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NewsLondon Live proposals under major scrutiny
The bidders who lost out to London Live for the capital’s local TV licence are expected to object to Ofcom after the broadcaster asked for permission to cut its hours of local content.
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NewsBBC1 takes a punt on Coral doc
Boundless has secured access to high-street bookmaker Coral for a three-part documentary series for BBC1.
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NewsBBC backs learning initiative
Former BBC multiplatform boss Simon Nelson has secured the support of the corporation for his online social learning initiative, FutureLearn.
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NewsSpirit Media signs up Zoe Ball for YouTube channel
Spirit Digital Media has launched a YouTube channel fronted by TV and radio presenter Zoe Ball.
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NewsFox snares Tyrant for the UK
Fox has acquired the UK rights to edgy geopolitical drama Tyrant, from the creative team behind Homeland.
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NewsSky VR firm eyes scripted TV
Scripted shows and wildlife programming could benefit from immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences, according to Jaunt, the US company in which Sky has invested more than £400,000.
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NewsCBeebies launches app to help kids learn to read
CBeebies is preparing to launch a Storytime app that is designed to improve the reading ability of young children.
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NewsTMM heads to Australia for Blumenthal ob doc
Heston Blumenthal’s long-term producer has won an Australian commission featuring the chef for his emerging indie.
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NewsRed Bull pilots gaming series for linear launch
Red Bull will launch its linear TV channel in the UK next autumn, and the first details of its programming line-up are starting to emerge.
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NewsBBC News cuts sparks union ballot
Bectu, National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Unite are to ballot their members to take strike action over BBC News cuts.
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NewsLondon Live orders local property series
London Live has ordered a 20-part factual entertainment commission exploring the capital’s burgeoning property market.
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NewsNorth One grabs C4 NFL coverage
North One Television has picked up the contract to produce Channel 4’s NFL coverage.
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NewsCharlie Luxton explores coastal homes for More4
Architectural designer Charlie Luxton is to explore unusual homes along Britain’s coastline in a More4 series from True North.
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NewsMarston's Brewery opens up to C5
Channel 5 is brewing up a new high-profile documentary series with Shine TV after securing access to Marston’s Brewery.
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NewsCelebrity Juice creators reunite for ITV2 format
Internet star Dapper Laughs is to front an ITV2 comedy / reality format from the creators of Celebrity Juice.
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NewsITV revenue hits £1.38bn
ITV has posted strong overall growth over the past six months aided by a 20% increase in online, pay and interactive revenues.
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NewsCowell named Mipcom personality of the year
Simon Cowell has been named Mipcom 2014 personality of the year and will give a keynote interview at this year’s market.
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NewsHouse of Lords inquiry to focus on expert women
The House of Lords communications committee is poised to launch an investigation into the level of female representation across news broadcasting.
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NewsSumners shuts MediaCityUK base and calls in liquidators
Sumners has shut its Salford facility and called in a firm of liquidators.
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NMR to upgrade Guardian digital infrastructure
Systems integrator and reseller NMR has won a six-figure contract to upgrade the digital video infrastructure at Guardian News & Media.