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    C4 aims at Today with radio rival

    2006-06-15T08:00:00Z

    Channel 4 is planning to launch a radio rival to BBC Radio 4's Todayprogramme, using the resources of its TV news service and big name presenters such as Jon Snow, Sarah Smith and Alex Thomson.

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    Leader - From rhetoric to reality

    2006-06-15T08:00:00Z

    Broadcasteditor Conor Dignam looks at Pact's deals on new media rights

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    BBC chiefs consider 30-min peaktime Panorama

    2006-06-15T08:00:00Z

    The BBC is considering making Panoramaa half-hour weekday programme as part of the changes surrounding the recruitment of a new editor.

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    Sammon leaves ITV editor role

    2006-06-15T08:00:00Z

    ITV editor of entertainment Mark Sammon is leaving the broadcaster with no job to go to, after a year in the role.

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    Discovery gives Nat Geo deja vu

    2006-06-15T08:00:00Z

    The National Geographic Channel is considering taking legal action over two of its formats which it says Discovery Networks has ripped off.

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    Second series could be last for Green Wing

    2006-06-15T08:00:00Z

    Channel 4 has commissioned a one-off feature-length episode of Green Wing that will tie up loose plot lines but feed speculation that the comedy will not return for a third series.

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    BBC2 plans 9.50pm docs to hold evening viewers

    2006-06-15T08:00:00Z

    BBC2 is planning to launch a new strand of weekly 40-minute documentaries in a 9.50pm slot, aimed at keeping viewers tuned to the channel during the 10pm junction.

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    Springer to pilot ITV1 gameshow

    2006-06-15T08:00:00Z

    Talkshow legend Jerry Springer has been lined up for a new ITV1 gameshow called Aladdin's Cave, which sees couples battling their greedy urges in a room full of treasures.

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    C4 fills Friday gap with IT star

    2006-06-15T08:00:00Z

    Channel 4 has handed one of the stars of The IT Crowd his own comedy as it looks to strengthen its struggling Friday night line-up.

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    Let Robbie entertain you in HD

    2006-06-14T18:43:00Z

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    EC deems Premier League auctions fair

    2006-06-14T18:30:00Z

    The Premier League's auction of live TV rights was fair and did not breech any competition rules, the European Commission has ruled.

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    Kirsty Wark confirmed as chair for RightsLab

    2006-06-14T16:30:00Z

    Newsnightpresenter Kirsty Wark has been confirmed as the chair for RightsLab, Pact's new networking event for independent producers and content owners that takes place later this month.

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    China attracts 1.7m for BBC2

    2006-06-14T12:45:00Z

    BBC2's new documentary China attracted a modest 1.7 million (6.9%) falling below the channel's 2.4 million (10%) average for the 9pm weeknight time slot.

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    World Cup Watch: Brazil 's first game brings in 8.4m

    2006-06-14T12:30:00Z

    Brazil 's first match against Croatia attracted a massive 8.4million (36.4%), making it the second highest rating match of the tournament so far.

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    Tinopolis sells Hawk-Eye

    2006-06-14T09:45:00Z

    Tinopolis, the Welsh production company which bought Television Corporation, has sold its famous Hawk-Eye technology business to cricket publishers Wisden for£4.4m.

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    Endemol names new chief exec

    2006-06-14T08:45:00Z

    Endemol has nominated Telefonica executive Elias Rodriguez-Vina Cancio as its new chairman and chief executive, ending speculation that Tom Barnicoat would be promoted to the role.

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    Mr Bean in TV resurgence

    2006-06-14T08:00:00Z

    Mr Bean is making a TV comeback ahead of the theatrical release of the new Bean IImovie in March.

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    MTV brings in production and development head

    2006-06-14T08:00:00Z

    MTV Networks UK has hired John Harvey as vice president of production and development. He will be responsible for creating a long-term programming strategy across the nine channel music portfolio.

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    Eurosport nets big earners

    2006-06-14T08:00:00Z

    Eurosport and MTV have emerged as the two most popular European channels among top income earners, according to a survey by pan-European research group EMS .

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    Italy v Ghana scores 6m for BBC1

    2006-06-13T12:45:00Z

    The BBC scored another victory with its coverage of the World Cup match between Italy and Ghana attracting 6million (28.2%) at 7.30pm .