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NewsBBC extends S4C partnership
The BBC Trust and S4C Authority have inked a deal that includes a commitment to HD production and inclusion on iPlayer, as part of a two-year extension of its partnership - that includes a £4.1m budget cut.
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NewsUnions accept ITV pay deal
ITV union members have voted overwhelmingly to accept the broadcaster’s latest pay terms, which includes a boost in salary for staff.
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NewsITV unveils major commercial shakeup
ITV has detailed a major restructure of its commercial and online division as it aims to reduce its reliance on traditional television advertising and become “more client obsessed”.
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NewsBBC hears David Miliband TV pitch
David Miliband has pitched ideas for television programmes to the BBC in a move which will fuel speculation that he does not plan a rapid return to frontline politics.
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NewsNew Torchwood details revealed
Further details of the new series of Torchwood – including plot details and cast - have been revealed by co-producers BBC Cymru Wales, BBC Worldwide and Starz Entertainment.
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NewsSTV poaches News Int'l exec
STV has appointed News International exec Steven Walker to the newly created role of director, corporate development.
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NewsITV technology exec hired by MediaCity
MediaCityUK has appointed ITV’s former head of production technology John O’Shaughnessy as head of technology operations.
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NewsDyke backs local TV services
Greg Dyke will claim tonight that local TV services have a commercially viable future in at least 60 areas of the UK.
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NewsChannel One to close in February
Channel One, the Freeview station fka Virgin 1, is to close next month following BSkyB’s acquisition of Virgin Media TV.
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NewsOpera to be broadcast live in 3D
English National Opera is to become the first company in the world to have a performance broadcast live in 3D.
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NewsEastEnders boss defends cot death storyline
EastEnders’ executive producer Bryan Kirkwood has defended the decision to run with the controversial baby swapping storyline – despite acknowledging the level of complaints has led to its early end.
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Sky Atlantic recruits Hoffman for ad
As Sky Atlantic HD prepares for launch next month, Hollywood actor Dustin Hoffman has been recruited to front an advert promoting the new channel.
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NewsPolice drop ITV News complaint in Joanna Yeates case
Avon and Somerset police has agreed to drop its Ofcom complaint over an ITV News report on the Joanna Yeates murder investigation.
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NewsITV Studios' digital production director steps down
ITV Studios’ director of digital productions Patricia Wagstaff has stepped down for personal reasons.
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NewsIdiot Abroad goes further afield
Hit comedy travelogue An Idiot Abroad has been sold into a host of territories, including the US, Canada and Europe.
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NewsStars sign for BBC2 spy drama
Ralph Fiennes, Bill Nighy and Rachel Weisz are to star in a new spy drama written by David Hare, which has been commissioned for BBC2.
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NewsITN and NBC News to share two reporters
ITV News has built on its relationship with US broadcaster NBC by appointing two joint correspondents for the first time.
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NewsC4 News signs investigations deal
A team dedicated to investigations for Channel 4 News will be funded through a new 12 month deal between Firecrest Films and ITN – the producers of the news programme.
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NewsEastEnders cot death plot cut short
A controversial cot death storyline in EastEnders is to be cut short after the BBC received thousands of complaints.
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NewsHollyoaks boss Marquess steps down
Paul Marquess, producer of teen soap Hollyoaks will stand down from his role to work on other Lime Pictures shows, after a year in the role.