Latest ITV News – Page 191
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NewsCorrie anniversary episode passes off smoothly
A live hour-long episode of Coronation Street marking its 50th anniversary passed smoothly as the cast acted out the aftermath of a dramatic tram crash.
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NewsConnolly to travel Route 66 for second ITV series
Scottish comedian Billy Connolly will travel the length of famous US highway Route 66 in his second ITV travelogue, this time made by Maverick Television.
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NewsITV pushes the button on revamp of Gallowgate gameshow
Ant and Dec’s Push The Button is to receive a format shake-up and will go out live after ITV1 ordered an extended second series.
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NewsITV ditches pay freeze and gives January bonus
ITV staff will receive a pay rise in 2011 after missing out this year, as the broadcaster lifts its pay freeze.
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NewsOfcom investigates X Factor over guest promotions
The X Factor is being investigated by Ofcom for promoting downloads of guest performers Diana Vickers and Michel Buble - while nearly 600 people have complained over the “fix” row surrounding the semi-final.
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NewsCorrie live episode contingency plan
Coronation Street bosses will record the dress rehearsal of the soap’s live episode to play in the event of a technical emergency.
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NewsX Factor "fix" draws 50 complaints to ITV
ITV has received around 50 complaints over the “fix” row surrounding the semi-final of The X Factor - with hundreds more expected to be reported by Ofcom.
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NewsITV 'close to Salford move decision'
ITV is set to end weeks of speculation by announcing whether it will be joining the BBC at the MediaCityUK complex in Salford, according to reports.
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NewsCorrie marks 50 years with blood on the cobbles
VIDEO: Viewers will this week see the most catastrophic scenes in Weatherfield’s history as Coronation Street marks its half century with blood on the cobbles.
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NewsKaty Brand slams ITV over comedy awards
Comedian Katy Brand has launched a four-letter tirade against ITV via Twitter over its “error” in not entering her ITV2 show into the British Comedy Awards.
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NewsCowell to appear in hospice carol service on ITV1
Simon Cowell will feature in an ITV1 Christmas carol service as part of the broadcaster’s seasonal schedule.
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NewsTeleshopping Zone to be ITV1 late-night fixture
ITV’s late night teleshopping trial is to become a permanent fixture on a monthly rolling basis as the company looks to bed in new revenue streams.
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NewsPeaches Geldof to be ITV2 agony aunt
Peaches Geldof has bagged her own ITV2 series in which she will attempt to solve the public’s relationship issues.
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NewsJonathan Ross to host ITV magic show
Jonathan Ross is to make his first appearance as the face of ITV in a special starring US magicians Penn and Teller.
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NewsChiles talks frankly about Daybreak
Daybreak presenter Adrian Chiles has admitted he was “completely wrong” in assuming his breakfast show was going to be an immediate runaway success.
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NewsSources cool on ITV / All3Media deal reports
City sources have poured cold water on the suggestion that ITV could attempt to buy super-indie All3Media.
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NewsLife On Mars creators to bring angels to ITV
The creators of Life On Mars and Ashes To Ashes are to make a major new drama for ITV about two angels sent to earth as lawyers.
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NewsITV loses Australia's Next Top Model deal
Granada Media Australia is understood to have lost its contract to produce Australia’s Next Top Model following a major gaffe in this year’s final, when the wrong winner was announced live on air.
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NewsCorrie claims top prizes at RTS NW Awards
Coronation Street creator Tony Warren and actor Bill Roache collected the top prize at this year’s RTS North West Awards, commemorating all those who have played a role in the soap’s success over the past 50 years.