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NewsBalding returns to front Grand National
Clare Balding will return to front Channel 4’s coverage of the Grand National in 2016 after expanding her racing commitments with the broadcaster.
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NewsPossessed develops Korean gameshow
Possessed, the ITV Studios label set up by Deal Or No Deal banker Glenn Hugill, is developing a UK version of a Korean gameshow.
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NewsSBTV opens up in US
Youth-music website SBTV is expanding into the US and has appointed a head of production to lead the charge.
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NewsDPA unveils near-invisible body microphone
DPA Microphones has announced a new d:screet Slim Microphone at AES 2015.
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NewsBBC ‘has improved’ rural affairs coverage
The BBC Trust has found “clear and direct” improvement in BBC rural affairs coverage after a 2014 independent review said there was a “deficit” in the corporation’s output in the area.
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NewsBBCW scores Adele pre-sales
BBC Worldwide has secured a slew of pre-sales for a one-off event featuring Adele with broadcasters in Belgium, Canada, The Netherlands and Spain.
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NewsITV2 orders Hunger Games-style prank show
Eight internet stars will take on a Hunger Games-style challenge for ITV2, where they attempt to force each other out of shared accommodation using pranks.
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NewsFulwell 73 to explore 'big' sports data
The Class of ’92 producer Fulwell 73 is to produce an online series about sports analysis featuring contributions from Sir Ben Ainslie and Sir Clive Woodward.
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NewsPact to sign Korean MOU
Industry trade body Pact is to sign a memo of understanding with its Korean counterpart at a one-day event at the British Film Southbank Centre.
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NewsRIG: BBC must formalise radio pledge
The Radio Independents Group (RIG) has called for the BBC’s proposal to open up nearly 60% of the eligible BBC Radio hours to indie competition to be written into its new charter.
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NewsCompany 3 adds two to dailies team
Digital intermediate and post production facility Company 3 has recruited Jonathan Smiles and Doychin Margoevsky to its London dailies team
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NewsIn brief: A+E Networks; Passion, Posh Pawnbrokers; Done + Dusted; Rastamouse; RTS
A+E Networks has boosted its international formats team, while Passion promotes Elin Thomas and Posh Pawn goes global.
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NewsC4 & AMC developing sci-fi mystery drama
Channel 4 and Breaking Bad broadcaster AMC are developing a sci-fi mystery drama from emerging British writer Tom Moran.
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NewsJohn Whittingdale reminds BBC licence fee deal is not done
Culture secretary John Whittingdale has cast doubt on the BBC’s financial security after reminding an audience of industry executives that July’s deal for the over-75s did not represent the final licence fee agreement.
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NewsEVS chief to speak at IABM Annual Conference
EVS chief executive Muriel De Lathouwer and Microsoft’s Worldwide Media and Cable Industry managing director Tony Emerson will be among the speakers at this year’s IABM Annual International Business Conference.
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NewsThe X Factor embraces Periscope
The X Factor has tapped into live video-streaming app Periscope to offer fans a peek backstage after Shotglass Media renewed its digital deal with Social Life.
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NewsDavid Beckham scores BBC1 football doc
David Beckham will play seven football games in seven continents for his latest BBC1 documentary.
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NewsLord Puttnam leads inquiry on PSB future
The future of public service television will be examined by a wide-ranging inquiry overseen by former Channel 4 deputy chair Lord Puttnam.
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NewsDoctor Foster helps VoD jump 1m hours
The growing popularity of BBC1 drama Doctor Foster helped grow the volume of viewing to the broadcaster’s on-demand services by over 1m hours week-on-week.