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NewsEastEnders stabbing escapes censure
A controversial EastEnders episode that featured a violent stabbing was acceptable for a pre-watershed audience, Ofcom has ruled.
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NewsBBC1 finds 6.5m Survivors
Overnights: BBC1's new apocalyptic drama Survivors got off to a fine start last night at 9pm with a strong 6.5m viewers (25.4%) but the show was no match for ITV1's I'm a Celebrity.
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NewsWelsh indie commissions drop by a third
Commissions from Welsh indies fell by a third in 2007, with all ITV1 orders coming from outside of the nation.
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NewsTV Critics 24 November ‘08
“It's a low-budget Lost.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.
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NewsDCD boss steps down
DCD Media is hunting for a new chief executive after Chris Hunt stepped down to return to programme-making.
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NewsSergeant's last waltz brings in 11.1m
John Sergeant's last waltz on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday was a huge hit with the viewers, peaking with an audience of 11.1m (44.8% share) at 7pm.
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NewsCelebs to dance for ITV Studios
A new dance show where celebrities are taught some of the most famous routines in history is in the pipeline at ITV Studios.
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NewsBBC1 drops Bonekickers
Archaeology drama Bonekickers has been dropped by BBC1 after just one series following a mauling by the critics and disappointing ratings.
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NewsDeayton to replace Ross as Comedy Awards host
Angus Deayton will host this year's British Comedy Awards, replacing disgraced BBC presenter Jonathan Ross.
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NewsBBC emails reveal Sachsgate details
Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand were both “very keen” for the prank call at the centre of Sachsgate to be aired, BBC Radio 2 producer Nic Philps has claimed.
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NewsStelling sticks with Soccer Saturday
Armchair football fans can relax - the quick witted Jeff Stelling will continue to host Soccer Saturday despite landing the job presenting Countdown.
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NewsBBC under fire over more Brand/Ross claims
The BBC Trust has criticised the corporation over two further breaches of decency involving Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross.
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At-a-glance: Sachsgate
Broadcastnow’s complete coverage of the Sachsgate scandal, sparked after presenters Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand left lewd messages on actor Andrew Sachs’ answerphone during Brand’s BBC Radio 2 show. Click on any of the headlines below to read more.
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NewsFive orders docs on ITV stars
Five has ordered three more fast turnaround documentaries on popular culture to air before Christmas - all based around ITV stars including Ant and Dec, Cheryl Cole and the stars of I'm a Celebrity.
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NewsITV Studios name factual London controller
ITV Studios head of popular factual Tim Miller has been promoted to controller of factual London, replacing Will Smith.
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NewsBBC bosses waive bonuses
All the members of the BBC executive management team will waive their entitlement to bonuses in the 2008/2009 financial year, in the light of the current economic turmoil.
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NewsSpeech: Michael Lyons
Opening statement by Sir Michael Lyons, Chairman of the BBC Trust, at press conference (21 November, 2008).
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NewsSky 1's Bones rattle competition
Overnights: Sky 1's US drama Bones kept up its impressive run last night with a strong 652,000 (3.20%) at 9pm.
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NewsRoss to return to BBC
Jonathan Ross will be reinstated after his 12-week suspension, after the BBC Trust claimed it is not its responsibility to dictate sanctions against presenters.
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NewsStelling new Countdown host
Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling has been named as the new face of Channel 4's Countdown, alongside maths whizz Rachel Riley.