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    Comment - New terms, new challenges

    2007-02-20T08:30:00Z

    With two separate events focusing on rights exploitation taking place in London this week, it's clear that many indies are still getting to grips with the impact of the terms of trade.

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    BBC threatens Bectu over Pudsey Bear

    2007-02-20T08:00:00Z

    The BBC has threatened broadcasting union Bectu with legal action for using an image of Pudsey Bear in a campaign against the closure of seven of the corporation's nurseries.

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    C4 to refund misled Richard & Judy viewers

    2007-02-19T16:35:00Z

    Channel 4 says it will refund any callers to Richard & Judy's You Say, We Pay quiz if an investigation into it reveals participants have been encouraged to take part even though they had no chance of winning.

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    Blog: Do it for the kids

    2007-02-19T16:25:00Z

    As kids TV producers urge Ofcom to safeguard the future of children's programming, Broadcast editor Lisa Campbell leads a call for the rest of the industry - and parents everywhere - to follow suit. Non-subscribers go here.

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    Two series recommissioned for Cineflix

    2007-02-19T15:00:00Z

    Canada and London-based indie producer Cineflix has picked up re-commissions for two of its flagship properties Mayday and Psychic Investigators.

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    Apace Media forms Eastern European joint venture

    2007-02-19T15:00:00Z

    UK media group Apace Media has formed a strategic partnership with Scandinavian broadcast group MTG in order to strengthen its broadcast business in the Balkan region.

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    Fremantle expands lifestyle slate with first look deal

    2007-02-19T15:00:00Z

    FremantleMedia Enterprises has signed a first look development deal with former CNN correspondent Serena Yang to deliver a host of lifestyle titles for the international market.

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    Millichip returns to RDF Rights as COO

    2007-02-19T14:55:00Z

    Former RDF Rights director of acquisitions Jane Millichip is returning to the company after an 18-month stint in New Zealand to take up the new position of chief operating officer.

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    US deals for TVF International

    2007-02-19T14:45:00Z

    Factual distributor TVF International has concluded a number of deals in the US including two sales for Five's The Madness of Prince Charles.

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    Lion names US development head

    2007-02-19T14:45:00Z

    Lion Television USA has appointed Christy Spitzer as director of development as it continues to expand its presence in the US market.

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    Kip Meek joins RadioCentre as non-exec

    2007-02-19T13:15:00Z

    Former Ofcom executive Kip Meek has joined the RadioCentre, the industry body for UK commercial radio, as non-executive director.

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    Primeval drops to 5.9 million

    2007-02-19T12:20:00Z

    The second episode of ITV1's new big-budget drama was unable to hold on to the impressive audience it got for its opening episode, dropping to 5.9 million (27.5%) on Saturday night.

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    Probe into Richard and Judy quiz 'scam'

    2007-02-19T10:55:00Z

    Channel 4 has launched an investigation into the Richard and Judyshow following allegations that viewers are being encouraged to enter its premium rate phone-in quiz even though potential winners have already been chosen.

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    Lewis arrests 7.4m

    2007-02-19T10:25:00Z

    The first series of ITV1's detective show Lewismade a fine start on Sunday with a sizeable 7.4 million viewers (31.6%) at 9pm.

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    Actors to receive royalties for podcast performances

    2007-02-19T09:50:00Z

    Actors who performed in an audio podcast of 70s cult sci fi show Blake's 7will receive royalties following a landmark deal between union Equity and indie B7 Productions.

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    Reality TV course aimed at unemployed teens

    2007-02-19T09:30:00Z

    A Bristol college is offering a course on reality TV shows including Big Brotherand Pop Idolin an attempt to coax unemployed teenagers back into education.

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    Chelsea launches YouTube channel

    2007-02-19T08:30:00Z

    Chelsea Football Club has launched a new football-branded channel on user-generated site YouTube.

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    C4 Big Brother review underway

    2007-02-19T08:00:00Z

    Channel 4 has kicked off its review into the editorial and compliance procedures that support Celebrity Big Brotherand said its conclusions will be delivered within weeks.

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    Former C4 exec heads home

    2007-02-16T14:00:00Z

    John McHugh, the man responsible for bringing The Kumars at No 42and Alistair McGowan's Big Impression to TV, is to join Irish indie Tyrone Productions as chief executive.

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    Ofcom will scrutinize Sky DTT plan

    2007-02-16T11:45:00Z

    BSkyB's plan to launch a new paid-for digital terrestrial television (DTT) service will be probed by Ofcom.