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NewsShine relocates IWC show Down Under
IWC Media property format Relocation, Relocation is to be produced for the Australian market by Shine Australia.
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NewsVaizey: local TV news will thrive
A network of commercially viable television news companies could completely revitalise the local media, culture minister Ed Vaizey has claimed.
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NewsClassic FM signs Suchet for summer overhaul
Former ITN presenter John Suchet has joined Classic FM as part of a summer overhaul of the Global Radio station’s schedule.
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NewsEaster launch likely for Canvas
Project Canvas is set for an April 2011 launch following the BBC Trust’s approval for the BBC’s involvement in the project.
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NewsBBC Worldwide hires first digital director
Former Channel 4 digital commissioner Daniel Heaf has joined BBC Worldwide in a newly created position with a mandate to drive global digital development and business opportunities.
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NewsKeo makes digital hires
River Cottage producer Keo has staffed up its digital division with three hires in a bid to strengthen its web community project Landshare.
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NewsDrama veteran Plater dies
Dramatist Alan Plater, whose TV career spanned Z Cars to Lewis, has died at the age of 75.
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NewsProject Canvas gets greenlight
The BBC Trust has formally approved Project Canvas after more than a year of consultations, brushing aside objections from the likes of BSkyB and Virgin Media.
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BBC3 to pilot Jason Lewis comedy
Young black comedian Jason Lewis has won a pilot from BBC3 that will mix sketches and musical parodies.
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NewsKatie Price quits ITV2 for Living
Katie Price’s indie is to become Virgin Media Television’s biggest supplier after the glamour model signed an exclusive multimillion pound deal with the broadcaster.
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NewsRadioCentre slams Radio 1
The RadioCentre has launched a stinging attack on BBC Radio 1 after the BBC Trust ruled that the station’s Harry Potter Day last July stepped too far into commercial waters.
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NewsOmni survives Barcud Derwen closure
Only one of the companies owned by Barcud Derwen still has a future this week, following the closure of the majority of the Welsh facilities group.
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NewsFemale duo win BBC2 sketch series order
BBC2 has ordered a full series of comedy duo Lorna Watson and Ingrid Oliver’s sketch show following a pilot.
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NewsTop-heavy C4 gets overhaul
David Abraham has made his first major mark on Channel 4 with a pruning of senior roles, but has told staff his restructure will not usher in a further round of significant job cuts.
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NewsC4 plans £50m budget boost
Channel 4 expects to return close to £50m to its programming budget this year, but has warned that it will not quite return to pre-downturn levels.
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NewsDeluxe upgrades post facilities
Deluxe Digital London is spending £2m on an overhaul of its central London facility.
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NewsHot Shots 2010 – get your entries in!
If you know a rising star in the industry this is the time to shout about it.
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NewsTitle Role moves to tapeless HD production
Britain’s Biggest Heists indie Title Role Productions has upgraded its in-house technology so that it can produce shows in HD and without tape.
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NewsFin to provide full service at new Soho base
Fin is moving into a new facility in Soho Square as it looks to become a full service agency.
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NewsBafta winner pens 1950s Kudos series for BBC2
A passionate love triangle in a 1950s TV newsroom is at the heart of a new drama for BBC2 by Bafta-winning writer Abi Morgan.