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NewsBBC2 explores servants’ lives ‘real Downton Abbey’
BBC2 has ordered a factual series that aims to portray the real Downton Abbey, lifting the lid on the true relationship between servants and their masters over history.
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NewsStoryvault hires Sky’s Morley for development role
Storyvault Films has hired Sky factual commissioning editor Bernadette Morley as its head of development.
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NewsNorth One lines up gadget man Fry for C4 tech series
The Gadget Show producer North One is to extend its expertise in the genre for a new Channel 4 series that will be fronted by technophile Stephen Fry.
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NewsDani’s House becomes a Castle for CBBC spin-off
CBBC talent Dani Harmer is to graduate from Dani’s House to Dani’s Castle in a spin-off comedy series for the channel.
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NewsJeremy Hunt outlines challenges for Entwistle
Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has welcomed George Entwistle’s appointment as BBC director-general and highlighted two challenges that lay ahead.
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NewsITN to axe 15 jobs on ITV London news
ITN plans to make more than a third of staff on ITV London news redundant as part of a major cost cutting exercise.
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NewsYouView launches in UK
YouView set-top boxes are to go on sale by the end of July for £299 as the broadcasters’ delayed £70m connected TV service was officially unveiled today.
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NewsHorse and Country to air daily Olympics show
Equestrian sport lovers will have their very own update show throughout the Olympic Games on Horse & Country TV.
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NewsC5 to profile Moors murderer Ian Brady
Channel 5 has commissioned a new documentary about hospitalised Moors murderer Ian Brady.
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NewsTool Academy gets third order
E4 bad-boyfriend show Tool Academy is returning for a third series and relocating to Spain.
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NewsGeorge Entwistle named BBC DG
George Entwistle has been appointed the new director general of the BBC, ending months of speculation about who would get the top job in TV.
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NewsVine to host ITV1 daytime quiz
ITV1 is to challenge families to avoid “blowing the inheritance” as part of a new daytime quiz from the makers of BBC2’s Eggheads.
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NewsScottish indies offered £1m to help international sales
A £1m TV production scheme has been created for Scottish producers in a bid to boost network commissions and drive international sales.
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NewsGlobal Radio tunes into TV
Global Radio is diversifying into TV with the launch of a new division and two channels based around established brands Heart and Capital.
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NewsSky acquires Elementary, Vegas, Arrow and The Following
Sky has snapped up the rights to four new US shows including a fresh adaptation of Sherlock Holmes starring Johnny Lee Miller.
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NewsHollyoaks teams with Company magazine
Lime Pictures has partnered with Company magazine to develop a storyline to highlight opportunities in the media and fashion.
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NewsBBC confirms 3D Proms
The BBC has confirmed it will broadcast the Last Night of the Proms in 3D for the first time.
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NewsBafta Children's entry closes next week
The deadline for entry to this autumn’s Bafta Children’s Awards is just a week away.
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NewsBarclays boss Agius to remain on BBC board
Outgoing Barclays boss Marcus Agius will continue to serve on the BBC’s executive board until the end of his term in November.