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Plantin takes role at September.
Former ITV network director Marcus Plantin has resurfaced with a new job in the independent sector, writes Paul Revoir.
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Lygo flies back to C4 decision.
Five's director of programmes Kevin Lygo is due to return to the UK next week amid mounting speculation that he will resign to replace Tim Gardam at Channel 4, writes Penny Hughes.
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Oxford Film broadens documentary scope.
Indie Oxford Film & Television, producer of Channel 4's critically acclaimed Hello Culture series, has appointed a head of documentaries to drive production of observational and access-driven programmes, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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ITV approved to buy ITN.
ITV executives have welcomed a last-minute climbdown by the government that will allow Carlton and Granada
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19TV's Fuller wins raft of BBC commissions.
19TV, the indie owned by pop mogul Simon Fuller, is moving away from its reliance on its global smash hit show, Pop Idol, with a batch of new orders including an animation series for BBC1, writes Penny Hughes.
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Lords deal 'blocks' Murdoch Five bid.
Lord Puttnam this week claimed concessions won from the government on the Communications Bill will stop
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ITV to screen Princess Anne kidnap drama.
ITV is set to retell the story of the attempted abduction of Princess Anne nearly 30 years ago in a new drama documentary from Granada, writes Paul Revoir.
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ITV1 leads by Street
ITV is winning the drama war with the BBC - producing seven out of the top 10 shows this year. ...
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NewsSambrook calls for end to dossier row
BBC director of news Richard Sambrook has called for a line to be drawn under its furious row with the government, write Jon Rogers and Leigh Holmwood
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An answer to independents' prayers
Investors are hovering over TV producers as new rules promise better deals and fatter profits. ...
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NewsITV's Elliott puts faith in Clunes
ITV controller of drama Nick Elliott has ordered a raft of new commissions for the autumn schedule including a new comedy drama for William and Mary star Martin Clunes, who he reckons will be the next David Jason, writes Paul Revoir
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The parting of the ways
Can commercial TV continue to make money and fulfil a public service remit? ...
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Blair must apologise not the BBC
An apology is due in the furore over the evidence presented by the government to justify the decision to invade Ira...
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Metrodome begins to reel in the profits
Metrodome, the distributor of films and children's TV shows such as Transformers, added 37 per cent to its value ye...
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BBC to make American versions of hit shows
The BBC has been signed up by Universal Studios to produce American versions of British dramas and comedies ...
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Stalemate between BBC and Downing Street after MPs clear Campbell on sexing up dossier
Downing Street and the BBC reached a stalemate last night in their furious dispute over whether the government 'sex...
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Verdict vindicates us, says BBC
The BBC said it had been 'vindicated' by the foreign affairs select committee ...
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BBC executives heave sigh of relief after partial vindication
When Greg Dyke went to Sir David Frost's summer party last week, the BBC director-general carefully avoided Alastai...
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Lords prepare to deny Murdoch
The House of Lords is threatening to derail the government's compromise over cross-media ownership rules in the com...