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NewsJames Harding issues rallying call to BBC journalists
James Harding has issued a rallying call to BBC News journalists after what he described as a “chastening” few months for the corporation.
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NewsFour Lions pulled from Film4 following Boston blasts
Chris Morris’ satirical film Four Lions, in which four men detonate explosives during the London Marathon, has been pulled from Film4’s schedules following yesterday’s blasts in Boston.
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NewsDate set for DG select committee appearance
BBC director general Tony Hall and BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten are to appear in front of the culture, media and sport select committee on 25 April.
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NewsC4 orders second helping of Chicken Shop
Channel 4 is returning to Clapham’s Rooster Spot for three more episodes looking at the day-to-day workings of a fried chicken shop.
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NewsLSE considers options after Panorama broadcast
London School of Economics (LSE) directors are meeting today to consider their options after the BBC broadcast its controversial Panorama investigation on North Korea.
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NewsJames Harding scoops BBC news chief role
The BBC has named former Times editor James Harding as its director of news and current affairs.
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NewsLSE students support BBC North Korea doc
The BBC has received messages of support from London School of Economics students backing its decision to broadcast a controversial Panorama documentary on North Korea.
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NewsC5 orders student sex-text doc
Channel 5 has ordered Sexts, a one-off doc from the National Film and Television School, marking the first time that a terrestrial broadcaster has commissioned a programme from the organisation.
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NewsWarp strikes ITVS first-look deal
This Is England producer Warp Films is to ramp up its move into TV production after striking a first-look deal with ITV Studios Global Entertainment.
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NewsSky takes Thatcher doc global
A raft of international broadcasters have acquired Sky Vision documentary Thatcher: A Memoir following the death of the former prime minister.
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NewsBBC backs North Korea doc amid LSE row
The BBC is to plough ahead with a Panorama investigation on North Korea amid claims it used students as a “human shield” while gathering evidence for the film.
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NewsSky labels BT a “£22bn gorilla in puppy’s clothing”
Sky has labelled BT a “£22bn gorilla in puppy’s clothing” as the row intensifies over its decision not to allow ads for BT Sport on its sports channels.
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NewsBBC will not play Ding Dong the Witch is Dead in full
The BBC has decided against playing Ding Dong the Witch is Dead in full on the Radio 1 chart show this Sunday.
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NewsAnthony Horowitz calls on broadcasters to take risks
Anthony Horowitz expects his period drama Foyle’s War to return to ITV - but has called on British broadcasters need to take more risks in drama commissioning.
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NewsC4 executive team expanded
Anne Bulford’s responsibilities have been re-distributed to other members of senior management team at Channel 4, resulting in the expansion of its executive management team.
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NewsSimon Cowell: Britain's Got Talent to return
Simon Cowell has given his clearest indication yet that he will renew his deal with ITV for entertainment juggernauts Britain’s Got Talent and The X Factor.
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NewsC4 Education game aims to send teens to sleep
Channel 4 Education has launched a mobile game designed to help teenagers understand the importance of a good quality night’s sleep.
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NewsIndies score record Sony Award nods
Independent production companies are in pole position to pick up a record number of Sony Radio Awards after securing 26 nominations in 13 categories.
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NewsSassy hires ITNP’s Carsey for push into broadcasting
Sassy Films has appointed ITN Productions’ former chief creative officer Steve Carsey to lead its push into the broadcasting sector.
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NewsBBC2 orders gardening contest
BBC2 is hoping to capture some of the spirit of The Great British Bake Off with a show that pits pairs of passionate gardeners and cooks against each other.