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NewsC4 film to lift the lid on the 2006 foiled bomb plot
The story behind the foiled bomb plot that permanently changed air travel security has been commissioned as a Raw TV drama documentary for Channel 4.
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NewsBBC2 and Animal Planet order Icon snake odyssey
BBC2 and Animal Planet US have commissioned a doc from Icon Films following reptile expert and conservationist Romulus Whitaker as he travels across India on a “serpentine odyssey”.
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NewsOfcom investigates X Factor over guest promotions
The X Factor is being investigated by Ofcom for promoting downloads of guest performers Diana Vickers and Michel Buble - while nearly 600 people have complained over the “fix” row surrounding the semi-final.
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NewsRose steps down from YouView
Anthony Rose, the chief technical officer of YouView, is stepping down from the role ahead of its consumer launch next year.
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NewsPillars of the Earth sequel greenlit
A sequel to the epic history drama The Pillars of the Earth is to go into production next year.
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NewsC4 education editor exits
Alice Taylor, Channel 4’s commissioning editor of education, is to leave the broadcaster and set up her own company.
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NewsLord Patten applies for BBC Trust role
Lord Patten of Barnes has applied to become the new chairman of the BBC Trust, according to reports.
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NewsTV veteran Roy Addison dies at 66
Roy Addison, a veteran of Thames TV and the RTS, has died aged 66.
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NewsSingapore/UK to inject £50,000 into web projects
South West-based businesses are set to benefit from a second injection of funds in multiplatform projects from the Media Authority of Singapore.
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NewsCorrie live episode contingency plan
Coronation Street bosses will record the dress rehearsal of the soap’s live episode to play in the event of a technical emergency.
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NewsShine poaches Disney exec
Shine International has appointed a Disney executive to a new top-level role at the distributor.
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NewsS4C postpones search for chief exec
The S4C Authority has called off its search for a new chief executive in light of yesterday’s announcement that chairman John Walter Jones was stepping down immediately.
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News'Violent' book dropped from Blue Peter shortlist
Organisers of a BBC children’s book prize have admitted that they had made a “mistake” by initially shortlisting a novel which contained swearing and violence.
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NewsNUJ formally approves BBC pension deal
The NUJ’s committee has endorsed the agreement reached between the BBC and the joint unions last week, bringing to an end the six month-long dispute over pension reform.
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NewsTechnicolor launches 3D certification program
Technicolor has launched a 15-point 3D certification program that it hopes will improve the 3D viewing experience and act as a sounding board for the 3D industry.
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NewsC5 acquires US zombie drama The Walking Dead
Channel 5 has picked up the free-to-air rights to The Walking Dead, the hit US zombie drama starring British actor Andrew Lincoln.
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NewsX Factor "fix" draws 50 complaints to ITV
ITV has received around 50 complaints over the “fix” row surrounding the semi-final of The X Factor - with hundreds more expected to be reported by Ofcom.
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NewsBBC3 has Good News for Russell Howard
Russell Howard’s Good News has been recommissioned by BBC3 for a further two series, on the back of a successful third run.
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NewsAETN hires former ITV controller for content push
AETN UK has appointed a former ITV controller of daytime and digital factual to the new position of vice president of programming.
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NewsS4C chairman steps down early
John Walter Jones has left S4C with immediate effect, despite having agreed with culture secretary Jeremy Hunt that he would remain in post until March, in a move that points to serious friction within the authority.