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NewsBSkyB slams iPlayer test
BSkyB has hit out at the new BBC Trust, claiming that its public value test (PVT) for the iPlayer is inadequate.
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NewsFive begins thaw with niche plan
Five's freeze on commissioning has come to an end as Lisa Opie begins to set out her vision for the channel. Early indications from indies suggested she may shift the channel to become more male-skewing.
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NewsBBC promotes Gale to top features role
The BBC has made Ben Gale commissioner for features and factual entertainment, a position vacated by Elaine Bedell.
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NewsShine gains Kudos in£35m buyout
Shine has completed its acquisition of Life on Marsindie Kudos Film and Television for around£35m.
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NewsHazlitt sets sights on turning round Capital
Fru Hazlitt has vowed to make turning round Capital Radio her core objective after she was appointed managing director of GCap's London brands.
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NewsNorton presents rebirth of variety talent show
Graham Norton will attempt to revitalise the variety talent show for BBC1 with a new format that combines voting from a celebrity judging panel and 101 pre-registered viewers at home.
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NewsControversy gives CBB lift
While most of the UK has been up in arms about the Celebrity Big Brother racism row, the TV industry believes it is exactly the 'shot in the arm' that the series required.
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NewsBBC moves to sell-off BBC Resources
The BBC has hired a project director to prepare the sell-off of BBC Resources, in the face of opposition from staff.
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NewsBrown joins Celeb BB race debate
Chancellor Gordon Brown has waded into the Celebrity Big Brotherracism row, saying remarks by the housemates had 'rightly' been seen as offensive.
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NewsBBC Worldwide opens office in Brazil
BBC Worldwide is opening a new office in Brazil it was announced at NATPE today. The Sao Paulo base will be dedicated to growing local production of both BBC and independent formats for networks across Latin America.
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BBC4 dedicates season to Edwardians
BBC4 has lined-up Jessie Wallace to star as Marie Lloyd, the famous 1880's music hall singer, as part of a new season called The Edwardians - People Like Us?,
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NewsCeleb Big Brother bullying claims bring 4.5m to C4
The furore over the bullying of Shilpa Shetty in Celebrity Big Brotherdrew 4.5 million (18.6%) viewers to the show yesterday, giving a much needed boost to the show's ratings.
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NewsHazlitt appointed MD of GCap
Former Virgin Radio chief executive Fru Hazlitt has joined GCap Media as managing director of GCap London, giving her responsibility for Capital Radio and Choice FM.
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Chorion to co-produce Chandler pilot
Chorion is partnering with US production company LivePlanet and the production arm of Disney's Touchstone to make a pilot featuring Raymond Chandler's detective Philip Marlowe.
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NewsTwoFour hires I'm a Celebrity producer
Cruise with Steliosproducer TwoFour has hired ITV producer Simon Horne to spearhead a push into quiz show development.
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NewsRacial equality group keeps eye on Big Brother
The Commission for Racial Equality has labelled recent events in Celebrity Big Brotheras an 'interesting reflection' on today's society. The comments come after Ofcom was inundated with 14,500 complaints from viewers over the treatment of contestant Shilpa Shetty by other housemates.
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NewsVenice Project rebranded as Joost
The Venice Project, the free web TV service that offers broadcast-quality full-screen content and full copyright guarantees, has unveiled its official name. The peer-to-peer service has been branded Joost.
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NewsITV Productions to merge departments as Buck departs
ITV Productions will merge its two London drama departments in a major restructure which follows drama controller Michele Buck's decision to leave the firm.
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NewsBBC licence fee will be settled on Thursday
Broadcasting minister Shaun Woodward has confirmed that media secretary Tessa Jowell will announce the BBC licence fee settlement to the House of Commons on Thursday.
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NewsBrits triumph at Golden Globes
The Brits triumphed at the Golden Globes last night - particularly Helen Mirren, who scooped two best actress awards, one for each of the Queens she has recently portrayed.