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NewsITV could settle dispute with STV out of court
The long-running legal dispute between ITV and its Scottish franchise holder STV could yet be settled out of court.
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NewsSelina Scott confronts BBC over ageism claims
Journalist and presenter Selina Scott has presented BBC director general Mark Thompson and director of people Lucy Adams with a raft of recommendations to root out ageism at the corporation.
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NewsAll3 indies win first joint order
Peep Show creators Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain are to oversee a major new Channel 4 comedy drama that marks the first full collaboration between two All3Media production companies.
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NewsSophie Dahl to front Mrs Beeton doc for BBC2
Former model Sophie Dahl is set to continue her culinary career with a one-off documentary for BBC2 about one of the most famous writers in British cooking: Mrs Beeton.
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NewsITV1+1 gets January launch date
ITV has confirmed that it is to launch the catch-up service for its flagship channel in January.
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NewsBBC news exec defends disabled protestor interview
A senior BBC News figure has defended an interview with a disabled man, who was dragged from his wheelchair by police during the student protests following growing criticism from viewers.
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NewsBBC3 to capture life on the frontline
The BBC is to train its sights on military life with two new series looking at the impact of the war in Afghanistan.
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NewsC4 renews three Studio Lambert series
Factual entertainment series Fairy Jobmother, Undercover Boss and Four in a Bed have all been recommissioned by Channel 4.
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NewsBBC bosses grilled over licence fee
BBC director general Mark Thompson and BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons faced a joint grilling over the licence fee settlement this morning at an unscheduled Select Committee meeting.
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NewsS4C bosses explain CEO sacking
MPs have been told that the former chief executive of S4C was fired following a disagreement over the separation of the Welsh channel’s management and its governing authority.
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NewsComplaints over Million Pound Drop confusion revealed
Channel 4 figures have revealed that 106 people contacted the broadcaster over the Million Pound Drop confusion involving a Doctor Who question.
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NewsAttenborough to front penguin doc for Sky 3D
Sir David Attenborough is turning his attention to penguins for his second Sky 3D documentary.
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NewsShooting Stars' Bob Mortimer launches BBC comedy hunt
Bob Mortimer is fronting a new initiative to unearth and nurture new comedy talent from the North East.
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NewsLocal TV challenges revealed
An advisory body has delivered a sobering account of the commercial viability of culture secretary Jeremy Hunt’s local TV agenda.
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NewsBBC services under threat, Trust confirms
Services at the BBC are facing closure as part of an “urgent” review already underway, the BBC Trust chairman confirmed this morning.
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NewsJonathan Ross signs with French film channel
TV presenter Jonathan Ross has secured a deal with French film channel Cinémoi that will include hosting a series of programmes for the station.
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NewsBBC to publish more details on talent pay
The BBC will publish more detail on how much it pays its top talent and senior managers under plans announced today.
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News'Raunchy' X Factor draws 2,000 complaints
Raunchy performances during The X Factor final on Saturday have attracted around 2,000 complaints.
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NewsBBC Radio 3 rolls out HD Sound online
BBC Radio 3 is rolling out a high definition audio stream for live online streaming ahead of its wider deployment.
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NewsITV axes The Whole 19 Yards
ITV has axed Vernon Kay’s Saturday night entertainment show The Whole 19 Yards after just one series.