All articles by Chris Curtis – Page 59
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NewsIdeal latest to go in Bennett's BBC3 comedy clear-out
BBC3’s comedy clear-out has continued with the cancellation of Johnny Vegas-fronted sitcom Ideal.
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NewsBid Media puts new Freeview slot up for sale
A new Freeview EPG slot has been put up for grabs with the aim of getting a channel on air as early as October.
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NewsHarrison revisits world of pedigree dogs for BBC4
BBC4 has ordered the filmmaker behind 2008’s controversial Pedigree Dogs Exposed to make a follow-up documentary three years later.
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NewsOfcom clears EastEnders despite 14,000 complaints
EastEnders’ controversial baby swap storyline has been cleared by Ofcom despite the watchdog and the BBC receiving more than 14,000 complaints combined.
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NewsSky and Atlantic form 3D production company
Sky has teamed up with Flying Monsters 3D indie Atlantic Productions to create a joint venture producer that will specialise in 3D content.
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NewsBBC: full service cuts unlikely
The BBC believes it can make its 20% cuts for Delivery Quality First without closing full services, and has ruled out cutting local radio or merging it with Radio 5 Live.
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NewsSky reveals fresh comedies
A playground comedy, a talent show-cum-gameshow and a hidden camera series from Ant & Dec’s Gallowgate Productions are among Sky 1’s line up for autumn.
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NewsDCMS select committee to call Rupert Murdoch
The DCMS select committee has called Rupert and James Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks to give evidence to it next Tuesday.
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NewsBBC annual report: at a glance
The BBC’s annual report has highlighted a mixed picture in the nations and regions, a bumper year for BBC Worldwide, and the challenge of reducing headcount and talent pay.
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NewsNews International closes News of the World
News International has shocked the media world by closing The News of the World – and potentially eased to the path for parent News Corp’s full takeover of BSkyB.
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NewsPressure grows to delay BSkyB takeover
The DCMS will have to wade through 100,000 responses to the proposed takeover of BSkyB by News International, after a surge in submissions following the phone hacking scandal.
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NewsPatten's BBC Trust public debut
What does the new chair of the BBC Trust think about BSkyB, moving to the regions, and cutting 20% of spending? Chris Patten’s public debut delivering the RTS Fleming Lecture provided the answers.
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NewsESPN signs first darts rights
ESPN has won the rights to the BDO Winmau World Masters darts tournament, which was previously aired by the BBC, as it looks to push beyond its core sports of footabll and rugby.
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The Broadcast InterviewRussell T Davies and Julie Gardner
A love of high-concept blockbusters unites the creator and executive producer of Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood. They tell Chris Curtis how a tie-up with Starz has taken the show to the next level.
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NewsAtalla and Buxton join forces for 5*'s Silent Library
Ash Atalla’s Roughcut TV is behind Channel 5’s keep-quiet-to-win gameshow Silent Library, the broadcaster has revealed.
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NewsFormula 1 boss makes free-to-air vow
Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has vowed that the sport will stay free-to-air after it emerged that the BBC could halt coverage to save money.
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NewsBBC1 orders 1950s midwife drama
BBC1 has revealed details of an adaptation of the memoirs of a 1950s East London midwife from Neal Street Productions.
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NewsBBC to apologise for Primark Panorama
Panorama’s 2008 film Primark: On the Rack contained footage that was probably not genuine, the BBC Trust has ruled.
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NewsShine’s Humphreys off to Glasgow to join BBC
BBC Vision Productions has appointed the executive behind BBC2’s History Cold Case to the new role of head of specialist factual, based in Scotland.
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The Broadcast InterviewJeroen Oerlemans & Andrew Hornett, ESPN
ESPN set up a UK channel in just six weeks after picking up Setanta’s Premiership games. With the rights up for grabs again, it is stepping up its ambitions.