All articles by Jake Kanter – Page 159
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NewsRhythmix charity accuses Syco of 'arrogance'
The charity that forced The X Factor producers into changing the name of act Rhythmix has launched a fresh attack on Simon Cowell, accusing his company of “arrogance”.
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RatingsITV1's The Jury loses 2m
TUESDAY: The second part of ITV1’s The Jury lost more than 2 million viewers and was beaten by BBC1 drama Death in Paradise.
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NewsITV confirms Perez Hilton show
ITV2 has confirmed that US showbiz blogger Perez Hilton will front a new show featuring intimate access to some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
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NewsNo takers for Red or Black? Down Under
ITV and Simon Cowell’s Syco TV have failed to sell million-pound roulette format Red or Black? in Australia – one of the key territories where they were attempting to get it off the ground.
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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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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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Ratings71 Degrees North bows out with 2.6m
TUESDAY: The final of ITV1’s arctic challenge 71 Degrees North received a chilly reception.
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RatingsTop Boy debuts with 1.1m
MONDAY: Channel 4’s uncompromising drama about drug crime in East London launched with just over 1m viewers.
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RatingsX Factor back on top with 12m
SUNDAY: The X Factor reclaimed its crown as the biggest show on television after being usurped the previous night by Strictly Come Dancing.
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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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RatingsClock change impacts ratings
The TV industry faces a further wait for Sunday and Monday’s ratings after the weekend’s clock change disrupted Barb’s reporting system.
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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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CommentChristopher Lunn plays final hand
In the protracted investigation into Christopher Lunn & Company, the firm’s proprietor may well have played his last hand, writes Jake Kanter.
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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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RatingsC5's Bachelor final tops 1.3m
FRIDAY: Welsh rugby star Gavin Henson chose a new girlfriend in the final edition of The Bachelor, drawing a series high for Channel 5.
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RatingsStrictly overtakes X Factor
SATURDAY: Strictly Come Dancing dramatically overtook The X Factor to become the highest-rated show on Saturday night.
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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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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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NewsC5 lines up "surprise wedding" show
The makers of BBC3’s Don’t Tell the Bride are developing a new “surprise wedding” format for Channel 5.