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NewsLukewarm welcome for DG from Whittingdale
John Whittingdale gave Tony Hall a lukewarm verdict on the director general’s first appearance in front of his select committee - arguing he could have performed better on issues including Panorama’s North Korea film.
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BBC1 commissions rape centre doc from Gold Star
BBC1 has ordered Raped, a one-off documentary from Gold Star Productions about the St Mary’s sexual assault centre.
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NewsTV explores Google+ potential
Google has given an insight in to the ways TV execs are taking advantage of its emerging video-calling platform, Google+ Hangouts.
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NewsNow TV helps Sky boost subs by 30k
Sky has added 30,000 homes over the past quarter, bolstered by the launch of the broadcaster’s Now TV VoD service.
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NewsCutting Edge sharpens up
Fried-chicken shops, One Direction fans, ageing fashionistas and social workers helping the grieving families of people who have been murdered will all feature in Channel 4’s next run of Cutting Edge docs as it bids to paint a picture of modern Britain.
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NewsMiss Venezuela wins BBC doc
BBC is to produce a documentary about Miss Venezuela with Latin American broadcaster Venevision.
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NewsUKTV takes on ITV3 with Drama channel launch
UKTV is set to go head to head with ITV3 with the launch of Drama, a new channel on Freeview.
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NewsThe Apprentice looks to create a buzz on Twitter
Fremantle Media UK Interactive is overhauling the online presence of BBC1’s The Apprentice for its forthcoming ninth series.
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NewsOR Media strikes deal with BBCW
Indie producer OR Media, the company behind BBC2 doc Michael Portillo’s Great Euro Crisis, has struck a development and distribution deal with BBC Worldwide.
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NewsDPP unveils its latest report: The Creative Revolution
There are no creative benefits to end-to-end digital workflows – that was the stark message from the Digital Production Partnership (DPP) at last night’s launch of its latest report, the Creative Revolution.
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NewsTyrell hires UK regional development manager
Tyrell has appointed Tim Cunningham to the role of UK regional development manager.
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NewsPrime Focus hires dubbing mixer
Prime Focus has recruited Sophie-Alice Davies to the role of dubbing mixer.
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NewsSky Living orders Big Talk's Give Out Girls
Sky Living has ordered Give Out Girls, a six-part comedy from Big Talk Productions.
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NewsITV2 to launch music festival with Done & Dusted
ITV2 is to launch a summer music event in Weston-super-Mare that will be the spiritual successor to Channel 4’s T4 On The Beach.
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NewsUS music network aiming to tune in to UK
Vevo chief executive explains that a focus on original content will be key to success
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NewsDMT changes path as parent Deluxe parts with founders
The founders of Deluxe’s fledgling metadata firm Deluxe Media Technologies (DMT) have parted company with the business.
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NewsBBC to publish bullying and sexual harassment review
The BBC is tomorrow expected to publish the findings of Dinah Rose’s inquiry into bullying and sexual harassment at the corporation.
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NewsC&I doubles up Britain’s Darkest Taboos
Crime & Investigation has ordered two series of crimes doc Britain’s Darkest Taboos from ITV Studios.
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NewsABC books Gogglebox for talent contest
US network ABC is developing You’re Booked, a new talent contest format from Gogglebox Entertainment.
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NewsTipping Point wins primetime slot
ITV is upgrading its hit daytime quiz Tipping Point to a primetime slot after ordering a new series which will see celebrities compete for charity.