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NewsGranada's Gray defects to ABC
Granada controller of entertainment Duncan Gray has quit the company to join the ABC network in the US overseeing its entertainment output, writes Steve Aston
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NewsITV beats BBC to Agatha Christie catalogue
ITV has emerged the victor following a 'titanic struggle' with the BBC over the rights to the entire Agatha Christie collection including BBC stalwart Miss Marple, writes Katy Elliott
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NewsBBC 7 unveiled
The BBC has announced the launch date of its final and much-awaited digital radio station BBC 7, writes Georgina Lipscomb
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NewsFoyle's War gets a second series
ITV controller of drama Nick Elliott has ordered a second series of Greenlit Productions' crime drama Foyle's War before the first series has even finished airing, writes Jon Rogers
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NewsITC report finds digital TV too slow and complicated
Digital TV is still too slow and complicated and needs to be more 'user centred' if broadcasters and manufacturers are to convince people to take it up, according to a survey of consumers conducted by the Independent Television Commission (ITC), writes Steve Aston
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DJ carpeted for rant at the cleaner
A radio DJ caused a stink by launching an on-air rant against his station's cleaners. Presenter Alex Dyke 42, moan...
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Bath time with Zhivago
The contrast across 37 years couldn't be more vivid. The picture above in of a steamy bathroom scene from Dr Zhiva...
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The end of the arts show
The BBC wants to show that it is committed to the arts but has just axed ...
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Sir Roland of the Reds joins TV team
BSkyB has drafted in Professor Sir Roland Smith, the former chairman of Manchester United, as a consultant on sport...
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Elderly Asians don't see the joke in 'Kumars' chat show spoof
Older people of Asian origin are offended by the television series ...
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RTL talks of Five ties with BSkyB
The future of Channel 5 was back in the spotlight yesterday after the majority owner RTL, said it wanted to forge c...
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Bid for Noddy
Chorion said yesterday it had received a conditional proposal from Basil Brush owner Entertainment Rights ...
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Minorities accuse TV and radio of tokenism
Audiences from the minority ethnic groups complained about tokenism, negative stereotyping and simplistic portrayal...
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My slip-ups, by Vivendi's ex-chief
Jean-Marie Messier yesteray admitted to making mistakes during his tenure as chief executive of Vivendi Universal ...
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Go forth and multiply
Christian station Premier Radio want to expand, but the devil's in the detail. ...
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Shame Academy stuffs its rivals
Fame Academy's saucy sex-starved wannabes have helped turn the talent show into a surprise ratings hit ...
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Let the battle begin
This year's TV negotiations will show the growing clout of multi-channel operators. ...
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Noddy snubs Basil Brush
Chorion yesterday confirmed it had turned down a takeover approach from Entertainment Rights ...
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Rainbow's new pot of gold
Nostalgia for Zippy, Bungle and George has prompted Fremantle to cash in and resurrect the brand. ...