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Who says that TV debates can't light up elections?
There is nothing like a pre-election television debate to get the adrenalin rushing, and I'm not talking about the ...
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KirchMedia unit will be fully valued
Whoever takes control of KirchMedia, the main unit of the collapsed Kirch empire, will have to make a full offer fo...
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Bid for Granada or Carlton ruled out by RTL chief
RTL, the pan-European broadcaster, has in effect ruled out a takeover offer for either Granada or Carlton, the UK's...
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Puttnam underlines support for indies
In his Worldview address Lord Puttnam underlined his support for the independent production sector and warned of the impact of an overly competitive BBC on the UK's TV landscape, writes Jane Marlow
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Elliot warns of instability at ITV
Controller of network drama, ITV Nick Elliott said he is nervous about the state of flux at the top of ITV Network, writes Jane Marlow
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C4 and C5 lead way in sex programming
Channel 4 and Channel 5 are neck and neck as providers of sex-themed programming, according to research unveiled at the session 'Must Have Sex in the Title' produced by World of Wonder head of development, Jacquie Lawrence, writes Jane Marlow
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Coogan on a ship of fools
Steve Coogan is to star in a£1 million Christmas comedy for the BBC ...
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Lorraine pulls plug on kids dating show
Telly favourite Lorraine Kelly has pulled out of a controversial show as a mark of respect for murdered school pals...
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NewsLiddiment shifts blame for Premiership flop
Outgoing ITV director of channels David Liddiment believes that football highlights show The Premiership flopped in primetime because it was not shown early enough, writes Steve Aston
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Gallagher warns ITV against advertising's influence over output
Pact chair and Shed co-owner Eileen Gallagher has warned ITV shareholders Carlton and Granada against allowing their ad sales operation to have too much influence its programming output, writes Steve Aston
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Overproduction in kids programming threatens companies
The massive glut of children's programming on the market is jeopardising the financial stability of many companies, with too many players fighting for a share, according to senior TV executives, writes Paul Revoir
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Advertisers shun 'down-market' ITV in favour of niche channels
Multichannel television is becoming more appealing to quality advertisers because ITV has become 'old and down-market', it was claimed this week, writes Paul Revoir
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NewsBennett slams government's plans for fines
BBC director of television Jana Bennett has joined chairman Gavyn Davies in criticising the government's plan to fine the BBC for breaches of standards, writes Leigh Holmwood
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BBC 2 reschedules Correspondent
BBC 2's flagship foreign affairs strand Correspondent is to air between eight and ten specials at 21.00 for the first time, although the total number of programmes is to drop, writes Leigh Holmwood
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Indies to benefit from BBC interactive commissions
Indies are to set to benefit from a 'substantial' windfall from the BBC after the corporation unveiled plans for a series of high profile 'event' projects to air across its interactive services, writes Leigh Holmwood
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BBC and ITV slammed over World Cup coverage
Broadcasters have been accused of reinforcing national stereotypes with throwaway remarks made by commentators during the last World Cup, writes Colin Robertson
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NewsEvans tells ITV to reclaim Richard and Judy
Chris Evans has urged ITV to do whatever it takes to win back former This Morning presenters Richard and Judy to its daytime schedule, writes Georgina Lipscomb
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NewsGovernment to blame for demise of ITV Digital
The government's refusal to turn up the power of the DTT transmission ruined ITV Digital, not the£315m Nationwide League football deal, according to the failed joint venture's former chief executive, writes Colin Robertson
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NewsGardam asked to 'reinvent' entertainment
C4 director of programmes Tim Gardam has unveiled plans to pump cash into 'big, thought-through' entertainment shows following C4 chief executive Mark Thompson's pledge to 'reinvent' the genre, writes Penny Hughes