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NewsSky to Flaunt it with new gay channel
Flaunt, the 24-hour music channel owned by BSkyB and managed by the Chart Show Group, is being hauled out of the closet.
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NewsBBC plans commercial downloads service
The BBC will launch a commercial version of its online catch-up service, the iPlayer, whether or not the free offering is approved by the board of governors.
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NewsC4 aims at Today with radio rival
Channel 4 is planning to launch a radio rival to BBC Radio 4's Todayprogramme, using the resources of its TV news service and big name presenters such as Jon Snow, Sarah Smith and Alex Thomson.
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NewsLeader - From rhetoric to reality
Broadcasteditor Conor Dignam looks at Pact's deals on new media rights
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NewsBBC chiefs consider 30-min peaktime Panorama
The BBC is considering making Panoramaa half-hour weekday programme as part of the changes surrounding the recruitment of a new editor.
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Sammon leaves ITV editor role
ITV editor of entertainment Mark Sammon is leaving the broadcaster with no job to go to, after a year in the role.
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Discovery gives Nat Geo deja vu
The National Geographic Channel is considering taking legal action over two of its formats which it says Discovery Networks has ripped off.
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NewsSecond series could be last for Green Wing
Channel 4 has commissioned a one-off feature-length episode of Green Wing that will tie up loose plot lines but feed speculation that the comedy will not return for a third series.
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BBC2 plans 9.50pm docs to hold evening viewers
BBC2 is planning to launch a new strand of weekly 40-minute documentaries in a 9.50pm slot, aimed at keeping viewers tuned to the channel during the 10pm junction.
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NewsSpringer to pilot ITV1 gameshow
Talkshow legend Jerry Springer has been lined up for a new ITV1 gameshow called Aladdin's Cave, which sees couples battling their greedy urges in a room full of treasures.
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NewsC4 fills Friday gap with IT star
Channel 4 has handed one of the stars of The IT Crowd his own comedy as it looks to strengthen its struggling Friday night line-up.
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NewsEC deems Premier League auctions fair
The Premier League's auction of live TV rights was fair and did not breech any competition rules, the European Commission has ruled.
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NewsKirsty Wark confirmed as chair for RightsLab
Newsnightpresenter Kirsty Wark has been confirmed as the chair for RightsLab, Pact's new networking event for independent producers and content owners that takes place later this month.
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NewsChina attracts 1.7m for BBC2
BBC2's new documentary China attracted a modest 1.7 million (6.9%) falling below the channel's 2.4 million (10%) average for the 9pm weeknight time slot.
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NewsWorld Cup Watch: Brazil 's first game brings in 8.4m
Brazil 's first match against Croatia attracted a massive 8.4million (36.4%), making it the second highest rating match of the tournament so far.
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NewsTinopolis sells Hawk-Eye
Tinopolis, the Welsh production company which bought Television Corporation, has sold its famous Hawk-Eye technology business to cricket publishers Wisden for£4.4m.
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NewsEndemol names new chief exec
Endemol has nominated Telefonica executive Elias Rodriguez-Vina Cancio as its new chairman and chief executive, ending speculation that Tom Barnicoat would be promoted to the role.
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NewsMr Bean in TV resurgence
Mr Bean is making a TV comeback ahead of the theatrical release of the new Bean IImovie in March.
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NewsMTV brings in production and development head
MTV Networks UK has hired John Harvey as vice president of production and development. He will be responsible for creating a long-term programming strategy across the nine channel music portfolio.