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NewsThe Cube set for third run
The Cube is set to return for a third series following a strong second run in a Sunday night slot.
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NewsCameron backtracks on BBC jibe
David Cameron has offered an apology of sorts over his comments at a press conference in Europe last week, in which he described the BBC cuts as being ‘delicious’.
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NewsLouie Spence to give alternative Queen’s Speech
Louie Spence is to deliver an alternative Queen’s Speech as part of a series of Pineapple Dance Studios Christmas specials on Sky1.
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NewsITV unveils I'm a Celeb... launch night
ITV is lining up a triple whammy of big-hitters in a bid to dominate ratings with the launch of the new series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
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NewsBBC orders family sitcom from US producer
The BBC has commissioned a new family comedy from the producer of US hits Nurse Jackie, Roseanne and the Cosby Show.
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NewsDavid Cameron criticised for 'crass' BBC jibes
NUJ general secretary Jeremy Dear has criticised David Cameron for making “crass and insensitive” comments about BBC cuts.
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NewsWelsh indies launch S4C taskforce
Welsh indies association TAC has launched a taskforce calling for a “fundamental review” of S4C in a bid to establish a sustainable future for the beleaguered broadcaster.
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NewsMillion Pound Drop attracts 785,000 online
Channel 4 gameshow The Million Pound Drop attracted 785,000 online players over the week, an increase of 74% on the first series.
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Lord Fowler: BBC deal with gov't raises integrity issues
A Conservative peer has spoken out against the financial deal brokered between the BBC and the government last month, claiming it raises questions about the independence and integrity of the corporation.
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NewsSNP calls for security over Alba
An MP for the Scottish National Party has called for “immediate assurances” that BBC’s Scottish language offering Alba will not be adversely affected by spending cuts put forward by the government.
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NewsDr Who show to open at Olympia
Doctor Who fans will get the chance to step inside the Tardis and defeat the Daleks in a new show dedicated to the long-running programme.
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NewsBBC Halloween coverage criticised
Religious groups have criticised the BBC for giving extensive coverage to pagan celebrations of Halloween, accusing the corporation of “down-playing” Christianity.
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NewsC4 launches Film4 VoD service
Channel 4 is extending its video-on-demand service with the launch of Film4oD - a service dedicated to movies.
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NewsBBC hunts for head of TV and iPlayer product
The BBC is hunting for a head of TV and iPlayer product to work closely with the broadcaster’s editorial teams to develop new digital products.
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NewsEurosport appoints UK MD
Eurosport has promoted David Kerr to managing director of its UK division following a five year career at the broadcaster.
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NewsC4 to boost comedy slate by £5m
Channel 4 is to spend £5m more on comedy in 2011, including new projects from Noel Fielding and Chris Addison.
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NewsE4 acquires US answer to Inbetweeners
E4 has acquired a new comedy series from the US that centres around college life in the 1980s, which the channel is angling as a successor to The Inbetweeners.
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NewsBBC pensions: NUJ to strike, Bectu accepts proposals
BBC staff who are NUJ members will go on strike next month - but their counterparts at Bectu have accepted the corporation’s latest pension proposal.
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NewsDAB listening fails to grow
RAJARS: DAB radio has failed to make any significant gains over the last quarter with its weekly reach growing by just 0.3% and the total hours of listening it accounts for remaining flat at 162m.
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NewsMoyles & Evans lose listeners
RAJARS: Both Chris Moyles and Chris Evans, hosts of the breakfast shows for BBC Radio 1 and 2, shed listeners over the past three months.