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Guardian sticks to story
The Guardian is insisting that it stands by its claim that viewers were misled in Channel 4 documentary Guns on the Street, despite the Independent Television Commission ruling last week that
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Worldwide in Video deal
BBC Worldwide has signed a licensing deal with Video Networks that will provide BBC content on demand to Video Networks' Home Choice service.The deal, which involves more than 600 hours of
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Carlton leaps at Springer
Jerry Springer is expected to sign a deal with Carlton Television for a new four-part Sunday night talk show to air next April on the ITV network.The working title is Springer
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Fenton quits ITN archive
ITN archive managing director Ciaran Fenton is leaving at the end of the year. ITN said his departure was the result of a decision to integrate the archive divisions into a
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BSC to challenge Watchdog ruling
Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC) chairman Lord Holme has revealed that it is to challenge a High Court ruling against the TV body and in favour of BBC 1's consumer rights show
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BBC 1 opens daytime Club
BBC 1 is launching a daytime female magazine show next week to air against ITV's This Morning, writes Tim Dams.
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Sky goes interactive on Saturday
Sky One is planning to launch an interactive entertainment show as part of its Saturday night line-up, writes Tim Dams.
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Virgin picks music heads
Virgin Radio has promoted Nik Goodman and Carl Watts to deputy programme director and music director respectively, writes Tabitha Cole.
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Peck Trust moves to protect internet rights
The Rory Peck Trust is seeking better terms for freelance camera operators with the launch of a discussion paper into internet rights, writes Wale Azeez.
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Smith urges 'robust analysis' by ITC of News At Ten
Media Secretary Chris Smith has urged the Independent Television Commission to be robust when it looks at the results of ITV axing News at Ten (right) next spring. Smith told those
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DCE wins appeal over use of Discovery name
Discovery Communications Europe (DCE) has won a legal appeal to stop a fledgling radio station in Dundee from calling itself Discovery 102. The appeal case followed an original ruling in favour
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Forever Broadcasting buys Crash FM
Newly formed radio company Forever Broadcasting has bought Liverpool radio station Crash FM. Forever Broadcasting was formed after Radio Partnership was bought out earlier this year by Talk Radio. Crash FM
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Spoof ad perfect baby bags top prize at Visions
A spoof TV ad that offers would-be parents the chance to select the perfect genetically engineered baby has won top prize at the inaugural Channel 5-sponsored Visions competition. The 60-second public
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GWR Group posts record interim profits
GWR Group posted record interim profits for the six-month period to 30 September, with existing businesses showing pre-tax profits up 35 per cent. The interim results show operating profit at£10.8
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Reeve looks for programme heads for new launch
Nigel Reeve, the former managing director of London News Radio, is looking to recruit programme and sales chiefs to help launch his new radio outfit, Radioplex Media. Reeve has plans to
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Simply Money to record daily show at Sound Republic
Interactive digital TV channel Simply Money has signed a£2 million three-year deal to broadcast a three-hour daily show from the studios at Sound Republic, the nightclub in Leicester Square. The
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Hit pre-tax profits up by more than a third
Hit Entertainment announced pre-tax profits up 37 per cent to£3.16 million in the year to 31 July, on turnover that rose 14 per cent to£15.36 million - up from
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Cargill plans Scot move
BBC Scotland head of news and current affairs Ken Cargill is joining the team planning the headquarters' move to Pacific Quay in Glasgow. His role includes ensuring the new set-up takes
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IRG names North-West MD
Independent Radio Group (IRG) has appointed Catherine Murray-Howard as managing director of IRG Stations North-West with responsibility for Wish FM, Wire FM and 1458 Lite AM. Jeff Graham becomes programme director
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Root to give BAFTA speech
BBC 2 controller Jane Root is to spell out her vision for the channel in a Bafta interview on 16 November. The event is the fourth in a series of Bafta