All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 90
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Iannacci in talks with HBO over US Thick of It
Comedy writer and director Armando Iannucci has re-entered talks with HBO to create a US version of BBC political satire The Thick of It.
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First look at Psychoville
BBC2 has provided the first look at Psychoville, the new slice of dark comedy from League of Gentlemen co-creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton.
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Brand and Gallagher boosts TalkSport traffic
Russell Brand and Noel Gallagher's one-off radio special for TalkSport led to a 250% boost in web traffic as listeners tuned in over the internet and visited the site for more information.
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Comment
Blog: Bring back Brand
Russell Brand returned to the airwaves last night, six months after his resignation from the BBC over the Sachsgate scandal. Now give the man a permanent slot, writes Michael Rosser.
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James Murdoch to deliver MacTaggart lecture
James Murdoch, chairman and chief executive for News Corp in Europe and Asia, and chairman of BSkyB, is to deliver the MacTaggart Lecture at this year's MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival.
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Turkish makeover for The Golden Girls
Classic US comedy The Golden Girls has been adapted for audiences in Turkey, following a deal with Disney-ABC-ESPN Television.
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Disney exec joins Chorion
Chorion, the rights owner behind the Enid Blyton and Agatha Christie titles, has hired former Playhouse Disney executive Paula Rosenthal as senior vice president of creative.
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Little Dorrit and Wallander lead Bafta Craft nominations
BBC dramas Little Dorrit and Wallander lead the nominations for the Bafta Television Craft Awards 2009, with a special award for Wallace and Gromit creators Aardman Animation.
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Ratings
ER ends with 16.2m
After 15 years of emergencies, operations and shocks, ER came to an end in the US with a strong 16.2m viewers.
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Chuggington on track to Japan
MipTV: CBeebies CGI train series Chuggington has been sold to Japan's leading commercial broadcaster by Ludorum.
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Blog: Business is looking up at MipTV
This year's MipTV looked like it was headed for a wash-out but business is looking up on the croisette, writes Michael Rosser.
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HBO gives hope for third Conchords series
MipTV: HBO is anticipating a third series of cult comedy Flight of the Conchords, despite rumours that its creators would not return after a second run.
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MipTV: Day One
Despite a soggy start to the market in Cannes and noticeable decrease in delegates, there was still plenty of business to report from MipTV.
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Chris Smith condemns Moyles' 'gay' comments
Former culture secretary Chris Smith has criticised Chris Moyles for making derogatory comments about Will Young on his Radio 1 breakfast show.
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Sky 1 acquires Bondi Vet
Sky 1 has picked up an Australian reality series that follows the adventures of a Sydney-based vet.
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BBC reveals online Dragons'
The BBC has revealed the identities of two new Dragons who will preside over an online-only version of Dragons' Den.
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BBC unveils Springwatch team
The BBC has revealed that Chris Packham will co-present Springwatch and Autumnwatch with Kate Humble following Bill Oddie's announcement that he is to take a break from the show.
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Colin Murray to leave Radio 1
Colin Murray is to leave BBC Radio 1 after nearly a decade at the station and will be replaced by Nick Grimshaw.
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River Cottage sold across Europe and Australasia
Channel 4 food series River Cottage, starring celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, has been picked up by broadcasters throughout Europe and Australasia.
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Top Gear signs Czech deal
Top Gear is racing into the Czech Republic for the first time, after BBC Worldwide secured a deal with terrestrial broadcaster Prima TV.