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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
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NewsLygo plans drama 'big splash'
Channel 5 is planning to make a 'big splash' next year with a new drama series produced by the creator of This Life Tony Garnett, writes Georgina Lipscomb
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Time is running out for the 30-second commercial
After years of success, the premier role of 30-second TV commercial as the most cost-effective means for marketing ...
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A licence fee for national creativity
It may be the silly season, but the sight of two of Britain's leading broadcasters rolling about in the mud abusing...
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Watching the clock
Right now, they're plotting another series of 24. No one knows who's involved - but one thing's sure: it'll be the...
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Telewest to begin debt talks
Telewest, the ailing cable operator, was yesterday given the green light by its banks to begin talks with bondholde...
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Berlusconi in soccer conflict
The government of Silvio Berlusconi was accused of a new conflict of interest yesterday after football clubs postpo...
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BBC seek peak slot for Six Nations
The new television contract for the Six Nations Championship has yet to be signed off as organisers and the BBC see...
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Smoothly does it for Classic FM
For a station apparently devoted to the civilising power of classical music, Classic FM arouses a peculiar amount o...
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Telewest to begin restructuring talks
Telewest Communications revealed yesterday that its banks have agreed to allow the debt-laden cable group to press ...
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Channel 4 must become more innovative and subversive, says new chief executive
Channel 4 must seize back its position as the country's most innovative and exciting programme-maker, the station's...