsStoppard returns to the BBC after 20 years
Sir Tom Stoppard is writing an adaptation of Ford Maddox novel Parade’s End for BBC2 as his first piece for the broadcaster in 20 years.
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NewsHill appointed Radioplayer MD
Michael Hill has been appointed managing director of online radio aggregator Radioplayer, ahead of its beta launch later this year.
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NewsEntourage first HBO show for Sky
Entourage looks set to be the first of the HBO shows that are already established in the UK to move to Sky.
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NewsITV names Paul Dale technology boss
ITV has named ex-Sky executive Paul Dale as chief technology officer as part of plans to “completely reshape” the commercial broadcaster’s digital future.
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NewsHBO's Treme confirmed for Sky
David Simon’s Treme will come to Sky as part of its HBO deal, the broadcaster has confirmed, with back catalogue shows likely to be offered mostly via on-demand.
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NewsLumsden reveals first comedy slate for Sky 1
Sky 1 is making a multi-million pound investment in comedy, with shows including Gavin And Stacey’s Ruth Jones starring as a working-class Welsh mum and a series that was originally piloted by BBC3.
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CITV commissions gadget show for 7-12 year-olds
CITV has ordered an Archie Productions 13 x 20-minute magazine series for seven to 12 year-olds that focuses on cool gadgets and possessions.
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NewsBBC2 to look at Victoria’s Upstairs Downstairs life
Bargain Hunt presenter Tim Wonnacott and School For Cooks’ Rosemary Shrager are to step into Queen Victoria’s shoes for a 20-part BBC2 daytime series.
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NewsC4 picks up NBC’s 24-style conspiracy thriller
Channel 4 has picked up the UK rights to The Event, a conspiracy thriller with echoes of 24 and Lost that has been touted as one of the biggest US dramas of the year.
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NewsITV4 show to give FHM stand-ups a chance to shine
ITV4 is to turn its piloted FHM Stand-Up Hero format into a full 6 x 60-minute series from indie Baby Cow and branded entertainment specialist Signal TV.
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NewsS4C chief executive Iona Jones quits
The chief executive of S4C has abruptly left her post after a meeting with the Welsh-language channel’s governing body.
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NewsAd changes will have little effect, says ITV
Ofcom is significantly relaxing its rules on TV advertising sales, but the changes have received a lukewarm reception from ITV.