All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 92
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Benham joins Disney
Louise Benham, the former MTV channels executive who stepped down in November, has resurfaced in a senior role at Disney Channels Australia and New Zealand (DCANZ).
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Torchwood trailer released
Video: The BBC has unveiled a sneak peek of sci-fi drama series Torchwood before it makes the transfer from BBC3 to BBC1 later this year.
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NewsGavin and Stacey writers plan third series
Hit BBC comedy Gavin and Stacey will return for a third series according to co-writers James Corden and Ruth Jones.
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NewsBBC pulls Crufts from schedule
The BBC confirmed today that it has suspended coverage of the Crufts dog show in 2009 pending further investigations into the health and well being of pedigree dogs in the UK.
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NewsBBCW names digital/formats director in Asia
BBC Worldwide has appointed Disney exec Mark Chan to the newly-created role of regional sales and business development director for digital media and formats in Asia.
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NewsDisney poaches Nat Geo exec
Disney-ABC-ESPN Television has appointed Karen Vermeulen as director of programme distribution for the UK and Ireland.
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NewsITV reveals online viewing surge
ITV has seen figures for its online catch-up service soar over the past year, with Coronation Street and The X Factor ranking highest.
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NewsFive devotes night to Bruce Forsyth
Five is to devote a night to entertainment veteran Bruce Forsyth as part of its seasonal schedule.
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Regional funding scheme to offer up to£50,000
Northwest Vision and Media is to offer funding of up to£50,000 to TV, film, games and digital content companies in a bid to boost the competitiveness of the region's creative industries.
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NewsEx-Panorama reporter to leave BBC
Emmy-award winning journalist Steve Bradshaw is leaving the BBC at the end of the year to work through his production company Flaxmoor Limited.
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NewsMake Me a Baby to be remade in Germany
BBC3 series Make Me a Baby is to be reborn in Germany following a deal between Mentorn International and commercial broadcaster Sat 1.
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NewsBagpuss creator Oliver Postgate dies aged 83
Oliver Postgate, the creator of Bagpuss, the Clangers and Ivor the Engine, has died aged 83.
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NewsC4's Ross wins at Women in Film and Television Awards
Tessa Ross, the Channel 4 controller of film and drama, has picked up a top prize at the Women in Film and Television Awards today.
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NewsThe future of specialist factual
As this year's World Congress of Science and Factual Producers draws to a close, the new head of Shine's specialist factual unit Natalie Humphreys talks to Michael Rosser about the highlights from Florence.
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NewsCampbell to host BBC quiz
BBC Watchdog presenter Nicky Campbell is to take over from Patrick O'Connell as the host of BBC daytime quiz Battle of the Brains.
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NewsBroadbent-voiced animation to air on C4
Channel 4 is to air an animated adaptation of Lost and Found, the much-loved children's book by Oliver Jeffers, voiced by actor Jim Broadbent.
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NewsEileen Gallagher to step down as Shed Media CEO
Eileen Gallagher is to step down as group chief executive of Shed Media after 10 years and 'return to her creative roots'.
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Video: Phil Redmond on the licence fee
Phil Redmond, founder of Mersey Television and creative director/vice chair of the Liverpool Culture Company, gives his thoughts on the licence fee at the Media Festival, Manchester.
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Video: Peter Fincham
ITV director of television Peter Fincham talks to Broadcastnow about shaking up the weekday schedule, the tension between ITV Studios and the indie sector and why there will always be a place for mainstream television.
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NewsBBCWW may buy out DVD arm from Woolworths
BBC Worldwide is in talks with struggling high street retailer Woolworths to buy out its stake in DVD publisher 2Entertain.