All Broadcasters articles – Page 1089
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NewsMcGregor brothers take to the skies in BBC1 doc
The BBC has enlisted Ewan McGregor and his RAF pilot brother Colin to recreate the experience of World War II fighter pilots for a major season to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
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NewsRayner and Richardson to team up for C4 food show
The Observer food critic Jay Rayner is to join forces with Supersize vs Superskinny’s Anna Richardson for a topical food magazine show for Channel 4.
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NewsC4 secures Pillars Of The Earth
Channel 4 has picked up epic historical mini-series Pillars Of The Earth - the first major US acquisition to premiere in the UK on the core C4 channel since Dirty Sexy Money two years ago.
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NewsStars relive their musical youth in Sky Arts series
Sky Arts will ask celebrities including Lenny Henry and Janet Street Porter to reveal their musical talents from before they became famous in a series from Electric Sky.
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NewsBBC1 revives Rip-Off Britain
BBC1 has commissioned a second extended series of consumer show Rip-Off Britain.
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NewsBBC4 going to Church
BBC4 has ordered a new series to examine how the imagery and architecture of English parish churches have affected people throughout history.
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NewsEdmondson to front ITV doc
Comedians Adrian Edmondson and Rory McGrath are donning their walking books to front two new countryside series for ITV1.
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NewsBBC unveils Glastonbury plans
The BBC has revealed its plans for the 40th Glastonbury Festival, with coverage across terrestrial, radio and digital.
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NewsBig Brother to crown Ultimate Champion
Big Brother producers are planning one final hurrah for the reality show with a two-week ‘Ultimate Champion’ face-off.
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NewsBBC Trust boss meets with culture secretary
A lengthy private meeting has been held between the BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons and culture secretary Jeremy Hunt as major changes to the broadcaster’s ruling bodies are being considered.
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NewsAshley Jensen back in BBC comedy
Extras star Ashley Jensen is coming back to the BBC as the star of a new 60-minute comedy pilot.
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NewsSky signs Dizzee Rascal as talent judge
Chart star Dizzee Rascal is turning TV talent judge in a new series for Sky 1.
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NewsAbortion ad draws 600 complaints to C4
Channel 4 received more than 600 complaints over its decision to air an advert for Marie Stopes, the charity that offers advice on issues surrounding abortions and sexual health.
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NewsBBC faced 12 sexism cases in 2009
The BBC faced 12 sex discrimination cases brought by its staff last year, information released under the Freedom of Information Act shows.
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NewsSky in £318m settlement with EDS
Sky has revealed that it is to receive a total settlement of £318 million following the resolution of a lengthy legal wrangle with Electronic Data Systems (EDS).
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NewsHighflyer retains C4 horse racing deal
Highflyer TV is to continue to making Channel 4’s horse racing coverage until December 2012 after winning the first tender for the production in more than 25 years.
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NewsBBC fires up new Torchwood with US deal
Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood is to return to BBC1 next year with funding from US cable broadcaster Starz Entertainment.
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NewsITV signs World Cup doc
ITV has bagged a new ad-funded football documentary that ties in with this summer’s World Cup and promises to reveal why England misses so many penalties
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NewsC4 swipes British Comedy Awards from ITV
Channel 4 has secured the exclusive broadcast rights to the British Comedy Awards after 20 years on ITV.
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NewsX Factor coming to consoles
The X Factor is making its way onto games consoles in a new deal signed by FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) and games manufacturer Deep Silver.