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NewsRed Bull pilots gaming series for linear launch
Red Bull will launch its linear TV channel in the UK next autumn, and the first details of its programming line-up are starting to emerge.
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NewsBroadcast offers ratings via new app
Broadcast has launched a tablet app, available exclusively to subscribers, that will feature extended overnight ratings data each morning.
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NewsC5 to free production arm to pitch projects to rivals
Channel 5 is planning to turn its in-house production division into an independent unit capable of pitching its brand of tabloid telly to rival broadcasters.
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NewsHouse of Lords inquiry to focus on expert women
The House of Lords communications committee is poised to launch an investigation into the level of female representation across news broadcasting.
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NewsBBC News cuts sparks union ballot
Bectu, National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Unite are to ballot their members to take strike action over BBC News cuts.
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NewsLondon Live orders local property series
London Live has ordered a 20-part factual entertainment commission exploring the capital’s burgeoning property market.
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NewsNorth One grabs C4 NFL coverage
North One Television has picked up the contract to produce Channel 4’s NFL coverage.
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NewsCharlie Luxton explores coastal homes for More4
Architectural designer Charlie Luxton is to explore unusual homes along Britain’s coastline in a More4 series from True North.
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NewsITV sets sights on younger audiences
ITV has revealed its deal with YouTube to create 18 short form web channels is part of a wider pursuit of younger audiences.
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NewsMarston's Brewery opens up to C5
Channel 5 is brewing up a new high-profile documentary series with Shine TV after securing access to Marston’s Brewery.
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NewsBBC Trust chair shortlist shrinks
The list of potential candidates vying to become BBC Trust chair is growing ever shorter, further to Lord Sebastian Coe’s public exit from the race.
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NewsCelebrity Juice creators reunite for ITV2 format
Internet star Dapper Laughs is to front an ITV2 comedy / reality format from the creators of Celebrity Juice.
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NewsITV revenue hits £1.38bn
ITV has posted strong overall growth over the past six months aided by a 20% increase in online, pay and interactive revenues.
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NewsBBC Trust expenses drop 10% year-on-year
The BBC Trust’s expenses claims have dropped by 10% year-on-year in the six months from October to March 2014.
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NewsBBC expands BAME talent scheme
The BBC Academy has added extra dates to its Expert Voices: BAME Talent programme to extend its reach.
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NewsBal Samra lands beefed up role
BBC commercial director Bal Samra has been handed a beefed up role with responsibility for the broadcaster’s business partnerships, spend management and global and digital developments.
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NewsComic Relief hits the bullseye with Zeppotron
Charity event Comic Relief is to include pro-celebrity darts next year after the BBC ordered a tournament from Zeppotron.
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NewsCreative Skillset launches bursary scheme
Around 900 professionals from a range of diverse backgrounds will receive training bursaries of up to £1,600 under Creative Skillset’s Diversity Fund.
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NewsSky 1 orders kids debate contest
Sky 1 is to follow inner-city school debating teams for an eight-part documentary series from Educating Yorkshire producer Twofour.
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NewsLord Coe out of BBC Trust race
Lord Sebastian Coe has ruled himself out of the race to become the next BBC Trust chair.