All articles by Matthew Hemley – Page 2

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    E4 plans mobile content

    2007-02-22T10:30:00Z

    Channel 4's digital channel E4 is to become part of a 'converged network' featuring user-generated and mobile phone content.

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    More Makeovers

    2007-02-22T08:00:00Z

    ITV1 has commissioned a further 70 episodes of 60 Minute Makeover, the home improvement show hosted by former Hollyoaksactress Terri Dwyer.

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    Lime takes first step into reality

    2007-02-22T08:00:00Z

    Hollyoaks producer Lime Pictures has teamed up with MTV to make a UK version of US fly-on-the-wall programme Laguna Beach - The Real Orange County- a move that marks the drama producer's first push into reality formats.

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    Ofcom seeks better way to fight pirate radio

    2007-02-22T08:00:00Z

    Ofcom has admitted for the first time that it is unlikely to solve the problem of pirate radio by cracking down on illegal operators alone.

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    C4 deals out poker foursome

    2007-02-22T08:00:00Z

    Channel 4 is to cash in on the UK's poker boom with a deck of programmes dedicated to the game later this year.

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    C4 Radio ties up one-year deal with John Peel's son

    2007-02-22T08:00:00Z

    Channel 4 Radio has signed John Peel's son Tom Ravenscroft in an exclusive, one-year, talent agreement, which will see him working closely with the broadcaster to develop new programming and format ideas.

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    Smooth poaches Magic DJ

    2007-02-21T10:00:00Z

    GMG Radio has poached Magic drivetime presenter Graham Dene to host the breakfast show on its London station Smooth 102.2.

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    ITV Productions drafts in Prospect's Kelpie

    2007-02-21T08:00:00Z

    ITV Productions has brought in Michael Kelpie from indie Prospect Pictures to join its entertainment department and is lining him up as executive producer on its new daily cookery show Soapstar Supercheffor ITV1.

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    More4 News hires Sky News exec producer

    2007-02-20T09:40:00Z

    More4 News has poached Sky News executive producer David Mapstone to fill the role of programme editor.

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    C4 to refund misled Richard & Judy viewers

    2007-02-19T16:35:00Z

    Channel 4 says it will refund any callers to Richard & Judy's You Say, We Pay quiz if an investigation into it reveals participants have been encouraged to take part even though they had no chance of winning.

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    Probe into Richard and Judy quiz 'scam'

    2007-02-19T10:55:00Z

    Channel 4 has launched an investigation into the Richard and Judyshow following allegations that viewers are being encouraged to enter its premium rate phone-in quiz even though potential winners have already been chosen.

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    C4 Big Brother review underway

    2007-02-19T08:00:00Z

    Channel 4 has kicked off its review into the editorial and compliance procedures that support Celebrity Big Brotherand said its conclusions will be delivered within weeks.

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    Former C4 exec heads home

    2007-02-16T14:00:00Z

    John McHugh, the man responsible for bringing The Kumars at No 42and Alistair McGowan's Big Impression to TV, is to join Irish indie Tyrone Productions as chief executive.

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    Fearnley-Whittingstall takes on Tesco

    2007-02-15T08:00:00Z

    Food evangelist Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is launching a Jamie Oliver-style David and Goliath battle against the rise of supermarket chains for a major new series on Channel 4.

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    Conley returns to ITV with diet trial

    2007-02-15T08:00:00Z

    Diet and fitness guru Rosemary Conley is making her TV comeback following a seven-year hiatus with a six-part primetime ITV series in which she helps overweight people shed the pounds.

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    Vaughan in need of female company

    2007-02-15T08:00:00Z

    Capital Radio is considering adding a high-profile female co-host to Johnny Vaughan's breakfast show in a bid to increase its appeal to women.

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    Chrysalis tipped for overseas sale

    2007-02-15T08:00:00Z

    Foreign media groups are emerging as the most likely buyers to swoop on Chrysalis Radio's entire catalogue of stations following the launch of its strategic review earlier this week.

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    Bond to track down secret royal offspring

    2007-02-15T08:00:00Z

    Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond is to uncover the affairs of British kings and queens and their illegitimate offspring for a primetime ITV documentary.

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    Wright to present Talksport drivetime

    2007-02-14T09:30:00Z

    Former England footballer Ian Wright will be the new co-presenter of Talksport's drivetime show from 26 March. He replaces Rodney Marsh who left the station in October last year.

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    Chrysalis chief reassures staff

    2007-02-14T08:00:00Z

    Chrysalis Radio chief executive Phil Riley has begun a tour of the company's UK radio stations in a bid to assure staff it is 'business as usual' following the launch of a strategic review into its future.