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Carlton nets first Sky One commission
Sky One general manager David Bergg has placed his first programming order with Carlton TV in preparation for the channel's major relaunch in September, writes Colin Robertson.
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Welsh indie Presentable is kicking off its third series of Late Night Poker on Channel 4 with a one-off celebrity special in early October, writes Ashley Davies. The producer has already
Welsh indie Presentable is kicking off its third series of Late Night Poker on Channel 4 with a one-off celebrity special in early October, writes Ashley Davies. The producer has already
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OVERNIGHT RATINGS - Big Brother looms large over competition
As the Big Brother cameras zoomed in on the extrovert cast, so too did the public who remained intrigued by the voyeuristic show throughout its first week, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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Sky digital uptake hits 80 per cent
BSkyB secured a total of 3.6 million digital subscribers by June 30, with almost 80 per cent of its 9 million customers now buying digital services, writes Ashley Davies.Announcing its annual
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Staff reshuffled at BBC radio & music
BBC radio and music has orchestrated a major staffing overhaul and axed two posts - BBC Radio 2 head of music policy, held by Geoff Mullin, and Gwen Hughes' role as
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Chrysalis Radio rejigs as Palmer goes online
Chrysalis Radio has moved group head of programming Kevin Palmer to become Chrysalis Radio Online content director as former Galaxy 105-106 programme director Vaughan Hobbs becomes group head of music, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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NewsCarriage crisis escalates
The carriage deal crisis between Sky and Virgin Media has escalated, with the latter wanting to take its Bravo and Trouble channels off the satellite platform.
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TELEWEST HALTS DIGITAL
Telewest confirmed this week it had suspended all marketing and roll-out of its digital cable TV service following a worldwide shortage of one of the crucial components of its set-top box.
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BBC URGED TO DROP AD
BBC director general Greg Dyke is being called on to drop a 'crass and unfair' ad campaign that highlights particular streets in a town in which some residents have not paid
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DATE FOR C4 DRAMA MOVE
Outgoing drama head at the BBC's ICG Tessa Ross is expected to start as Channel 4 head of drama in mid-September. There is likely to be a crossover with her predecessor
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ESSEX RADIO LAYS OFF SIX
The Essex Radio Group last week made six full-time admin and sales staff redundant, following GWR's takeover of the Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) radio assets last month. A spokeswoman
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RTL MAKES SHARE DEBUT
RTL Group, formed by the merger of Pearson, Audiofina and Bertelsmann, floated on the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday (26 July). Shares debuted at£118 before falling in early trading to
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ITC REVISES SHOW CODE
The Independent Television Commission has published proposed revisions to the Programme Code while it continues its ongoing review of TV regulation in the run-up to the communications white paper. Changes are
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BBC political editor Robin Oakley is joining CNN from September as CNN.com's European political editor, writes Tara Conlan. In addition to his work for CNN's new European web site, Oakley, 58,
BBC political editor Robin Oakley is joining CNN from September as CNN.com's European political editor, writes Tara Conlan. In addition to his work for CNN's new European web site, Oakley, 58,
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NewsRadio indies braced for BBC budget cuts
Radio indies have said BBC Radio 4 is poised to slash millions from its commissioning budget and are blaming the cuts on the corporation's lower than expected licence fee settlement.
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Carragher is new BBC NI controller
BBC Northern Ireland head of broadcast Anna Carragher has been named as the new controller of the region, succeeding Pat Loughrey who became BBC director, nations and regions in May.Carragher -
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Third world deserves better
TV commissioners must encourage producers to make engaging films about the developing world, according to a new government report, writes Katy Elliott.
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UKTV unveils factual slate
UKTV factual channels editor Andrew Lowrey has unveiled three new series and a recommission as part of its autumn line-up, writes Tara Conlan.
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NewsNo basic Sky for Virgin customers
BSkyB's basic channels were removed from the Virgin Media platform at 1am this morning meaning over 3 million cable homes will be unable to receive Sky One, Two Three, Sky News and Sky Sports News.
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IRN names new editor
Independent Radio Network (IRN) has appointed one of its former news editors, Jon Godel, to the role of editor, writes Georgina Lipscomb.He replaces Derval Fitzsimmons who is to become head of