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BBC plans classification system
The BBC is developing a PG-style classification system for its programmes in a bid to head off any attempt by Ofcom to impose its own labelling framework.
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National Skills Day set for 26 May
A masterclass on the making of the new Doctor Who, digital camera workshops and opening up offices and buildings to other companies, are all on the agenda for the first ever National Skills Day, taking place on Thursday 26 May 2005.
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RDF in Manchester deal
RDF Media is poised to buy a Manchester indie and has poached ITV Granada controller of regionals and channels Kieron Collins in preparation for the move.
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ITV Wildlife boss to exit
Granada wildlife chief Brian Leith, the executive behind ITV's new Deep Jungleseries, looks set to quit.
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E4 to party 24 hours a day by adding music
Channel 4 is turning digital entertainment channel E4 into a 24-hour service in August by adding a new interactive music strand.
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NewsMortal blow for Celeb Wrestling
ITV director of programmes Nigel Pickard has moved to address the channel's Saturday night ratings slide by taking the axe to teatime turkey Celebrity Wrestlinghalfway through its run.
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NewsPurnell named broadcasting minister
James Purnell, a former BBC executive turned MP, has been named the new broadcasting minister.
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NewsBBC unions vote to strike
The BBC is braced for strikes, after the three major unions voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action over job cuts.
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NewsDeep Jungle lures 3.7m
ITV1's new natural history series Deep Junglegot off to a slow start last night with a peak audience of just 3.7 million (16%) at 8.50pm.
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NewsOfcom: Public clueless over analogue switch off
Over 70% of people in the UK are unaware of the government's plans for digital switchover, according to an Ofcom Consumer Panel study.
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NewsC4 brings back Shipwrecked
Channel 4 is bringing back RDF Media's reality format Shipwreckedin an extended version for its youth zone T4.
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NewsBroadcast launches newsletter for freelancers
Broadcasthas launched a new weekly newsletter for freelancers.
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NewsBragg:£200m 'super tax' penalises ITV
ITV arts chief Melvyn Bragg has called for the government to lessen the£200m tax burden on the network, claiming that it was an 'absolute nonsense'.
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NewsNTL beefs up basic package
NTL is to offer more channels in its basic TV package in a bid to better compete with BSkyB and Freeview for low paying customers.
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NewsBBC and ITV lose youth vote
BBC1 and ITV1 are losing the interest of younger viewers, according to a ten-year study backed by Channel 4.
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NewsDigital channels trial mobile phone broadcasts
Sky, Discovery and Turner have signed up to trial live mobile phone broadcasts from September.
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NewsE4 goes 24 hour
Channel 4 is making digital entertainment channel E4 a 24 hour service in August by adding a new interactive music strand.
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NewsIndustry unveils first National Skills Day
A masterclass on the making of the new Doctor Who, digital camera workshops and opening up offices and buildings to other companies, are all on the agenda for the first ever National Skills Day taking place on Thursday 26 May 2005.
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NewsSony glory for Xfm's O'Connell
Xfm DJ Christian O'Connell dominated the Sony Radio Academy Awards last night, bagging three awards.
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New Tricks comes up trumps for BBC1 with 7.8m
BBC1's police drama series New Tricksmade a successful return last night with a peak audience of 7.8 million (34%) at the end.