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NewsBBC2 gets twice-weekly 'BBC4 Zone'
The BBC is to give programmes from its digital arts channel BBC4 a twice-weekly airing on BBC2 as of tomorrow (8 April), in a bid to promote the channel and to drive digital takeup, writes Luke Satchell
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NewsCommunity Channel switch to original programming
The Community Channel, the charity TV service headed by Carlton chairman Michael Green, is moving into original programming and has signed up popular faces such as Vanessa Feltz and Dr Hilary Jones, writes Rosemary Gallagher
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NewsBBC unveils Easter schedule
The BBC has unveiled its Easter radio and TV programme schedule, which features shows ranging from traditional church services to a pilgrimage in the footsteps of Martin Luther King, writes Michael Rosser
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NewsFields of Gold writer to pen 9/11 drama
The writer behind Fields of Gold, the BBC's controversial drama about GM crops, is writing a new Channel 4 drama looking at how the build-up to the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre on September 11, writes Penny Hughes
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BBC to make Monkhouse specials
The BBC is to dedicate two special programmes to comedian Bob Monkhouse as he battles against prostrate cancer.
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Julie Walters to star in ITV1 one-off psycho-drama
Julie Walters has been lined-up to play the lead role in a one-off psychological drama for ITV1, writes Jon Rogers
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ITV picks up Bridezillas
September Films has secured an ITV network order for a show it originally made for US broadcasters, writes Paul Revoir
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Lapping tracks bin Laden's rise
Brook Lapping is poised to travel the globe tracking down past associates of Osama bin Laden for a joint production for BBC2 and WGBH Boston, writes Michael Rosser
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VH1 edges away from congested music market
Music channel VH1 is attempting to become a more general entertainment offering by introducing US feature films and high-profile documentaries into the mix, writes Paul Revoir
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NewsGranada to make US reality series
Granada has been commissioned to make a six-part reality TV series for US broadcaster NBC, which follows 10 American women who come to England to learn to live as a princess, writes Paul Revoir
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Reborn treasure hunt gets full BBC2 run
BBC2 controller Jane Root and controller of entertainment commissioning Jane Lush have commissioned a full run of the resurrected Treasure Huntseries, following the success of a pilot last year. A 5 x 30-minute series, which will be presented by Dermot Murnaghan and Suzi Perry, will ...
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Rock 'N' Roll myths exploded by Channel 4
Channel 4 commissioning editor, music and young people's Jo Wallace has commissioned indie Free@Last to investigate the origins and background to the wild stories and legends that surround rock 'n' roll folklore. Under investigation will be such legendary stories as The Who drummer Keith Moon driving his Lincoln convertible into ...
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C4 puts Blair crisis under the spotlight
Tony Blair's fight for political survival under the pressure of war and rebellion from his own party will be the focus of a new documentary for Channel 4, writes Penny Hughes.
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Real Radio to air UK-wide gulf war phone-in
Real Radio has hired former Middle East correspondent and Sky TV anchorman Scott Chisholm to host a 60-minute weekday phone-in show on the Iraq war. Real Radio's Gulf War Phone-Inwill give listeners the chance to voice their opinions on the war in a 12.00 slot ...
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Five keeps up major arts push
Five has ordered a raft of new arts commissions which it hopes will bolster its reputation as the new home of the genre, including a three-part series looking at the riches of Russian city St Petersburg, writes Penny Hughes.
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BBC's cunning plan for opera
The BBC is to try and bring opera to a whole new age group when it animates The Cunning Little Vixen by Czech composer Leos Janacek as part of a number of new arts commissions, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Discovery to help those who've been dumped
Discovery Health has commissioned indie Uden Associates to produce two series, both set to air in August. The 9 x 30-minute Celebrity Doubleswill focus on nine lookalikes who are made to look even more like their heroes with the help of experts while the 15 ...
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Wise Buddah syndicates dance music show
Wise Buddah is set to produce a nationally syndicated dance music show featuring rising talent and established DJs. The World's Greatest DJswill be broadcast weekly from this month on Kiss 100, Vibe 101, The Fire and Ozone Radio. Produced by Janet Bell for Wise Buddah ...
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Clarkson looks at history of Victoria Cross
BBC Top Gearpresenter Jeremy Clarkson is to front a new show for BBC 2 about the history of the Victoria Cross medal. The 60-minute For Valourwill assesses the 'highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the ...
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Elliott orders drama from Zhivago producer
Granada's newly established northern drama department is to produce a new series for ITV1 starring Amanda Redman. The 2 x 90-minute Suspicionis in production until 9 May and is due to air later in the year. Produced by Hugh Warren, whose past credits include ...