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Westwood drives MTV makeover show
Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood is to host the UK version of Pimp My Ride, set to premier on MTV in late spring. Westwood will be the British answer to rap star Xzibit, the presenter of the original US show, which follows a crew of mechanics ...
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Indestructible...
As Gerry Anderson returns to outer space with a CGI remake of his cult classic Captain Scarlet, he tells Emily Booth about his zest for work, lack of business sense and the thrill of jettisoning the
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Tough times for kids TV
There are now more than 20 children's channels in the digital television world, but for programme-makers more could be less as competition intensifies for terrestrial slots - and both ITV and the BBC squeeze budgets. Alexandra Jardine reports.
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Exorcising judgement
As Channel 4 tests taboos with a live exorcism, Ofcom is redrafting the rules on programmes dealing with the paranormal. But will the regulator succeed in casting out confusion, asks Jessica Hodgson.
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Animation's digital revolution
Having played second fiddle to US and Asian imports for years, UK animation is back on track - with the help of advances in technology. Michael Burns reports.
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Endemol gains a popular front
After breathing new life into The Bill at Talkback, Paul Marquess is moving to Endemol to help the indie establish a foothold in the drama genre. By Michelle Webster. The proposed move of Talkback Thames head of drama Paul Marquess to Endemol UK may at first glance ...
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C4's profits of doom
Fears voiced by Channel 4 that it may be heading for a£100m deficit may be a self-fulfilling prophecy, writes Dawn Airey.
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Off to the knacker's yard
As his 40th birthday looms, Steven D Wright wonders whether the youth-hungry TV world will have any further use for him.
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On the 'at risk' register
Multichannel choice and narrowing margins are putting the production of top-quality kids TV under threat.
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NewsElstein takes over Hallmark Channel
Former Channel Five chief executive David Elstein has bought the international business of the Hallmark Channel for $242m (£127m).
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NewsRDF moves in on IWC Media
Wife Swapproducer RDF Media is in talks to buy Scotland's biggest independent producer IWC Media for an estimated£20m.
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NewsE4 pulls out of Endemol Bristol deal
Channel 4's digital channel E4 has scrapped its output deal with Endemol's fledgling Bristol arm.
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NewsAnother senior BBC exec to join Talkback
Talkback Thames has landed another senior BBC executive, appointing Alan Brown as its new head of factual entertainment.
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NewsITV and C4 favourites to get Freeview slot
The race to secure the vacant Freeview slot has narrowed down to two companies - ITV and Channel 4.
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ITV News chief to fill Pickard team
ITV director of programmes Nigel Pickard has completed his commissioning team, appointing Dominic Crossley-Holland, editor of the ITV News Channel as controller of current affairs, religion and arts.
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NewsHay exits as Brighter rejigs
Brighter Pictures managing director Gavin Hay has quit the Endemol-owned offshoot as part of a reshuffle of the company's management.
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Sky moves away from rolling news
Sky News is planning a revamp that will move the channel away from rolling news and introduce more 'appointment to view' programmes into its schedule.
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C4 orders net murder doc
Channel 4 has commissioned a new drama-documentary based on the case of the teenager who manipulated his friend over the internet to murder him.
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MacKenzie bid falters
Kelvin MacKenzie's bid to buy the Wireless Group has stalled following a breakdown in the relationship with his backers.
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NewsJoey parts with 1 million viewers
Five's much-vaunted new US sitcom Joey lost over a million viewers last weekend.