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NewsKevin Bakhurst swaps BBC for RTÉ
BBC News Channel controller Kevin Bakhurst is leaving the corporation after 23 years to join Irish broadcaster RTÉ.
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NewsBBC mulls bid to manage local TV spectrum
The BBC could go head-to-head with the likes of Arqiva in a bid to run one of the key elements of Jeremy Hunt’s local TV vision.
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NewsRomany teenager lashes out at Thelma's Gypsy Girls
A Romany traveller who claimed Big Fat Gypsy Weddings was ruining his life has questioned the intentions behind spin-off show, Thelma’s Gypsy Girls.
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NewsITV axes Millionaire playalong app
ITV has ditched plans for a ground-breaking Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? mobile playalong app to accompany the show’s first full series in two years.
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NewsYesterday unveils new logo and programming strategy
UKTV’s free-to-air factual channel Yesterday is shifting focus to offer more entertainment-led content and has unveiled a rebrand and three new series.
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NewsBroadcast Hot Shots 2012: Last call for entries
Broadcast is once again on the hunt for the best TV talent under the age of 30 in our annual Hot Shots.
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NewsC4 News appoints Ben de Pear as editor
Ben de Pear has been appointed as editor of Channel 4 News with immediate effect.
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NewsC5's John Hay moves to C4
Channel 5 factual commissioner John Hay is joining Channel 4 to cover Julia Harrington’s maternity leave.
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NewsOfcom investigating BB after 1000 complaints
Channel 5’s Big Brother is being investigated by Ofcom on three fronts following a string of complaints over the past two weeks.
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NewsVirgin Media CEO writes to Vince Cable over pay TV movie probe
Virgin Media has written to business secretary Vince Cable to highlight the “irrational, unsound and highly speculative” conclusion of the Competition Commission’s pay TV movie findings.
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NewsKeith Lemon cleared by Ofcom following puppy complaints
Ofcom has cleared Keith Lemon’s Lemonaid of breaching its broadcasting code after it received 237 complaints about a puppy being awarded as a prize.
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NewsBereaved families attack C4 doc Lifers
Channel 4 documentary Lifers has received complaints from two bereaved families who were not notified that the convicted murderers of their relatives would appear in the film.
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NewsCITV's Bookaboo set to return for third series
CITV show Bookaboo will return for a third series after producer Happy Films secured two deals in Canada.
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NewsTalkSport bags Haye v Chisora
TalkSport has secured exclusive UK radio rights to the David Haye v Dereck Chisora boxing match later this month.
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NewsSky internet TV service in trademark dispute
BSkyB could be forced to rename its high-profile new internet television service Now TV amid a trademark dispute with Hong Kong-based telecoms giant PCCW.
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NewsSomethin’ Else engages 6 Music listeners online
BBC 6 Music is bidding to position itself as “the most social station in the world” following a deal with Somethin’ Else to engage listeners online.
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NewsDisney to invest £3m in online safety for kids
Disney characters such as Phineas and Ferb are likely to be among those used as part of a £3m push from the broadcaster promoting internet safety for kids.
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NewsBack2Back snaps up Sky exec
Brighton-based indie Back2back has poached a Sky exec to take on the newly-created role of creative director.
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ITV1 orders Sweeney doc
ITV1 is rejigging North One’s Unforgettable strand with a documentary about classic TV series The Sweeney.
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NewsMcLaren launches animation unit with Hamilton/Button toon
Formula 1’s McLaren Group has launched an animation unit and secured its first commission from Sky Sports F1 featuring Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.