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NewsDamazer: O'Reilly story dropped on editorial judgement
Former Radio 4 controller Mark Damazer has claimed his decision to spike a programme about Wootton Bassett had nothing to do with the fact it originated from Miriam O’Reilly, arguing he did “not recall” that her name had been mentioned.
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NewsBroadcasters line-up William and Kate shows
Broadcasters including the BBC and ITV have hastily rescheduled programming this evening to mark the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
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NewsHunt denies John Craven claims in O'Reilly case
Jay Hunt has denied saying Countryfile presenter John Craven was retained on the programme because he was “an older man”, as part of a second round of evidence given today.
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NewsPact wades into BBC animation controversy
Pact has waded into the controversy surrounding the BBC’s plans to build an animation studio, describing it as “a body blow” to UK indies and “a highly questionable move” for the licence fee-payer.
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NewsWorldwide sells £97m channel stakes to Discovery
BBC Worldwide has sold its 50% stake in two channels to joint venture partner Discovery for £97m.
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NewsITV's Downton undermines BBC, says Adam Smith Institute
The “revival” of ITV, with the airing of programmes such as Downton Abbey, is undermining the BBC’s right to be publicly funded, the Adam Smith Institute has suggested.
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NewsHunt to return to witness stand
Jay Hunt has been called back to the witness stand in the tribunal case between former presenter Miriam O’Reilly and the BBC, after new evidence emerged late last week.
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NewsSecond name emerges for BBC Trust chair
Journalist Julian Bray has revealed he is a candidate to become chairman of the BBC Trust and that the role is set to be changed significantly.
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NewsStrikes definitely off, NUJ confirms
The NUJ has called off the strike due to take place on Monday, as the joint unions have been offered the opportunity to talk to the BBC early next week.
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NewsWood linked to BBC Trust chair
Former ITN chief executive Mark Wood has emerged as a candidate to become the next chair of the BBC Trust.
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NewsAxe red button comedy, says BBC Trust
The BBC Trust has recommended that the corporation should phase out its “red button” interactive service for comedy and drama programmes to save money.
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NewsGroup blasts BBC's "cynical" animation project
The trade body representing independent animation companies has blasted the BBC’s plans to build an in house production unit, saying it “would be a blow to the heart” of the industry.
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NewsVaizey: BBC got "superb" licence fee deal
The BBC got a “superb” licence fee settlement as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) and will retain its independence from the Government despite budget cuts, Ed Vaizey has insisted.
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NewsNUJ offers to call off strike
The NUJ strike planned for next week will be called off and talks re-opened if the BBC drops disciplinary action against three overseas union members who supported the strike.
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NewsFine tuning of BBC offer could prevent NUJ strikes
A telephone call between BBC HR director Lucy Adams and Bectu general secretary Gerry Morrissey may have set the wheels in motion to avert the NUJ strike planned for next week.
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NewsBBC News calls for compromise
BBC newsroom managers have urged Helen Boaden and Lucy Adams to extend an olive branch to the NUJ or risk the prospect of long-running strikes.
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NewsHunt fights corner over O’Reilly misogyny claims
Former BBC1 controller Jay Hunt has hit back at claims that four female presenters were culled from Countryfile because she “hated women”, arguing that the suggestion was “profoundly distressing”.
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NewsCohen sets sights on stronger BBC1 online presence
Danny Cohen has made building a stronger, more coherent online presence for BBC1 a key priority.
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NewsBBC cuts to see World Service scaled back
Entire services from the BBC World Service could be closed as part of its £67m cuts, with those broadcasting to areas such as the Caribbean, Vietnam and Macedonia thought to be most at risk.
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NewsBBC3 to pilot panel show from Twenty Twenty
BBC3 has ordered a non-TX pilot for a comedy panel show from Twenty Twenty called 10 Things You Don’t Know About Your Mum.