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NewsUniversal ties up exclusives on US crime dramas
Universal Channel has secured two new US crime dramas as part of an ongoing strategy to acquire exclusive shows.
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NewsC4 orders travellers Dispatches
A fast-turnaround C4 Dispatches looking at the land rights of travellers will be broadcast on the night of the deadline for travellers to leave the Dale Farm site.
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NewsGlee to air on Sky two days after US
Sky has revealed it will launch US high school musical show Glee two days after its US broadcast.
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NewsITV to remove two contestants from Red or Black?
ITV is removing two contestants from this week’s Red or Black? after reviewing background checks in light of the Nathan Hageman scandal.
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News5USA to air Primetime Emmys
Channel 5 has acquired exclusive free to air rights to broadcast this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards on digital channel 5USA.
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NewsFrank Skinner to host BBC2 class comedy
BBC2 is to air a one-off comedy special exploring social class hosted by Frank Skinner and starring comedians Roisin Conaty, Miles Jupp and Micky Flanagan.
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NewsC4's Armstrong and Miller pilot moved to Christmas
Channel 4 is to air a comedy pilot from Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller as part of its Christmas line-up.
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NewsFreesat steals Sky homes to pass 2m mark
Free-to-view satellite platform Freesat has sold 2 million units, with nearly half of its customers coming from rival provider Sky over the past year.
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NewsBroadcasters poised for talks over cameras in courts
Broadcasters are gearing up to negotiate the practical and legal details of covering sentencing in UK courts, after welcoming suggestions the Government is poised to allow TV coverage.
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NewsSky exec Duncan Painter named Emap CEO
Emap, the business to business publisher of magazines including Broadcast, has appointed Sky IQ executive Duncan Painter as chief executive officer.
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NewsTV cameras may be allowed in courts
TV cameras could soon be granted permission to film inside courtrooms under new plans backed by Prime Minister David Cameron.
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NewsNew Tricks wins two series order
BBC1 crime drama New Tricks has been handed a commission for two new series after collaring some of its biggest audiences in three years.
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NewsBBC’s Debonnaire makes in-house switch to ITVS
Sally Debonnaire is leaving BBC Vision Productions to join ITV Studios as its UK production supremo.
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NewsBanksy complains to C4 about Graffiti Wars film
Banksy has made a complaint to Channel 4 about his depiction in a programme shown during the broadcaster’s Street Summer season.
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NewsC4 athletics coverage sparks 511 complaints
More than 500 people contacted Channel 4 to complain about the World Athletics coverage in August.
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NewsE4 bids farewell to Friends
Sunday marked the last night of Friends on Channel 4 and E4 after 16 years - broadcasting more than 6,000 episodes of the sitcom since 2008.
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NewsJames Murdoch declines multi-million dollar bonus
James Murdoch has declined his News Corp bonus of $5.6m (£3.5m), saying it is “the right thing to do” in the wake of the phone hacking revelations.
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NewsBBC receives Proms complaints
The BBC has received 55 complaints after the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra’s Proms was pulled off air following protests during the performance.
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NewsReally snaps up three US series
UKTV lifestyle channel Really has acquired three US series following its move onto Freeview.
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News4oD iPhone app launches
Channel 4 has launched a 4oD iPhone app that will allow users to catch-up on the broadcaster’s content.