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NewsC4 defends Gypsy Weddings after open letter
Channel 4 has responded to an open letter from a teenage Romany Gypsy that asked for the broadcaster to put “humans above ratings”.
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NewsGovernment to consider retransmission fees
The government is to consider whether broadcasters should pay to appear on paid-for platforms such as BSkyB as part of the Communications Bill, it has confirmed.
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NewsSky Arts to air original Homeland
The Israeli drama that provided the inspiration for new US thriller Homeland has been acquired by Sky Arts.
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NewsWalliams' Mr Stink adapted for BBC1
David Walliams’ best-selling children’s book Mr Stink is to be adapted as a comedy drama for BBC1.
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NewsBectu slams BBC Olympics volunteer scheme
Bectu has criticised the BBC for asking staff to volunteer for production roles during the Olympics, dubbing the move “completely unacceptable”.
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NewsFirst look: BBC1's The Voice
The BBC has released the first image of talent show The Voice, with its all star line up of Tom Jones, Jessie J, will.i.am and The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue.
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NewsThis World to profile China execution show
BBC2 will lift the lid on the Chinese talk show that features interviews with death row prisoners before their execution.
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NewsJeremy Clarkson's union rant cleared by Ofcom
Jeremy Clarkson’s rant against striking union members was not in breach of broadcasting codes, Ofcom has ruled.
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NewsMark Wright pilots ITV1 show
Former The Only Way is Essex star Mark Wright could be handed his first primetime ITV1 show - an entertainment vehicle based on a hit German format.
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NewsOfcom clear C4's "Dangerous Doctor"
Channel 4 Cutting Edge film A Very Dangerous Doctor has been cleared by Ofcom following a complaint from one of the main contributors.
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NewsGok Wan turns chef for C4
Fashion stylist Gok Wan will try his hand at cooking in a Channel 4 series that will see him appearing alongside his chef father.
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NewsComedy Central rapped over swearing and nudity
Topless college girls and swearing have landed Comedy Central in trouble following an unedited airing of The Dukes of Hazzard before the watershed.
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NewsVictoria Wood pens Joyce Hatto biopic for BBC1
Left Bank Pictures and Octagon Films are producing a BBC1 biopic written by Victoria Wood about the pianist Joyce Hatto.
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NewsITV1 lines up Dwain Chambers doc
ITV1’s Tonight strand has secured exclusive access to shamed British sprinter Dwain Chambers ahead of a legal ruling that will dictate whether he can compete in the London Olympics.
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NewsYesterday sends vets to Falklands
UKTV history channel Yesterday has co-produced a documentary following two British service men as they visit the Falklands 30 years after the conflict started.
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NewsC5 spins-off Cowboy Traders
Channel 5 has ordered Ricochet to make Cowboy Traders, a series exposing dishonest tradesmen including bridal-shop owners and car dealers.
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NewsT4 Sundays set to move to E4
Youth programming strand T4 will move to digital channel E4 on Sundays for the first time to make room for the new Sunday Brunch magazine show.
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NewsBBCW inks Japan deal with Hulu
BBC Worldwide has signed a multi-year agreement with Hulu to licence content in Japan, making it the first British distributor to do so.
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NewsCBeebies develops kids’ number skills
CBeebies has ordered a multiplatform series to help children learn numeracy, as part of its new Love To Learn programming strand.
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BBC and Sky debate future of classical music TV
The future of classical music on TV will come under the spotlight as part of a two day conference organised by the Incorporated Society of Musicians.