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NewsBBC rivals given power to complain about distinctiveness
The BBC’s commercial rivals will be able to complain to Ofcom if they believe that the corporation’s services are not distinctive enough, according to John Whittingdale.
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NewsGovernment nears decision on C4’s future
The fate of Channel 4 could be decided within six weeks, with John Whittingdale refusing to rule out either a part or full sell-off of the commercial broadcaster.
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NewsMP warns against BBC News channel merger
Labour MP Helen Goodman has warned against BBC proposals to merge the news channel with ad-funded BBC World News, arguing it could blur the lines between the commercial and public sides of the corporation.
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NewsV Festival to air on Channel 5
V Festival is to air on Channel 5 for the first time after Viacom extended its partnership with the two-day music event.
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NewsIn Brief: Bafta chair; C4 poker doc
Former BBC controller Jane Lush has replaced Anne Morrison as the chair of Bafta. Read on for more.
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NewsBBC closes in on entertainment boss
The BBC is closing in on appointing a permanent controller of entertainment after Mark Linsey moved to BBC Studios.
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NewsITV unveils referendum plans
ITV has revealed its referendum debate line-up and final format details.
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NewsTop Gear consolidates to three-year high
All-new Top Gear piled on 2m viewers through recorded viewing to post its biggest series launch audience since January 2013.
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NewsOfcom raps Channel 4 for Countdown promotions
An episode of Countdown which heavily promoted The Ideal Home Show and P&O Cruises has landed Channel 4 in hot water with Ofcom.
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NewsBaby Cow gets Zapped! for Dave
Dave is continuing to push into scripted comedy with a three-part fantasy sitcom starring The Inbetweeners’ James Buckley.
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NewsBBC Studios hires entertainment chief
BBC Studios has appointed controller of rights, business and legal affairs Roger Leatham as its entertainment and events chief.
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NewsThe Windsors to return to C4
Channel 4 has ordered a second run of satirical royal comedy The Windsors ahead of tonight’s concluding episode.
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NewsIn brief: Doc/Fest; CNN
Doc/Fest has appointed its first honorary president and CNN has unveiled its Brexit coverage plans
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NewsBizarre ER finds third home with E4
Maverick’s medical format Bizarre ER has found its third home in the UK after E4 ordered a new series of the show that has previously aired on BBC3 and TLC.
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NewsNetflix model questioned by Discovery
Discovery’s top brass has raised questions about the global expansion of Netflix – claiming more localised services are more likely to succeed long-term.
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NewsBBC defends BAME hiring policy
The BBC has aggressively defended its decision to offer script editing positions to BAME candidates after tabloid claims that this policy was “anti-white”.
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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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NewsIn brief: Remedy hire; Sony TV boss leaving; Daniel Craig
Argonon-owned Remedy has hired former NBC Universal producer Matt Tiffin, while Sony Pictures TV chairman Steve Mosko is set to step down and Daniel Craig is to front a 20-part series for Showtime.
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NewsDiscovery on verge of Wimbledon deal
Wimbledon is set to be made available on pay-TV for the first time after Discovery struck a deal in principle for the major tennis tournament.
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