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    Rajar sets 2007 target for electronic testing

    2004-09-28T10:14:14Z

    Rajar is planning to wipe out its diary system of measuring radio audience figures and replace it with electronic methods by 2007.

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    Byford: Panorama will remain 'serious'

    2004-09-28T10:12:26Z

    BBC deputy director general Mark Byford has said Panorama will continue to be a

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    Talkback hit goes continental

    2004-09-28T09:56:02Z

    France and Denmark are due for a domestic clean-up as Channel 4's hit grime-busting show How Clean Is Your House? is lined up for local adaptations.

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    Racing UK goes broadband

    2004-09-28T09:51:31Z

    Racing UK, the horseracing channel constructed out of the ashes of Attheraces, is launching a broadband service.

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    Sowerbutts quits C4 International

    2004-09-27T16:50:58Z

    Channel 4 International (C4i) head Paul Sowerbutts has quit the company to become managing director of producer Diverse, the indie recently acquired by Fact Based Communications (FBC).

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    Ant and Dec extend ITV golden handcuffs deal

    2004-09-27T11:44:03Z

    ITV has locked in its star presenters Ant and Dec after tying down exclysive deals with the Geordie duo.

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    Davies: 'I understand why governors fired Dyke'

    2004-09-27T11:09:21Z

    Former BBC chairman Gavyn Davies has said the BBC governors may have been right to sack director general Greg Dyke in the wake of the Hutton report.

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    Sky 'on target' to hit 8 million subs

    2004-09-27T11:00:46Z

    New research has revealed that Sky chief James Murdoch's plans to have eight million customers by 2005 is on track.

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    C4 cools on Radio 1 deal

    2004-09-27T10:54:27Z

    Channel 4 has played down claims it is planning to bid for ownership of BBC Radio 1 but has admitted it considered the idea.

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    BBC America gets Shameless

    2004-09-27T10:07:17Z

    BBC America is to screen the first two series of Channel 4's hit comedy drama Shameless after signing a deal with Channel 4 International (C4I).

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    Darlow Smithson appoints factual

    2004-09-27T10:01:29Z

    Touching the Voidindie Darlow Smithson has appointed former Cicada Films development head Malcolm Neaum to boost the company's factual production.

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    Damazer takes Radio 4 controller job

    2004-09-24T14:21:35Z

    The BBC has appointed Mark Damazer as its new controller of Radio 4.

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    Catholics force BBC to dump 'offensive' cartoon

    2004-09-24T12:21:29Z

    The BBC has ditched plans to screen its controversial Popetown animation following complaints from the Catholic church.

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    Chrysalis boosts turnover

    2004-09-24T11:08:36Z

    Chrysalis has reported another strong performance for its radio division despite experiencing difficulties at its books division.

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    Malone sells stake in Telewest

    2004-09-24T10:57:53Z

    US media tycoon John Malone has sold his stake in cable operator Telewest, despite being tipped as a contender to head up the company if it merges with rival NTL.

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    Dyke calls for BBC governors to be scrapped

    2004-09-24T10:09:29Z

    Former BBC director general Greg Dyke has called for the corporation's governors to be scrapped and a new independent panel set up.

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    PEER POLL: 'corporate cringe'

    2004-09-24T08:00:00Z

    The latest question in Broadcast's peer poll asks: Does the BBC's journalism suffer from 'corporate cringe'?

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    When his luck ran out

    2004-09-23T11:43:41Z

    Steve Hewlett says Greg Dyke's autobiography shows how personally he took the BBC's feud with Labour, but crucial errors left him vulnerable when the governors turned against him

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    Bullen and Target unable to reach deal

    2004-09-23T08:39:40Z

    Target Entertainment has gone back to the drawing board over the management strategy for its new production arm, after failing to agree terms with former Carlton executive Nick Bullen, who had been lined up to run it.

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    Four UK formats set for US debut

    2004-09-23T08:30:00Z

    The influence of UK producers on American broadcasters continues to grow apace with four more British series lined up for adaptation in the US.