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NewsBBC investigating Real Hustle actor claims
The BBC is investigating claims that actors were hired to impersonate fraud victims on its television show The Real Hustle.
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NewsPlayboy launches connected TV service
Playboy TV is to roll out a premium service via internet connected TVs which will give subscribers access to its website and VoD content.
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NewsGrade: Top Gear jibes 'disgraceful'
Former ITV chairman Michael Grade has condemned Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond’s derogatory remarks about Mexicans on the BBC motoring magazine three weeks ago.
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NewsBanks urged to seek high Sky offer
BSkyB investors are urging investment banks to ensure the satellite broadcaster’s board holds out for a sufficiently high price from Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp, according to reports.
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NewsGoogle TV no threat to industry, boss claims
The cable industry has nothing to worry about with regards to on demand TV from YouTube or from a planned subscription-based service, according to the head of Google TV.
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NewsPatten poised to chair BBC Trust
Chris Patten appears set to take the role of BBC Trust chairman when Sir Michael Lyons steps down in May, after being recommended to Downing Street.
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NewsBBC Sport delays Salford move
The BBC has pushed back the deadline for moving its Sports division to Salford by five months, bringing the completion date closer to the start of the Olympics.
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NewsBBCW to buy out Lonely Planet for £42m
BBC Worldwide has confirmed it is to buy the outstanding 25% of travel publisher Lonely Planet for £42.1m.
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NewsPeter Andre to help fans on ITV2
Peter Andre is to tour the country to solve problems for some of his fans in a new ITV2 show.
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NewsITV conjures Penn & Teller series
ITV1 has commissioned a six-part series of Penn & Teller: Fool Us hosted by Jonathan Ross, following a succesful pilot in January, .
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NewsC4 pledges extra £6.7m to docs
Schools are to be the subject of the next Channel 4 “fixed rig” series as part of a raft of investment in documentary programming that will include new films from acclaimed directors Patrick Forbes and Kim Longinotto.
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NewsITV hires BBC multiplatform exec
ITV has appointed Richard Williams to the new role of controller of multiplatform commissioning and digital content.
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NewsiPlayer links to VoD rivals
Commercial broadcasters and VoD aggregators are set for a boost in traffic following the introduction of third-party links from the BBC iPlayer.
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NewsMentorn signs Beautiful Face's Piper
Mentorn has signed an exclusive development deal with Katie: My Beautiful Face star Katie Piper.
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NewsCompany wins raft of recommissions for major drama series
Company Pictures has landed major recommissions for George Gently and Shameless, and is in talks over another order for Wild At Heart.
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NewsBBC launches quest for universal code
The BBC is developing an ambitious multiplatform treasure hunt project that will embed clues in both a TV programme and online that lead viewers to a real prize.
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NewsWorld Cup on TV will remain free
Fifa and Uefa have failed in a legal attempt to get more money from pay-per-view and subscription-based broadcasters for the rights to show major football competitions.
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NewsC4 News develops first app
Channel 4 News is to launch its first mobile app as it embraces new platforms. While C4 has previously launched a range of iPhone apps, this will be among the first also available for the iPad.
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NewsNew faces for Got Talent team
Sam Donnelly has been appointed by Talkback Thames as executive producer on Britain’s Got Talent.
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NewsBBC launches Academy
The BBC Academy is rolling out a website supporting its College of Production initiative to offer free practical advice to the production community.