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NewsChannel 4 names Paralympic presenters
An ex-Royal Marine, a carpenter and a former Paralympic swimmer are among six new disabled presenters who will help front Channel 4’s coverage of the London 2012 Paralympics.
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NewsPublic to pick Desert Island Discs
Radio 4 is turning the turntables on the public to search for the nation’s favourite Desert Island Discs.
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NewsITV out of race for All3Media
ITV has counted itself out of the race to acquire super-indie All3Media, Broadcast understands.
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NewsIT Crowd to end, says Linehan
Graham Linehan, creator of Channel 4 sitcom The IT Crowd, has hinted the fifth series could be its last.
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NewsVic Reeves to star in C4 pilot
Vic Reeves and Flight of the Conchords star Rhys Darby are to appear in a new Channel 4 comedy pilot penned by Russell Brand’s former writing partner.
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NewsC4’s Locke to advise on cross-platform
Matt Locke, Channel 4’s former head of multiplatform commissioning, has established a consultancy to help businesses develop cross-platform content.
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NewsWild at Heart roars into series seven
ITV has confirmed that it has commissioned a seventh series of hit drama Wild at Heart.
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NewsLong Lost Family to reunite for second run
ITV is close to commissioning a second series of family reunion show Long Lost Family.
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NewsNews Corp's BSkyB deal delayed
The Government’s consultation on Rupert Murdoch’s buyout of BSkyB has had 40,000 responses, forcing a delay.
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NewsCBBC's Gastronuts cracks new format
CBBC food series Gastronuts is to relaunch with changes to the format and new title.
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NewsUKTV's Alibi collars US detective series
UKTV has picked up the exclusive rights to US detective drama Rizzoli & Isles from Warner Bros.
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NewsITVS names Silverback boss
ITV Studios has named Hans Engholm as the new chief executive of its Swedish-based production company Silverback.
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NewsOnly Connect on iPhone and iPad
Zodiak indie Presentable is developing an app game for iPhone and iPad of its BBC4 quiz show Only Connect, with plans to launch it when the fifth series starts in August.
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Greenlight round-up: Kew Gardens to get 3D treatment
This week Greenlight round-up joins Sir David Attenborough on his explorations through Kew Gardens in London for a new Sky 3D documentary.
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NewsSatanta Ireland to cut 10% of staff
Ireland’s only specialist sports broadcaster is to cut 10% of its staff by the end of June.
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NewsJeremy Hunt eyes shake-up of local TV plans
The government may scrap plans for a new national TV network in favour of a more locally-led model, Jeremy Hunt has confirmed.
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NewsBBC's Matt Frei joins C4 News
Channel 4 News has poached two BBC journalists Matt Frei and Jackie Long and has appointed Cathy Newman as a regular presenter as part of an ongoing restructure.
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NewsLeopard joins Remedy in indie acquisitions spree
Leopard Films and Remedy Productions have joined forces to establish a new super-indie, with plans to build turnover to £100m within five years.
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NewsInitial turns to experience for Big Brother team
Initial is turning to the man responsible for the launch of Deal Or No Deal to help resurrect Big Brother on Channel 5 this summer.