All articles by Matthew Campelli – Page 47
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NewsBBC removes Doctor Who beheading scene
The BBC has edited this Saturday’s episode of Dr Who to remove a beheading scene following the murder of two American journalists by Islamic militants.
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NewsSky takes fixed-rig to the pub
The Nightclub Toilet producer Firecracker Films is to give pub quizzes the fixed-rig treatment in a genre-bending ob-doc series for Sky 1.
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NewsMonty Python doc prepped by Gold
UKTV is to build on the success of its Monty Python live performance with a documentary about the legendary comedy troupe.
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NewsDCD vows to keep producing
DCD Media has reaffirmed its commitment to production despite agreeing to sell Glasgow-based indie Matchlight and increasing its emphasis on global distribution.
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FeaturesReinventing the 8pm slot
Have the traditional features that lured viewers in their millions had their day?
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NewsSTV to promote national identity with local focus
STV will embark on a mission to become more nationalistic after the upcoming Scottish referendum and has argued that local TV can work with the right business model.
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NewsJoanna Lumley boards Trans-Siberian railway
Burning Bright is sending Joanna Lumley on a 5,000 mile adventure aboard the Trans-Siberian railway for ITV.
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NewsNow TV turns on ITV Encore
ITV Encore, the broadcaster’s dedicated drama channel, has expanded its reach after launching on Sky’s IPTV service Now TV.
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NewsC4 pension consultation reopens
Channel 4 has restarted a consultation process with more than 200 staff in an attempt to shift them on to a contribution-based pension scheme.
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NewsITV shares hit 13-year high amid takeover talk
ITV’s share price hit a 13-year high on Monday as speculation about a Liberty Global takeover persisted.
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NewsDCD agrees Matchlight sale terms
DCD Media has confirmed that it has agreed terms for a management buyout of Glasgow-based production company Matchlight, as revealed by Broadcast on Friday.
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NewsITV hires planning and research boss
Neil Mortensen has been reappointed by ITV as director of planning and research to provide insight and analytics to divisions across the broadcaster.
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NewsC4 returns to The Jump
Channel 4 is to take another leap into the cold after commissioning a second series of celebrity skiing format The Jump.
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NewsC4 plans sex education doc and transports women to The Island
Channel 4 has ordered a one-off documentary series about sex education in schools and is to bring back The Island for two series featuring both male and female contestants as it refreshes its factual entertainment slate.
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RatingsThe X Factor underway with 9.5m
SATURDAY: Simon Cowell’s return to The X Factor helped add around 300,000 viewers to last year’s opener as the competition got underway with 9.5m viewers.
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NewsMatchlight to exit DCD group
Glasgow-based indie Matchlight is close to leaving beleaguered production group DCD Media, Broadcast understands.
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NewsSimon Cowell slams Strictly scheduling
The BBC has been criticised by Simon Cowell following its decision to schedule Strictly Come Dancing against The X Factor.
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NewsDCD responds to share price drop
DCD Media has issued a statement ahead of its interim results to attempt to calm shareholder nerves over its plummeting share price.
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NewsAdvertising sales help boost STV profits
STV has reported a 35% boost in profits to £8.4m in a strong set of 2014 interim results.
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NewsITV mulls stripping Rising Star
ITV is considering stripping Rising Star, its real-time voting entertainment format, across a single week following a disappointing ratings performance in the US.