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ITV duo show rise in profits.
The fortunes of Carlton and Granada lifted slightly this week as the pair both celebrated a
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ITV weighs up sixth outing for Emmerdale.
ITV is looking to take evening soap Emmerdale to six nights a week on a permanent basis according to sources close to the show, writes Jane Marlow.
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NUJ survey shows bullying rife in TV.
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has undertaken the first comprehensive survey into bullying within the industry which revealed an overwhelming dissatisfaction with the way broadcasters are addressing the problem, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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ITV1's Millionaire takes on Neighbours.
ITV1 is poised to repackage old episodes of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in daytime, complete with new footage of how contestants spent their winnings, in a bid to fend off competition from BBC1's soap Neighbours, writes Michael Rosser.
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Elstein to lead Tory probe into the BBC.
The Conservative Party has commissioned David Elstein, the former Channel Five chief executive, to carry out
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Channel 4 to produc new teenage version of 'Big brother'
Channel 4 is to make a new version of Big Brother with teenage contestants. ...
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Free-to-air digital televsion decoders expected to halve in price within a year
The cost of decoders for the Freeview digital terrestrial service is expected to halve within a yearwith the launch...
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GWR contiinues the fine- tuning
Radio group GWR has taken its last major step towards becoming a low-debt, UK-focused comnpany after selling its Hu...
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Why the Third Way is a tricky concept for BBC's young Turk
The oyuth orientated BBC3 is slowly finding its feet under the control of stuart Murphy, reports Matt Born. ...
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BBC chiefs face being summoned to Parliament in future to account for the way they spend the licence fee, writes David Rose
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Radio group GWR has offloaded its share in Vibe to joint venture partner Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH) after the competition commission slapped a ban on its merger with Bristol-based Galaxy 101, writes Michael Rosser
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Murdoch draws Senate laughter as he rules out US buying spree
Rupert Murdoch elicited gales of laughter from senators on Capitol Hill yesterday when he said he had no plans for ...
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TV networks boosted by record advertising sales
US broadcast television networks have sold about $9.2bn in advertising for the 2003-2004 season over the past three...
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Rising media stars hog the Footsie limelight
London stocks closed higher yesterday, buoyed by a strong showing from the media sector and a promising start on Wa...
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S Club Storm Out
Pop Sensations S Club stormed out of a TV interview last night after a presenter hinted they might not be millionai...
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BBC3's Taylor makes case for 'meaty' shows
Celia Taylor, BBC3 commissioning editor for factual, has bit back at suggestions that BBC3 is just a 'youth' channel, focussing on 'frothy' programmes, writes Nick Radlo
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Facilities call for major skills push
Facility companies and industry training body Skillset are coming together in an attempt to address the current chronic shortage of suitably trained young people coming into the industry.
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New Euro channel prompts renewed optimism in HD
The launch of a new European high-definition broadcaster and the arrival of blue laser or HDDVD will provide new opportunities to producers working with the new high resolution format, delegates at The Production Show were told yesterday.
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Police will avert Big Bother
Police officers are being drafted in to guard the 12 Big Brother housemates after fears that they could be attacked...