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    Derren Brown turns his sleight hand to acting

    2008-10-08T09:33:43Z

    Illusionist Derren Brown is to make his acting debut in BBC4's Christmas ghost story Crooked House.

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    TV Critics 8 October ‘08

    2008-10-08T09:21:29Z

    “This was the televisual equivalent of ‘mwah mwah'.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.

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    Dawn Porter: Mail Order Bride

    2008-10-08T09:04:00Z

    Following last night's episode of Extreme Wife on Channel 4, presenter Dawn Porter recounts her experiences in Russia, steeped in the world of mail order brides.

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    UBC due diligence extended

    2008-10-07T18:49:14Z

    UBC Media Group has agreed to a further two weeks of due diligence for the sale of its commercial division to Nasdaq-listed Global Traffic Network, citing recent changes in the commercial radio industry in the UK.

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    Caspari leaves R4 factual

    2008-10-07T18:46:55Z

    BBC Radio 4 specialist factual commissioning editor Andrew Caspari is to leave the station after a decade in the role.

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    R4 to update tale of Iraqi boy maimed in bomb horror

    2008-10-07T18:42:49Z

    BBC Radio 4 is to broadcast a documentary about the boy who lost his family and both his arms in a US bombardment during the Iraq war.

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    4Digital's delayed launch under fire

    2008-10-07T18:38:44Z

    City analysts have criticised Ofcom for not treating its licensees fairly by allowing 4Digital Group to mothball the launch of the D2 multiplex it won in 2007.

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    Digital channels battle over younger viewers

    2008-10-07T18:31:02Z

    The battle amongst the key digital channels for younger viewers has been hotting up lately with E4 currently proving to be the most popular as 16-34s migrate away from ITV2 and Sky 1.

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    BBC hands nations extra clout

    2008-10-07T14:55:46Z

    The BBC has promoted its national controllers to the BBC Direction Group and plans to dismantle its Nations and Regions division, in its latest effort to devolve power from London.

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    ITV reshuffles senior commercial team

    2008-10-07T14:48:04Z

    ITV has unveiled the senior commercial team it hopes will steer the company through the ongoing advertising slump.

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    ITV1 orders thriller from Harries

    2008-10-07T13:42:05Z

    Mission Impossible II actor Dougray Scott will lead an all-star cast in a “sophisticated thriller” set against the backdrop of Ireland's economic resurgance for ITV1.

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    Rescue Me to air exclusively on iTunes

    2008-10-07T13:34:20Z

    The new season of US firefighter drama Rescue Me is to debut on iTunes in the UK and will be the first major series to air exclusively here on a non-TV platform.

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    Viewers find Sanctuary on ITV4

    2008-10-07T12:35:21Z

    ITV4's new sci-fi drama series Sanctuary got off to a flying start last night at 9pm with 505,000 viewers (2.54% share) but was given a run for its money from a surprise hit on BBC4.

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    Rogue Element Films in TV push

    2008-10-07T12:23:46Z

    Rogue Element Films is hoping to attract more TV producers by offering up its inventory of lenses and 35mm support equipment for hire via a dedicated rental service.

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    Dolby Digital Plus added to ContentAgent

    2008-10-07T11:57:36Z

    Root6 Technology has added Dolby Digital Plus to the post-production deliverables on its ContentAgent repurposing platform.

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    Case study: You Are Powerful

    2008-10-07T11:47:35Z

    How three Soho post facilities joined forces to work on a hard-hitting and poignant project for Amnesty International.

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    Free satellite services boom

    2008-10-07T11:43:04Z

    More than 900,000 households in the UK now own equipment that gives them access to free satellite television services, according to Ofcom.

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    Satellite the key to mobile TV success, says report

    2008-10-07T11:31:04Z

    Mobile satellite services that allow users to receive television and radio on mobile phones and in vehicles even when in remote regions could soon be available across Europe, according to the findings of a new report.

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    Ratings body calls for clarity in the digital age

    2008-10-07T11:28:32Z

    Barb has called for the commercial broadcasters to let it know exactly what and how it collates the audience ratings figures as people move away from traditional ways of TV viewing.

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    FME secures development deal with Insight

    2008-10-07T11:25:39Z

    FremantleMedia Enterprises and Toronto-based Insight Production Co have inked a development financing deal to co-fund scripted and unscripted projects.