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NewsITV, STV: business partners only
The war of words between STV and ITV has entered a new phase, with both sides declaring the current networking arrangements should be torn up to make way for a strictly commercial partnership.
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NewsITV places CSA into voluntary liquidation
ITV has put its remaining interests in cinema advertising company, Carlton Screen Advertising (CSA), into creditors voluntary liquidation.
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NewsBragg returns to the BBC
Melvyn Bragg, the longstanding face of arts coverage at ITV, is to return to BBC television where he started his career nearly 50 years ago.
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NewsTitchmarsh set for 5pm move
The Alan Titchmarsh Show will take on the likes of The Weakest Link and Deal or No Deal next year, as ITV moves it to a 5pm slot.
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NewsJedward save sparks 3,000 complaints
ITV has been bombarded with thousands of complaints following Simon Cowell’s move to save twins Jedward over Welsh crooner Lucie Jones in The X Factor on Sunday [8 Nov].
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NewsProduct placement consulation underway
The government’s consultation into the introduction of product placement in UK programmes has launched, with ITV boss Michael Grade stating it will put broadcasters on a “level playing field” with international rivals.
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NewsGregory novel set for ITV1
Philippa Gregory’s novel The Little House is set to be adapted for a “atmospheric and chilling” two-part drama on ITV1.
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NewsPlater to pen ITV1 war drama
Bafta award-winning writer Alan Plater, who first made his name scripting Z Cars, is set to pen a new one-off period drama for ITV1.
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NewsPeace, Gildersleeve lined up to replace Grade
Carphone Warehouse boss John Gildersleeve and chairman of Standard Chartered John Peace have emerged as front-runners for the ITV chairman job, sparking rumours that the broadcaster’s search may finally be nearing its end.
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NewsSTV sues ITV for £35m but Taggart will return
STV has launched its own legal action for £35m against ITV and has declared it will bring back Taggart, regardless of whether the commercial broadcaster commissions a new series.
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NewsAnt and Dec sign £20m ITV deal
Presenters Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have signed a two-year golden handcuffs deal with ITV, understood to be worth £20m.
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NewsCresswell: STV is dragging down the network
ITV chief operating officer John Cresswell has launched another stinging attack on STV, saying the Scottish subsidiary is “dragging down the whole performance of the ITV network”.
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NewsITV predicts ad stability
ITV is set to record its first advertising revenue increase for nearly two years this December, signalling the worst could be over for the commercial broadcaster.
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NewsAnt & Dec family show to take over from Takeaway
Ant & Dec and ITV1 are lining up a family challenge gameshow as the long-term replacement for Saturday Night Takeaway.
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NewsWells back at ITV1 with Titchmarsh walks series
Former ITV Studios executives Mark Wells and Glen Middelham have secured the first commission from their old employer for their new indie Rain, teaming up with Spun Gold to produce a country walks series with Alan Titchmarsh.
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NewsPM questions Ross' salary
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has questioned the salaries paid to BBC stars like Jonathan Ross, but said entrepreneurs like Simon Cowell “deserved” their money.
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NewsFriends Reunited sale referred to Competition Commission
ITV has been left “disappointed” after the Office for Fair Trading raised concerns about its sale of Friends Reunited to Brightsolid Group, and referred the deal to the Competition Commission.
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NewsITV pilots interactive variety show
ITV1 is trialling a live primetime variety show featuring number-based games that will invite viewers to phone-in for a big cash prize.
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NewsMackie looking for medical dramas
ITV director of drama Laura Mackie has revealed she is on the look out for a medical series, and has a project in development from Wuthering Heights writer Peter Bowker.
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NewsX Factor’s £20m Xmas present to ITV
Twin win of ratings boom and huge revenues spells break in the clouds for cash-strapped ITV