All Broadcasters articles – Page 1105
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NewsTwist exits BBC Switch for C4 education job
A commissioner from BBC Switch has jumped ship to Channel 4 - just weeks after director general Mark Thompson announced plans to close the strand and leave it to C4 to deliver PSB content for teens.
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NewsLenny Henry R4 show in line for TV move
Comedian Lenny Henry could be back on BBC television as the corporation’s in-house comedy team looks to adapt two more radio shows following the success of BBC2’s Miranda.
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NewsBBC team field-tests 3D for wildlife docs
The BBC’s Natural History Unit has completed a 3D shoot in Africa as part of a wider experiment exploring the possibilities of wildlife production in 3D.
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NewsClassen takes on commercial role at ESPN
ESPN has created the new role of UK commercial director to drive and retain subscriber levels as it builds its presence in the UK.
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NewsSky: Ofcom’s U-turn on DTT proposal is no Picnic
BSkyB has given a lukewarm reception to Ofcom approving its three-year-old proposal to sell premium channels on DTT.
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NewsBBC breaks ground with Doctor Who game
Forget Matt Smith - Doctor Who viewers will get the chance to regenerate as the new Timelord themselves, in a landmark game that is the BBC’s biggest-ever web commission.
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NewsFree-to-air Ashes plan hit for six
Moves to put the Ashes on the Crown Jewels TV sports list have been derailed thanks to lobbying from the English Cricket Board and the timing of the general election.
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NewsBBC mulls Strictly makeover
The BBC is eyeing a new home for Strictly Come Dancing as part of plans to supercharge the BBC1 format - and has yet to secure Bruce Forsyth as host for this year’s series.
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NewsITV objects to BBCW ice dance show
ITV is fighting BBC Worldwide’s plans to produce an ice dancing show in the US, citing similarities with its own format Dancing on Ice.
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NewsTitchmarsh sparks 131 complaints
An edition of ITV’s Alan Titchmarsh Show featuring a critical discussion of violent video games has attracted 131 complaints - but will not be investigated by Ofcom.
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NewsPanorama criticisms demoralising staff
Panorama staff are demoralised following a steady onslaught of criticisms of its journalism – with reporters claiming the BBC Trust rulings are “flawed” and threaten investigative output.
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NewsKids to grill Cameron on CBBC
David Cameron is to face questions from children about issues that affect kids, as part of a CBBC general election special.
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NewsSky reveals election plans
Sky News is preparing a cross-platform coverage push for the 2010 general election centred around its HD coverage of the Leaders’ Debate.
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NewsSky and Virgin HD in 3m homes
Sky and Virgin added almost 600,000 subscribers to their HD services in the final quarter of 2009 taking the total number to close to 3m, according to the latest figures from Ofcom.
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NewsMore than 1,000 complain over C4 Islam probe
Ofcom is looking into criticisms of Dispatches programme Britain’s Islamic Republic, which has attracted more than 1,000 complaints to the regulator and Channel 4.
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NewsMPs criticise 'unaccountable' BBC
A group of MPs has launched a blistering attack on the BBC and called on the government to force the corporation to open up its books.
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NewsParty political broadcasts 'ineffective'
Traditional political advertising has little or no impact on voting trends, a poll has suggested.
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NewsOfcom calls for ITV’s CRR to be scrapped
ITV has welcomed Ofcom’s call for the Contract Rights Renewal Scheme to be abolished to reflect changes in the ad market.
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NewsBroadcasters reveal PM debate details
The BBC, ITV and Sky News have revealed TX details of their Prime Ministerial Debates, with the last one scheduled to take place exactly one week before polling day on 6 May.
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NewsC4's cinema legacy to be scrutinised
Channel 4’s contribution to British cinema is to be documented in a major academic study and industry conference.