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OFF THE RECORD - How was it for you?
Airey, meanwhile, was in typically feisty form when she was quizzed by John Humphrys over Channel 5's latest eyebrow-raising show about the female orgasm. The Dawnster, in defence of the show,
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OFF THE RECORD - Lost for words
Poor old Caryn Mandabach. Not only was her Worldview Address received, er, somewhat unenthusiastically, but she was also among the 60 or so passengers whose luggage was temporarily misplaced on her
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OFF THE RECORD - Behind the mainstream
Pop quiz: which channel's lacklustre Bank Holiday Monday primetime schedule featured a 60-minute promo for the Spice Girls, a movie repeat, a wildlife documentary, a five-minute news bulletin and an hour
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On Digital on the attack over Ryder Cup
On Digital has lodged complaints with the Independent Television Commission and the Office of Fair Trading over BSkyB's decision to withhold live coverage of next month's Ryder Cup golf event.The digital
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ITN 24-hour station gets the go-ahead
ITN is planning to launch its 24-hour TV news channel this year in a move that could see the service on air as early as November, according to sources.ITN is already
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Root brings Python back
The surviving members of Monty Python will be reunited for the first time since 1983 for a BBC 2 night of programmes to mark their 30th anniversary, writes Tim Dams.
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C4 sets up factual 'laboratory' with launch of Future TV strand
Channel 4 is to set aside part of its Friday night schedule for a£1.5 million 26 x 30-minute documentary strand that aims to rekindle some of the station's original experimental style, writes Steve Clarke.
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SNP spokesman for broadcasting Michael Russell said he found it 'incredible' the festival had ignored what he claimed was one of the most important issues, not just for Scottish broadcasting, but
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has launched a stinging attack on the Edinburgh International TV Festival for the absence of a session dedicated to the Scottish Six O'Clock News issue, writes Alice Macandrew.
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BAZAL DECORATES BBC 2 WITH CHANGING ROOMS SPIN-OFF
Independent Bazal is to produce a primetime Changing Rooms spin-off for BBC 2, Fantasy Rooms. The show, originally commissioned by former BBC 2 controller Mark Thompson, stars designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen (left)
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THE PEOPLE'S VETS TO RETURN FOR A SECOND SERIES
Shearman Productions' observational documentary The People's Vets has been commissioned for a second series by ITV controller of documentaries and features Grant Mansfield. The 6 x 30-minute second run - which
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SKY ONE CONFIRMS AUSSIE WEEKEND FOR NOVEMBER
Sky One creative director Graham Burrells has commissioned a weekend of themed programming to celebrate the official opening of Fox Studios Australia on Sunday 7 November.The All Aussie Weekend will run
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CARLTON ORDERS FIRST CUT FROM TRINITY
Carlton TV has awarded Birmingham indie Trinity Picture Company its first order in the form of a 10-minute short for transmission as part of Carlton's First Cut series in October. Merely
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R2 TO STAGE FIVE-DAY SERIES OF LIVE MUSIC SHOWS
BBC Radio 2 is to broadcast a five-day series of live concerts from Sheffield beginning on 29 September. Among the highlights are Jools Holand and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Lyle
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OWEN ON SIDE FOR BBC CHILDREN'S HERO TO ZERO
BBC Broadcast head of children's commissioning Roy Thompson has greenlit a new football drama that will feature England and Liverpool striker Michael Owen. Produced in-house by BBC Production's children's department, Hero
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INITIAL LANDS PILOT FOR C4'S 4 LATER SLOT
Initial has been commissioned by Channel 4 for a live one-hour broadcast pilot, Frontal. The show, which was ordered by C4 commissioning editor night-time Stevan Keane, will take an off-beat look
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YOU'VE BEEN FRAMED! BACK WITH NEW WEEKLY PRIZE
Granada Television home video show You've Been Framed! returns for its tenth year on Sunday 19 September at 20.00. The show, hosted by Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley, is booked for an
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Granada to popularise arts
Granada Television is to make a live late-night arts series presented by Manchester music impresario Anthony H Wilson, writes David Wood.
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Initial makes BBC 1 People's Awards
BBC 1 controller Peter Salmon has commissioned independent Initial to stage and produce The People's Awards, dubbed the 'British public's version of the Honours List'.The millennium awards show, which will be
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ITN Factual bags Discovery Today deal
Discovery Networks Europe (DNE) has lined up ITN Factual to produce one show in a new thrice-weekly magazine strand Discovery Today, writes Alice Macandrew.
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OVERNIGHT RATINGS - Bianca's tears lead to joy for EastEnders
A torrid storyline in EastEnders had the nation enthralled with a massive 59 per cent share and 11.4 million viewers tuning in on Thursday (19 August), writes Wale Azeez.