All Broadcasters articles – Page 513
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Discovery eyes C4 in UK push
Discovery will be in the queue of potential suitors for a privatised Channel 4, as the US broadcasting giant looks to build its presence in the UK.
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Scripps wants stars for refresh
Hooking high-profile UK talent is at the forefront of Scripps’ refreshed commissioning strategy as it seeks to transform Travel Channel and Food Network into mainstream lifestyle brands.
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Purnell: charter plans threaten BBC’s creative freedom
James Purnell has warned that the white paper could herald inflexible new service licences that would undermine the creative freedom of BBC channels.
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Channel 5 ups fact ent ambitions
Channel 5 is shaking up its factual entertainment slate after original commissions grew to two thirds of its schedule for the first time.
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C4 rejects Birmingham move proposals
Channel 4 has poured cold water on government proposals to relocate from its Horseferry Road headquarters to Birmingham, arguing it is already sufficiently active outside of the capital.
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ITV: Jonathan Ross Show will return in 2017
ITV’s director of television Kevin Lygo has confirmed that Jonathan Ross remains key to the future of the channel, following reports that his chat show had been axed.
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Cameron and Farage ignite EU debate
TUESDAY: ITV’s referendum debate featuring David Cameron and Nigel Farage became the most watched EU-themed show as the Big Brother opener slipped for the second consecutive year.
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Alibi lands Fox medical drama
UKTV’s crime channel Alibi has acquired Fox Television’s medical drama Rosewood, starring Nurse Jackie’s Morris Chestnut.
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ITV US partners with Toddlers & Tiaras producer
ITV America has joined forces with Toddlers & Tiaras producer Helga Eike to set up a production company in the US.
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BBC rivals given power to complain about distinctiveness
The BBC’s commercial rivals will be able to complain to Ofcom if they believe that the corporation’s services are not distinctive enough, according to John Whittingdale.
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Government nears decision on C4’s future
The fate of Channel 4 could be decided within six weeks, with John Whittingdale refusing to rule out either a part or full sell-off of the commercial broadcaster.
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V Festival to air on Channel 5
V Festival is to air on Channel 5 for the first time after Viacom extended its partnership with the two-day music event.
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Reg beaten by Heathrow doc
MONDAY: BBC1’s factual drama Reg was beaten by ITV’s airport doc Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport.
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In Brief: Bafta chair; C4 poker doc
Former BBC controller Jane Lush has replaced Anne Morrison as the chair of Bafta. Read on for more.
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BBC closes in on entertainment boss
The BBC is closing in on appointing a permanent controller of entertainment after Mark Linsey moved to BBC Studios.
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ITV unveils referendum plans
ITV has revealed its referendum debate line-up and final format details.
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Top Gear consolidates to three-year high
All-new Top Gear piled on 2m viewers through recorded viewing to post its biggest series launch audience since January 2013.
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Part-Time Band opens on BBC4
FRIDAY: BBC4 talent contest UK’s Best Part-Time Band struck up with an audience of 300,000.
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Ofcom raps Channel 4 for Countdown promotions
An episode of Countdown which heavily promoted The Ideal Home Show and P&O Cruises has landed Channel 4 in hot water with Ofcom.
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Muhammad Ali doc lands knockout on BBC1
SATURDAY: A BBC1 tribute to Muhammad Ali landed an audience of over 3m viewers following news of the former heavyweight champion’s death.