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    Low budgets lead to high returns

    2006-02-09T08:00:00Z

    Angus Deayton's ITV show Help Your Selfmocks the slew of special interest titles in the sell-thru sector, but DVD producers are having the last laugh. Robert Grayreports on a thriving if low-budget market for producers willing to think outside ...

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    The magic wears off

    2006-02-09T08:00:00Z

    As Time Warner and CBS announce they are preparing to launch a joint-venture to replace failing free-to-air networks The WB and UPN, what are the implications for UK broadcasters and indies?

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    Profile - Laura Mackie: A new face for ITV drama

    2006-02-09T08:00:00Z

    With a hands-on approach and a strong relationship with writers, ITV is charging Laura Mackie with bringing more contemporary drama to the network.

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    The right judgement call

    2006-02-09T08:00:00Z

    The British media's handling of the cartoon controversy shows an understanding of the responsibilities of a free media, writes Conor Dignam, Editor.

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    ITV and C4 set for reality clash

    2006-02-09T07:51:00Z

    ITV and Channel 4 are gearing up for a summer reality TV dogfight as Celebrity Love Island and Big Brothergo head to head in a ratings battle.

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    French open Le Office

    2006-02-09T07:50:50Z

    Move over David Brent, entrez Gilles Triquet. France has followed the lead of the US by making its own version of The Office.

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    Popworld duo set to quit

    2006-02-09T07:50:00Z

    Popworldpresenting duo Miquita Oliver and Simon Amstell are quitting the Channel 4 music series after five years.

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    Over 2,000 complain to BBC over 'anti-Muslim' cartoons

    2006-02-08T16:21:53Z

    More than 2,000 people have complained to the BBC over its decision to broadcast images of cartoons branded anti-Muslim.

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    Screen Burn set for small screen

    2006-02-08T11:23:11Z

    The Guardian Guide's acerbic TV review column Screen Burn, devised by Nathan Barleyco-writer Charlie Brooker, is to be turned into a series for BBC4.

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    Sky One lands David Jason for£6m Christmas special

    2006-02-08T11:00:00Z

    Sky One has lined-up David Jason to star in its£6m adaptation of Hogfather, the Terry Pratchett best-selling fantasy fiction novel set in Discworld.

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    Virgin Queen exec producer quits BBC

    2006-02-08T07:59:10Z

    8am:Simon Curtis, one of the executive producers behind BBC1 period drama The Virgin Queenhas quit the BBC to go freelance.

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    TWI's Clemmow joins Juniper

    2006-02-07T15:30:29Z

    Juniper has poached TWI head of factual programmes Richard Clemmow to become its new managing director.

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    Ofcom tweaks sponsorship rules

    2006-02-07T12:43:23Z

    Ofcom has decided to allow commercial TV and radio channels to be sponsored but not those that carry news bulletins or current affairs programmes.

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    Nicktoons US buys CBBC's The Secret Show

    2006-02-07T10:52:52Z

    BBC Worldwide has sold forthcoming animation series The Secret Showinto the US before production has finished.

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    MPs: Radio 4's Today could learn from Radio 5 Live

    2006-02-07T09:38:32Z

    MPs have again criticised John Humphrys and his fellow Today programme presenters for the 'gladiatorial style' they adopt when interviewing politicians.

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    Living TV buys 'actress idol'

    2006-02-07T07:59:10Z

    8am:Living TV has bought the rights to an American acting talent show The Starletfrom Warner Brothers International Television Distribution (WBITD).

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    March launch for Disney Cinemagic

    2006-02-07T07:59:00Z

    8am:Disney has set a mid-March launch date for its new premium channel Disney Cinemagic.

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    Ingenious appoints ex-Sky chief

    2006-02-06T13:21:45Z

    Former BSkyB chief executive Tony Ball is returning to the UK media scene as chairman of an Ingenious Media fund that plans to spend£250m buying media assets.

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    Only 1.8m are part of The IT Crowd

    2006-02-06T11:41:06Z

    Channel 4's new sitcom The IT Crowdgot off to an unremarkable start with the first episode of a double-bill attracting 1.8 million (7.5%) at 9pm.

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    ITV 'faces production demerger calls'

    2006-02-06T10:18:55Z

    10.15am:ITV could face calls from major investors to demerge its production business to prop up the firm's share price.