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NewsYorke heads BBC in-house drama
John Yorke is to become controller of the BBC's in-house drama production department, as part of a reshuffle of the corporation's key drama personnel.
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NewsMore pain as Allen seeks£100m cuts
ITV came under fire this week from both broadcasting unions and the City after announcing plans to make another£100m in savings.
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NewsC4 to simulcast on web
Channel 4 will become the first UK terrestrial broadcaster to simulcast its channel online, as part of an ambitious 'now media' strategy unveiled by chief executive Andy Duncan.
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NewsZenith MD admits to merger discussions
Zenith Entertainment's board has admitted that it has been in discussions with other companies about a potential me...
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Smoke designs Five teen titles
The 6 x 60-minute series follows families with unruly teens, who call in a guru to help them deal with the problematic youngsters. The sequence introduces the world of a teenager at home in a collage, with the camera moving through the room to reveal elements key to each episode. ...
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NewsBig Brother grabs another victory over Emmerdale with 4.8m
Channel 4's Big Brothermanaged to take the lead in the battle for the post-football ratings attracting 4.8 million (24.2%) at 10pm.
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NewsAllen promises another£100m in savings
ITV has revealed that it is to make another£100m worth of efficiency savings before the end of 2008, causing fears that there will be a new wave of job losses at the company.
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NewsHit to launch kids channel
Bob the Builderowner Hit Entertainment has confirmed plans to launch a European TV channel.
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NewsEnd of an era for US TV news as CBS axes Rather
For over two decades he delivered the nightly news to millions of Americans. But, following months of deteriorating relations, yesterday CBS - the most watched US network - cut ties with Dan Rather for good.
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NewsITV to bring back Whicker
ITV1 is bringing back Alan Whicker, the doyen of travel reporters, for a one-off programme.
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NewsFive revisits The Somme 90 years on
Five is to screen never-before-broadcast footage of The Somme to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the first day of battle.
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NewsBBC Worldwide hires Latin American head
BBC Worldwide has hired Jessica Rodriguez to head up its Latin American and Hispanic channels.
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NewsBBC calls time on Top of the Pops
The BBC has brought the final curtain down on Top of the Pops, the world's longest-running weekly music show, after 42 years on the air.
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NewsWatchdog's Sandy Smith takes Panorama job
The BBC has chosen Watchdogeditor Sandy Smith to head up its flagship current affairs programme Panorama.
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NewsITV makes first LA Screenings buys
ITV's new director of acquisitions, Jay Kandola, has made her first purchases from the LA Screenings, picking up a US drama for each of its three digital channels but no new series for ITV1.
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NewsWorld Cup Watch: Spanish victory nets BBC1 6.4m
Spain's group tie against Tunisia, which saw the European side eventually win 3-1, gained a strong 6.4 million (28.9%) for BBC1.
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NewsOfcom slaps Kiss FM with£175,000 fine
Ofcom has hit Emap's Kiss FM Radio for£175,000 - the largest ever radio penalty imposed on a UK commercial radio station - following a string of complaints about its former breakfast show presenter Bam Bam.
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NewsCoogan's comedy Saxondale brings 2m to BBC2
Steve Coogan's latest comic creation Saxondalegot off to a respectable start last night, bringing in 2 million (10%) to BBC2 at 10pm.
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NewsJowell to face licence fee grilling
Media secretary Tessa Jowell will be warned by parliament tomorrow that the BBC demand to raise the licence fee to at least£180 a year is too much.