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    RTE orders fifth Afternoon Show

    2008-09-16T12:42:30Z

    The Afternoon Show is to return for a fifth series on leading Irish broadcaster RTÉ.

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    Target takes aim with Loveland

    2008-09-16T12:18:14Z

    Loveland, Cilla Black's new Sky 1 dating show, looks set to steal hearts around the world following a deal that will see Target Entertainment Group sell the format internationally.

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    TV critics 16 September ‘08

    2008-09-16T11:53:20Z

    “He regularly finds himself in danger, yet never feels the need to swagger around or cheapen the reality à la Donal MacIntyre.” Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.

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    China next to Beat the Star

    2008-09-16T11:31:16Z

    Beat the Star, the entertainment format fronted by Vernon Kay on ITV1, is set to be remade for audiences in China.

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    BT: Kangaroo will distort competition

    2008-09-16T11:03:45Z

    BT has warned that the creation of the industry joint venture Project Kangaroo will distort competition in the video-on-demand market.

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    David Jason to quit Frost role

    2008-09-16T10:32:33Z

    Detective Inspector Jack Frost is set to hang up his hat next year in a two-part finale to the long-running ITV drama series.

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    BBCW to buy stake in Baby Cow

    2008-09-16T10:29:26Z

    BBC Worldwide is buying a minority stake in Baby Cow, the indie set up by comedian Steve Coogan.

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    Grange Hill closes with 518,000

    2008-09-16T10:08:36Z

    The last ever episode of the BBC's long-running children's show Grange Hill closed its gates yesterday with 518,000 viewers (5.2% share) at 4.35pm.

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    Linear TV viewing on the rise

    2008-09-15T17:54:39Z

    Linear TV viewing is going from strength-to-strength despite the rise of online alternatives such as the BBC's iPlayer, according to the latest research.

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    Ocean Finance launches 'Loan TV'

    2008-09-15T15:10:09Z

    Financial services company Ocean Finance has launched the UK's first TV channel dedicated to promoting loans, mortgages and other services.

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    BBC sport boss moves to Olympics role

    2008-09-15T13:31:52Z

    Roger Mosey is to step down as BBC director of sport and instead coordinate all of the corporation's coverage around the London Olympics in 2012.

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    Friday: Wire in the Blood snags 5.6m

    2008-09-15T13:07:35Z

    Viewers have yet to grow tired of ITV1's crime drama series as Wire in the Blood returned on Friday with 5.6m (26.2%) watching the sixth series at 9pm.

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    Ofcom unveils minorities report

    2008-09-15T12:43:48Z

    Ethnic minorities are more likely to be interested in interactive TV but are increasingly concerned about programmes they deem unsuitable, according to new findings by Ofcom.

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    Sunday: 416,000 join Noel's HQ

    2008-09-15T12:27:29Z

    Noel's HQ, one of Sky 1's autumn highlights, picked up a solid audience of 416,000 (2.1%) at 7pm, gaining a significant advantage over its close rival ITV2 at the time.

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    EastEnders gets YouTube channel

    2008-09-15T12:14:30Z

    Classic scenes from Albert Square are to become available on YouTube with the launch of a dedicated EastEnders channel.

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    Tess charms 5.7m

    2008-09-15T12:04:21Z

    BBC1's latest literary adaptation Tess of the D'Urbervilles pulled in the Sunday night viewers with a strong average audience of 5.7m (23.6%) at 9pm.

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    GCap station rapped over fakery

    2008-09-15T11:40:01Z

    A Power FM presenter misled listeners by awarding a competition prize to her sister, Ofcom has ruled.

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    ITVW making passage to India

    2008-09-15T11:33:36Z

    ITV Worldwide has appointed a new sales executive for India and the sub-continent.

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    Grade: Google is a parasite

    2008-09-15T11:15:42Z

    ITV executive chairman Michael Grade has branded Google and YouTube “parasites” at technology conference IBC.

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    Ramsay dodges censure over puffin killing

    2008-09-15T11:12:34Z

    Gordon Ramsay has escaped censure from Ofcom for hunting and eating puffins in his Channel 4 show The F Word.