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NewsBBC2 explores care of the elderly in ‘Protecting’ follow-up doc
Care of the elderly in Birmingham will be explored in the follow-up to BBC2’s award-winning documentary series Protecting Our Children.
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NewsGiving Savile victims a voice
ITV Studios’ Alex Gardiner reveals the painstaking investigative work behind Exposure doc
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NewsBBC crowdsourcing ideas from own staff
The BBC’s in-house production arm is aiming to harness the creativity of its 2,500 staff after launching a crowdsourcing system for programming ideas.
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NewsBBC hires Shine’s Wilde to bolster entertainment
Shine TV executive producer Leon Wilde has been hired as the editor of format entertainment for BBC Productions.
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NewsSimon Albury slams BBC
Former RTS chief executive Simon Albury has lambasted BBC news and current affairs for its “unwillingness to address things that are manifestly wrong”.
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NewsRuby's Trijbits leaves to exec JK Rowling's Casual Vacancy
Ruby Films managing director Paul Trijbits has left the company and been appointed as executive producer of the BBC1 adaptation of JK Rowling novel The Casual Vacancy.
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NewsNuclear experts debunk Bang Goes the Theory
BBC1 science magazine show Bang Goes the Theory has been found to have breached accuracy guidelines by the BBC Trust after it attracted over 50 complaints from MPs and nuclear experts.
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NewsLast Tango in Halifax secures second series
Last Tango in Halifax is to take to the floor for a second series after BBC1 moved swiftly to recommission the drama.
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NewsBBC2 developing biopic on Dylan Thomas
Andrew Davies is developing a biopic on Welsh poet Dylan Thomas for BBC2 and BBC Wales.
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NewsMe & Mrs Jones axed
BBC1 has cancelled Me & Mrs Jones - its sitcom about the complex life of a single mother from the makers of Sherlock - after a single series.
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NewsBBC2 to profile astronaut Neil Armstrong
Darlow Smithson Productions is making a comprehensive profile of Neil Armstrong to air on BBC2 at the end of the year.
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NewsBBC sport boss to step down after 40 years
Dave Gordon, one of the main architects of the BBC’s lauded London Olympics coverage, is to leave the corporation after 40 years.
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NewsEvan Davis denies being 'told off' over Osborne interview
Today Programme host Evan Davis has denied being “told off” after 10 Downing Street complained about his interview with chancellor George Osborne.
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NewsBen Stephenson gets 20% pay rise
BBC drama controller Ben Stephenson received a pay rise of more than 20% after his role was expanded, the corporation’s latest expense and salaries report has revealed.
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NewsBBC1 signs up Humphrey for daytime quiz
Jake Humphrey has been quick to find work outside of his BT Sport contract – signing up to host a new BBC1 daytime quiz.
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NewsBBC extends red button after AR playalong success
The BBC’s Antiques Roadshow red button game has been played by more than 1.5 million unique users as the broadcaster launches the next generation of its red button service.
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NewsBBC1 rolls out Xmas social media assault
BBC1 is planning a major social media push as part of plans to reach new and younger audiences.
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NewsBBCW cooks up second fully funded series with Aussie chef
BBC Worldwide has ordered a cookery series featuring Australian chef Bill Granger as its second fully funded series.
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NewsStuart Hall charged with indecent assault
Veteran BBC broadcaster Stuart Hall has been dropped by Radio 5 Live after being charged with indecent assault.
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NewsChris Packham to front R4 panel show pilot
Chris Packham is to front a Radio 4 comedy panel show pilot about the animal kingdom.