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NewsCoba: non PSBs outspend BBC on new indie originations
The non-PSBs spent £30m more on new, original commissions from indies than the BBC, ITV and Channel 5 combined in 2013, according to the Commercial Broadcasters Association (Coba).
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NewsBBC Click in mobile production first
BBC technology format Click is producing a 30-minute episode shot and edited entirely on smartphones and tablets.
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NewsEastEnders dominates Twitter chat
The 30th anniversary of EastEnders dominated the conversation on Twitter in February while The Brit Awards, Baftas and Academy Awards also sparked debate.
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NewsCBBC returns to Ultimate Brain
CBBC is bringing back Zig Zag’s kids gameshow Ultimate Brain for two more series.
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RatingsArthur & George pulls in 5.5m
MONDAY: ITV period drama Arthur & George comfortably won the 9pm slot while Channel 4’s NHS documentary series failed to hit the 1m mark for a second week.
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NewsReally takes care of business with crime docs
UKTV is beefing up its slate of true crime series with the acquisition of a pair of titles from Paul Heaney’s TCB Media Rights.
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NewsBBC4 relaxes with slow season
A two hour trip along one of Britain’s canals and a 30 minute show observing the manufacture of a wooden chair are to form part of a slow season of shows on BBC4.
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NewsC4 finalises pension plans
Channel 4 is to push back the closure of its legacy pension scheme by six months and offer its current recipients enhanced contributions following a consultation process.
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NewsBBC to launch ‘MyBBC’ app
The BBC will launch a personalised app this autumn that can notify users about new series launches, live sport scores, breaking news and traffic updates.
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NewsHall to make case for 'democratic' BBC
Tony Hall has stressed the “profoundly democratic” nature of the BBC and promised to set out the corporation’s position on the charter renewal debate in June.
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RatingsCasual Vacancy bows out with 5.3m
SUNDAY: The Casual Vacancy and The Auction House bowed out with series lows as Indian Summers dipped below 2m viewers.
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NewsTony Hall: BBC in the internet era
Click to read director general Tony Hall’s speech about the future of the BBC in full.
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NewsRTÉ hunts fresh formats
Irish public broadcaster RTÉ is searching for the next Filthy, Rich and Homeless and Cowboy Builders as part of its latest Format Farm initiative.
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NewsChris Evans establishes Zimple for TFI Friday revival
Chris Evans has established a vehicle to produce the upcoming live 20th anniversary episode of TFI Friday alongside Monkey Kingdom and Olga TV.
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CommentBBC Trust needs reforming
Research about what people are prepared to pay must be independent, says Maggie Brown
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NewsTony Hall unveils BBC Studios plans
Director general Tony Hall has fired the starting gun on the BBC’s radical proposals to commercialise its production division.
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NewsSky Living returns to Desi Rascals
Sky Living is extending structured reality series Desi Rascals for a second series.
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RatingsThe Voice recovers from series low
SATURDAY: The Voice picked up from last week’s series low while ITV’s first live boxing match in five years drew a peak of 1.9m.
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RatingsBear Grylls builds audience for ITV
FRIDAY: Bear Grylls: Mission Survive grew its audience for ITV, but could still not hold off competition from Gogglebox.
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NewsDon’t Tell the Bride commissioner to leave BBC
BBC factual commissioner James Hayes will leave the corporation at the end of March.