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NewsDan Snow to front Spitfire dig on YouTube
Ballista Media is to livestream the unearthing of a rare MRK II Spitfire via its History Hit YouTube channel.
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NewsHow the licence fee deal was done
It started with a phone call last Monday. Culture secretary John Whittingdale dialled the director general’s office and made it clear that the chancellor would use his Budget to pass on the cost of free licence fees for over-75s to the BBC.
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NewsBBC America axes factual
BBC America is pulling out of original unscripted commissioning – a move that could be a major blow for the North American aspirations of British indies.
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NewsBT: Sky overcharges subs by £500m
BT is lobbying Ofcom to review the pay-TV market, arguing that Sky’s dominance is costing consumers £500 million a year and damaging sports rights negotiations.
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NewsBBC to share Six Nations coverage with ITV
The BBC and ITV have signed a landmark deal to keep the Six Nations on terrestrial television until 2021.
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NewsWall to Wall exec to lead Mentorn as John Willis steps back
Wall to Wall head of international Jonathan Hewes is to become chief executive of Mentorn Media as John Willis steps back in a Tinopolis Group restructure that also involves Pioneer Productions.
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NewsPact head of diversity to join BBC
Pact head of diversity Joyce Adeluwoye-Adams is to join the BBC as diversity lead for television.
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NewsSky 1 beefs up comedy with The Muppets
Sky 1 has landed three comedy-led series, including exclusive rights to The Muppets in the UK and Ireland, as part of a 20% increase in original content on the channel.
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NewsWhittingdale accused of 'forcing sport off the BBC'
Chris Bryant has accused culture secretary John Whittingdale of “forcing sport off the BBC”, claiming a “shabby” licence fee deal will leave the corporation struggling to compete for sports rights.
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NewsTory MP: C4 privatisation could hit content budget
A potential privatisation of Channel 4 could result in its content budget being cut to make it a more profitable business, according to the chair of the culture, media & sport select committee.
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NewsBBC Children’s feels the pinch
‘Game-changers’ was the theme of the 12th Children’s Media Conference in Sheffield last week.
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NewsC4 vows to continue ToT fight
Channel 4 will continue to pursue changes to the terms of trade despite Ofcom’s view that there is no current case for reform.
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NewsShock BBC deal sparks cuts fears
BBC staff fear that service cuts remain on the table as they wait to learn what the fallout will be from the corporation’s “shock” funding deal.
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NewsIABM reports sector growth, appoints new board
The broadcast and media equipment sectors have grown in sales and profitability, according to two IABM reports.
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NewsFrance Télévisions Tours with Avid
France Télévisions is employing Avid Everywhere for its production of a daily highlights package of the 2015 Tour de France.
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NewsDanmon completes HD upgrade for Denmark’s TV2 FYN
Danmon Systems Group has completed TV2 FYN-Denmark’s transition from SD to HD.
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NewsSweden's TV4 opts for ChyronHego GFX
Sweden’s TV4 is using ChyronHego to drive the newsroom and graphics workflow in its new studio.
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NewsPearl.tv claims UHD first
German shopping network Pearl.tv is set to be Europe’s first UHD free-to-air channel, with a launch scheduled to coincide with the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin in September.
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NewsAvid unveils v8.4 Media Composer
The latest version of Avid Media Composer is now available for download.
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NewsC5 acquires Tutankhamun drama
Channel 5 has made its most significant acquisition from sister broadcaster Spike since it was bought by parent company Viacom.