All Broadcasters articles – Page 941
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NewsPioneer wins 2011 review docs for C4
Pioneer Productions is making two docs for Channel 4 that look back on 2011, one of which focuses on natural disasters and another on the spate of animal attacks on holiday-makers.
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NewsClunes meeting lions for ITV1
Martin Clunes will explore the history and lives of lions in his latest animal adventure for ITV1.
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The Broadcast InterviewBellamy’s mission of Discovery
Julian Bellamy unveils his vision for global content for Discovery Networks International – and where UK producers fit in.
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NewsNUJ calls for no confidence vote in Thompson
The NUJ is calling for a vote of no confidence in BBC director general Mark Thompson – a first in the corporation’s history – describing him as the “architect of [the BBC’s] butchery”.
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NewsBoorman to hit the road again for C5
Charley Boorman is to undergo his latest adventure with Channel 5 in a series which will follow him on a 10,000 mile motorbike journey across Canada.
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NewsITV briefs team on digital news plan
ITV has briefed more than 70 of its regional and national journalists on its digital news plans.
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NewsC4 boosts Britdoc funding
Channel 4 has increased its funding of the Britdoc documentary foundation by a third and extended its funding commitment to 2013.
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News10 O'Clock Live to return with shorter format
Channel 4 has ordered a second series of current affairs show 10 O’Clock Live - but cut the format by 15 minutes.
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NewsTeen Vampires land on C4
US teenagers that adopt the lifestyle of vampires and drink blood are to be the subject of a new Channel 4 documentary.
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NewsC4 orders 8 Out of 10 Cats Christmas special
Channel 4 has ordered an hour-long Christmas special of panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats.
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NewsITV staff to be updated on transformation
ITV’s senior management are to update staff on the company’s five-year transformation plan.
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NewsComedy boosts 4oD growth
Channel 4 saw 4oD views increase by 300,000 on its website in September with comedy being the most popular genre.
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NewsChiles' Sunday Night Show returning to ITV1
Adrian Chiles’ late evening ITV1 vehicle That Sunday Night Show is being primed for an extended third series, despite underperforming in the ratings.
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RTS invites Programme Awards entries
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has opened entry to its annual Programme Awards.
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NewsBBC: no need for licence fee reform
The BBC is unlikely to call for a change to the scope of its licence fee remit until the next Charter renewal in 2016/17, Broadcast understands.
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NewsITV agrees Corrie product placement deal
ITV has struck a watershed product placement deal with Nationwide building society that will feature a branded cash machine in Coronation Street.
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NewsITV snatches French Open tennis rights from BBC
ITV has secured the free-to-air rights to broadcast the French Open tennis tournament - previously held by the BBC for more than 20 years.
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NewsSky Go passes 100m views
Sky Go has served more than 100 million content views since it launched in July, with the average number per month approaching that achieved by Channel 4’s 4oD.
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NewsITV looking to sell products on-demand
ITV looks set to integrate a retail proposition with its video-on-demand service as it hunts for an e-commerce manager with FMCG experience.
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NewsHigh Court judge strikes out Top Gear suit
A High Court judge has struck out a law suit against BBC2 programme Top Gear, which had been brought against it by electric car manufacturer Tesla.