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NewsC4's cinema legacy to be scrutinised
Channel 4’s contribution to British cinema is to be documented in a major academic study and industry conference.
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NewsTV gender age gap closing
The age gap between male and female prime time television stars may be closing, according to a new survey.
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NewsDimbleby to host election coverage
Veteran broadcaster David Dimbleby will anchor the BBC’s general election night coverage, it has been confirmed.
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NewsAttenborough making Sky 3D doc
Sir David Attenborough is to make his first documentary for Sky to explore the possibilities of 3D.
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NewsBBC director sorry over salary cover up bid
A “reward director” for the BBC has apologised over attempts to fudge figures showing the public how many members of staff earn more than £100,000.
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NewsDoc Martin to return for fifth run
ITV1 hit drama Doc Martin will return to the screen for a fifth series next year.
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NewsBBC3 launches magic site
BBC3 has given magician duo Barry and Stuart their own website and is lining up what it claims is the first magic trick to use Twitter.
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NewsCbeebies takes Small Potatoes
CBeebies has acquired Small Potatoes, a short-form animation from Little Airplane Productions, which has secured a flurry of international sales.
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NewsDating in the Dark to return
Living has ordered a second run of the series where singletons literally go on blind dates - Dating In The Dark.
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NewsBenbow named CBeebies controller
Kay Benbow has been named the new controller of CBeebies – confirming she will go to Salford after all.
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NewsDarroch: Ofcom ruling will hit sport
Sky chief executive Jeremy Darroch has slammed Ofcom’s pay TV ruling, claiming it has got its decision “badly wrong” and will “hit British sport where it hurts.”
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NewsSky's rivals bemoan Ofcom verdict
Sky’s rivals BT Vision and Virgin Media have voiced disappointment that Ofcom’s has not gone far enough in forcing the satellite broadcaster to slash its sports channel wholesale rates.
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NewsPineapple’s Louie Spence in chat pilot
His spontaneous arm-flapping and pony-like pirouettes have achieved cult status; now Pulse Films is hoping Louie Spence can make the leap from camp choreographer to chatshow host.
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NewsOfcom's Sky verdict: what you need to know
Don’t fancy wading through Ofcom’s 656 page Pay TV statement? Here’s what you need to know at a glance
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NewsBBC plans first Queen doc since Queengate scandal
The BBC is lining up its first major documentary series about the Queen since the Queengate scandal rocked the TV industry two-and-a-half years ago.
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NewsDiscovery orders transport double bill from indie Isis
Discovery UK has ordered two documentaries from indie Isis dedicated to traditional methods of transport.
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NewsTV training ground The Bill is ‘huge loss’
ITV’s decision to axe The Bill will see the industry lose one of its most important training grounds for on-and off-screen talent, according to people close to the show.
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NewsMaverick signs Super Sweet deal with MTV
MTV is extending its global My Super Sweet 16 franchise up to 21 year-olds, and has handed a major production contract to UK indie Maverick Television.
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NewsHughes named as Sky’s first head of branded content
Sky has appointed its first head of branded content as the commercial broadcaster ramps up its presence in the emerging space.
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NewsWalsh helps boost output for women on Sky 1
Sky 1 is upping its female-skewing entertainment output with a documentary fronted by Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh, and a reality-makeover hybrid based on the growing British trend for US-style proms.