Latest ITV News – Page 102
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NewsITV: Jonathan Ross Show will return in 2017
ITV’s director of television Kevin Lygo has confirmed that Jonathan Ross remains key to the future of the channel, following reports that his chat show had been axed.
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NewsITV US partners with Toddlers & Tiaras producer
ITV America has joined forces with Toddlers & Tiaras producer Helga Eike to set up a production company in the US.
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NewsITV unveils referendum plans
ITV has revealed its referendum debate line-up and final format details.
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NewsZaslav: C4 remit barrier to Discovery bid
Discovery Communications chief executive David Zaslav has acknowledged he would run the rule over Channel 4 and ITV - but indicated that there are barriers to both deals.
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NewsITV axes Bear Grylls: Mission Survive
ITV has cancelled Bear Grylls: Mission Survive after two series amid falling ratings.
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NewsTerms of trade will remain intact
Pact has heralded a victory after culture secretary John Whittingdale decided against making changes to the terms of trade.
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NewsFifth Gear set for fourth home
Fifth Gear is gearing up for a move to its fourth new home after coming to an end on A+E Networks.
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NewsEncore plans period prostitute drama
Alison Owens and Debra Hayward’s indie Monumental Pictures has won its first commission - an eight-part ITV Encore drama exploring the dark world of prostitution in 18th century London.
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NewsITV lines up Talpa entertainment format
ITV is continuing its push to mine Talpa’s rich vein of entertainment shows after ordering a talent contest based on its international format Challenge Me.
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NewsBBC3 move a boon for rivals
E4 and ITV2 have both had strong starts to the year, benefiting from BBC3’s move online in the battle for young viewers.
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NewsX Factor to hold Facebook Live auditions
The X Factor will become the latest TV brand to embrace Facebook Live after offering contestants the chance to audition via the social media platform.
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NewsPossessed wins ITV daytime quiz show
ITV has commissioned a daytime quiz show created and hosted by Bradley Walsh.
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NewsPeston On Sunday editor: we’re here for the long haul
Peston On Sunday’s series editor has made clear that ITV has backed the show for the long haul after it launched with underwhelming ratings this month.
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NewsCowell will take pay cut to secure X Factor's ITV future
Simon Cowell is prepared to take a pay cut to secure the future of Britain’s Got Talent and The X Factor on ITV, and both shows have been backed by the channel’s director of television Kevin Lygo.
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NewsNoreena Hertz poised to join ITV News
ITV News is on the verge of appointing academic and author Noreena Hertz as its economics editor.
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NewsWilloughby to front mid-week ITV dating show
Kevin Lygo has hit the ground running in his bid to establish more mid-week entertainment formats on ITV after commissioning a Holly Willoughby-fronted dating show.
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NewsKevin Lygo calls for BBC to cut the length of long-running formats
ITV’s Kevin Lygo has defended the distinctiveness of the BBC’s programming but urged the broadcaster to cut the length of long-running formats such as Countryfile to foster new talent.
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NewsITN Productions explores factual drama
ITN Productions has set its sights on factual drama as it seeks to diversify its programming and change the perception that it is solely a news specialist.
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NewsLygo lifts lid on ITV masterplan
Kevin Lygo wants to ramp up ITV’s entertainment factor and identify schedule-building hits that can give the channel a clearer identity.
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NewsReport claims women remain under-represented in news
The BBC and ITV’s 10pm news bulletins are “failing to represent women fairly”, according to a new report.