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NewsBBC Trust launches consultation on BBC proposals
The BBC Trust has today launched a consultation on BBC director general Tony Hall’s vision for the corporation over the next charter period.
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NewsBBC invites viewers to 'remix' shows
The BBC is offering fans of EastEnders, Doctor Who and Strictly Come Dancing the ability to create their own versions of the shows.
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NewsCruet boss sets up crewing division at Video Europe
Former Cruet managing director Will Wilkinson has joined Video Europe to launch a crewing division at the hire firm following the demise of his old company.
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NewsBBC Studios set for spotlight
The BBC will come under pressure next week to address state aid concerns around BBC Studios, as director general Tony Hall prepares to set out plans to supercharge the corporation’s commercial income.
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NewsITV returns to Safe House
Eleventh Hour Films has secured a second series of Safe House after the thriller became one of ITV’s highest-rated dramas of 2015.
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NewsCulture secretary backs household levy
Culture secretary John Whittingdale has backed the idea of replacing the licence fee with a household levy, describing it as the “simplest” of several options.
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NewsAnalysis: Tony Hall’s vision for the BBC
The BBC’s charter renewal push went into overdrive this week as Tony Hall vowed to plough £150m into new services and laid bare the ramifications of its July funding deal.
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NewsRivals benefit from BBC3 move
BBC3’s rivals have revealed that they have been swamped with ideas and approaches from top talent since the youth channel’s move online was first announced.
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NewsMainstreet reveals drama strategy
Former ITV drama bosses Laura Mackie and Sally Haynes have thrown open their doors to emerging writers after arguing that a boom in the genre has made it more challenging to work with established talent.
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NewsBBC to shake up daytime
BBC daytime controller Dan McGolpin has axed shows including near decade-old Don’t Get Done, Get Dom as he bids to make his mark on the BBC1 schedule next year.
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NewsBBCW buys into Red Planet's factual arm
BBC Worldwide has acquired a minority stake in Red Planet Pictures’ fledgling factual division.
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NewsQuantel Snell's new identity revealed
IBC 2015: The new brand for the company formed by the merger of Quantel and Snell has been revealed.
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NewsGrass Valley launches GV Node; hails importance of data centres
IBC 2015: Data centres will play a crucial role in allowing broadcasters to respond more quickly to changing market dynamics, according to Grass Valley.
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NewsRDF lands second dog doc for BBC2
Springwatch presenter Kate Humble is to host a two-part BBC2 series aimed at people considering getting a dog.
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NewsA brief history of broadcast innovation
In the latest of a series of articles looking at how Britain’s broadcasting technologies grew up alongside its IT development, Fujitsu has been investigating its common ancestry of innovation with the BBC
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NewsEricsson secures Channel 5 playout deal
Ericsson has signed a broadcast and media services deal with Channel 5.
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NewsBBC to ‘revolutionise’ kids’ broadcasting with iPlay
The BBC is to expand the breadth of its children’s output via iPlay - an online service that will become the front door to the corporation’s offering for kids.
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NewsNevision eyes Euro dramas
Drama financier Nevision is to ramp up its development of European drama after acquiring French distributor About Premium Content (APC).
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NewsC5 signs up This Morning duo
Channel 5 has lined up This Morning hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford to front a sixpart documentary about the lives of the super-rich.
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NewsWall to Wall options Israeli entertainment format
The Voice producer Wall to Wall is in talks with broadcasters over a UK version of shiny floor format I Can Do That after licensing the Israeli format.