All Broadcasters articles – Page 852
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NewsPatten's vote of no confidence final straw for Entwistle
George Entwistle was told by Lord Patten in the eleventh hour of his BBC reign “we are not urging you to go, but we are not urging you to stay”, as the financial cost of the Pollard inquiry has been revealed.
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NewsBritish Museum launches on BT Vision
The British Museum has become the first non-traditional broadcaster to launch a VoD service via BT Vision.
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NewsWretch 32 to feature in 4Music shorts
Wretch 32 and Rickie & Melvin are among the stars to feature in a series of ob-docs shorts on 4Music as part of a partnership with youth charity vInspired.
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NewsSmart TVs drive record iPlayer views
Growth in viewing via internet connected TV has helped fuel a third consecutive record-breaking month for the BBC iPlayer.
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NewsSky renews deal with Star
BSkyB is to launch Star Jalsha, India’s number one Bengali general entertainment channel, as part of a new UK distribution deal with its Asian broadcaster Star Network.
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NewsCameras in court dealt a blow
Plans to allow cameras into court are under threat after a report has recommended the legislation is dropped or significantly limited in its scope.
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NewsBBC to confront 'management failings'
The BBC will make a “clear statement” on the management failures that led to Newsnight shelving its Jimmy Savile expose after the “expensive” Pollard inquiry has reported, according to Lord Patten.
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NewsJustin Fletcher scoops third Bafta
Kids’ TV star Justin Fletcher has become the UK’s most awarded children’s TV presenter after scooping the third Bafta of his career at this week’s British Academy Children’s Awards.
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NewsZodiak Rights sells 100 hours in Canada
International distributor Zodiak Rights has struck two deals to screen 100 hours of UK hit programmes in Canada.
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NewsBBC Worldwide names acting CEO
Paul Dempsey has been named the interim chief executive of BBC Worldwide while Tim Davie remains acting director general until next year.
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NewsMTV heads back down to The Valleys
MTV has commisioned a second series of Cardiff-based structured reality show The Valleys from indie True North.
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NewsBIJ: BBC had 'complete control' over McAlpine report
The BBC had “complete control” over the erroneous Newsnight report that implicated Lord McAlpine in child abuse allegations, according to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (BIJ).
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NewsDallas to incorporate death of Larry Hagman
The death of Larry Hagman, who played J.R Ewing in Dallas, is to be woven into the storyline of the US soap.
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NewsDownton to return for fourth series
The fourth series of period drama Downton Abbey has been confirmed by ITV1.
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NewsOfcom delays awarding local TV licences
Ofcom has delayed awarding the eight remaining local TV licences, including for the high-profile London station, as it seeks more information on programming commitments.
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NewsUKTV secures fourth Freeview slot
UKTV has secured a new Freeview slot which will temporarily be filled by catch-up service Dave Ja Vu.
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NewsPollard findings delayed until December
The findings of Nick Pollard’s review into the reasons Newsnight’s Jimmy Savile report was dropped, will be delayed until mid-December.
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NewsLord Patten angrily defends George Entwistle’s payout
BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten has animatedly defended George Entwistle’s £450,000 payout as it continues to cast a shadow over the former director general’s exit.
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NewsNew DG to help Tim Davie hire execs
Incoming BBC director general Tony Hall will help Tim Davie fill the corporation’s senior management vacuum over the coming months as he bids to build a “world class” leadership team.
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NewsITV pays Lord McAlpine £125k over Schofield stunt
Phillip Schofield’s stunt of handing the Prime Minister a list of alleged paedophiles live on This Morning has cost ITV £125,000 in damages - £60,000 less than the BBC.