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NewsRadio XL in Ofcom hot water again
Ofcom has rapped Birmingham-based Radio XL after the Asian-oriented station breached broadcasting codes for the second time this year.
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NewsITV Studios win Strictly Germany order
ITV Studios has been greenlit to produce a new series of Let’s Dance - the German version of Strictly Come Dancing.
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NewsFormer Housemartin in pre-school show
A new pre-school children’s show will be launched next month starring former Housemartin guitarist Stan Cullimore.
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NewsProject Canvas to face OFT scrutiny
Project Canvas is to be examined by the Office of Fair Trading, opening the door for critics to voice their concerns about the BBC-backed VOD service – while technology firm Arqiva has been revealed as a partner.
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NewsGMTV censured for promoting Lewis's website
GMTV has been criticised by Ofcom for indirectly sending viewers to moneysavingexpert.com, the website run by regular guest Martin Lewis.
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NewsBBC1 'lacking older talent'
BBC1 has shown a lower proportion of older talent on the channel than its commercial rival ITV1, according to a recent study.
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NewsEcosse to make Camelot drama
The legend of King Arthur is to be retold in a major new drama series from Ecosse Films, with the creative team behind The Tudors on board.
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NewsR4 to profile Doctor Who composer
BBC Radio 4 has commissioned a documentary about the composer behind the iconic Doctor Who theme music from indie Made in Manchester.
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NewsProtest aims to save 6 Music
Campaigners aiming to save threatened BBC station 6 Music are hoping to take their protest to the charts.
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NewsAardman joins Canimals
Aardman Animations is onboard a new CGI kids series that follows the antics of a group of can-shaped animals.
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NewsCharles to host cooking show final
The Prince of Wales is to host this year’s Great British Menu finale banquet on BBC2.
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NewsBBC's IT crowd votes for strike action
Siemens staff working at the BBC are set to strike unless the IT company caves on its pay freeze.
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NewsNuttall to exit in Sky restructure
Stephen Nuttall, Sky’s director of commercial group, is to leave the satellite broadcaster in April following a major restructure of the marketing and product development teams.
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NewsKids in TV review proposes new rules
Constructed factual shows that feature children, such as Boys and Girls Alone, will require the same licensing as talent shows, comedy and drama, under government plans.
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NewsMatt Smith confirmed for more Doctor Who
The BBC will enter production on a second series of Doctor Who with new actors Matt Smith and Karen Gillan in July, the show’s executive producers have confirmed.
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NewsITV rules out MSN, Hulu, YouTube deals
ITV has ruled out striking any third party deals with VoD aggregators including Hulu and YouTube opting to distribute its ITV Player widely across platforms such as games consoles and mobile.
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NewsPact criticises BBC online cuts
Indie execs have spelt out the dangers of the BBC cutting spend in digital media to top BBC officials, with trade body Pact slamming the proposals as a ‘backwards step’ for the industry.
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NewsSky 3D to launch with Man U v Chelsea clash
Sky is launching its 3D TV channel on 3 April with the Premier League match between Manchester Utd and Chelsea - the first of at least five football games to be broadcast in 3D this season.
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News5 Live plays down Salford delay date
BBC Radio 5 Live has played down reports that its move to Salford has been delayed by three months and claims it is still on track to be broadcasting from the new location by the end of next year.
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News6 Music crashes Archers
Listeners to BBC Radio 4 were startled tonight to hear music from threatened digital channel BBC 6 Music instead of their favourite programmes.