All Broadcasters articles – Page 904
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NewsThompson out... so who will be the next BBC DG?
The worst kept secret in TV is out – now the question on everybody’s lips is who will replace Mark Thompson at the top of the BBC.
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NewsBBC DG Mark Thompson confirms departure
BBC director general Mark Thompson has confirmed he is to step down this autumn.
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NewsVorderman to host ITV1 gameshow
Former Countdown co-host Carol Vorderman is to front an interactive gameshow pilot for ITV1.
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NewsOfcom drops Gypsy Blood complaints
Ofcom has dropped over 500 complaints made about Channel 4 documentary Gypsy Blood.
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NewsBBC's Doorstep Crime to return
A second series of BBC1 daytime series Doorstep Crime 999 has been ordered from Objective Productions and Crook Productions.
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NewsHill eyes TV Burp U-turn
Harry Hill is in talks with ITV over a new series of TV Burp - potentially reversing his decision to end the show.
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NewsBBC loses horseracing crown jewels to C4
Channel 4 has secured the horseracing crown jewels in a four year deal after snatching the rights from the BBC.
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NewsBroadcasters get Dale Farm judicial review
Broadcasters have been granted a judicial review to challenge a court order demanding footage from the Dale Farm eviction.
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NewsITV1 orders Richie and O’Connor specials
ITV1 is to celebrate the careers of Lionel Richie and Des O’Connor in two entertainment specials.
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NewsBBC2 orders Volcano Live
Kate Humble will report live from one of the most active volcanoes on the planet for a new BBC2 series.
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NewsBBC4 to profile Chas and Dave
Musical duo Chas and Dave will be profiled in a North One TV doc for BBC4, the indie’s first commission for the channel.
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NewsBBC pilots sci-fi comedy
The BBC is to pilot a new sci-fi sitcom made by Green Inc and FremantleMedia UK’s Retort - the first alliance between the two indies.
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NewsIndies to benefit from BBC pay download plans
The BBC’s plans to create a paid-for download service will open up a new revenue stream for specialist factual and fact ent indies, Pact has said.
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NewsJewish mums lined-up to compete on C4
A competitive new series to crown the Jewish Mum of the Year has been ordered by Channel 4.
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NewsSky and STV plan launches on YouView
Sky is preparing to launch its forthcoming internet TV service via YouView as the connected TV platform gears up for launch.
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NewsDiscovery gearing up for TLC UK launch
Discovery Communications’ plans to launch US lifestyle channel TLC in the UK are gathering momentum, according to industry sources.
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NewsSky hires Tiger’s Sargeant for ent commissioning
Tiger Aspect’s Deborah Sargeant has been appointed Sky’s commissioning editor for entertainment as the latest addition to Phil Edgar Jones’ team.
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NewsHairy Bikers cooking UKTV debut
The Hairy Bikers are making their first show for UKTV’s Good Food with a series exploring soul food.
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NewsFamilies swap lives for Atlantic
Sky Atlantic has ordered a culture swap series in which two families from the US and UK cross the Atlantic to visit the other’s home city.
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NewsC4 sets May deadline to revamp entertainment
Channel 4 is planning a major overhaul of its entertainment output by the middle of May and is making more money and hours available to the genre.