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NewsBBC hits Reef TV with £500k Sun, Sea... fine
The BBC fined Reef TV around £500,000 in the wake of last year’s fakery scandal and has axed the Sun Sea and Bargain Spotting brand, Broadcast has learned.
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NewsBruce Parry off to Arctic for next BBC2 adventure
Amazon presenter Bruce Parry is to turn his attention to the Arctic Circle in a series for BBC2 - one of two major new productions from Wales.
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NewsStart-up indie serves up BBC3 absurdist comedy
Former ITV factual producers Chris Carey and James Dean have launched their own comedy indie and secured a TX pilot on BBC3.
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NewsJon Beazley quits BBC entertainment
Jon Beazley, the BBC entertainment production boss behind Strictly Come Dancing, is leaving the corporation to take a “sizable career break”.
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NewsTories would scrap BBC Trust
A Tory victory at this year’s general election would usher in a new era at the BBC, starting with the dissolution of the corporation’s governing body the BBC Trust, according to reports.
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NewsBBC rapped over 'disgusting' food show
The BBC has been accused of being “totally irresponsible” for screening a programme in which fish was described as a “really disgusting food”.
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NewsBBC urged to follow HBO drama lead
The BBC should follow the example set by US pay-per-view channel HBO by taking bigger risks with its drama and comedy output, the British Film Institute has said.
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NewsBBC faces ageism claim from presenter
The BBC is being sued for age discrimination after one of its female presenters was dropped from a rural affairs programme.
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NewsSwitch orders second season of The Cut
BBC Switch has ordered a second series of The Cut and is holding a series of open auditions to find two new cast members.
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NewsPact calls for free market on BBC shows
Pact has called for the end of BBC Worldwide’s first look deal for BBC shows, claiming it is stifling competition among TV distributors.
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NewsBBC staff savage Thompson's pay argument
BBC employees have rubbished claims by director general Mark Thompson that the corporation should pay senior execs large salaries in order to compete with the private sector.
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NewsCarrington: "Huge opportunity at under-played Turner"
Michael Carrington’s move from CBeebies to Turner Broadcasting is likely to signal a major shake-up for the broadcaster and could herald an increase in UK commissions.
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NewsBBC challenged to improve commissioning of live events
The government’s spending watchdog has tasked the BBC with improving the commissioning of live events such as the Olympics and Wimbledon to ensure value for money.
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NewsBruce is ‘art detective’ in primetime BBC1 show
Fiona Bruce is to bring art history to primetime audiences in a new detective-style series for BBC1.
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NewsSetback for Salford as CBeebies chief quits
BBC Children’s move to Salford suffered a major setback yesterday after CBeebies controller Michael Carrington quit the corporation.
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NewsBBC2 reunites Mel and Sue for British baking competition
Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc are to re-team for their first series in more than a decade - a BBC2 quest to find the UK’s best amateur bakers.
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BBC hoping to land 2012 Paralympics radio rights
The BBC has begun talks to secure radio rights for the London 2012 Paralympics having lost out to Channel 4 for the TV coverage.
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NewsR5 Live's Fogarty and Derbyshire to head to Salford
Radio 5 Live controller Adrian van Klaveren has revealed that Shelagh Fogarty and Victoria Derbyshire will both follow the station to Salford next year, having committed to presenting their shows from its new home.
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NewsMichael McIntyre signs £500k BBC deal
The BBC has signed a “golden handcuffs” deal with comedian Michael McIntyre, worth £500,000 for a year.
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NewsLyons claims £29,000 in expenses in six months
The 12 BBC Trustees racked up nearly £78,000 in expense claims between them over the last six months – with chairman Sir Michael Lyons accounting for £29,000 alone.